Alaska Permit Test Flashcards
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In severe traffic on a city street, if you drive past your target location, you should:
Answer: Drive all the way around the block.
You should circle the block if you find you've passed your goal while driving in heavy traffic on a city street. Never make a U-turn in an area where it may cause traffic congestion.
IF YOU CAN'T GET A GOOD VIEW OF CROSS-STREET TRAFFIC WHEN YOU STOP BEHIND THE WHITE TOP BAR PAINTED ON THE PAVEMENT AT AN INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY A STOP SIGN, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Answer: Pull ahead gently, keeping an eye out for traffic and pedestrians, and then proceed when everything is clear.
The first statement is correct.
THE "IMPLIED CONSENT LAW" STATES THAT ____________________, YOU HAVE AGREED TO BE TESTED FOR ALCOHOL CONTENT IN YOUR BLOOD.
Answer: Whenever you're on the road in the state.
The last statement is correct.
You must come to a complete _______ when a train is within 1,500 feet of the railroad crossing to avoid a collision.
Answer: stop
It's never a good idea to try to beat a train to a railroad crossing. If a train is within 1,500 feet of the crossing, you must come to a complete stop. Trains have some of the longest stopping distances in the world.
When visibility is_______ in Alaska during the day, you must switch on your headlights.
Answer: 1,000 feet or less
When the vision is less than 1,000 feet in Alaska during the day, you must turn on your headlights.
At the same time, two automobiles approach a junction from opposite directions. A stop sign is encountered by each car. Which car is required to yield?
Answer: The left-hand car must yield to the right-hand vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the driver of the vehicle on the right when two cars approach an uncontrolled junction or an all-way stop at roughly the same time.
You should utilize the three-point turn to what unless it is banned.
Answer: On a small street, turn around
If you can't make a U-turn because the roadway is too narrow, you can turn around by making a three-point turn unless it's forbidden.
_______ and white lettering with ____ letters make up the yield sign.
Answer: red; red
With red letters, the yield sign is red and white.
What are the importance of developing minimum speed limits?
Answer: To maintain a steady flow of traffic.
The goal of minimum speed restrictions is to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
WHAT WILL YOU DO IF YOU ARE DRIVING ON A SLIPPERY SURFACE SUCH AS SNOW OR ICE?
Answer: Before descending steep hills, shift to a low gear.
When driving on a slippery surface, shift to a low gear before traveling down steep hills.
To pass another vehicle, keep a safe distance between you and the car in front of you and do not _____________ until the route is clear.
Answer: revert to your previous lane
You must keep a safe gap between you and the vehicle in front of you. Wait until you can see both headlights of the passing car in your rear-view mirror before attempting to return to your previous lane. After that, turn on your turn signal, check your blind spots, and get back into your original lane.
Uncontrolled intersections are defined as which of the following?
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.
The wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb when ____________.
Answer: parallel parking
When parallel parking in Alaska, the wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb.
When leaving a driveway and approaching a street, you:
Answer: Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.
Always come to a complete stop before entering the road from a driveway and give way to any oncoming traffic or pedestrians crossing the street. Before stepping onto the sidewalk, the stop should be executed. It is illegal to continue.
The significance of a red traffic light that flashes is the same as a:
Answer: Stop sign
The purpose of a red flashing traffic light is identical to that of a stop sign. When you get close to a red flashing signal, stop completely and move forward when it's safe to do so. Sometimes the area where this signal is positioned will also have a stop sign posted.
If a car approaching you in high beams, you should look to the ___ of the road.
Answer: The right side
You should look to the right side of the road if a vehicle is approaching you while utilizing its high lights without turning them off. By doing this, you'll avoid getting blinded by the headlights of the other car and be able to see clearly enough to stay on your track until it passes.