AK DMV Intersections and Turning Procedures 3

Question 1

A U-turn in a business district in Alaska is:

Accepted Answer

Illegal unless a sign specifically permits it

Answer

In Alaska's business districts, U-turns are prohibited unless a sign is posted specifically allowing them.

Question 2

What is the correct hand signal to indicate slowing down or stopping?

Accepted Answer

Left arm extended out and bent downward at the elbow

Answer

The hand signal for slowing or stopping is the left arm extended out the window and bent downward at the elbow, palm facing backward.

Question 3

When entering a highway from an acceleration lane (on-ramp), you should:

Accepted Answer

Match the speed of highway traffic before merging

Answer

You must use the acceleration lane to build up speed matching highway traffic before merging smoothly into the travel lanes.

Question 4

When approaching a blind intersection where your view is blocked, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and creep forward until you can see clearly

Answer

At a blind intersection, you must slow down significantly and inch forward gradually until you have a clear view of crossing traffic.

Question 5

When making a right turn on a road with a bicycle lane, you must:

Accepted Answer

Merge into the bike lane before turning, then complete the turn

Answer

You should merge into the bicycle lane shortly before the intersection and complete the right turn from within the bike lane, after yielding to cyclists.

(AK DMV) Alaska Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

(AK DMV) Alaska Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

AK DMV Intersections and Turning Procedures 3