Traffic Laws and Regulations Flashcards

Under Alaska law, what must you do if you are involved in a crash causing injury or death?

Answer: Stop, render aid, and exchange information

Drivers involved in an injury crash must stop, render reasonable aid, and provide identifying information.

In Alaska, a crash must be reported to the DMV if property damage exceeds what amount?

Answer: $2,000 or more, or any injury or death

Alaska requires a crash report to the DMV when damage is $2,000 or more, or when anyone is injured or killed.

What is the speed limit in a business district in Alaska unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 20 mph

Alaska's default speed limit in a business district is 20 mph unless otherwise posted.

When may you legally pass another vehicle on the right in Alaska?

Answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass safely on the roadway

Passing on the right is allowed when the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and the pass can be made safely without leaving the roadway.

In Alaska, what must you do when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind?

Answer: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

You must yield by pulling to the right edge of the roadway and stopping until the emergency vehicle passes.

Alaska's 'Move Over' law requires drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights to do what?

Answer: Vacate the nearest lane if safe, or slow down

Drivers must move over a lane away from stopped emergency vehicles when safe, or slow to a reasonable speed if they cannot.

In Alaska, is it legal to turn right on a red light?

Answer: Yes, after a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it

Right turns on red are permitted after a full stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians, unless posted otherwise.