Alaska Driving Permit Practice Test Questions and Answers Rated A

Alaska Driving Permit Practice Test Questions and Answers Rated A If you approach a traffic light that is not working, you should ... 1) Yield to traffic on your right. 2) Exercise extreme caution. 3) Proceed only when it is safe to do so. True or False. You can be arrested for DUI even if the officer doesn't see you driving. True. This is call operating. If you are under the influence and have physical control of your vehicle then you can be arrested for a DUI. True or False. The speed limit is a school zone is 30 mph. False. The speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph. It a 6 point violation if ticketed for speeding in a school zone. What is the No-Zone? The blind spots of large trucks or buses where crashes are more likely to occur due to limited visibility. The blind spots are in front, back, sides. If you can't see the truck or bus driver in their side mirrors, they can't see you. When can you enter the passing lane when you are driving on a rural road? Only when you need to pass a vehicle or obstruction in the right-hand lane. "Keep right except to pass." True or False. The number one killer of children under five in America is automobile crashes. True. Properly installed Child Restraint Systems are the best way to prevent this. When a pedestrian steps in the street in your lane, and there is no crosswalk, you should: STOP AND YIELD to them whether they have a crosswalk or not. When do bicyclists have to obey traffic signs, signals and other traffic laws? Always, including at intersections and when other traffic is present. Bicyclist have all the rights and rules applicable to the driver of any other vehicle but must ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practical. Trucks have more severe blind spots than cars; therefore you must remember: if you can't see the truck driver in their side mirror, they can't see you. Which factor is present in most fatal motor vehicle accidents in Alaska? Alcohol Your vehicle becomes disabled and you pull off the roadway. You decide to tow it using a towing strap, rope or a chain. Will you be cited? Yes, you are only permitted to tow a vehicle utilizing a towing truck or any other vehicle with a rigid towing devise not to exceed 15 feet in length. True or False. As a driver, you must yield right of way to pedestrians at both marked or unmarked crosswalks. True. What percentage of traffic fatalities are pedestrians? 20% If you are arrested for DUI and don't provide a breath sample, but you want to give a blood sample instead, can you be charged for refusal? Yes, you can be charged with refusal. This is because the State's test of choice is the breath test. True or False. Carbon monoxide is a safe gas that is emitted from the vehicle exhaust. False How many points can you accumulate within a 12 month period before your license will be suspended? 12 points How many points can you accumulate with a 24 month period before your license will be suspended? 18 points If you are arrested for DUI in the State of Alaska and the officer asks you for a breath sample you can choose to not give a sample. False. Under "Implied Consent" when you drive a motor vehicle you have already consented to a chemical breath test. If you refuse, you may be charged with refusal and the revocation of your driver's license. True or False. Over-the-counter medication such as diet pills might affect a person's ability to drive. True. There are some over-the-counter medication can make driving dangerous. True or False. The driver will get a ticket if a passenger under 16 years old is unbuckled. True. True or False. When traffic is backed up for half a mile at a traffic signal, you can drive up the center turn lane to get to the left turn pocket at the signal. False When must headlights be turned on? 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise. Also, any other time when, because of weather, etc., persons or vehicles on the highway are not clearly seen at a distance of 1000 feet. True or False. It is legal to increase your speed while being passed. False. True or False. It is illegal to pass on a hill or curve. True. True or False. It is legal to pass if the solid yellow line is in your lane. False. True or False. It is illegal to pass on the right shoulder of the highway. True. How far from an intersection is it legal to change lanes? 100 feet before you enter or after you exit the intersection. What safety equipment should you carry for nighttime emergencies? Flares, Flashlight, frost scraper and snow brush and emergency kit, etc. If you are 17 or younger, how many months must you hold a valid driver's permit before getting your driver's license? 6 months True or False. When driving out your driveway to get onto a road, pedestrians on the sidewalks must yield to you. False True or False. If you are driving someone else's car and he or she doesn't have insurance you can still lose your driver's license. True. As the driver, you are the responsible party. True or False. You must always drive the maximum posted speed limit. False. You are never required to drive the maximum speed limit. If you are driving at a slower speed than other vehicles, what should you do? Allow the faster vehicles to pass you when it is safe to do so. What is the first thing to be affected by drinking alcohol? A person's judgement. What may be the penalties for a first time conviction for DUI? 1) A minimum fine of $1500. 