AK DMV Intersections and Turning Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When turning left at an intersection with a green light, you must yield to:
- Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk (Correct answer)
- Only pedestrians in the crosswalk
- Only oncoming vehicles
- No one — a green light gives you the right of way
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
When turning left on a green light, you must yield to all oncoming traffic and any pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into.
Question 2: In Alaska, how far in advance of a turn must you activate your turn signal?
- At least 100 feet before the turn (Correct answer)
- At least 50 feet before the turn
- At least 200 feet before the turn
- At least 500 feet before the turn
Correct answer: At least 100 feet before the turn
Alaska law requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before making a turn so other road users have adequate warning.
Question 3: When making a right turn, your vehicle should be positioned:
- As close to the right curb or edge of the road as possible (Correct answer)
- In the center lane
- In any available lane on the right side
- One lane left of the right curb
Correct answer: As close to the right curb or edge of the road as possible
To make a safe right turn, you should move as close as practical to the right curb or edge of the road before and during the turn.
Question 4: At an uncontrolled intersection where no signs or signals are present, the right of way belongs to:
- The vehicle that arrived first (Correct answer)
- The largest vehicle
- The vehicle traveling on the wider road
- The vehicle traveling faster
Correct answer: The vehicle that arrived first
At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle that arrives first has the right of way; if vehicles arrive simultaneously, yield to the vehicle on your right.
Question 5: When turning left from a two-way street onto another two-way street, you should complete your turn into:
- The lane nearest to the center line on the left side of the road (Correct answer)
- Any available lane
- The far right lane
- The center lane if one exists
Correct answer: The lane nearest to the center line on the left side of the road
A left turn from a two-way street must be completed by entering the nearest lane on the left side (closest to the center line) of the road you are entering.
Question 6: Which of the following situations makes a U-turn illegal in Alaska?
- When you cannot see at least 500 feet in both directions (Correct answer)
- When other traffic is present at any distance
- When the road has more than two lanes
- When you are on a city street
Correct answer: When you cannot see at least 500 feet in both directions
Alaska prohibits U-turns when you cannot see at least 500 feet in each direction, as reduced visibility makes the maneuver dangerous.
Question 7: When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn from:
- The leftmost lane (Correct answer)
- The center lane
- The rightmost lane
- Any lane, as long as you signal
Correct answer: The leftmost lane
When turning left from a one-way street, you must start from the leftmost lane available to make the turn safely.
AK DMV Intersections and Turning Procedures 1
When turning left at an intersection with a green light, you must yield to: