AK Permit Practice Test 7

All 20 questions in test 7

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1. 1. How many points does an Alaska reckless driving conviction add?

   1. 2
   2. 4
   3. 6
   4. 10
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   10. Alaska assigns 10 points for reckless driving, the top of the 2 to 10 point range, the same as DUI, driving while suspended, refusing a breath sample, eluding police, and racing. Six points go to offenses such as negligent driving or failing to stop for a school bus, 4 to careless driving or following too close, and 2 to other moving violations. One reckless conviction alone nearly reaches the 12 points in 12 months suspension threshold.

2. 2. What do regulatory signs tell a driver?

   1. An instruction that must be understood and obeyed
   2. Only the distance to the next town
   3. A possible wildlife hazard ahead
   4. The color of the pavement surface
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   An instruction that must be understood and obeyed. Regulatory signs communicate an instruction backed by statute, regulation, or local ordinance, so the driver must understand and obey it. A destination or mileage clue belongs to guide signs, while a possible hazard is the role of a warning sign. Pavement color is not the function described in the manual. Because violating a regulatory instruction can result in a traffic citation, treat these signs as commands or restrictions rather than general travel information. The sign's wording and color pattern should prompt compliance with the stated rule.

3. 3. 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, and using cruise control for 10,000 miles could save more than 60 gallons. Smooth driving also reduces air pollution and wear. Once you hit the brakes at speed you may travel another 160 feet or more before stopping.

4. 4. If a vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks and warning lights begin flashing, what should occupants do?

   1. Get out, move away from the tracks and vehicle toward the approaching train, then call 911
   2. Stay inside with the doors locked
   3. Drive toward the crossing gate and wait
   4. Run along the tracks away from the approaching train
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   Get out, move away from the tracks and vehicle toward the approaching train, then call 911. When warning lights begin flashing while a vehicle is on the tracks, occupants should get out immediately. Once outside, the manual directs them to run away from both the tracks and the vehicle in the direction the train is coming, then dial 911 once clear. Staying inside or waiting at the gate leaves people in the impact area. Running away from the train can also put a person where the train and debris will travel. The emergency cue is immediate escape, followed by the call for help.

5. 5. What information is commonly shown on a blue service sign?

   1. Convenience services such as gas, phone, food, or lodging
   2. A maximum speed established by state law
   3. A warning about a dangerous curve ahead
   4. The name of the next highway exit only
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   Convenience services such as gas, phone, food, or lodging. Blue service signs help motorists locate practical facilities rather than regulate vehicle movement. The manual lists gas, phone, food, lodging, rest areas, campgrounds, and litter barrels as examples. A speed limit is a regulatory message, a dangerous curve is a warning, and route or exit information belongs to guide signs. Use the blue color as a quick category cue, then read the symbol or wording to identify which convenience is available and where to turn safely.

6. 6. What is the penalty for littering in Alaska?

   1. A $25 ticket
   2. A warning
   3. A fine up to $1,000, and the court may also order litter pickup
   4. Community service only
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   A fine up to $1,000, and the court may also order litter pickup. Under AS 46.06.080, littering is a violation that can bring a fine of up to $1,000, and the court may also order the person to gather and dispose of litter for a set time and area. Because it is classed as a violation, the jail term printed in older copies of the manual no longer applies. A minor littering case of five pounds or less can be settled with a $50 fine. A $25 ticket, a warning, or community service alone understates the penalty. The same law requires loads to be covered or secured so nothing escapes onto the highway.

7. 7. Your vehicle is stuck on Alaska railroad tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you run?

   1. Straight down the tracks away from the train
   2. Stay in the vehicle and buckle up
   3. Toward the vehicle's rear
   4. Away from the vehicle in the direction the train is coming from, then call 911
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   Away from the vehicle in the direction the train is coming from, then call 911. If you are stuck on the tracks, get out of your vehicle and run in the direction the train is coming from, angling away from the tracks, so that the debris from the collision is thrown past you rather than at you. Once clear, immediately dial 911. Every crossing also has a blue Emergency Notification System sign with a number to report the problem to the railroad.

