Alaska Driver’s Practice Tests: DMV Practice Tests

By Ged Benson

The must-have driver's license practice test book for anyone who wants to ace Alaska's DMV exam. 

• Do you want to pass your DMV exam on your first attempt?
• Do you want to be ready for any questions that may come up on your DMV exam?
• Are you looking for an easy, stress-free learning experience?

 

We've got the perfect solution for you.

 

Getting ready for your driver's test can be a long and stressful process. You have to study the handbook and take multiple generic practice tests before you feel comfortable taking the real thing. The problem is that most of those resources are either too difficult (the handbook), all over the place on the internet or they're not focused on your state's particular requirements (most online practice tests).

 

The Driving School solves all of these problems. Our easy-to-follow questions will help you understand everything from basic road rules to more complex topics such as fines and limits specific to your state. We also provide detailed explanations about why each answer is correct so that you know exactly what to look out for when taking your actual exam.

 

You will cover every section in the official driver's manual, so you won't have to worry about forgetting important notions when you attempt to pass your exam. We've made studying for the DMV test a lot easier.

An all-in-one book, everything you need to know in one place, tests specific to the state of Alaska

• 25 diagnostic questions
• 2 Practice tests of 40 questions each
• 150 road signs questions
• 50 signs and situation questions
• 55 questions about fines and limits, distracted driving and driving & drinking. 
• Study the questions tailored to your state's requirements
• Clear and detailed explanations about why the correct answer is right
• A bonus PDF with the top 100 most frequently asked questions
• The link to download the official DMV manual of your state
• Unlimited access to everything you'll need for studying for your exam 

We have everything you need to ace this test! Get today the practice test book that will help you prepare for the official DMV exam and make sure that you pass it with flying colors!

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Driving School
• Release date: Mar 31, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201729431

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Introduction

First of all, thank you for choosing this book. As you work through it, you'll find a variety of questions to help you prepare for the DMV test. The questions are based on the information in the Driver's Manual of your state and each one is designed to help you better understand the material.

The best way to use the questions in this book is by practicing them. You can do that by following these steps:

Take a diagnostic test so you may quickly detect gaps in your driving knowledge and obtain a rough estimate of how much you know about driving rules.

Take the practice tests from beginning to end without stopping.

After you have finished, review all of your incorrect answers and read the explanations provided, in the answer key, in the back of this book.

Join the Facebook group and share questions or doubts with other students.

Remember, the more you practice, the better you'll perform on the real DMV exam.

In order to help you practice for your DMV test, each question has an answer and a corresponding explanation. In some cases, more than one answer might seem correct. In these cases, there will be explanations, after all of the possible responses, to help you understand why those answers are wrong and the other one is correct.

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The ALASKA Driver's Handbook

The Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles recommends that you study the official manual. Please read it at least once to get a feel of what you will need to know to pass your exam.

Scan the QR code or type the link in your browser to download it.

https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/dlmanual/manuals.htm

Cheat Sheets

Don't forget to download your Cheat Sheets, which will tremendously assist you in reviewing the top 100 questions on the DMV written test. Definitely worth reading before your exam. You will find them at the end of the book before the Answer Sheets.

We wish you the best of luck and encourage you to take our practice tests as many times as possible!

So don't wait any longer. Start studying today and you'll be ready to ace your DMV exam! Thanks again for choosing this book. We hope it helps you achieve your driving goals.

And don't forget to write a review of the book. We'd love to hear from you.

About us - The Driving School

We provide education services to people who want to learn how to drive. The company's mission is ‘to provide safe and competent drivers for our streets and highways’. We achieve this mission by helping people pass their DMV written exams.

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Diagnostic Test

Are you just getting started with your study plan and don't know where to begin? With this DMV Diagnostic Test, you may quickly detect gaps in your driving knowledge and obtain a rough estimate of how much you know about driving rules.

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Total Questions 15

Correct Answer to pass 12

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

On a divided highway, _______ denotes the left border of traffic lanes facing you.

▢ a red line

▢ a yellow line

▢ a black line

▢ a white line

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

(B) A solid white line on a roadway denotes the right boundary of traffic lanes traveling in the same direction. The left edge of the traffic lanes is shown by a solid yellow line.

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

Tires that are unbalanced or have low tire pressures might cause

▢ faster tire wear

▢ reduced stopping distance

▢ improved fuel economy

▢ all of the aforementioned

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

(A) When the road is wet, worn or bald tires can increase stopping distance and make turning more difficult. Unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can result in faster tire wear and poorer fuel economy, as well as making the vehicle more difficult to steer and stop.

