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Question 1Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on an Alaska highway unless a different limit is posted?

  1. 75 mph
  2. 70 mph
  3. 65 mph Correct answer.
  4. 55 mph

Explanation

Alaska law sets the default maximum speed limit on highways at 65 mph when no other limit is posted. Posted signs can raise or lower this for specific stretches. Drivers must always obey the posted limit where one exists.

Question 2Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

In Alaska, when must a driver use headlights?

  1. From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and when visibility is poor Correct answer.
  2. Only when it is raining
  3. Only between midnight and 5 a.m.
  4. Only on unlit rural roads

Explanation

Alaska requires headlights during the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. They must also be on whenever conditions like fog, rain, or snow make visibility poor. This ensures your vehicle is seen as well as to help you see.

Question 3Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

A school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing on a two-lane road without a median. What must an oncoming driver do?

  1. Change lanes and continue at the normal speed
  2. Stop until the red lights stop flashing Correct answer.
  3. Slow to 20 mph and proceed
  4. Honk and pass on the shoulder

Explanation

On a road without a physical median, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights. The stop continues until the lights are turned off and the bus moves. This protects children entering or leaving the bus.

Question 4Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?

  1. Stop, unless you are too close to stop safely Correct answer.
  2. Speed up to clear the intersection
  3. The light is about to turn green
  4. Proceed with caution after yielding

Explanation

A steady yellow signal warns that the light is changing to red. Drivers should stop if they can do so safely; if they are already within the intersection or too close to stop safely, they may continue. It does not authorize accelerating to beat the light.

Question 5Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

In Alaska, a driver must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who is:

  1. Standing in a parking lot
  2. Jogging along the shoulder against traffic
  3. Waiting on the sidewalk near a crosswalk
  4. Crossing the roadway within a marked or unmarked crosswalk Correct answer.

Explanation

Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing within a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. Pedestrians in the roadway at a crosswalk have the right-of-way. Drivers should slow and be prepared to stop.

Question 6Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for a driver who is 21 or older in Alaska?

  1. 0.08 percent Correct answer.
  2. 0.02 percent
  3. 0.10 percent
  4. 0.04 percent

Explanation

Alaska sets the per se limit for adult drivers at 0.08 percent blood alcohol concentration. A driver at or above that level is presumed impaired. Commercial drivers face a lower 0.04 percent standard.

Question 7Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

When parking uphill on a street with a curb and no other vehicles nearby, how should you turn your front wheels?

  1. Kept straight ahead
  2. Turned away from the curb, toward the traffic lane Correct answer.
  3. Turned toward the curb
  4. Turned either way; it does not matter

Explanation

When parking uphill with a curb, turn the front wheels away from the curb so the rear of the tire rests against the curb if the vehicle rolls. This prevents the car from rolling into the roadway. Downhill parking calls for turning the wheels toward the curb.

Question 8Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and lights on while you are driving?

  1. Stop immediately in your lane
  2. Pull to the right edge of the roadway and stop until it passes Correct answer.
  3. Move to the left lane and continue
  4. Speed up to stay ahead of it

Explanation

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it has passed. This clears a path for emergency response. Never block an intersection while yielding.

Question 9Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

On a two-lane road, you may cross a solid yellow center line to pass another vehicle:

  1. Never, under any circumstance
  2. When passing a bicyclist or slow vehicle if it is safe and permitted by a broken line on your side Correct answer.
  3. Only when the solid line is on your side
  4. Whenever the vehicle ahead is slow-moving

Explanation

A solid yellow line on your side means passing is prohibited, but where the line on your side is broken you may cross to pass when it is safe. Passing a bicyclist may also be permitted with adequate clearance where lawful. The controlling factor is the line marking on your side.

Question 10Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the minimum following distance recommended for normal driving conditions in Alaska?

  1. One second
  2. Two seconds
  3. Half a car length
  4. Four seconds Correct answer.

Explanation

A following distance of at least four seconds is recommended for normal conditions. Alaska's weather and road surfaces often require even more space. The gap should grow with speed and poor conditions.

Question 11Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You approach a flashing red traffic signal at an intersection. How should you proceed?

  1. Yield only to vehicles on your right
  2. Treat it as a stop sign: stop, then proceed when safe Correct answer.
  3. Stop and wait for a green light
  4. Proceed without stopping if the way is clear

Explanation

A flashing red signal functions like a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when it is safe. A flashing yellow, by contrast, means proceed with caution.

Question 12Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

When are you permitted to pass on the right of another vehicle?

