Practice test 1 of 10 — Alaska permit test

The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.

1. Question 1: B. Five or more

   Alaska law AS 28.35.140 requires drivers on a two-lane road outside an urban area to pull over safely when there are "five or more vehicles immediately behind."

   Handbook: Following Other Vehicles — What the Law Says About Following

2. Question 2: B. A school zone or school crossing

   The five-sided, house-shaped sign is used for a school zone or a school crossing.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

3. Question 3: D. No, it is not allowed

   The Alaska manual lists "On the right shoulder of the highway" as a place you may not pass, and says it is illegal to drive on the shoulder.

   Handbook: Passing Safely — Do Not Pass

4. Question 4: A. 25 mph

   The Alaska manual says the SMV emblem is required on all slow-moving vehicles, which it defines as "25 mph or less".

   Handbook: Slow Moving Vehicles — Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem

5. Question 5: C. Shift to neutral and brake

   Shift to neutral to cut power to the wheels, brake, and pull off the road when safe.

   Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Stuck gas pedal

6. Question 6: B. Leave at the next exit, then pull over

   Do not stop inside a roundabout. Leave at your exit or the next one, then pull over to let the vehicle pass.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Emergency vehicles

7. Question 7: A. Pull over, get out, and move away

   Pull over, turn off the engine, get everyone out and move away. Call for help.

   Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Vehicle fires

8. Question 8: D. Turning left

   This sign bans left turns. You may go straight or turn right if those moves are allowed.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

9. Question 9: A. The no-passing zone has ended

   A pass with care sign marks the end of a no-passing zone. You may pass again, but only when it is safe.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

10. Question 10: D. Stop, whichever way you are going

    On a two-lane road, traffic going both ways must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and its stop arm out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — School buses

11. Question 11: C. Left turns by traffic from both directions

    This is a two-way left-turn lane. Drivers from both directions use it only to make left turns.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

12. Question 12: A. Let traffic with the right-of-way go first

    A yield sign means you slow down and let traffic and people with the right-of-way go first, stopping if you need to.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

13. Question 13: D. The road does not connect to another road

    A dead end or no outlet sign means the road does not connect to another road, so you will have to turn around.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

14. Question 14: B. You may not be able to stop in time

    Following too closely leaves too little time to react and stop if the car ahead stops suddenly.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance

15. Question 15: A. Yes, after a full stop, unless a sign forbids it

    At a red light the Alaska manual allows right turns "only after a full stop," when safe and when no "No turn on red" sign forbids it.

    Handbook: Traffic Signals — Red Ball

16. Question 16: D. Edge forward until you can see, then go

    After stopping, edge forward slowly until you can see cross traffic, then go only when it is clear.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

17. Question 17: B. No stopping or parking

    In many states a red curb means no stopping or parking. Check your state for its curb colors.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Curb markings

18. Question 18: A. No points are added

    Alaska law AS 28.15.231 (b) says "no points are assessed for traffic violations when using a bicycle."

    Handbook: Sharing the Roadway — Bicycles

19. Question 19: D. Over your right shoulder through the rear window

    Turn and look over your right shoulder through the rear window, and check all around, not just your mirrors.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Backing

20. Question 20: C. It slows how fast alcohol is absorbed

    Food slows how fast alcohol is absorbed, but it does not stop you from becoming impaired.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you