8. 8. What does Alaska's Move Over rule require when an emergency vehicle is on the shoulder?

   
   1. Stop beside the emergency vehicle and ask whether help is needed
   2. Give the emergency vehicle additional safety by moving over
   3. Pass on the shoulder at the posted speed
   4. Maintain the lane so traffic flow is never interrupted
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   Give the emergency vehicle additional safety by moving over. On a multilane highway, Alaska directs drivers to give emergency vehicles on the shoulder additional safety by moving over. The lane-maintenance choice ignores the hazard created by passing traffic close to people and vehicles stopped at the roadside. Move into a neighboring lane when that can be done safely, keep a careful lookout, and avoid making a sudden lane change that creates a second crash risk. The shoulder and flashing emergency lights are the cue to create space early, not to wait until you are alongside the response vehicle.

9. 9. Does an Alaska bicyclist receive license points for traffic violations while riding?

   1. Yes, the same points as a driver
   2. Yes, double points
   3. No, AS 28.15.231(b) says no points are assessed for violations on a bicycle
   4. Only for violations at night
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   No, AS 28.15.231(b) says no points are assessed for violations on a bicycle. Bicyclists must obey traffic signs, signals and all other traffic laws and follow the rules of the road, but Alaska law AS 28.15.231(b) states that no points are assessed against a driver's license for traffic violations committed while using a bicycle. The rider can still be cited and fined. Drivers must treat bicyclists as vehicles and leave room when passing.

10. 10. What does a flashing orange upraised hand mean to a pedestrian already in the roadway?

    1. The pedestrian may proceed to the other side
    2. The pedestrian must step backward onto the curb
    3. The pedestrian may enter only outside the crosswalk
    4. The pedestrian must wait for a vehicle to escort them
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    The pedestrian may proceed to the other side. A flashing orange upraised hand tells pedestrians not to enter the roadway, but someone already in the roadway may proceed to the other side. The pedestrian should remain within the marked crosswalk and show courtesy to others. This differs from the steady hand, which also bars entry and tells a person already crossing to proceed across. The key cue is whether the pedestrian has already entered, not whether the signal looks generally cautionary.

11. 11. What does a STOP AHEAD warning tell a driver to anticipate?

    
    1. The roadway becomes a no-passing zone immediately
    2. The current stop sign has been removed from service
    3. Stopping is forbidden until the next intersection
    4. A stop sign is approaching, so the driver should prepare to stop
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    A stop sign is approaching, so the driver should prepare to stop. STOP AHEAD warns that a stop condition is coming, so the driver should reduce speed early and prepare for the required stop at the actual stop sign. It does not cancel a stop sign, prohibit stopping, or by itself establish a no-passing zone. Start looking for the intersection, crosswalk, and stopping reference instead of waiting until the sign is close. The manual treats this special legend as a condition requiring extreme caution. Early preparation helps avoid a late brake application or a stop beyond the proper line.

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

    1. No one, because exiting traffic always has priority
    2. Only vehicles approaching from the left
    3. Pedestrians and bicyclists crossing there
    4. Only a pedestrian accompanied by a crossing guard
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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. A crossing guard is not required, 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.

13. 13. For a driver age 21 or older operating a noncommercial vehicle in Alaska, what is the lowest BAC covered by the general alcohol per se threshold?

    1. .02 or more
    2. .08 or more
    3. .04 or more in every vehicle
    4. .12 or more
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    .08 or more. Alaska states that a breath or blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more creates a legal presumption that the person was driving under the influence. That threshold is not .02, and the .04 figure is associated with operating a commercial motor vehicle rather than every driver. Administrative revocation can follow even if the related criminal charge is later dismissed or the person is found not guilty. Remember .08 as the adult motor vehicle threshold in this section.

14. 14. After a lawful DUI arrest in Alaska, what can result from refusing a chemical test?