  1. Whenever the vehicle ahead is below the speed limit
  2. Never; passing on the right is always illegal
  3. Only on highways with three or more lanes
  4. Only if the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room on the paved shoulder or an extra lane Correct answer.

Explanation

Passing on the right is generally allowed when the vehicle ahead is making or signaling a left turn and there is sufficient paved space to pass safely. You may not drive off the paved roadway to pass. Passing on the right in other situations is restricted.

Question 13Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

How should you position your vehicle when making a left turn from a two-way street onto another two-way street?

  1. Turn from the far right lane
  2. Swing wide to the right before turning
  3. Approach in the lane nearest the center line and complete the turn into the rightmost lane available Correct answer.
  4. Keep left of the center line throughout the turn

Explanation

For a left turn from a two-way street, approach close to the center line and turn into the appropriate lane without cutting the corner. Finish in a legal lane for your direction of travel. Turning from the right lane or swinging wide creates conflicts with other traffic.

Question 14Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

An Alaska driver under age 21 with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent or higher:

  1. Is within the legal limit for adults
  2. Is subject to the zero-tolerance law and can lose driving privileges Correct answer.
  3. May drive if accompanied by an adult
  4. Faces no penalty unless above 0.08 percent

Explanation

Alaska applies a zero-tolerance standard to drivers under 21. A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent or higher can result in license suspension and other penalties. The adult 0.08 percent threshold does not apply to minors.

Question 15Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

What does a diamond-shaped sign indicate?

  1. A guide to services such as fuel or lodging
  2. A warning of a road condition or hazard ahead Correct answer.
  3. A regulatory requirement such as a speed limit
  4. A construction zone only

Explanation

Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs alerting drivers to conditions ahead, such as curves, intersections, or pedestrian crossings. Regulatory signs are generally rectangular, and guide signs are often green or blue. Recognizing sign shapes helps drivers respond early.

Question 16Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

When driving in fog, which lights should you use?

  1. Parking lights only
  2. Hazard flashers while moving
  3. Low-beam headlights Correct answer.
  4. High-beam headlights

Explanation

Low-beam headlights are best in fog because high beams reflect off the moisture and reduce visibility. Hazard flashers while moving can confuse other drivers about your intentions. Parking lights alone are insufficient to see or be seen.

Question 17Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are driving and a pedestrian with a white cane is crossing the street ahead. What should you do?

  1. Proceed if you can pass behind them
  2. Flash your headlights and continue
  3. Sound your horn to alert them
  4. Stop and yield the right-of-way Correct answer.

Explanation

A white cane indicates a person who is blind or visually impaired. Drivers must stop and yield the right-of-way to allow safe crossing. Honking or flashing lights can startle or disorient the pedestrian.

Question 18Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

On a multi-lane highway, a vehicle is merging from an on-ramp. Who has the right-of-way?

  1. The merging vehicle must yield to traffic already on the highway Correct answer.
  2. The merging vehicle always has the right-of-way
  3. Whoever arrives first has the right-of-way
  4. Traffic on the highway must always change lanes to let the merger in

Explanation

A vehicle entering a highway from an on-ramp must yield to traffic already on the roadway. Drivers on the highway should be courteous and adjust speed or lane if safe, but they are not required to change lanes. The merging driver is responsible for finding a safe gap.

Question 19Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the proper action when you are involved in a collision that causes injury in Alaska?

  1. Exchange information later by mail
  2. Stop, render aid, and report the collision to law enforcement Correct answer.
  3. Leave if the damage is minor
  4. Continue driving to the nearest gas station

Explanation

Drivers involved in a collision resulting in injury must stop, provide reasonable assistance, and report the crash to law enforcement. Leaving the scene of an injury collision is a serious offense. Information should be exchanged at the scene.

Question 20Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

When must you stop for a railroad crossing?

  1. Only if you are carrying passengers
  2. Only at night
  3. Only when the crossing has gates
  4. When a train is approaching, when a signal indicates a train is near, or when a flagger directs you Correct answer.

Explanation

You must stop at a railroad crossing when a train is visible or audible and approaching, when warning signals are active, or when directed by a flagger or gate. Never attempt to beat a train. Stopping clear of the tracks is essential for safety.

Question 21Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are driving on a road with a posted speed limit of 55 mph and encounter a work zone with workers present. What is the safest and lawful action?

