AK DMV Sharing the Road 3

Question 1

A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on the opposite side of an undivided two-lane road. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop until the lights stop flashing

Answer

On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.

Question 2

Under Alaska's Move Over law, what should you do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane highway?

Accepted Answer

Move over one lane if safe, or slow down significantly

Answer

Alaska law requires vacating the adjacent lane when safe, or slowing to a prudent speed if you cannot move over.

Question 3

Why do loaded large trucks need much more distance to stop than cars?

Accepted Answer

Their greater weight increases stopping distance

Answer

A loaded truck's massive weight can require nearly twice the stopping distance of a passenger car.

Question 4

A snowmachine (snowmobile) crossing is marked ahead on a rural Alaska highway. What should you expect?

Accepted Answer

Snowmachines may cross the roadway at that location

Answer

Snowmachine crossing signs warn Alaska drivers that snowmobiles may cross the highway there.

Question 5

When following a snowplow that is actively clearing an Alaska road, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stay well back and pass only when the driver can see you and it is safe

Answer

Snowplows create snow clouds and may shift suddenly, so keep a long distance and pass only when clearly safe.

(AK DMV) Alaska Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test