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AK Driving Instructor Practice Questions - Alaska Driving Instructor Certification Exam Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which Alaska agency is responsible for licensing driving schools and instructors?
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Alaska Department of Education
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B
Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
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C
Alaska State Troopers
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D
Alaska Department of Transportation
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What type of background check is required for Alaska driving instructor applicants?
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No background check is required
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B
A self-reported questionnaire
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C
A fingerprint-based criminal history background check
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D
A reference check from three employers
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the cost of the fingerprint-based background check for Alaska driving instructor applicants?
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$$25.00
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B
$$35.00
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C
$$47.00
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D
$$65.00
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How many hours of driver education or classroom teaching training must Alaska instructor applicants complete?
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20 hours
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B
30 hours
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C
40 hours
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D
60 hours
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What driving experience is required for Alaska driving instructor applicants?
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A
1 year of driving experience
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B
2 years of driving experience
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C
At least 3 years of commercial vehicle operating experience in the past 7 years
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D
5 years of any driving experience
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What medical documentation must Alaska driving instructor applicants maintain?
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No medical documentation is needed
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B
A valid DOT medical card
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C
A doctor's note
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D
A vision test only
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What may the Alaska DMV conduct as part of the instructor application review process?
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A
Nothing beyond document review
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B
An interview to assess knowledge, skills, and abilities
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C
A written exam only
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D
A physical fitness test
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What form must be submitted for the Alaska driving instructor background check?
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A
Form DMV-001
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B
CETA-08 Fingerprint Background Check Application
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C
Form BC-100
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D
Standard criminal disclosure form
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and over in Alaska?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.04%
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B
0.06%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 10 / 25
At what age can an Alaska teen obtain an instruction permit?
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A
14 years old
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B
15 years old
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C
16 years old
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D
17 years old
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How many hours of supervised driving are required for an Alaska provisional license?
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A
20 hours
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B
30 hours
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C
40 hours
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D
50 hours
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is the maximum speed limit on Alaska highways?
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A
55 mph
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B
60 mph
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C
65 mph
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D
70 mph
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does Alaska law require when approaching a stopped school bus with red flashing lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow to 20 mph and pass carefully
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B
Stop and remain stopped until the bus deactivates its lights or resumes motion
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C
Stop only if children are visible
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D
Only stop on two-lane roads
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is Alaska's seat belt law?
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A
Seat belts are optional
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B
All occupants must wear seat belts; primary enforcement for all ages
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C
Only drivers must wear seat belts
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D
Only passengers under 16 must wear seat belts
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What unique seasonal driving challenge must Alaska driving instructors prepare students for?
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A
Tornadoes
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B
Extended darkness in winter and extended daylight in summer affecting driving conditions
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C
Hurricanes
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D
Sandstorms
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is the primary winter driving hazard in Alaska that instructors must address?
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A
Hot pavement
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B
Black ice, compacted snow, and extreme cold affecting vehicle performance and road conditions
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C
Dust storms
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D
Flooding
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What should instructors teach about wildlife encounters on Alaska roads?
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A
Wildlife is not a driving concern in Alaska
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B
Watch for moose, caribou, and bear; moose-vehicle collisions are particularly dangerous due to their size and height
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C
Only watch for small animals
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D
Honk the horn continuously in wildlife areas
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the SIPDE defensive driving process?
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Stop, Inspect, Park, Drive, Exit
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B
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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C
Signal, Inspect, Position, Decelerate, Evaluate
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D
Steer, Idle, Position, Decelerate, Engage
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What are the five principles of the Smith System?
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A
Speed, signals, stopping, steering, scanning
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B
Aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out, make sure they see you
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C
Look, listen, learn, lead, leave
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D
Brake, steer, signal, scan, stop
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is the recommended following distance in normal conditions?
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1-2 seconds
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B
2-3 seconds
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C
3-4 seconds
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D
5-6 seconds
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What visual scanning technique should instructors teach?
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A
Focus on the car directly ahead
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B
Scan 12-15 seconds ahead, check mirrors every 5-8 seconds, keep eyes moving constantly
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C
Only watch road signs
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D
Focus on the speedometer
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the zone control system?
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A
A speed management system
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B
A method of monitoring six zones around the vehicle for hazard awareness and space management
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C
A parking management method
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D
A traffic signal timing system
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QUESTION 23 / 25
How should instructors teach students about driving in extreme cold?
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A
Cold weather has no effect on driving
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B
Warm up the vehicle, check battery and antifreeze, increase following distance, and carry emergency supplies
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C
Just drive normally
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D
Only check tire pressure
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What emergency supplies should Alaska drivers carry in winter?
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No extra supplies are needed
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B
Blankets, water, flashlight, jumper cables, ice scraper, sand/kitty litter, first aid kit, and food
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C
Only a spare tire
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D
Only a cell phone
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the proper technique for teaching skid recovery on icy roads?
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A
Brake hard and turn sharply
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B
Ease off the gas, steer in the direction you want to go, and avoid sudden braking or steering inputs
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C
Accelerate to regain traction
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D
Turn the wheel opposite to the skid direction
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