  1. Maintain 55 mph since it is the posted limit
  2. Slow down and obey the reduced work-zone speed limit shown on signs Correct answer.
  3. Drive on the shoulder to avoid workers
  4. Speed up to clear the zone quickly

Explanation

Work zones often post reduced speed limits that supersede the normal limit when workers are present. Drivers must slow down and follow the posted work-zone speed. Fines are commonly enhanced for violations in work zones.

Question 22Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are driving at night and an oncoming vehicle's high beams are blinding you. What should you do?

  1. Look directly at the oncoming lights to gauge distance
  2. Flash your high beams repeatedly and maintain speed
  3. Look toward the right edge of your lane and slow down Correct answer.
  4. Close your eyes briefly until the vehicle passes

Explanation

When blinded by oncoming high beams, avoid staring at the lights and instead look toward the right edge of your lane to stay oriented. Slow down to allow more reaction time. Flashing high beams can worsen the glare for both drivers.

Question 23Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

A driver approaches an intersection where the traffic signal is dark because of a power outage. How should the driver proceed?

  1. Proceed without stopping since the signal is off
  2. Treat the intersection as an all-way stop and yield appropriately Correct answer.
  3. Yield only to traffic approaching from the left
  4. Wait for a police officer to arrive before moving

Explanation

When a traffic signal is not functioning, drivers should treat the intersection as an all-way stop. Come to a complete stop and yield to vehicles that arrived first or are already in the intersection. Proceeding without stopping creates a serious collision risk.

Question 24Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are on a two-lane road and a bicyclist is ahead in your lane. How should you pass?

  1. Pass on the right using the shoulder
  2. Wait for a safe gap, then pass with adequate clearance, moving into the oncoming lane only if permitted Correct answer.
  3. Pass closely to minimize time in the oncoming lane
  4. Honk continuously until the bicyclist moves onto the shoulder

Explanation

When passing a bicyclist on a two-lane road, wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic and give the bicyclist adequate clearance. Crossing into the oncoming lane is permitted only where the markings and conditions allow. Passing closely or on the shoulder endangers the rider.

Question 25Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are driving on an icy road and begin to skid. What is the recommended response?

  1. Brake hard and steer sharply in the opposite direction
  2. Accelerate to regain traction
  3. Ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction you want to go Correct answer.
  4. Turn the wheel quickly back and forth to find grip

Explanation

During a skid, ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. Hard braking or sharp steering can worsen the skid. Smooth inputs help the tires regain traction on ice.

Question 26Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

In Alaska, when are you required to use your headlights?

  1. Only when it is raining or snowing
  2. Only between sunset and sunrise
  3. From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever visibility is poor Correct answer.
  4. Only on roads without streetlights

Explanation

Alaska law requires headlights from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. They are also required whenever conditions such as fog, rain, or snow make it hard to see people or vehicles clearly at a distance of 1,000 feet.

Question 27Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

What does a steady circular green traffic signal mean?

  1. You may proceed only in the direction of the arrow painted on the pavement
  2. You must yield to all cross traffic before entering the intersection
  3. You may proceed only if you first come to a complete stop
  4. You may proceed straight or turn unless a sign or lane marking prohibits it, yielding to pedestrians and vehicles lawfully in the intersection Correct answer.

Explanation

A steady green light permits you to drive through the intersection, including turns, as long as no sign or lane marking says otherwise. You must still yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to vehicles already lawfully within the intersection.

Question 28Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

When you are driving and a school bus stops with its red lights flashing on a two-lane road, what must you do?

  1. Stop only if you are behind the bus, not if you are approaching from the opposite direction
  2. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing Correct answer.
  3. Slow down and pass carefully if no children are visible
  4. Sound your horn to warn children and continue at a reduced speed

Explanation

On a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights. You must stay stopped until the red lights are turned off, because children may be crossing the road.

Question 29Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the meaning of a yellow painted curb?

  1. Parking is reserved for vehicles with disability permits
  2. Parking is allowed for up to 15 minutes
  3. Parking is prohibited at all times
  4. You may stop only long enough to load or unload passengers or freight Correct answer.

Explanation

A yellow curb marks a loading zone where you may stop only briefly to load or unload passengers or cargo. You may not park there and leave the vehicle.

Question 30Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are driving on a road with two-way traffic and want to make a left turn into a driveway. What should you do?

  1. Stop in your lane and wait for a green arrow before turning
  2. Turn immediately after signaling without checking for oncoming vehicles
  3. Turn from the right edge of the road to give oncoming traffic more room
  4. Signal, move to the center line, yield to oncoming traffic, and turn when it is safe Correct answer.

Explanation

For a left turn into a driveway, signal your intention, position your vehicle near the center line, and yield to oncoming traffic. Complete the turn only when there is a safe gap.

