AK Permit Practice Test 6

All 20 questions in test 6

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1. 1. What must a driver do before moving out of an Alaska parking place?

   1. Back into traffic without signaling
   2. Sound the horn and move immediately
   3. Look, signal, and yield the right-of-way
   4. Wait only for a larger vehicle to pass
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   Look, signal, and yield the right-of-way. Leaving a parking place is a movement into a traffic stream, so the driver must look, signal, and yield the right-of-way. Looking finds approaching road users, signaling communicates the intended movement, and yielding prevents the parked vehicle from forcing traffic to brake. A horn is not a substitute for those checks, and vehicle size does not determine priority. Make the observation before moving, keep the signal on during the maneuver, and enter only when the path is safe.

2. 2. When parking downhill beside a curb in Alaska, which way should the front wheels point?

   
   1. Straight ahead regardless of the slope
   2. Away from the curb
   3. Toward the curb
   4. Toward the centerline
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   Toward the curb. For downhill parking beside a curb, Alaska directs the driver to turn the front wheels toward the curb. If the vehicle begins to roll, that positioning helps keep it from moving into the traffic lane. The uphill instruction is different: the wheels turn away from the curb. Straight wheels ignore the slope, and turning toward the centerline increases the hazard. Before releasing the brake, check the slope, curb, gear selection, and parking brake together.

3. 3. What is the closest a vehicle may legally be parked to a crosswalk or intersection in Alaska?

   1. 20 feet away
   2. 10 feet away
   3. 30 feet away
   4. 50 feet away
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   20 feet away. The parking distances in the Alaska manual include 20 feet from a crosswalk or intersection, the same figure used for a fire station entrance. Thirty feet is the separate distance for a stop sign, and 50 feet applies to a railroad crossing. Ten feet is not on the list at all. The manual also notes that no parking zones in cities and towns are usually marked by a sign or by a yellow or red painted curb, and double parking is prohibited. Near any corner, leave at least 20 feet.

4. 4. What does a red and white DO NOT ENTER sign prohibit?

   
   1. Continuing beyond the sign into the roadway or ramp it faces
   2. Parking within 100 feet of the roadway
   3. Turning left at the next intersection
   4. Driving on the roadway only during daylight
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   Continuing beyond the sign into the roadway or ramp it faces. A DO NOT ENTER sign faces traffic that would enter a roadway or ramp in the wrong direction. The driver must not proceed beyond that sign. It is not a parking restriction, a turn instruction, or a time-of-day rule. A WRONG WAY sign may appear farther along the prohibited direction, but seeing that second sign does not make the first one optional. Treat the red and white face as an immediate instruction to keep out.

   Study this in the handbook: Road signs by color and shape

5. 5. What does a KEEP RIGHT sign direct a driver to do?

   
   1. Turn right immediately regardless of lane markings
   2. Use the right lane only when preparing to pass
   3. Avoid the right side of the roadway until the next signal
   4. Remain to the right of the sign or the marked obstruction
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   Remain to the right of the sign or the marked obstruction. KEEP RIGHT directs traffic to stay on the right side of the sign or obstruction. The instruction is about passing the object safely, not about reserving the lane for passing or banning the right side. It also does not replace a turn arrow or require an immediate turn. Watch the roadway geometry and keep the vehicle on the indicated side as you go around the divider. A sudden move left could place the vehicle in conflict with opposing traffic.

   Study this in the handbook: Road signs by color and shape

6. 6. Under what condition may an Alaska driver drive over a fire hose?

   1. When no water is flowing
   2. Whenever the hose is flat
   3. Only with the consent of a fire department official
   4. At speeds under 5 mph
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   Only with the consent of a fire department official. Do not drive over a hose of a fire department without the consent of a department official. The manual says driving over any fire hose is not permissible under Alaska law, because damage or injury could occur to you or your vehicle and rescue workers could be endangered. It lists a $100 fine and 2 points for the violation. Also keep at least 500 feet back when following an emergency vehicle that is responding.

   Study this in the handbook: Emergency vehicles and the Move Over law

7. 7. During recovery from a skid, in which direction should the front wheels be turned?

   1. Toward the center line regardless of travel direction
   2. Straight toward the nearest curb
   3. Opposite the skid with a sharp steering movement
   4. In the direction of the skid
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   In the direction of the skid. Skid recovery begins with control and a calm steering response. The manual directs the driver to turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid, then avoid sudden braking, oversteering, and overcorrection. A sharp movement toward a curb or center line can turn a loss of traction into a second hazard. Once grip returns, slow gently by depressing and releasing the brake pedal. Think of the steering wheel as following the slide, not fighting it with an abrupt reversal.

