Random Practice Exam (Alaska)

Question 1

When parking uphill on a road with a curb, turn the front wheels:

towards the curb.

parallel to the curb.

straight ahead.

away from the curb.

Question 2

If another vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, you should _______, sound your horn and brake.

steer right

None of the other answers is correct.

steer left

stay in the center of your lane

Question 3

Which shape is a speed limit sign?

Round

Pentagon

Vertical rectangle

Question 4

Green and white signs:

give information about directions and distances.

are mainly used at intersections and driveways.

warn drivers of unexpected road conditions.

Question 5

Diamond-shaped signs:

are used to warn of hazards on roadways.

indicate no pass zones.

typically provide guidance to drivers.

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Question 6

You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?

Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles.

Mirrors need to be adjusted.

Mirrors are useless.

Question 7

Excluding business districts, alleys, residential areas and school zones, the speed limit on Alaskan roadways is ______ unless otherwise posted.

55 MPH

45 MPH

50 MPH

60 MPH

Question 8

__________ are blue with white letters and symbols.

Warning signs

Service signs

Destination signs (guide signs)

Question 9

This road sign means:

U-turns are prohibited

You may proceed only if the way is clear

You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way

Do not pass

Question 10

You are stopped at a stop sign and you are going to go straight through the intersection. A car on the cross road has stopped at a stop sign on your right and is going to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

Whoever enters the intersection first.

You.

The car on your right.

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Question 11

If an approaching driver does not dim the headlights, you should:

move your eyes to the left to help avoid the glare of approaching high beams.

move your eyes to the right and avoid looking directly at the bright lights.

flash your headlights to low beam for a second, then return to high beam.

Question 12

A pedestrian is crossing the street in a crosswalk. You must:

sound your horn and proceed with caution.

stop and let the pedestrian cross.

drive off as soon as the pedestrian has moved past your car.

slow down and go around the person at a slow pace.

Question 13

To avoid being struck from behind, you should:

drive faster than the flow of traffic to create a gap between you and the vehicle behind you.

pump your brakes often.

drive slower than the rest of the traffic to create a space cushion around you.

keep pace with the traffic.

Question 14

You go with a group of friends to a social event, and you plan to have a few drinks. You should:

make alcohol the focus of the event.

avoid alternating between drinks with alcohol and drinks without any alcohol.

arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink.

Question 15

Drivers must not drive at:

a speed that is greater than reasonable.

a speed that is not prudent for the circumstances.

a speed that is greater than the posted speed limit.

All of the above.

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Question 16

When approaching any intersection or driveway, drivers should:

look both ways and be ready to stop.

pass other vehicles and then stop.

drive at the fastest speed just before entering the intersection.

Question 17

You must come to a full stop at a yield sign:

Always.

Never.

If traffic conditions require it.

Question 18

To drive defensively, you must:

anticipate errors by other drivers.

assume that a driver who approaches a STOP sign on a side road is actually going to stop.

not check behind you through your mirrors.

Question 19

After drinking, which of the following can help you sober up?

Waiting some time. Only time eliminates the effects of alcohol.

Drinking black coffee. The caffeine will eliminate the effects of alcohol.

Taking a cold shower.

None of the above.

Question 20

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:

stay until the police arrive.

leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident with no delay.

wait for the owner to return.

call your insurance company within 14 days.

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Question 21

A four-way stop sign means:

traffic from all four directions must stop.

if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

All of the above.

Question 22

When driving in less than ideal conditions you should adjust your speed to:

existing road conditions.

other traffic.

weather conditions.

All of the above.

Question 23

A green arrow used to control turns from a specific traffic lane:

means the same as a circular green light, but you must go only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

is used only on one-way streets.

provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations.

means that you may go only if the green arrow is accompanied by a green light.

Question 24

It's 10 AM. This sign tells you that:

you are allowed to park until 5:30 PM.

you must display a special permit in order to park here.

you are not allowed to park here.

Question 25

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane.

approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.

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Question 26

What should you do if one of your tires blows out?

Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding.

Leave the road immediately.

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.

Question 27

What should you do if a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane?

Pull over to the left and use your emergency lights to stop the other driver.

Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other driver.

Turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.

Question 28

Double solid yellow lines mean:

the lane to the right may pass.

passing is not permitted in either direction.

the lane to the left may pass.

passing is permitted in either direction.

Question 29

This sign warns drivers that:

they must turn either to the right or left.

there is a double curve ahead.

there is a winding road ahead.

Question 30

What should you do when an aggressive driver confronts you?

Avoid eye contact with the aggressive driver.

Make eye contact.

Challenge the aggressive driver with increased speed.

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Question 31

Which sign has white letters on a red background?

Stop

School zone

Yield

Question 32

Directional signals must be given:

when there is other traffic in sight.

when changing directions or suddenly reducing speed.

when in city traffic only.

only when there is traffic to the rear of your vehicle.

Question 33

This road sign means:

Merging traffic

Steep grade ahead

Intersection ahead

Question 34

You ________ traffic headed toward you when you turn left.

must not yield to

must interrupt

must yield to

Question 35

Regulatory signs are:

Suggestions

Warnings

Law

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Question 36

You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?

Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.

Wait for the next green light.

Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

Question 37

While driving you come upon a sign which says, “reduced speed 35 MPH”. You as a driver should know:

that the new 35 MPH speed zone begins at the next “speed limit” sign.

that the sign is put there to harass “good” drivers.

that the new 35 MPH speed zone begins at this sign.

that you have plenty of time to slow down before the speed zone.

Question 38

If you hear a thumping sound while driving, you should:

hook your shoe under the gas pedal and see if you can free it.

get off the road and check your tires.

try your emergency lights.

Question 39

Studies show that wearing seat belts:

reduces your chances of serious injury in a crash.

increases your chances of fatality in a crash.

reduces your chances of damaging your car in a crash.

All of the above.

Question 40

A flashing yellow light:

warns drivers to proceed with caution.

is used at dangerous intersections.

All of the above.

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Question 41

You are stopped at a railroad crossing and the train has just passed. You should:

look to see if another train is coming, then cross the tracks if it is safe to do so.

start to cross the tracks.

pull aside to have a better view and then cross the tracks.

wait 15 seconds, then cross the tracks.

Question 42

When an emergency vehicle approaches using a siren, lights or other warning devices, you must:

move to the right side of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

drive to the nearest intersection and stop.

come to a complete stop as soon as you can see the emergency vehicle in your rearview mirror.

reduce your speed and drive with caution.

Question 43

When the road is wet, you should:

reduce your speed.

stay well back from the vehicle ahead.

drive on tires with good tread.

All of the above.

Question 44

If you arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:

the car on the left has the right-of-way.

the car on the right should yield to the car on the left.

the car on the left should yield to the car on the right.

any vehicle already in the intersection should yield to the car on the right.

Question 45

When parking down hill, the front wheels should be:

pointing in any direction.

pointed straight ahead.

turned toward the curb or shoulder.

turned away from the curb.

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Question 46

When you are involved in an accident, you should:

call the police.

help the injured.

stop immediately.

All of the above.

Question 47

When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

back slowly.

pull up even with the front car.

turn your wheels to the right.

turn your wheels to the left.

Question 48

This is:

a side road sign.

a merging traffic sign.

a right curve sign.

Question 49

What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?

Edge line

Diamond

Crosswalk Lines

Arrows

Question 50

___________ normally are white rectangles with black letters or symbols.

Warning signs

Destination signs (guide signs)

Regulation signs (regulatory signs)

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