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Alaska Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions
Lane use, merging, passing safely and freeway driving.
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Question 1
Within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing is passing prohibited in Alaska?
50 feet
100 feet
200 feet
500 feet
Correct answer: 100 feet
Do not pass within 100 feet of or when crossing an intersection, railroad crossing, posted narrow bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
Source: Passing Safely / Do Not Pass
Question 2
What does the Alaska manual suggest to warn a driver ahead that you will pass?
Flash your hazards
Sound your horn
Tailgate briefly
Nothing
Correct answer: Sound your horn
The manual’s passing steps include sounding your horn to warn the driver ahead of your intention to pass.
Source: Passing Safely / Do Not Pass
Question 3
When being passed in Alaska, is it legal to speed up?
Yes, slightly
No
Only on highways
Only at night
Correct answer: No
When being passed it is unlawful to increase your speed.
Source: Passing Safely / Do Not Pass
Question 4
What does the end of a "no passing zone" mean?
It is always safe to pass from that point on
Increased visibility, not that passing is safe
You are required to pass the vehicle ahead now
The posted speed limit increases from that point on
Correct answer: Increased visibility, not that passing is safe
The end of a no passing zone does not mean it is safe to pass; it means there is increased visibility ahead.
Source: Passing Safely / Do Not Pass
Question 5
May you use the center turn lane to pass in Alaska?
No
Yes, if clear
Only at night
Only on highways
Correct answer: No
Center lanes are reserved for decelerating before a left turn; you may not use them for passing.
Source: Passing Safely / Do Not Pass
Question 6
Is passing on the right shoulder allowed in Alaska?
Yes, if paved
Yes, to pass turning cars
Yes, at low speed
No
Correct answer: No
Do not pass on the right shoulder of the highway.
Source: Passing Safely / Do Not Pass
Question 7
On multi-lane highways, which lane should slower vehicles use?
The left lane
The center lane
The right, outside lane
The shoulder
Correct answer: The right, outside lane
If you drive slower than other traffic, use the right, outside lane except when passing.
Source: Major Roads & Controlled Access Highways
Question 8
What is a truck’s "deaf spot"?
A large blind spot directly in front of the cab
An area near the engine that is extremely loud
A vacuum that keeps the driver from hearing your horn
A stretch of road with no radio or phone signal
Correct answer: A vacuum that keeps the driver from hearing your horn
Be aware of a truck’s "deaf spot": partial vacuum often prevents truck drivers from hearing your horn.
Source: Major Roads & Controlled Access Highways
Question 9
You take the wrong exit on an expressway. What should you do?
Stop and back up
Keep going; don’t stop
Cross the median
Stop on the ramp
Correct answer: Keep going; don’t stop
If you take a wrong exit don’t stop; stops are a primary cause of rear-end crashes. If you miss an exit, go to the next.
Source: Major Roads & Controlled Access Highways
Question 10
When leaving an expressway, where should you slow down?
In the deceleration lane
On the expressway itself, before the ramp
Before the exit sign
After stopping
Correct answer: In the deceleration lane
Keep moving on the expressway; move to the deceleration lane and then slow down.
Source: Major Roads & Controlled Access Highways
Question 11
Is backing up on a controlled-access highway or its ramps legal in Alaska?
Yes, if you back up slowly on the shoulder
No, unless directed by police or flaggers
Yes, but only at night when traffic is light
Yes, but only on the entrance and exit ramps
Correct answer: No, unless directed by police or flaggers
Unless directed by police, fire or construction flaggers, it is illegal to back on a controlled-access highway or its ramps.
Source: Emergencies & Safety Tips
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