Question 31Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

When may you legally drive in a designated carpool (HOV) lane in Alaska?

  1. Only if you are driving a motorcycle
  2. Only when you are carrying the minimum number of people shown on the sign Correct answer.
  3. Whenever the adjacent general-purpose lanes are congested
  4. Only during daylight hours

Explanation

Carpool lanes are reserved for vehicles carrying at least the number of occupants indicated on the sign, such as two or three people. Driving in them without meeting the occupancy requirement can result in a citation.

Question 32Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow arrow pointing left. What does it mean?

  1. You may turn left without yielding because the arrow is yellow
  2. Left turns are prohibited at this intersection
  3. You must stop and wait for a green arrow
  4. You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians Correct answer.

Explanation

A flashing yellow arrow means you may turn in the direction of the arrow, but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. It does not give you the right-of-way.

Question 33Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

When you park your vehicle on a public street at night in Alaska, what must you do?

  1. Turn on your hazard flashers for the entire time
  2. Nothing, because parking lights are only required on highways
  3. Display parking lights or leave the vehicle otherwise lighted as required by law Correct answer.
  4. Leave your headlights on low beam

Explanation

Alaska law requires a vehicle parked on a public street at night to display parking lights or other lighting so it can be seen. This helps prevent collisions with parked vehicles.

Question 34Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are driving on a four-lane road and want to change lanes. What is the safest procedure?

  1. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, and change lanes when there is enough space Correct answer.
  2. Signal and change lanes immediately because you have the right-of-way
  3. Speed up and cut in front of the vehicle in the other lane
  4. Change lanes without signaling if no vehicle is visible in your mirrors

Explanation

Before changing lanes, signal your intention, check your mirrors and blind spot, and make sure there is enough space. Other drivers may be in your blind spot even if you do not see them in the mirror.

Question 35Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the general speed limit in an alley within an Alaska business district unless otherwise posted?

  1. 10 mph
  2. 25 mph
  3. 20 mph
  4. 15 mph Correct answer.

Explanation

Alaska law sets a default speed limit of 15 mph in alleys in business districts unless a different limit is posted. Drivers should always reduce speed further when conditions require.

Question 36Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are driving and approach a yield sign at an intersection. What is your obligation?

  1. Come to a complete stop before entering the intersection
  2. Proceed without slowing because the intersecting road has a stop sign
  3. Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road, stopping if necessary Correct answer.
  4. Sound your horn and continue at the same speed

Explanation

A yield sign requires you to slow down and give the right-of-way to vehicles on the intersecting road. You need not stop unless traffic conditions make it necessary.

Question 37Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

When are you allowed to make a U-turn in Alaska?

  1. Only when you can do so safely and no sign prohibits it Correct answer.
  2. Never, because U-turns are illegal in Alaska
  3. Only on a divided highway with a median
  4. Whenever you are at an intersection, regardless of signs

Explanation

U-turns are permitted in Alaska when they can be made safely and are not prohibited by a sign. You must yield to other traffic and must not interfere with it.

Question 38Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are driving on a road with a solid white line on your right and a broken white line on your left. What does this mean?

  1. You must stay in your lane at all times
  2. You may change lanes to the left when it is safe, but you should not cross the solid white line on the right Correct answer.
  3. You are in a reversible lane and must follow the overhead signal
  4. You are in a lane that will soon end and must merge left

Explanation

A broken white line separates lanes traveling in the same direction and may be crossed when safe. A solid white line on the right marks the edge of the roadway and should not be crossed except in an emergency.

Question 39Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are driving on a two-lane road and a large truck is approaching from the opposite direction. Why should you be cautious?

  1. The truck is required to stop and let you go by
  2. The truck will always move to the shoulder to let you pass
  3. The truck has the right-of-way over all other traffic
  4. The truck may create a wind gust that pushes your vehicle toward the center line Correct answer.

Explanation

Large trucks displace a lot of air, and the resulting wind gust can push a smaller vehicle sideways. Keep a firm grip on the wheel and maintain your lane position as the truck passes.

Question 40Alaska Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

You are driving on a road with a posted speed limit of 45 mph and see a school zone sign with a flashing yellow light. What should you do?

  1. Slow to the posted school zone speed, which is typically 20 mph or less, when the light is flashing Correct answer.
  2. Stop completely before entering the school zone
  3. Speed up to clear the zone quickly
  4. Maintain 45 mph because the school zone is only a warning

Explanation

When a school zone light is flashing, you must reduce your speed to the limit shown for the school zone, which is often 20 mph or less. This protects children who may be crossing or walking near the road.

