You drive up to an intersection, and you see this sign. What should you do?

Slow down and prepare to yield to pedestrians and traffic ahead.

Come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and traffic, and then proceed.

Slow down and prepare to yield to traffic ahead, but you will not need to stop.

Maintain your speed because all traffic ahead must yield to you.

You arrive at an intersection, and you see this sign. What should you do?

Come to a complete stop and yield to traffic before proceeding.

Slow down and only proceed if the intersection is clear.

Come to a complete stop and then proceed.

Find another route; you cannot proceed through here.

Which car is NOT using this roundabout correctly?

None (i.e., all three cars are using the roundabout correctly)

You have reached a crossroads controlled by a stop sign. Where must you stop?

Before entering the intersection

When entering a roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to

both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.

vehicles already in the circle.

neither pedestrians nor vehicles already in the circle.

In a roundabout, you should drive in

the direction of the oncoming vehicles.

What does this sign indicate?

The maximum allowable speed in a school zone when children are present

The minimum allowable speed in a school zone when children are present

The maximum allowable speed in a school zone at any time

The minimum allowable speed in a school zone at any time

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Alaska DMV Permit: Right-of-Way Practice Test

17 right-of-way questions for the Alaska DMV Permit Test, out of 17 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Alaska test has 20 questions and you need 16 correct (80%) to pass.

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1Question 1 of 17
When you encounter this sign, you must ________ before entering the intersection.
Not quite. The answer is stop
When you encounter a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, whichever you arrive at first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed when it's safe to do so.
2Question 2 of 17
As you approach a roundabout, always enter to the _______ of the central island.
Not quite. The answer is right
A roundabout is an intersection control device with traffic circulating counterclockwise around a central island. Approaching vehicles must yield to the traffic in the circle. Always enter to the right of the central island.
3Question 3 of 17
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
Not quite. The answer is The vehicle traveling uphill
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, the vehicle traveling downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing.
4Question 4 of 17
You drive up to an intersection, and you see this sign. What should you do?
Not quite. The answer is Slow down and prepare to yield to pedestrians and traffic ahead.
This is a yield sign. As you approach a yield sign, you must slow down and prepare to yield to traffic ahead. You may need to stop too, so be ready.
Source: Yield Sign, Signs, State of Alaska Driver Manual
5Question 5 of 17
This sign indicates
Not quite. The answer is a school zone.
This pentagonal (five-sided) sign indicates a school zone. Schoolchildren may be crossing the road ahead, so slow down and proceed with caution when schoolchildren are around. In Alaska, the speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph except where otherwise posted.
6Question 6 of 17
You arrive at an intersection, and you see this sign. What should you do?
Not quite. The answer is Come to a complete stop and yield to traffic before proceeding.
At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, whichever you arrive at first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
Source: Stop Sign, Signs, State of Alaska Driver Manual
7Question 7 of 17
A pedestrian using a white cane or a white cane tipped with red is usually
Not quite. The answer is blind.
Pedestrians carrying white canes or with guide dogs are blind or have greatly reduced vision. You must yield the right-of-way to such pedestrians.
8Question 8 of 17
According to the State of Alaska Driver Manual, roundabouts are usually designed for speeds of
Not quite. The answer is about 15–20 mph.
According to the State of Alaska Driver Manual, roundabouts are usually designed for speeds of about 15–20 mph.
9Question 9 of 17
Which car is NOT using this roundabout correctly?
Not quite. The answer is Car C
In a two-lane roundabout or any other type of intersection, you must always follow road signs and pavement markings. Generally, you should turn left from the left lane, turn right from the right lane, and drive straight through using either lane. Here, Car C has apparently disregarded the painted arrows and incorrectly turned left from the right lane.
Source: Roundabouts, Intersections, State of Alaska Driver Manual
10Question 10 of 17
You have reached a crossroads controlled by a stop sign. Where must you stop?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
When you arrive at an intersection controlled by a stop sign, you must stop before crossing the stop line. If there is no stop line, then you must stop before entering the marked or unmarked crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk either, you must stop before entering the intersection. After stopping and yielding to pedestrians, you can drive up to the edge of the intersection to get a better view and proceed when safe.
Source: 13 AAC 02.130
11Question 11 of 17
What does this sign indicate?
Not quite. The answer is A school zone ahead
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. In Alaska, the speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph except where otherwise posted. (Note: Newer school zone signs have a fluorescent yellow-green background instead of a yellow background.)
12Question 12 of 17
Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.
Not quite. The answer is white
Blind pedestrians may carry white canes (possibly tipped with red) or use the assistance of guide dogs.
13Question 13 of 17
When entering a roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to
Not quite. The answer is both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.
Pedestrians and vehicles that are already in an intersection have the right-of-way. And a roundabout is a circular intersection. When entering a roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.
14Question 14 of 17
Three cars arrive at an intersection at about the same time that a pedestrian crosses one of the roads. Who has the right-of-way here?
Not quite. The answer is The pedestrian
A vehicle must yield to pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. And at an uncontrolled intersection, each vehicle must yield to the one on its right. Therefore, Car A must yield to Car B, Car B must yield to Car C, and Car C must yield to the pedestrian.
Source: Marking, State of Alaska Driver Manual
15Question 15 of 17
In a roundabout, you should drive in
Not quite. The answer is a counterclockwise direction.
A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island.
16Question 16 of 17
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection from different roadways at about the same time, the vehicle _________ has the right-of-way.
Not quite. The answer is on the right
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection from different roadways at about the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
17Question 17 of 17
What does this sign indicate?
Not quite. The answer is The maximum allowable speed in a school zone when children are present
This sign warns drivers not to exceed the posted speed limit near schools when children are present. In Alaska, the speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph unless otherwise posted.

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Is this Alaska DMV Permit: Right-of-Way Practice Test like the real Alaska DMV Permit Test?

The questions are written in the same style as the real test, from official sources, with an explanation for each answer. The real test has 20 questions; this free test has 17.

How many questions are on the Alaska DMV Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 20 questions.

What score do you need to pass the Alaska DMV Permit Test?

You need 16 out of 20 correct (80%).

How old do you have to be to take the Alaska DMV Permit Test?

You can take it from age 14. Covers traffic laws, safe driving practices and highway sign recognition. Can be taken online at ak.knowtodrive.com; if failed, retake allowed the next day.

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When you encounter this sign, you must ________ before entering the intersection.

As you approach a roundabout, always enter to the _______ of the central island.

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

You drive up to an intersection, and you see this sign. What should you do?

This sign indicates

You arrive at an intersection, and you see this sign. What should you do?

A pedestrian using a white cane or a white cane tipped with red is usually

According to the State of Alaska Driver Manual, roundabouts are usually designed for speeds of

Which car is NOT using this roundabout correctly?

You have reached a crossroads controlled by a stop sign. Where must you stop?

What does this sign indicate?

Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.

When entering a roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to

Three cars arrive at an intersection at about the same time that a pedestrian crosses one of the roads. Who has the right-of-way here?

In a roundabout, you should drive in

When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection from different roadways at about the same time, the vehicle _________ has the right-of-way.

What does this sign indicate?

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