Alaska DMV Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is No-Zones.

Don't hang out in a No-Zone! No-Zones are large areas around trucks, buses, and other large vehicles in which cars may disappear into blind spots or get so close that they restrict the driver's ability to stop or maneuver safely. No-Zones exist to the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle. It is impossible to completely avoid a large vehicle's No-Zones. However, do not remain in a No-Zone any longer than necessary to safely pass the vehicle. And never tailgate a truck.

Not quite. The answer is Request a duplicate copy of your license from a DMV office.

To regain your driving privileges after the period of suspension is over, pay the reinstatement fee and apply for a duplicate license at any DMV field office.

Source: Suspensions and Revocations, State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is $100,000

In Alaska, your vehicle liability insurance policy must include at least $50,000 in coverage for bodily injuries or death of one person in any one accident, at least $100,000 in coverage for bodily injuries or deaths of all persons in any one accident, and $25,000 in coverage for property damage in any one accident.

Source: Financial Responsibility Laws, State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is 18 points in 24 months

If you accumulate 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months, your license will be suspended or revoked regardless of the hardship this may cause you. You will not be allowed to obtain a limited "work purpose" license either.

Source: A Word About "Points", State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medications.

Alcohol, some illegal drugs, some prescription medications, and some over-the-counter medications can cause drowsiness, sedation, or impaired coordination, which may impair your ability to drive. If you are unsure of the effects of a particular medication, check the warning label or ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Not quite. The answer is have a designated driver drive your vehicle.

You must assign a designated driver to drive your vehicle. The designated driver is responsible for the safe transportation of friends or family members who have been drinking alcoholic beverages.

Not quite. The answer is the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph.

This emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a slow-moving vehicle, which Alaska defines as a vehicle whose top speed does not exceed 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles include animal-driven vehicles, farm tractors, and roadway maintenance vehicles. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution. Be patient; the driver may pull over to let you pass.

Not quite. The answer is 10

If you are convicted of driving while your license is suspended or revoked, ten points will be added to your driving record. (In Alaska, the maximum number of points for any single offense is ten.) You may also face criminal penalties including a fine and a jail sentence.

Source: Driver's License Point Assignment, Points, State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

By Alaska law, if you operate a motor vehicle with a breath or blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more, you are presumed to be driving under the influence (DUI). If you are convicted, you may face severe penalties including a mandatory minimum jail sentence.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

You must also be aware of potential distractions and impairments: 1) Alcohol, drugs, and even some medications can degrade your driving abilities. 2) Listening to extremely loud music or using devices such as cell phones, GPS, and intercoms can also affect your focus when driving. 3) Adjusting electronic controls and features of your vehicle can be distracting and quickly degrade your ability to scan for hazards and react to them. 4) Emotional and physical states such as fatigue, anger, illness, stress, and fear can also impair your driving skills.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles already traveling on the highway.

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you must yield the right-of-way to vehicles already traveling on the highway before you merge into the proper lane.

Not quite. The answer is you will take a chemical test when asked by a police officer.

Implied Consent law means that by driving a motor vehicle you have agreed that you will take a chemical test when asked by a police officer if you are arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

Not quite. The answer is failing to stop for a stopped school bus.

In Alaska, DUI, vehicular manslaughter, negligent homicide in a vehicle, and fleeing from the police in a vehicle are among the extremely serious offenses carrying ten points each. (In Alaska, the maximum number of points for any single offense is ten.) Failing to stop for a stopped school bus carries six points.

Source: Driver's License Point Assignment, Points, State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is complete a defensive driving course.

Alaska law provides two ways to reward a driver who is making an effort to improve his or her driving. (1) Two points will be deducted from your total if you complete a defensive driving course. (You may do this once every twelve months.) (2) Two points will be deducted from your total if you have been violation-free for a year since your last violation. Violation-free drivers are also rewarded. You will receive one benefit point for every year (up to five years) that you have been violation-free. These benefit points may be used to offset demerit points that you accumulate later. [A Word About "Points", State of Alaska Driver Manual],

Source: AK Stat § 28.15.241

Not quite. The answer is Adult drivers may use a hands-free cell phone while driving.

If you are an adult driver and absolutely have to use your phone, it is better to use a speaker phone/hands-free device while driving. Using mobile phones while driving is not recommended and forbidden by law in some states.

Not quite. The answer is Any of the above

If you are convicted of such extremely serious offenses as reckless driving, perjuring yourself before the DMV, refusing to submit to a chemical test for blood alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), or fleeing in a vehicle to avoid arrest, your license will be revoked.

Source: Suspensions and Revocations, State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is stop driving or have someone else drive.

Strong emotions can affect your ability to drive safely. If you are exhausted, sleep deprived, worried, ill, nervous, frightened, angry, or depressed, either stop driving until you feel better or let someone else drive.

Not quite. The answer is in open country without other vehicles nearby.

Use high beams when driving in open country without other vehicles nearby. (Under Alaska law, you must dim your headlights to low beam whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.) However, even high beams don't let you see as far at night as you can in the daytime. Therefore, you should still drive slower at night.

Not quite. The answer is Type of alcohol

Type of alcohol does not affect blood alcohol concentration. Standard servings of each type of alcohol all contain the same amount.

Not quite. The answer is attend a DMV driver improvement interview.

If you have accumulated at least half the points that would result in license suspension, you will be considered a "problem driver." (Your license will be suspended if you accumulate 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months.) You may be required to attend a driver improvement interview with a Motor Vehicle Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer may give you suggestions on how to improve your driving. To keep your license, you must follow all such suggestions. [A Word About "Points", State of Alaska Driver Manual],

Source: AK Stat § 28.15.231