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

The number of points allocated to each sort of violation is determined by the violations

▢ severity

▢ frequency

▢ possibility of contributing to a crash

▢ possibility of causing death or injury

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

(C) Higher point values are allocated to violations that are more likely to contribute to crashes. For example, reckless driving is worth ten points, yet failing to indicate a turn 100 feet ahead of time is only worth two points. [From the State of Alaska Driver Manual: A Few Words on Points]

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

Which vehicle has the right-of-way when two vehicles collide on a high mountain road where neither can pass?

▢ Neither of the vehicles

▢ The vehicle traveling downhill

▢ The vehicle traveling uphill

▢ The first vehicle to arrive

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

(C) When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road and neither can pass, the downhill vehicle must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the uphill vehicle can pass. When backing, the vehicle that is facing downhill has more control.

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

A center lane with a solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line on each side is reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles driving in either direction.

▢ right turns

▢ left turns

▢ passing

▢ all of the above

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

(B) A two-way left-turn lane (also known as a shared center turn lane) is designated for making left turns (and, where authorized, U-turns) and can be used by cars driving in either direction. A solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line mark the lane on each side. This lane should never be used to pass. Use caution in this lane because vehicles heading in the opposite direction may be using it as well.

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

If it appears that a collision is inevitable, you should

▢ turn away

▢ stop or slow down

▢ accelerate

▢ carry out any of the preceding actions

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Depending on the situation, you have three alternatives for avoiding or reducing the severity of a collision: slow down or stop, turn aside, or even speed up.

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

When is it necessary to dim your high-beam headlights in Alaska?

▢ Whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or following another vehicle within 300 feet

▢ When you're within 1,000 feet of another vehicle

▢ Whenever you are within 300 feet of an oncoming vehicle or following another vehicle within 500 feet

▢ When you're within 500 feet of another vehicle

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

(A) When you are near 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following in Alaska, you must dim your high lights. Avoid shining your high beam lights on any other car that is occupied. If you dim your high lights before they shine on other vehicles, those other drivers may reciprocate.

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

How can you restore your driving privileges when your license has been suspended?

▢ Request your previous license from the DMV

▢ Carry your passport with you

▢ Apply for a new driver's license

▢ Request a duplicate copy of your license from a DMV office

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Pay the reinstatement fee and apply for a duplicate license at any DMV field office to recover your driving privileges after the suspension time has expired. [Alaska Driver Manual, Suspensions and Revocations]

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

If you were engaged in an accident in which someone was seriously hurt, a law enforcement official may order you to submit to

▢ a sweat test with chemicals

▢ release of your medical records

▢ a blood or urine chemical test

▢ a chemical breathalyzer test

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

(C) If you were involved in a crash that resulted in the death or serious injury of another person, a law enforcement officer may request a sample of your blood or urine. The goal is to see if you were driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Nota bene: In Birchfield v. North Dakota (2016), the Supreme Court found that state Implied Consent rules cannot compel you to submit to a blood test without a search warrant.

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

If you have been designated as a problem driver after committing many traffic offenses, you may be required to

▢ drive supervised for a specified period

▢ surrender your license

▢ attend a DMV driver improvement interview

▢ carry out any of the preceding actions

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

(C) You will be labeled a problem driver if you have acquired at least half of the points that would result in license suspension. (If you earn 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months, your license will be suspended.) A Motor Vehicle Hearing Officer may order you to attend a driver improvement interview. The Hearing Officer may provide recommendations to you on how to improve your driving. To preserve your license, you must abide by all such recommendations.

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

An _______ is a sequence of ramps that connects a freeway to a road or another freeway.

▢ exit ramp

▢ entrance ramp

▢ interchange

▢ acceleration lane

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

(C) An interchange is a road junction where two or more roads cross over one another such that traffic movement is not impeded. The roads are instead linked by a series of linking ramps. These ramps allow you to safely exit one route and enter another without interfering with traffic flow. Interchanges include diamond, cloverleaf, and folded diamond, among others.

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

What is the most common single cause of road accidents?

▢ Road conditions

▢ Weather conditions

▢ The driver

▢ Vehicle mechanical conditions

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

(C) More deadly crashes occurred during daylight hours with a regular surface, clear weather, and a vehicle in good mechanical condition than at any other time. The driver is the most common single cause of traffic accidents.

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

Flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, or ringing bells at a railroad crossing indicate that

▢ you must slow down and proceed with caution

▢ you are not permitted to turn left

▢ you must stop

▢ the road ahead has been closed

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

(C) A train is approaching if there are flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, or ringing bells at a railroad crossing. You must come to a complete halt between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail. Before proceeding across, wait for the lights to stop and the crossing gates to fully raise.

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

What exactly does this road sign mean?

▢ There's a rest area ahead

▢ The forest zone is ahead

▢ A construction zone is ahead

▢ Parking area ahead

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

(A) This service sign indicates that a rest