Traffic Laws and Regulations Flashcards

In Alaska, what does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Under Alaska law, when must you yield to a pedestrian?

Answer: At marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections

Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked at an intersection.

What is the penalty focus of Alaska's implied consent law?

Answer: Refusing a chemical test after a DUI arrest carries penalties similar to a DUI conviction

Under implied consent, refusing a breath or chemical test after a lawful DUI arrest is itself a crime with DUI-like penalties.

In Alaska, how must you respond to a steady red arrow signal?

Answer: Stop and do not turn in the direction of the arrow until the signal changes

A steady red arrow prohibits movement in the arrow's direction until a permitting signal appears.

When parking downhill on a street with a curb in Alaska, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Answer: Toward the curb

When parked downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb so the car rolls into it if the brakes fail.

In Alaska, what is required when you approach a highway maintenance or snow removal vehicle displaying flashing lights?

Answer: Slow down, give it room, and do not pass until it is safe

You must slow down, keep a safe distance, and pass snow removal or maintenance vehicles only when it is clearly safe.

Under Alaska's point system, a driver's license may be suspended for accumulating how many points?

Answer: 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months

Alaska may suspend a license at 12 points within 12 months or 18 points within 24 months.