Question 41Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving

What is the recommended following distance in good weather and road conditions when driving at highway speeds?

  1. Half the length of the vehicle ahead
  2. At least a two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead Correct answer.
  3. A single second to keep traffic flowing
  4. One car length for every 10 km/h of speed

Explanation

The two-second rule provides a minimum safety buffer that scales automatically with speed, since the gap is measured in time rather than distance. In poor conditions this should be increased further.

Question 42Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving

A driver's view is blocked by a parked delivery van as they approach a pedestrian crossing. What is the safest action?

  1. Accelerate past the van quickly
  2. Sound the horn and maintain current speed
  3. Ease off the accelerator and be ready to stop Correct answer.
  4. Move closer to the van to see around it

Explanation

A blocked view means hazards such as a pedestrian stepping out cannot be seen in time, so speed should be reduced and the driver prepared to stop. Covering the brake shortens reaction time if someone emerges.

Question 43Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving

When are headlights required to be used during daytime driving in the ACT?

  1. When visibility is significantly reduced, such as in rain, fog or smoke Correct answer.
  2. Only between sunset and sunrise
  3. Only on roads outside built-up areas
  4. Only when other vehicles are present

Explanation

Headlights must be used whenever visibility is seriously reduced by weather or other conditions, not just at night. This helps other road users see the vehicle as well as helping the driver see.

Question 44Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving

What does defensive driving primarily mean?

  1. Driving as slowly as possible at all times
  2. Reacting aggressively to other drivers' mistakes
  3. Relying on other road users to follow the rules
  4. Anticipating hazards and adjusting your driving to avoid crashes Correct answer.

Explanation

Defensive driving is about anticipating what could go wrong and managing risk proactively, rather than assuming others will behave correctly. It combines observation, planning and appropriate speed and space.

Question 45Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving

A driver is feeling very tired on a long trip. What is the safest response?

  1. Drink coffee and continue without stopping
  2. Stop in a safe place and rest before continuing Correct answer.
  3. Increase speed to arrive sooner
  4. Open a window and keep driving

Explanation

Fatigue seriously impairs attention and reaction time, and the only reliable remedy is rest. Short-term tricks do not restore alertness and can give a false sense of safety.

Question 46Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving

What is the main purpose of maintaining a space cushion around your vehicle?

  1. To give yourself time and room to respond to hazards Correct answer.
  2. To allow faster vehicles to pass more easily
  3. To discourage other drivers from changing lanes
  4. To reduce fuel consumption at high speed

Explanation

A space cushion on all sides provides escape routes and reaction time if another road user does something unexpected. It is a core element of defensive driving.

Question 47Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving

When driving in heavy rain, why should a driver reduce speed?

  1. Other drivers expect slower traffic in rain
  2. Stopping distances increase and tyres may lose grip Correct answer.
  3. Windscreen wipers work better at lower speed
  4. Rain makes the engine less powerful

Explanation

Wet roads reduce tyre grip and can lengthen stopping distances, and heavy rain also reduces visibility. Slower speed shortens the distance needed to stop and gives more time to see hazards.

Question 48Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving

What should a driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights and siren?

  1. Brake sharply in the middle of the lane
  2. Speed up to stay ahead of it
  3. Move as far left as is safe and stop if necessary to let it pass Correct answer.
  4. Continue at the same speed and lane position

Explanation

Drivers must give way to emergency vehicles by moving left where safe and stopping if needed to clear the path. Sudden or unpredictable movements can create new hazards.

Question 49Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving

A vehicle ahead brakes suddenly and its brake lights come on. What is the best immediate response?

  1. Swerve into the adjacent lane without checking
  2. Sound the horn and hold speed
  3. Release the accelerator and brake firmly while checking mirrors Correct answer.
  4. Change to a lower gear and coast

Explanation

The priority is to reduce speed promptly while checking mirrors to see whether braking is safe and whether an escape route exists. Swerving without checking can cause a collision with a vehicle beside you.

Question 50Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving

What is the safest way to manage a blind spot when changing lanes?

  1. Indicate and move immediately
  2. Ask a passenger to watch for you
  3. Rely only on the mirrors
  4. Check mirrors, glance over your shoulder, then indicate and move Correct answer.

Explanation

Mirrors do not show everything, so a shoulder check is needed to confirm the blind spot is clear. Indicating before moving gives other drivers warning of the intended manoeuvre.