Alaska Roads & Signs Test Flashcards

WHEN PASSING IN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE OF A TWO LANE ROAD, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER:

Answer: All of the above

Avoid passing other vehicles, including motorcycles and bicycles, on two-lane roads; it is dangerous. Do not pull out to pass unless you know you have enough space to pull back into your lane. You must judge whether or not you have enough room to pass whenever you approach an oncoming vehicle, a hill or a curve, an intersection or a road obstruction.

A RED AND WHITE TRIANGULAR SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION MEANS:

Answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

YIELD. Slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way. If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping. Yield signs are usually placed where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.

BEFORE YOU REACH THE INTERSECTION, WHEN CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS IN SLOW TRAFFIC, YOU SHOULD:

Answer: Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed

A motorist should never stop his/her vehicle on railroad tracks. If a vehicle stalls on the tracks, and the motorist sees a train coming, he/she should get out and walk clear of the tracks. Never try to race a train. Most trains need more than a mile to stop, if traveling at 60 mph or more.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT VEHICLES DISPLAYING A DIAMOND-SHAPED SIGN (INDICATING A HAZARDOUS LOAD)?

Answer: They must stop before crossing railroad tracks

A diamond-shaped sign on a truck means that the load on the truck is potentially dangerous (gas, explosives, etc.). Police department and fire department officers know what to do if the load is accidentally spilled. Vehicles which display these signs are required to stop before crossing railroad tracks

IF YOU EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD:

Answer: All of the above

If a vehicle’s conventional disc and drum brakes suddenly fail, a motorist should shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times. If that does not work, the parking brake should be used while holding the brake release, so the motorist can let up if the rear wheels lock and the vehicle begins to skid. With the vehicle in low gear, the motorist should begin looking for a safe place to stop off the roadway and call for help.

WHEN YOU APPROACH A SHARP CURVE IN THE ROAD, YOU SHOULD:

Answer: Start braking before you enter the curve

On curves, there is a strong outward pull on your vehicle, which is especially dangerous when the road is slippery. Slow down before you enter the curve; you do not know what may be ahead (stalled car, collision, etc.).

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT VEHICLES DISPLAYING A DIAMOND-SHAPED SIGN (INDICATING A HAZARDOUS LOAD)?

Answer: They must stop before crossing railroad tracks

A diamond-shaped sign on a truck means that the load on the truck is potentially dangerous (gas, explosives, etc.). Police department and fire department officers know what to do if the load is accidentally spilled. Vehicles which display these signs are required to stop before crossing railroad tracks.

TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TOWARD THE CURB WHEN YOU ARE PARKED:

Answer: Facing downhill

When parking on a hill you must make sure your car does not roll into traffic if the brakes do not hold. If you park where there is a curb facing downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb and shift into reverse gear or PARK. If there are no curbs, turn your wheels toward the edge of the road, whether facing uphill or downhill.

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT DRIVING AND TAKING DRUGS?

Answer: Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving

The use of any drug (the law does not distinguish between prescription, over-the-counter, or illegal drugs) which impairs your ability to drive safely is illegal. Check with your physician or pharmacist and read the warning label if you are not sure that taking the medication will affect your driving.

This notice in the form of a yellow diamond with black symbols warns that:

Answer: An upcoming curve to the right and the posted number is the advisable speed (mph).

This sign alerts you to an upcoming right-hand curve and provides a suggested speed for it. The arrow's direction as well as the suggested speed range are both flexible.

What does this sign advise?

Answer: Keep going in the same direction. You cannot turn here.

You MUST continue moving in the same direction after seeing this sign. This is a no-turn zone.

What does the rectangular white sign with the black markings mean?

Answer: If you park here, your vehicle will be towed.

If a car is left in this area, which is not designated for parking, it will be hauled away at the owner's expense.

This square, white sign with black text informs you that:

Answer: Passing is permitted when it is safe.

You may now pass a vehicle moving too slowly when you notice this sign as long as it is safe to do so.

When you see this sign, what should you do?

Answer: Remain in the same lane.

You are in an area where lane changes are not permitted. Till you are told otherwise, remain where you are.

What does this rectangular sign with white writing on a black backdrop mean?

Answer: Posted speed limit

This is the top speed permitted beyond the sign's position.

This rectangular, white sign in black letters and a symbol reads:

Answer: You must stop behind indicated mark on flashing traffic light.

If the light is flashing, you must stop your car completely behind the location that the sign designates.