Alaska DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

After experiencing anger at work, what should you do before driving home?

Accepted Answer

Take a few minutes to calm down and cool off before you drive.

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Play loud music and drive fast to relax.

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Drive immediately to get home quickly while emotions are high.

Question 2

Which of the following DOES occur after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.

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You become more alert.

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Your judgment of speed and distance improves.

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You recover from headlight glare faster.

Question 3

Which statement about work zones is correct?

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Work zones may be stationary or moving and require extra caution.

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Drivers do not need to slow down in work zones.

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They are marked with black-and-white signs.

Question 4

How can drowsy drivers perform in comparison to intoxicated drivers?

Accepted Answer

Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.

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Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.

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Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.

Question 5

On average, how many standard alcoholic drinks does the body eliminate in one hour?

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One alcoholic drink per hour.

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Three alcoholic drinks per hour.

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Two alcoholic drinks per hour.

Question 6

If you stop along the road at night, what lighting should you use?

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Leave low-beam headlights on and use emergency flashers.

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Use only parking lights.

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Use only high beams so others see you.

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Turn off all lights to avoid glare.

Question 7

Which is true about seat belts and child restraints?

Accepted Answer

You should never place a rear-facing infant seat in the front seat of a vehicle with an active passenger airbag.

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Seat belts are optional for rear-seat passengers.

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Airbags are always safe for infants and small children.

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Children under 12 should always ride in the front seat.

Question 8

When backing up, what is the recommended way to look?

Accepted Answer

Turn your head and body to look out the rear window.

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Use only the rearview mirror.

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Open the door and step out to look.

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Turn on your headlights and back using mirrors only.

Question 9

How should you treat posted advisory or speed restriction signs in poor road conditions?

Accepted Answer

They may be ignored in rainy

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They are only recommendations and do not apply in adverse weather.

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Reduce speed below the posted advisory when conditions make it unsafe to follow it.

Question 10

When approaching pedestrians on the roadway, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Yield and be ready to stop as they walk or cross the roadway.

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Only if they are in marked crosswalks.

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Only if a traffic light is yellow or red.

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Only if they signal you to stop.

Question 11

What does a flashing yellow arrow for left turns mean?

Accepted Answer

You may turn left if you first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

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You must come to a complete stop before turning.

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You must merge into the indicated lane.

Question 12

When interacting with pedestrians, a driver must:

Accepted Answer

Always yield the right-of-way

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Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle before proceeding.

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Yield only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.

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Require pedestrians to yield to vehicles.

Question 13

To stay safe in poor weather, which of the following should you do?

Accepted Answer

Increase your following distances.

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Not drive on bald tires.

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Slow down.

Question 14

Which signal indicates you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

Accepted Answer

A flashing yellow light.

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A flashing red light.

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A steady yellow light.

Question 15

Why is night driving more difficult than daytime driving?

Accepted Answer

Visibility is reduced in the dark.

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Cars overheat more quickly at night.

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It is more likely to be raining at night.

Question 16

How should you turn your front wheels when parked facing downhill?

Accepted Answer

Turned toward the curb or shoulder.

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Pointed straight ahead.

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Aiming any direction.

Question 17

If you have a green light but pedestrians are crossing against the signal, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stop and let the pedestrians cross safely.

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Honk to make them get out of the way.

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Proceed only if no other cars are in the intersection.

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Speed up and pass in front of them.

Question 18

What is the best way to avoid hydroplaning on wet roads?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and make sure tires are properly maintained.

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Pump the accelerator repeatedly.

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Use cruise control to maintain speed.

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Drive faster to get past puddles quickly.

Question 19

If a green arrow becomes a solid green light, what must you do when turning?

Accepted Answer

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

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Still have the right-of-way to turn.

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May no longer turn and must proceed straight.

Question 20

Which statement describes distracted driving?

Accepted Answer

It is extremely risky behavior that endangers everyone on the road.

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It is very uncommon.

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It is harmless in light traffic.

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It is only a problem for new drivers.

Question 1 of 20

After experiencing anger at work, what should you do before driving home?