    1. Automatic dismissal of the DUI arrest
    2. A warning with no separate legal consequence
    3. Only a parking citation
    4. Separate DUI and Refusal criminal charges
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    Separate DUI and Refusal criminal charges. Alaska's implied consent material warns that refusing chemical testing after a lawful DUI arrest can produce two criminal charges, DUI and Refusal, handled separately by the court. Refusal does not erase the original arrest or guarantee a warning. The state can also pursue an administrative license action apart from the court case. The practical cue is that a test refusal creates an additional legal problem, rather than serving as a way to avoid the alcohol investigation.

15. 15. Where do most collisions happen, according to Alaska's seat belt facts?

    1. Mostly at night on rural roads
    2. Mostly on freeways above 65 mph
    3. Mostly on long trips far from home
    4. More than 80 percent occur below 40 mph, and three of four fatal collisions occur within 25 miles of home
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    More than 80 percent occur below 40 mph, and three of four fatal collisions occur within 25 miles of home. More than 80 percent of all collisions occur at speeds less than 40 miles per hour, and three out of four collisions causing death occur within 25 miles of home. That is why the manual insists on belts for every trip, not only highway drives. In just a 30 mph collision a 15 pound infant is thrown with the force of 450 pounds.

16. 16. After entering an Alaska roundabout, what should a driver do while traveling inside the circle?

    1. Stop in the circle whenever another vehicle approaches
    2. Continue through without stopping and follow lane directions
    3. Reverse toward the previous entrance if the exit is missed
    4. Drive clockwise around the center island
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    Continue through without stopping and follow lane directions. Once inside an Alaska roundabout, the driver should keep moving and follow the instructions shown by signs or pavement markings. Stopping within the circle interrupts the circulating flow, and reversing toward an entrance creates an especially dangerous conflict. Traffic travels counterclockwise, so the clockwise option is opposite the design. If an exit is missed, the driver may continue around and try again. Slow before entry, yield at the approach, choose the proper lane, then maintain a steady path through the circle.

17. 17. What equipment may a flag person use to direct traffic through an Alaska work zone?

    1. A white license plate held overhead
    2. A blue parking placard
    3. A red flag or stop/slow paddle
    4. A green highway route shield
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    A red flag or stop/slow paddle. Flag persons in highway and street work zones generally wear orange and use red flags or stop and slow paddles to direct traffic safely. The other objects are not the traffic control equipment described for flagging operations. Drivers should watch the person rather than assume the lane remains open, because a work zone may require an immediate stop, a reduced speed, or a guided movement around the hazard.

18. 18. Which sequence best follows Alaska's lane changing guidance?

    1. Move first, then check mirrors after entering the lane
    2. Signal, accelerate sharply, and rely on the inside mirror
    3. Use mirrors, check blind spots, signal, check again, then move gradually
    4. Turn on hazards and cross two lanes at once
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    Use mirrors, check blind spots, signal, check again, then move gradually. The manual gives a five-part lane-change sequence: use mirrors, check blind spots, signal intentions, check mirrors and blind spots again, then change lanes gradually and carefully. The second observation matters because another vehicle or motorcycle can enter the blind area after the first scan. Signaling does not make an occupied lane safe, and accelerating sharply or crossing two lanes adds unnecessary risk. Make the checks before lateral movement, confirm a usable gap, and move smoothly so nearby drivers can predict what the vehicle will do.

19. 19. 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.

20. 20. Under what conditions are Alaska’s listed statutory speed limits maximums?

    1. On every roadway regardless of posted signs or conditions
    2. On highways that are not otherwise posted and under favorable conditions
    3. Only inside residential districts during daylight
    4. Only when emergency vehicles are nearby
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    On highways that are not otherwise posted and under favorable conditions. The manual introduces its listed speed limits as maximums for highways that are not otherwise posted and for favorable conditions. A posted sign can establish a different limit, and traffic, surface, width, or weather can require a lower careful and prudent speed. The residential-only choice ignores the manual’s broader roadway categories. The emergency-vehicle choice concerns a separate rule. Read the table as a ceiling for the stated conditions, then adjust below it whenever the road or weather reduces safety.