AK DMV Sharing the Road 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When passing a bicyclist on a two-lane road in Alaska, you should leave at least how much clearance?
- Three feet (Correct answer)
- One foot
- Six inches
- The width of your mirror
Correct answer: Three feet
Alaska drivers must give bicyclists at least three feet of clearance when passing.
Question 2: A large truck is signaling a right turn at an intersection but swings wide to the left first. What should you do?
- Stay behind and do not pass on the right (Correct answer)
- Pass quickly on the right before it turns
- Honk so the driver corrects the turn
- Pass on the left since the truck moved over
Correct answer: Stay behind and do not pass on the right
Trucks swing wide to make right turns, so squeezing into the right-side gap risks being crushed.
Question 3: You are driving behind a motorcycle in Alaska. How much following distance should you allow compared to following a car?
- More, at least four seconds (Correct answer)
- The same, two seconds
- Less, since motorcycles stop slower
- None; you may follow closely
Correct answer: More, at least four seconds
Motorcycles can stop quickly and may fall on slick surfaces, so allow a longer following distance of at least four seconds.
Question 4: If you cannot see a truck driver in the truck's side mirror, what does that mean?
- The truck driver cannot see you (Correct answer)
- The mirror is broken
- You are in a legal passing position
- The truck is about to change lanes
Correct answer: The truck driver cannot see you
If you cannot see the driver in the truck's mirror, you are in a blind spot and invisible to the driver.
Question 5: A pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog is crossing mid-block ahead of you. What must you do?
- Stop and yield until the person is safely across (Correct answer)
- Slow down and drive around them
- Honk to warn them of your approach
- Yield only if they are in a crosswalk
Correct answer: Stop and yield until the person is safely across
Blind pedestrians with a white cane or guide dog always have the right-of-way, and you must stop for them.
Question 6: When may you legally drive in a lane marked with a bicycle symbol in Alaska?
- Only when turning, entering a driveway, or when directed by signs (Correct answer)
- Any time traffic is heavy
- Whenever no bicycles are visible
- Never under any circumstance
Correct answer: Only when turning, entering a driveway, or when directed by signs
Motor vehicles may briefly enter a bike lane only to turn, access a driveway, or as directed, after yielding to cyclists.
Question 7: You approach a horse and rider on a rural Alaska road. What is the safest action?
- Slow down, pass wide, and avoid honking (Correct answer)
- Honk lightly so the rider moves over
- Maintain your speed and lane position
- Flash your headlights to signal your approach
Correct answer: Slow down, pass wide, and avoid honking
Horses can spook at loud noises and close vehicles, so pass slowly, widely, and quietly.
AK DMV Sharing the Road 2
When passing a bicyclist on a two-lane road in Alaska, you should leave at least how much clearance?