Alaska DMV Permit Test flashcards
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- Red octagon sign
- A stop sign. The driver must come to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or edge of the intersecting roadway before proceeding.
- Flashing red signal
- A traffic signal that flashes red carries the same requirement as a stop sign: stop completely, yield, and proceed only when safe.
- Yellow diamond sign
- A warning sign shape and color. It alerts drivers to a hazard or change in road conditions ahead, such as a curve or intersection.
- Steady yellow light
- A signal warning that the light is about to turn red. A driver should stop if able to do so safely rather than enter the intersection.
- Uncontrolled intersection right-of-way
- At an intersection with no signs or signals, the first vehicle to arrive goes first. If two arrive together, the left vehicle yields to the right.
- Left turn right-of-way
- A vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is going straight or turning right before completing the turn.
- Right turn on red
- Permitted after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it. The driver must yield to pedestrians and cross traffic before turning.
- Four-way stop procedure
- Vehicles proceed in the order they arrived. When two arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.
- Alaska urban speed limit
- In Alaska, the default speed limit in urban or business districts is 25 mph unless a different limit is posted.
- Three-second rule
- A following-distance method: watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed object, then count three seconds. Reaching the object sooner means following too closely.
- Total stopping distance
- The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. It increases with speed and with slippery or dark conditions.
- Alaska maximum speed limit
- The highest speed limit posted in Alaska is 65 mph. Lower limits apply on unpaved highways, in towns, and in school zones.
- Motorcycle lane rights
- A motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a lane. No other vehicle may share the lane or pass within the same lane.
- Truck no-zone
- The blind spots behind, alongside, and in front of a large truck. If you cannot see the driver's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.
- School bus red lights
- On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights while loading or unloading children.
- Bicycle passing clearance
- When passing a bicyclist, leave at least three feet of space where practicable. If safe clearance is not possible, do not pass.
- Alaska legal BAC limit
- For drivers 21 and older in Alaska, the legal blood alcohol concentration limit is 0.08%. A lower zero-tolerance standard applies to drivers under 21.
- Implied consent
- By driving in Alaska, a person consents to a chemical test of breath or blood when lawfully arrested for DUI. Refusal carries license penalties.
- Only time sobers
- Alcohol leaves the body only with time. Coffee, cold showers, food, and fresh air do not reduce blood alcohol concentration or restore driving ability.
- Zero tolerance under 21
- Alaska drivers under 21 may not drive with any measurable alcohol in their system; even a low BAC can result in a violation.
- Winter following distance
- On ice and packed snow, following distance should increase to at least 8-10 seconds, with speed reduced well below the posted limit.
- Bridge ice formation
- Bridges and overpasses freeze before the surrounding roadway because cold air circulates beneath the structure, cooling the surface faster.
- Skid recovery technique
- Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. Avoid hard braking, which can worsen the skid.
- Moose collision risk
- Moose are tall and dark, so their bodies can strike the windshield while their legs pass under the hood. Slow down rather than swerve.
- Fire hydrant parking rule
- Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant so that fire crews can access it quickly during an emergency.
- Parking uphill with curb
- When parking uphill with a curb, turn the front wheels away from the curb so the vehicle rolls back into the curb if it moves.
- Parking downhill with curb
- When parking downhill with a curb, turn the front wheels toward the curb so the curb stops the vehicle if it rolls.
- Keep right rule
- Drive in the right lane except when passing, preparing for a left turn, or when the right lane is closed or impassable.
- Headlight use times
- Headlights are required from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and whenever visibility prevents seeing persons or vehicles 500 feet away.
- Low beam distances
- Use low-beam headlights within 500 feet of oncoming vehicles and within 300 feet when following another vehicle to avoid blinding other drivers.
- Tire blowout response
- Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight while slowing gradually. Do not brake hard or jerk the wheel.
- Brake failure response
- Pump the brake pedal, downshift to a lower gear, and apply the parking brake gradually while steering toward a safe escape route.