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Alaska DMV driver's license practice test 5

Try this free Alaska practice test for the driver's license knowledge exam: 25 questions from the Alaska Driver Manual. The sections it covers most are Traffic Signals (2), Following Distance and Speed (2), and Traffic Signs (2). To start, you'll answer this: "How far from an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?" Explanations follow every answer.

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How far from an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the Alaska Driver Manual.

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  1. Question 1: How far from an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?

    • A. 100 feet or more
    • B. 500 feet or more
    • C. 300 feet or more

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Night Driving and Lighting

  2. Question 2: When parallel parking, what is the farthest your wheels may be from the curb?

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

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Parking

  3. Question 3: For which passengers is the driver responsible under Alaska's seat belt law?

    • A. All passengers under 16
    • B. All passengers under 8
    • C. Only passengers in the front seat

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Safety Belts and Child Restraints

  4. Question 4: What does a flashing yellow light mean?

    • A. The signal is broken
    • B. Stop and wait for green
    • C. Slow down and proceed with caution

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Traffic Signals

  5. Question 5: What driving record do you need before applying for a provisional license?

    • A. No traffic convictions in the past six months
    • B. No crashes in the past three months
    • C. No more than two traffic tickets in the past year

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Licenses, Permits and Examinations

  6. Question 6: Where should a pedestrian walk along a highway?

    • A. On the left side, facing oncoming traffic
    • B. On the right side, with the flow of traffic
    • C. On whichever side has less traffic

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Sharing the Road

  7. Question 7: What is the minimum vision, in each eye or both eyes together, needed for a license?

    • A. 20/20
    • B. 20/40
    • C. 20/70

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Licenses, Permits and Examinations

  8. Question 8: What does Alaska law require after you use your turn signal?

    • A. Leave it on for 5 seconds
    • B. Cancel it
    • C. Flash your brake lights

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Signaling and Turns

  9. Question 9: May you share a lane with a motorcycle if the rider stays to one side?

    • A. Yes, in slow traffic
    • B. No, it is illegal
    • C. Yes, if the lane is wide

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Sharing the Road

  10. Question 10: On a multi-lane highway, where should you drive if you are slower than other traffic?

    • A. In any lane with your flashers on
    • B. In the right lane, except to pass
    • C. In the left lane

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Following Distance and Speed

  11. Question 11: Which surfaces become slippery first and stay slippery longer?

    • A. Gravel shoulders
    • B. Bridges and shaded areas
    • C. Sunny straight stretches

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Weather, Animals and Skids

  12. Question 12: A car ahead has stopped at a crosswalk. What must you not do?

    • A. Pass it on either side
    • B. Wait for the pedestrian to cross
    • C. Stop behind it

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Pavement Markings

  13. Question 13: When backing, which way do you turn the steering wheel?

    • A. The opposite way from where the rear should go
    • B. The way you want the front to go
    • C. The way you want the rear of the car to go

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Distracted Driving and Vehicle Control

  14. Question 14: May you pass on the right shoulder of the highway?

    • A. No
    • B. Yes, below 25 mph
    • C. Yes, if the car ahead is turning left

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Passing

  15. Question 15: How long is a non-commercial instruction permit valid?

    • A. One year
    • B. Six months
    • C. Two years

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Licenses, Permits and Examinations

  16. Question 16: Your brakes fail. What does the manual advise?

    • A. Use the parking brake and shift lower
    • B. Pump the gas pedal to build pressure
    • C. Turn off the engine and coast to a stop

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Emergency Vehicles and Emergencies

  17. Question 17: What is the penalty for driving over a fire hose?

    • A. A $100 fine and 2 points
    • B. A $15 fine
    • C. A 90-day suspension

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Emergency Vehicles and Emergencies

  18. Question 18: On a two-lane road outside an urban area, when must a slow driver pull over?

    • A. When three or more vehicles are behind
    • B. Whenever anyone is behind
    • C. When five or more vehicles are behind

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Following Distance and Speed

  19. Question 19: What colors is a stop sign?

    • A. Red on white
    • B. White on red
    • C. Black on yellow

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Traffic Signs

  20. Question 20: After a reportable crash, which drivers must send the DMV proof of insurance?

    • A. Only the driver who caused it
    • B. Only drivers who were injured
    • C. All drivers involved

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Insurance, Crashes and Points

  21. Question 21: For a driver under 21, how long is the first administrative revocation for driving after drinking?

    • A. 60 days
    • B. 90 days
    • C. 30 days

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Alcohol, Drugs and Driving

  22. Question 22: What is refusing a preliminary breath test at the scene?

    • A. A felony
    • B. Not an offense
    • C. An infraction

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Alcohol, Drugs and Driving

  23. Question 23: What does a steady red X over a lane mean?

    • A. Use the lane with caution
    • B. Clear the lane soon
    • C. Don't use the lane

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Traffic Signals

  24. Question 24: What colors are guide signs showing destinations and route names?

    • A. White on blue
    • B. White on green
    • C. Black on white

    Source:Alaska Driver Manual, Traffic Signs

  25. Question 25: About what speed are roundabouts designed for?

    • A. 25 to 30 mph
    • B. 15 to 20 mph
    • C. 5 to 10 mph

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

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