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Alaska DMV Sample Test

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1
Severe Weather Driving

South of 60° north latitude in Alaska, on what dates is the use of studded tires prohibited?

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A Year-round — studded tires are never allowed.
B Between October 1 and March 31.
C Between May 1 and September 15.
D Only on weekends during summer.
Why this answer

Alaska prohibits studded tires on paved roads south of 60° N latitude between May 1 and September 15 to prevent pavement damage. North of that line, studded tires are allowed year-round. Violations carry fines under state vehicle code.

Source: 13 AAC 04.215 (Alaska Administrative Code)
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2
Severe Weather Driving

In Alaska, if a moose steps directly in front of your vehicle on a highway, the safest response is to:

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A Swerve hard to avoid it.
B Brake firmly in a straight line.
C Accelerate past it.
D Honk to scare it off.
Why this answer

Alaska averages 800+ moose-vehicle collisions a year. A moose's body strikes the windshield (unlike a deer, which tends to go under the vehicle), making these crashes disproportionately deadly. Brake firmly in a straight line, stay in your lane, and aim for where the moose came from. Swerving causes loss of control.

Source: Alaska Driver Manual — Wildlife Safety
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3
Signs & Signals

What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

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A They mean all lanes go straight only
B They show the speed limit for each lane
C They show allowed movements from the lane
Why this answer

Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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4
Signs & Signals

Which statement about sign shapes is NOT correct?

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A A circle shape means a school crossing
B An octagon is used only for STOP
C A diamond shape usually warns of hazards
Why this answer

Circle-shaped signs warn of railroad crossings, not school crossings. A pentagon shape is commonly used for school zones or school crossings.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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5
Signs & Signals

Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?

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A Advertising nearby services
B Stating traffic laws or restrictions
C Controlling driver actions
Why this answer

Regulatory signs control traffic and communicate laws; they do not advertise services.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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6
Signs & Signals

What does a red arrow mean?

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A You may turn after slowing
B You must not move in the direction of the arrow until allowed
C It applies only to buses
Why this answer

A red arrow prohibits movement in the arrow\'s direction until a green arrow or other lawful indication appears.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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7
Signs & Signals

A solid yellow line on your side of the center line generally means ____.

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A passing is discouraged or prohibited depending on the markings
B passing is always required
C the lane is reserved for parking
Why this answer

Yellow centerline markings separate opposite-direction traffic; a solid line on your side restricts passing.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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8
Signs & Signals

When you see arrows painted in a lane, they indicate ____.

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A the speed limit for the lane
B that only emergency vehicles may use the lane
C the allowed direction(s) of travel from that lane
Why this answer

Lane arrows tell drivers which movements are allowed from that lane.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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9
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A Slow down if traffic is present
B Keep moving if no cars are coming
C Come to a complete stop
Why this answer

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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10
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A You must always come to a full stop
B Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic
C Speed up to merge with traffic
Why this answer

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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