   Study this in the handbook: Vehicle emergencies, skids and stalls on the tracks

8. 8. On a long highway trip, how often does the Alaska manual say to take a break and get out of the vehicle?

   1. Every 300 miles
   2. Every 100 miles
   3. Every 50 miles
   4. Every 200 miles
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   Every 100 miles. The manual's advice on drowsy driving is to take a break and get out of the vehicle every 100 miles. It describes drowsiness as the first step in falling asleep, so a driver should not wait for a 200 or 300 mile stretch before stopping. Other tips in the same list are to keep the inside of the vehicle as cool as possible, avoid staring, and move your eyes from side to side while changing focus from near to far. When you notice drowsiness, quit driving and rest instead of pushing on.

   Study this in the handbook: Turn signals and pavement markings

9. 9. When must an Alaska crash generally be reported to the DMV?

   1. Within 30 days, unless the vehicle was towed
   2. Within 24 hours in every case
   3. Within 60 days, whether or not police investigated it
   4. Within 10 days, unless police investigated it
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   Within 10 days, unless police investigated it. The manual says to report a crash to the Division of Motor Vehicles within 10 days, but the report is not required if a police officer investigated the crash. The 24 hour choice creates a deadline the cited procedure does not give, and a longer 30 or 60 day window or towing does not determine the reporting rule. After a reportable crash, record the deadline and check whether police investigation supplies the stated exception.

   Study this in the handbook: What to do after a crash

10. 10. What does the end of a no passing zone tell a driver?

    1. It is now safe to pass any slower vehicle ahead
    2. Visibility ahead has increased, but passing may still be unsafe
    3. The road ahead widens, but passing is still not allowed
    4. A higher speed limit begins just past that point
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    Visibility ahead has increased, but passing may still be unsafe. Alaska warns that the end of a no passing zone does not mean it is safe to pass. It only means visibility ahead has increased. Treating the end of the zone as an automatic green light is the tempting mistake. Before passing you still need a clear view, no oncoming vehicle close enough to be endangered, and no solid yellow line in your lane. The end of the zone does not signal a wider road or a continuing ban, and it says nothing about speed limits. Passing on the right shoulder is never allowed. Decide each pass on what you can see.

    Study this in the handbook: Turn signals and pavement markings

11. 11. When leaving a roundabout, to whom must a driver yield at the marked crosswalk?

    1. No one, because exiting traffic always has priority
    2. Vehicles waiting to enter the roundabout from other legs
    3. Pedestrians and bicyclists crossing there
    4. Vehicles entering the roundabout behind you
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    Pedestrians and bicyclists crossing there. An exit from a roundabout can place a vehicle directly across a marked crosswalk, so the driver must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists using that crossing. The duty applies even when the vehicle has completed the circular portion and is turning onto the next street. Vehicles waiting to enter do not change the duty, and vehicle priority does not erase protection for people in the crosswalk. Scan the exit before accelerating, then continue only after the crossing path is clear.

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists

12. 12. How much fuel does the Alaska manual say a commuter saves by driving 60 mph instead of 70 on a 20 mile highway commute?

    1. About 10 gallons a day
    2. About 1.3 gallons each five day work week
    3. No savings
    4. About 50 gallons a week
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    About 1.3 gallons each five day work week. If you traveled a 20 mile highway commute at 60 mph instead of 70 mph, you would save approximately 1.3 gallons of gas each five day work week. The manual explains that fuel consumption increases about 5 percent for every five miles per hour driven above 60 mph, and that using cruise control for 10,000 miles could save more than 60 gallons. Smart driving saves money and reduces air pollution.

13. 13. A slow-moving vehicle emblem is required on vehicles that travel at what speed?

    1. 25 mph or less
    2. 35 mph or less
    3. 15 mph or less
    4. 45 mph or less
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    25 mph or less. Alaska requires the slow-moving vehicle emblem on all vehicles that travel 25 mph or less. By day its fluorescent orange triangle can be seen from more than one fifth of a mile, giving drivers time to slow down. At night its reflective red border glows in headlights. Thirty five or 45 mph would cover much faster vehicles, and 15 mph is lower than the stated limit. When you see the emblem ahead, slow down in time to avoid a crash.

14. 14. What is the fee for an original Alaska instruction permit, and for removing a provisional restriction?

    1. $15 for each
    2. $50 and $25
    3. $100 and $10
    4. Free for both
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    $15 for each. The fee for an original instruction permit is $15, and to remove a provisional restriction a new parental consent must be provided and a new license issued for a fee of $15. A driver 18 or older may obtain a license without provisional restrictions and without parental consent for the same $15 fee. The driving test through the DMV also costs $15.

