Traffic Laws and Regulations Flashcards

What is the minimum following distance recommended by the Alaska Driver Manual under ideal conditions?

Answer: Four seconds

The Alaska Driver Manual recommends at least a four-second following distance, increased in poor conditions.

In Alaska, when are studded tires generally permitted on most roads in the southern part of the state?

Answer: From September 16 through April 30

In Alaska south of 60° North latitude, studded tires are generally allowed from September 16 through April 30.

Under Alaska law, who must wear a seat belt in a moving vehicle?

Answer: The driver and all passengers

Alaska law requires the driver and every passenger to be properly restrained by a seat belt or child restraint.

What does Alaska law say about texting while driving?

Answer: It is illegal and a criminal offense

Reading or typing text messages while driving is a criminal offense in Alaska.

In Alaska, if you encounter a moose standing on the roadway at night, what should you do?

Answer: Slow down or stop and wait for it to leave the road

Slowing or stopping and waiting is safest because moose are unpredictable and collisions with them are often deadly.

When driving on ice or packed snow in Alaska, how should you adjust your speed?

Answer: Reduce speed significantly and increase following distance

On ice or packed snow you must slow well below the posted limit and leave much more stopping distance.

What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on an icy Alaska road?

Answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go

In a skid, ease off the gas and steer toward where you want to go without braking hard.