ALASKA DRIVING PERMIT
PRACTICE TEST CORRECT 100%
If you approach a traffic light that is not working, you should ... - ANSWER 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. -
ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER
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. - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER
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: -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER True.
What percentage of traffic fatalities are pedestrians? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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. -
ANSWER False
How many points can you accumulate within a 12 month period before your license will
be suspended? - ANSWER 12 points
How many points can you accumulate with a 24 month period before your license will
be suspended? - ANSWER 18 points
What is the first thing to be affected by drinking alcohol? - ANSWER A person's
judgement.
What may be the penalties for a first time conviction for DUI? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER
False.
True of False. When the lights of a railroad crossing are flashing red and the gates are
down, you must stop. - ANSWER True. Remember, never stop on the tracks.
True or false. Mufflers must be maintained as to prevent excessive or unusual noise. -
ANSWER True
What are the three leading accident causing violations in the State of Alaska? -
ANSWER 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. - ANSWER True
True or False. Three of four or 75% of collisions causing death occur within 25 miles of
the victim's home. - ANSWER True
PRACTICE TEST CORRECT 100%
If you approach a traffic light that is not working, you should ... - ANSWER 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. -
ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER
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. - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER
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: -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER True.
What percentage of traffic fatalities are pedestrians? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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. -
ANSWER False
How many points can you accumulate within a 12 month period before your license will
be suspended? - ANSWER 12 points
How many points can you accumulate with a 24 month period before your license will
be suspended? - ANSWER 18 points
What is the first thing to be affected by drinking alcohol? - ANSWER A person's
judgement.
What may be the penalties for a first time conviction for DUI? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER
False.
True of False. When the lights of a railroad crossing are flashing red and the gates are
down, you must stop. - ANSWER True. Remember, never stop on the tracks.
True or false. Mufflers must be maintained as to prevent excessive or unusual noise. -
ANSWER True
What are the three leading accident causing violations in the State of Alaska? -
ANSWER 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. - ANSWER True
True or False. Three of four or 75% of collisions causing death occur within 25 miles of
the victim's home. - ANSWER True