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and provisional licenses

15. 15. According to the Alaska manual, how much alcohol is in 12 ounces of beer compared with liquor and wine?

    1. Half as much as a shot
    2. Twice as much as a glass of wine
    3. The same as a 1.5 ounce shot of 80 proof liquor or 4 ounces of wine
    4. Almost none
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    The same as a 1.5 ounce shot of 80 proof liquor or 4 ounces of wine. The same amount of alcohol is present in 12 ounces of beer as in a single 1.5 ounce shot of 80 proof alcohol or 4 ounces of wine. Switching from liquor or wine to beer therefore does not make a driver safer. The manual adds that it takes an average of one hour to cancel the effects of one drink, so four drinks take about four hours, and the best policy is not to drive after drinking.

    Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, implied consent and under 21 rules

16. 16. At night an oncoming vehicle is approaching you. At what distance must you switch to low beams?

    1. 100 feet or more away
    2. 200 feet or more away
    3. 300 feet or more away
    4. 500 feet or more away
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    500 feet or more away. Alaska's lighting law says to dim to low beams when you are 500 feet or more from an oncoming vehicle. The 300 foot figure is the usual trap, because it is the rule for following a vehicle going in the same direction. Distances of 100 or 200 feet are far shorter than the rule. The manual also says dimming is required on divided highways, just as it is elsewhere. Dim early, and avoid staring at the oncoming headlights; use quick glances at the right edge of the road.

    Study this in the handbook: Turn signals and pavement markings

17. 17. A police car signals you to stop while you are driving in the left lane of a four-lane road. What should you do?

    1. Stop right away in the left lane and wait for the officer
    2. Pull onto the left shoulder because it is the nearest edge
    3. Keep driving in the left lane until you find a parking lot
    4. Signal right away and pull over to the right as soon as it is safe
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    Signal right away and pull over to the right as soon as it is safe. Alaska law requires drivers to stop as soon as is practical and in a reasonably safe manner when police signal them. The manual's best practice is to signal at once so the officer knows your plan, then move to the right side of the road when it is safe, even from the left lane of a four-lane road. Stopping in the left lane or on the left shoulder leaves you and the officer next to moving traffic. Try not to stop on a curve, just past the crest of a hill, or beside a guardrail. Keep your hands visible and stay in the vehicle.

    Study this in the handbook: Emergency vehicles and the Move Over law

18. 18. What does Alaska mean by having control of a motor vehicle?

    1. Keeping the vehicle moving at the posted limit at all times
    2. Directing and regulating its course and speed while being able to slow or stop
    3. Using cruise control so the driver never touches the pedals
    4. Relying on other drivers to create a safe path
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    Directing and regulating its course and speed while being able to slow or stop. Vehicle control means the driver can direct and regulate the vehicle's course and speed and can slow or stop when desired. Maintaining a posted number, using cruise control, or trusting surrounding drivers does not prove that control exists. Fatigue, strong emotion, and distraction can weaken the driver's ability even when the vehicle is mechanically sound. Keep hands, attention, and speed coordinated with the roadway. A good cue is that control includes both steering and the ability to change speed promptly when circumstances demand it.

19. 19. An at-fault Alaska driver may be found liable in civil court after a crash. How long can the driving privilege be suspended under the Financial Responsibility law, and how can it end early?

    1. Up to 30 days; by paying a fine
    2. Up to three years; by making a financial settlement with the other parties
    3. Permanently; no way to end it
    4. One year; by retaking the road test
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    Up to three years; by making a financial settlement with the other parties. Under Alaska's Financial Responsibility law, if there is a reasonable possibility you may be found liable in civil court, your privilege to drive will be suspended for up to three years. You can end the suspension at any time during that period by making a financial settlement with the other parties in the crash. Paying a fine, retaking a road test, or waiting 30 days do not end it, and the suspension is not permanent.

    Study this in the handbook: Vision, insurance and the point system

20. 20. An Alaska driver is convicted of driving 15 mph over the limit (not in a school zone). How many points are assessed?

    1. 4
    2. 2
    3. 6
    4. 10
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    4. Alaska's speeding points are 2 for 3 to 9 mph over the limit, 4 for 10 to 19 mph over, and 6 for 20 mph or more over. At 15 mph over, the driver receives 4 points. Speeding in a school zone or playground crosswalk carries 6 points regardless of the amount. Ten points is reserved for the most serious offenses such as DUI and reckless driving.