AK DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alaska, what is the maximum speed limit on most rural interstate-type highways unless otherwise posted?
- 55 mph
- 65 mph (Correct answer)
- 70 mph
- 75 mph
Correct answer: 65 mph
Alaska's maximum speed limit on rural highways is 65 mph unless otherwise posted.
Question 2: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in Alaska?
- 0.05%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
- 0.02%
Correct answer: 0.08%
Drivers 21 and older are legally intoxicated at a BAC of 0.08% or higher in Alaska.
Question 3: When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
- The faster vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
When vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Question 4: In Alaska, when must you use your headlights?
- Only after sunset
- From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and when visibility is poor (Correct answer)
- Only when it is raining
- Only on unlit roads
Correct answer: From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and when visibility is poor
Alaska law requires headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and whenever visibility is insufficient.
Question 5: What must you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights stopped on an undivided road in Alaska?
- Slow to 20 mph and pass carefully
- Stop, regardless of your direction of travel (Correct answer)
- Stop only if traveling behind the bus
- Honk and proceed
Correct answer: Stop, regardless of your direction of travel
On an undivided roadway, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.
Question 6: How far before turning must you signal on an Alaska highway where the speed limit is 45 mph or more?
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
- At least 100 feet, and earlier at highway speeds is recommended (Correct answer)
- It is optional above 45 mph
Correct answer: At least 100 feet, and earlier at highway speeds is recommended
Alaska requires a turn signal at least 100 feet before turning, with earlier signaling recommended at higher speeds.
Question 7: In Alaska, what does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?
- Passing is allowed with caution
- You may not pass (Correct answer)
- The road is one-way
- You must turn left ahead
Correct answer: You may not pass
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means passing is prohibited from your lane.
AK DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 2
In Alaska, what is the maximum speed limit on most rural interstate-type highways unless otherwise posted?