DMV Alaska Written Test #3

Question 1

A _________ provides the best possible protection in the event of a car accident, making it your best defense against a drunk driver.

Accepted Answer

safety belt

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windshield wiper

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car-sensitive toolkit

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curved cushion seat

Question 2

Which of the following railroad crossing assertions is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

You can shift gears on the railroad crossing.

Answer

Always stop when a train is close, even if the crossing is unmarked.

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Never drive around crossing gates.

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Watch out for more than one train.

Question 3

Which of the following traffic signal statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

All of the above are true.

Answer

Yield to oncoming vehicles if you are making a left turn.

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Proceed once the intersection is clear.

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Make any legal maneuver not specifically prohibited by a traffic control device.

Question 4

You are deemed to be driving under the influence in Alaska if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is _____ or higher.

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.09%

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0.16%

Answer

0.10%

Question 5

You must surrender while approaching a yield sign.

Accepted Answer

prepare to slow down.

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come to a complete stop.

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take a detour.

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turn around.

Question 6

When turning left from a road that only goes in one direction onto another road that only goes in one direction,

Accepted Answer

bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering.

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turn into the lane just to the right of the centerline.

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bring your vehicle into the nearest right lane for traffic on the road you are entering.

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turn into the lane just to the left of the centerline

Question 7

If you have vehicle difficulty late at night and need to halt, employ ________ to avoid an accident.

Accepted Answer

The larger vehicle should be the first to go.

Answer

The vehicle that signals first should be the first to go.

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The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go.

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The last vehicle to stop should be the first to go.

Question 8

It's common practice to use vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background as

Accepted Answer

regulatory signs.

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destination signs.

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warning signs

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service signs.

Question 9

It's important to remember this before switching lanes:

Accepted Answer

check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear.

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check your speed and look over your shoulder toward the rear.

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check your rear-view and side mirrors.

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check behind you and look in your side mirrors.

Question 10

Which of the following guidelines concerning turns is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

In areas where there are no signs to control turning, you are required to make your turn into the lane that is the furthest away from the one you came from.

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When changing lanes for a turn, you should transition from one lane to the other as directly and without crossing any lane lines as possible.

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It is important to keep your turn to the right from becoming too wide to the left.

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When turning left, you should try to avoid making a sharp cut across the comer.