Take 2026 Alaska Permit Test 17

QUESTION 1 / 20

Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

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AIt is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.✓BYou must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.✓CNot all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 2 / 20

When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?

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AWhen driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic✓BWhen in heavy traffic in a construction zone✓COnly when driving in rural areas.✓DWhen driving under adverse weather conditions✓

QUESTION 3 / 20

Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

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ACombination solid and broken yellow✓BSingle broken yellow✓CDouble solid yellow✓DSingle broken white✓

QUESTION 4 / 20

Which of the following statements is true?

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ASignal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.✓BUse your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.✓CWhen passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 5 / 20

You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

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ALook in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.✓BLook over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.✓CLook in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 6 / 20

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-no_u_turn.png

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AU-turns are prohibited.✓BU-turns are permitted.✓CWinding road ahead.✓DSharp left turn ahead.✓

QUESTION 7 / 20

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

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AUse alternate routes.✓BDrive as you would on dry roads.✓CIncrease your following distance.✓DAvoid crossing bridges or intersections.✓

QUESTION 8 / 20

To safely drive after drinking alcohol, you should:

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AWait a period of time.✓BDrink black coffee or another caffeinated beverage.✓CTake a cold shower.✓DNone of these.✓

QUESTION 9 / 20

You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:

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AYou are able to clearly see the road ahead.✓BYou can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.✓CYour vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 10 / 20

____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

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AOnly a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can✓BAlcohol does not✓CEven the smallest amount of alcohol can✓DOnly a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can✓

QUESTION 11 / 20

To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:

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AQuickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.✓BAdjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.✓CHonk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.✓DNone of the above.✓

QUESTION 12 / 20

You may drive around a railroad crossing gate that is being lowered:

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AUnder no circumstances.✓BIf the gate is malfunctioning.✓CIf you have plenty of time to cross before the gate is fully lowered.✓DIf there is a shoulder to the right of the gate.✓

QUESTION 13 / 20

When you see this sign, you must: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-stop.png

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AStop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.✓BSlow down without coming to a complete stop.✓CStop completely and wait for a green light.✓DSlow down and check for traffic.✓

QUESTION 14 / 20

Passing is prohibited:

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AOn hills and curves.✓BAt intersections.✓CAt railroad crossings.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 15 / 20

You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

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APull completely off the road and stop.✓BAllow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.✓CDemand the other vehicle pull over to make room.✓DTurn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.✓

QUESTION 16 / 20

If you drive past your desired destination while in heavy traffic on a city street, you should:

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AStop where you are.✓BBack up to where you should have stopped.✓CSignal and make a U-turn.✓DDrive around the block.✓

QUESTION 17 / 20

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

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ASit in your car and wait for help.✓BUse your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.✓CSound your horn at passing motorists.✓DFlash your headlights at oncoming traffic.✓

QUESTION 18 / 20

To stay safe while driving under poor weather conditions, you should:

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AIncrease your following distances.✓BNot drive on bald tires.✓CSlow down.✓DAll of these.✓

QUESTION 19 / 20

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

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AYield the right-of-way to pedestrians.✓BAccelerate as quickly as possible.✓CBack up slowly.✓DNot move until another driver waves you on.✓

QUESTION 20 / 20

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

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ASlow down.✓BPass with caution.✓CDo not pass.✓DKeep right on hills.✓