Alaska DMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is pull over and take a nap.

If you find yourself becoming sleepy while driving, you should pull over and get some rest. The only safe cure for sleepiness is sleep.

Not quite. The answer is parallel parking

In Alaska, when you parallel park, the wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb.

Not quite. The answer is interchange

An interchange is a road junction where two or more roads cross over one another so as not to impede one another's traffic flow. Instead, the roads are connected through a series of connecting ramps. These ramps allow you to leave one road and enter another one safely, without disrupting the flow of traffic. There are diamond, cloverleaf, and folded diamond interchanges, among others.

Not quite. The answer is slow down and encourage the driver to pass.

If you are being tailgated, you should slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass. If this fails, pull over, stop, and let the tailgater pass. Don't increase your speed in an attempt to appease or outdistance the tailgater. No speed is too fast for some tailgaters.

Not quite. The answer is Passing on the left is allowed when the way ahead is clear.

A dashed yellow line separates two lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions. A dashed line allows passing on the left when the way ahead is clear. However, you should still use caution and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Toward the edge of the road

If you park on a hill without a curb, point your front wheels toward the edge of the road. If your brakes fail, your car will roll toward the edge of the road, not into traffic. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your car in the correct gear. For an automatic transmission, shift into Park. For a manual transmission, shift into Reverse when facing downhill or first gear for maximum forward torque when facing uphill.

Source: Parking, State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is Away from the curb

When you parallel park facing uphill, you should point your wheels away from the curb and then roll back slightly so that the rear part of the curbside front wheel rests against the curb. If your brakes fail, the curb will block your car from rolling backward. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your car in the correct gear (Park for an automatic transmission or first gear for maximum forward torque with a manual transmission).

Source: Parking, State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is shifting your eyes frequently.

Highway hypnosis is a condition of drowsiness or unawareness induced by monotony, the sounds of the wind and the tires on the pavement, and the steady hum of the engine. Try to prevent the condition by shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another and focusing them upon various objects near and far, left and right. Talking on a cell phone or changing lanes frequently can be dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is Exit ramps

Exit ramps allow you to slow down and leave the expressway. There is often a lower speed posted for the ramp.

Not quite. The answer is an entrance ramp

You must not use an entrance ramp or acceleration lane to exit a freeway, even in a traffic jam.

Not quite. The answer is in the leftmost lane.

If you are making a left turn, you must begin the turn in the leftmost lane unless signs or signals indicate otherwise.

Not quite. The answer is Move only in the directions indicated.

Lane use control signs are black-and-white rectangular signs indicating that turning is required or unusual turning is permitted from specific lanes at an intersection. You must move your vehicle only in the directions indicated for your traffic lane. This particular sign indicates that the left lane may only turn left, and the right lane may either turn left or go straight.

Not quite. The answer is Where there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from.

Where there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, you should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane that is closest to the one you came from. This way, you will cross the fewest lanes of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is turn left.

Hand signals can be used instead of your car's regular lighted turn and brake signals. This driver intends to turn left.

Source: Signaling, State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is No, you cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

In Alaska, you are not allowed to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (There are also many other places where you are not allowed to park. Check for signs that may prohibit or limit parking.)

Source: Parking, State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is both pedestrians and oncoming vehicles.

Before you turn left into an alley or driveway, you must yield to pedestrians and oncoming vehicles. They have the right-of-way.

Source: 13 AAC 02.125

Not quite. The answer is There is a school zone ahead; slow down and proceed with caution.

This pentagonal (five-sided) sign warns of a school zone ahead. Schoolchildren may be crossing the road ahead, so slow down and proceed with caution. Follow directions from school crossing guards. In Alaska, the speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph. (Note: Newer school zone signs have a fluorescent yellow-green background.)

Source: School Sign, Signs, State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is a middle or left lane.

If you are driving faster than the other traffic on a freeway, drive in a middle or left lane.

Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield because it is turning left.

A vehicle that is turning left must yield to oncoming traffic. Therefore, Car B has the right-of-way here.

Source: 13 AAC 02.125

Not quite. The answer is turn off your cell phone until you reach your destination.

A distraction is still a distraction, even on a straightaway or an empty road. Do not eat, drink, smoke, text, read, or have difficult conversations while driving. If possible, turn off your phone and keep it off until you are done driving for the day.