2) A minimum of 72 consecutive hours of jail time. 3) Revocation of driving privileges for a minimum of 90 days. True or False. It's safe to drive if you've only had one alcoholic beverage. False. True of False. When the lights of a railroad crossing are flashing red and the gates are down, you must stop. True. Remember, never stop on the tracks. True or false. Mufflers must be maintained as to prevent excessive or unusual noise. True What are the three leading accident causing violations in the State of Alaska? Speeding, Failure to Yield, and Impaired Driving True or False. Teen drivers, ages 16 to 20, account for over 10% of all alcohol-related traffic crashes on Alaska highways. True True or False. Three of four or 75% of collisions causing death occur within 25 miles of the victim's home. True True or false. Mirrored tinted windows are legal. False. No person may drive a motor vehicle when there is an accumulation of snow, ice or frost on the windshield or windows which obstructs, obscures or impairs the driver's view. When is it okay to exceed the posted speed limit? Never True or false. Vehicles must have two license plates, one on the front and one on the rear. The month and year tabs must be displayed on the rear plate. True When is it okay to not follow directions of signs and traffic signals? When a police officer, foreperson, or authorized flagger is giving directions. True or False. When a pedestrian signal shows a flashing red DON'T WALK message or flashing red hand, you can still step off the curb and cross if you think you can make it. False. In the event, you are in a crash, what should you do? 1) Stop at once. 2) If you are blocking traffic, you may move your vehicle out of the way, if possible. What should you do if you approach a traffic signal with a yellow light? Stop unless you are already within the intersection, or so close to the intersection that you cannot stop safely. Do not slam on your breaks or speed up and hurry through before it turns red. You are driving down a five lane road, two lanes each way, with a continuous center two way left turn lane. When a school bus traveling in the opposite direction stops with its red lights on, you should: Continue on your way, but be extra alert for children in the area. Because of the center turn lane, the roadway is separated. The bus is on the other side of the separation. True or false. If traffic is backed up at an intersection you can drive around on the right shoulder to reach the right turn lane if the shoulder is wide enough. False. Never pass on the right shoulder of the road, What is the penalty to a driver for failure to restrain a passenger under age 16? A driver may be fined up to $50 and may receive two demerit points. When driving down a street with vehicles parked on the side of the road, what should you do? 1) Be alert for pedestrians and obstructions that may be obstructed by the vehicles. 2) Pay attention to car doors opening into the street. 3) Watch for children's toys that may roll into the street and have a child running after them. True or false. Television sets are okay for use anywhere in the motor vehicle. False. If a car passes you and cuts directly in front of your vehicle what should you do? Brake enough to keep a safe distance. What should you do if you are driving the speed limit and a car traveling faster than you are comes up behind you? Maintain your speed to allow the other car to pass you when it is safe to do so. When turning left at an intersection with an oncoming bicyclist in the facing lane, what should you do? Yield to the bicyclist as you would to an oncoming car. Bicyclists are required to obey all traffic laws and have the same rights as drivers, so vehicles must respond to them as other vehicles. If you are driving at night with your high beam headlights on, when must you dim them? Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 feet when approaching a vehicle from the rear. You can reduce the risk of a collision with a large truck or bus if you: 1) Do not cut abruptly in front of them. 2) Do not cut in between the large vehicle and the curb while it is making a wide right turn. 3) Do not linger in the large vehicle's No-Zone. If you car begins to skid, you should: Turn the wheels in the direction of the skid. What is the speed that you should use in a roundabout? 20 miles per hours When you walk along a roadway without a shoulder or sidewalk, you should: Walk facing oncoming traffic. On roads with shoulders, you may walk on either side of the road in either direction. In a crash, the impact at 40 mph is ______ times more than at 20 mph. Four In a crash, the impact at 60 mph is ____ times more than at 20 mph. Nine The braking distance at 40 mph is ____ times the distance at 20 miles per hour. Four The braking distance at 60 mph is ___ times the distance at 20 miles per hour. Nine What is the four second rule? A way to make sure that you are not following the vehicle in front of you too closely. "One thousand and one, one thousand and two, ..." True or false. When you backup, you only need to use your mirrors. False. Don't depend on mirrors, instead with you left hand on the top of the steering wheel turn your body and head to the right and look out the rear window. On a two lane roadway outside an urban area, what must a driver do if five or more vehicles are following immediately behind him? Pull over when it is safe to do so and let them pass. What can you do to avoid a rear end collision? 1) Four second rule. 2) Watch for brake lights 3) Watch for shrinking distance. 4) Watch for stopped and standing vehicles ahead. 5) Look for Problems What percentage of collisions occur at speeds less than 40 miles per hours? 80% How many times greater is the chance of being killed in an auto accident if you are thrown from the vehicle? 25 times more likely What percentage of all traffic deaths involve alcohol? 45% How many feet prior to a making a turn should you signal your intentions? At least 100 feet What is a three point turn? Why would you need to use it? An effectent way to turn 180 degrees. If you were going the wrong way on a narrow road and need to turn around. What does the slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblem look like? What type of vehicles must display it? A bright fluorescent orange triangle with a reflective red border. All slow-moving vehicles must display it (25 mph or less). Always check ____ when a motorcycle is in the area. Twice. 11% of motor vehicle deaths are motorcyclists. What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? Headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomitting. In order to turn around on the highway, you must have _________ feet or more of clear visibility in each direction. 500