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Alaska DMV driver's license practice test 4

25 original questions from the Alaska Driver Manual make up this free Alaska driver's license practice test. Expect questions from Night Driving and Lighting (2), Following Distance and Speed (2), and Traffic Signs (2). The first one asks: "Your car starts to skid. Which way do you turn the front wheels?" Each answer is explained, and there's nothing to sign up for.

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Your car starts to skid. Which way do you turn the front wheels?

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  1. Question 1: Your car starts to skid. Which way do you turn the front wheels?

    • A. In the direction of the skid
    • B. Keep them straight and brake hard
    • C. Away from the skid

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Weather, Animals and Skids

  2. Question 2: What should you know about some over-the-counter cold pills and allergy remedies?

    • A. They cancel the effects of alcohol
    • B. They may affect your driving
    • C. They are always safe to drive on

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Alcohol, Drugs and Driving

  3. Question 3: Your accelerator is stuck. Which step does the manual list?

    • A. Shift to neutral
    • B. Turn off the headlights
    • C. Pump the brakes slowly

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Emergency Vehicles and Emergencies

  4. Question 4: Which direction does traffic travel in a roundabout?

    • A. Clockwise
    • B. Counterclockwise
    • C. Either direction

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Intersections and Right-of-Way

  5. Question 5: Do pedestrians have the right-of-way at an intersection without painted crosswalk lines?

    • A. Yes
    • B. No, only at painted crosswalks
    • C. Only with a walk signal

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Pavement Markings

  6. Question 6: What colors are warning signs?

    • A. White on blue
    • B. Black on orange
    • C. Black on yellow

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Traffic Signs

  7. Question 7: What is the youngest age at which you can get an Alaska instruction permit?

    • A. 14
    • B. 16
    • C. 15

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Licenses, Permits and Examinations

  8. Question 8: Which beam should you use when driving in rain, fog, or snow?

    • A. Parking lights only
    • B. High beam
    • C. Low beam

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Night Driving and Lighting

  9. Question 9: An ambulance with a siren approaches. What must you do?

    • A. Pull to the curb, clear of intersections, and stop
    • B. Stop right where you are, even in an intersection
    • C. Speed up to get out of its way

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Emergency Vehicles and Emergencies

  10. Question 10: A traffic signal is completely dark and no one directs traffic. What should you do?

    • A. Stop and yield to traffic on your right
    • B. Proceed as if the light is green
    • C. Slow down but do not stop

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Traffic Signals

  11. Question 11: Within what distance of a posted narrow bridge or tunnel may you not pass?

    • A. 300 feet
    • B. 100 feet
    • C. 1,000 feet

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Passing

  12. Question 12: What is the suggested top speed when backing?

    • A. 15 mph
    • B. 10 mph
    • C. 5 mph

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Distracted Driving and Vehicle Control

  13. Question 13: Compared with 20 mph, how much greater are the impact and braking distance at 60 mph?

    • A. 16 times greater
    • B. 3 times greater
    • C. 9 times greater

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Following Distance and Speed

  14. Question 14: A booster seat is required for children aged 4 to 7 who are shorter than what height?

    • A. 48 inches
    • B. 57 inches
    • C. 65 inches

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Safety Belts and Child Restraints

  15. Question 15: Below what age do children lack the development to ride safely in traffic?

    • A. Twelve
    • B. Six
    • C. Nine

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Sharing the Road

  16. Question 16: After leaving a car stuck on the tracks, which way should you run?

    • A. Straight across the tracks to the far side
    • B. Away from the tracks, toward the direction the train is coming from
    • C. Along the tracks, away from the train

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Railroad Crossings

  17. Question 17: How far behind a vehicle going your way must you use low beams?

    • A. 500 feet or more
    • B. 200 feet or more
    • C. 300 feet or more

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Night Driving and Lighting

  18. Question 18: What is the minimum distance between your parked car and a crosswalk or intersection?

    • A. 30 feet
    • B. 20 feet
    • C. 50 feet

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Parking

  19. Question 19: How many points in 12 months lead to a mandatory suspension?

    • A. 18 points
    • B. 6 points
    • C. 12 points

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Insurance, Crashes and Points

  20. Question 20: A court conviction for which of these requires revocation of your license?

    • A. Following too close
    • B. An illegal U-turn
    • C. Reckless driving

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Insurance, Crashes and Points

  21. Question 21: What do most warning signs imply you should do?

    • A. Stop at the sign
    • B. Reduce your speed
    • C. Change lanes right away

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Traffic Signs

  22. Question 22: What is the deadline to request an administrative hearing after a DUI revocation notice?

    • A. 15 days
    • B. 7 days
    • C. 30 days

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Alcohol, Drugs and Driving

  23. Question 23: What is the minimum number of practice hours a parent or guardian must certify before a provisional license?

    • A. 40 hours
    • B. 20 hours
    • C. 60 hours

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Licenses, Permits and Examinations

  24. Question 24: How far before a turn must you signal continuously?

    • A. The last 100 feet
    • B. The last 50 feet
    • C. The last 500 feet

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Signaling and Turns

  25. Question 25: On other roadways not otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed?

    • A. 55 mph
    • B. 45 mph
    • C. 65 mph

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Following Distance and Speed