DMV Alaska Written Test #2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: WHEN ROADS ARE SLIPPERY, YOU SHOULD:
- Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle
- Stop and test the traction of your tires while going up hills
- Avoid making fast turns and fast stops (Correct answer)
- Refrain from driving at all costs
Correct answer: Avoid making fast turns and fast stops
Slow down at the first sign of rain, especially after a dry spell. This is when many roads are the most slippery, because oil and dust have not washed away. A slippery road will not give your tires the grip they need. Drive more slowly than you would on a dry road.
Question 2: WORN OR BALD TIRES:
- Increase stopping distance, while decreasing overall control
- Cause vehicles to hydroplane
- Cause tire failure and/or blown out tires
- All of the above (Correct answer)
Correct answer: All of the above
The vehicle cannot have bald tires, which would have less than 1/32 inch tread depth in any two adjacent grooves. Tires that are too worn will cause the vehicle to hydroplane at lower speed, increase the stopping distance and have an increased chance of failure. Make sure to check your tires wear and alignment regularly and replace them as needed.
Question 3: IF YOU SEE ORANGE CONSTRUCTION SIGNS AND CONES ON A FREEWAY, YOU MUST:
- Change lanes and maintain your current speed
- Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead (Correct answer)
- Slow down because the lane ends ahead
- Speed up to avoid rubbernecking
Correct answer: Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead
Orange construction signs tell you that you are approaching a work zone on the freeway. The road may narrow, there may be a flagger controlling traffic, workers and machinery may be on or near the freeway. Be prepared to meet all these challenges and do not speed. Keep ample distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a rear-end collision.
Question 4: Uncontrolled junctions are defined as which of the following?
- Intersections where there isn't a flashing red light
- Stop signs, yield signs, and traffic lights are not present at these intersections. (Correct answer)
- Intersections where there is no stated speed limit.
- Intersections where a police officer is not present.
Correct answer: Stop signs, yield signs, and traffic lights are not present at these intersections.
Intersections that are not protected by stop signs, yield signs, or traffic lights are known as uncontrolled intersections. You must follow the right-of-way rules at uncontrolled crossroads to identify which vehicles have priority.
Question 5: If your vehicle is skidding, you should turn the front wheels
- toward the right.
- toward the left.
- in the direction of the skid. (Correct answer)
- in the opposite direction of the skid.
Correct answer: in the direction of the skid.
Don't panic if your rear wheels start to skid; don't brake just yet. Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want your vehicle to go instead. Steer left if your rear wheels are moving left; right if they are sliding right. It's possible that the back wheels will overshoot and begin to skid in the opposite direction. As soon as your vehicle begins to straighten out, move the steering wheel the other way to avoid this. This technique, known as "driving into the skid," will align the rear of your car with the front.
Question 6: When traveling at 40 mph, the impact of a collision is ______ larger than when traveling at 20 mph.
- three times
- four times (Correct answer)
- two times
- five times
Correct answer: four times
The kinetic energy of a moving item grows in proportion to the square of its speed. The kinetic energy of a vehicle going at 40 mph is four times that of a vehicle traveling at 20 mph. As a result, the effect on a stationary object will be four times greater.
Question 7: When visibility is poor in Alaska during the day, you must switch on your headlights.
- 2,000 feet or less.
- 500 feet or less.
- 1,000 feet or less. (Correct answer)
- 3,000 feet or less.
Correct answer: 1,000 feet or less.
In the daylight, you must turn on your headlights if pedestrians or vehicles on the road are not readily identifiable at a distance of 1,000 feet due to insufficient light or other atmospheric circumstances, according to the Alaska Administrative Code. [AAC 13 04] .010]
Question 8: The wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb in__________ .
- downhill parking
- double parking
- parallel parking (Correct answer)
- uphill parking
Correct answer: parallel parking
When parallel parking in Alaska, the wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb.
Question 9: A _________ provides the best possible protection in the event of a car accident, making it your best defense against a drunk driver.
- windshield wiper
- safety belt (Correct answer)
- car-sensitive toolkit
- curved cushion seat
Correct answer: safety belt
Even in the back seat of a car, safety belts have been shown to save lives. A safety belt can protect the head and body from significant injury in the event of a collision.
Question 10: A pedestrian who is using a white cane or a white cane with a red tip is typically considered
- a flag person
- a crew person
- blind (Correct answer)
- a schoolchild
Correct answer: blind
Those who walk while using white canes or accompanied by guide dogs are either blind or have significantly impaired vision. You are required to give pedestrians like these the right of way.
Question 11: If the road is too narrow to make a U-turn, you have the option of making a
- a five—point turn
- a three-point turn (Correct answer)
- a two-point turn
- a four-point turn
Correct answer: a three-point turn
You can turn your vehicle around by performing what is known as a three-point turn if the road you are on is too narrow for you to complete a U-turn. You will end up going in the opposite direction due to this maneuver. Only when the visibility is good, the traffic is light on both sides of the road, the turn is permitted there, and there is no other way to turn around should you attempt to make a three-point turn.
Question 12: You are NOT allowed to pass on the right if the vehicle you are passing is
- is going straight
- is driving on a one-way road with two lanes of traffic
- is making a right turn (Correct answer)
- is making a left turn
Correct answer: is making a right turn
You are only allowed to pass a vehicle on the right in Alaska if the vehicle in front of you is turning left or is about to make a left turn, or if there is more than one lane heading in the direction you want to go. If the vehicle in front of you is turning right or is about to turn right, you are not allowed to pass it on the right. It is imperative that the passing lane be clear.
Question 13: You should _____ if someone is tailgating you or following you at an unsafe distance.
- slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass. (Correct answer)
- increase your speed to avoid the driver.
- tap your horn to warn the driver.
- stop your vehicle on the road and argue with the driver.
Correct answer: slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass.
If a car is following too closely behind you and giving you the finger, you need to slow down and get them to pass. If this doesn't work, you'll need to pull over, stop, and let the person who was tailgating go by. It would help if you didn't try to outrun the person tailgating you by going faster to appease them. For some people, there is no such thing as going too fast.
Question 14: All work zone signs have
- black letters on an orange background. (Correct answer)
- white letters on a blue background.
- white letters on a red background.
- black letters on a yellow background.
Correct answer: black letters on an orange background.
The letters or symbols on temporary signs in construction zones are always black, and the backgrounds of the signs are always orange. Drivers who are in or near construction zones can use the information and directions provided by these signs. These signs are located on both sides of the road, so drivers can easily find them. If you see a sign indicating a construction zone, you are required to reduce your speed and proceed with caution.
Question 15: Adjust your _________ before you get behind the wheel so that it blocks the glare from the headlights of vehicles that are following you.
- a reflective mirror
- a dark-colored mirror
- a day/night mirror (Correct answer)
- a lighting filter
Correct answer: a day/night mirror
Use a day/night mirror to protect yourself from the glare caused by the headlights of a vehicle that is following you. Adjust it before you get behind the wheel.
Question 16: You should _______ and keep an eye out for oncoming traffic before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve.
- speed up, turn on your headlights
- slow down, move to the left side of the road
- speed up, shift gears
- slow down, move to the right side of the road (Correct answer)
Correct answer: slow down, move to the right side of the road
The gradients of hills and curves on rural roads are typically more severe and acute than those on highways. When approaching the brow of a hill or the beginning of a curve, it is important to reduce your speed, move to the right side of the road, and keep an eye out for oncoming traffic.
DMV Alaska Written Test #2
WHEN ROADS ARE SLIPPERY, YOU SHOULD: