Alaska Car Driving Permit Test-16 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

Signal a lane change.
Check your rearview and outside mirrors.
Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.
All of the above.

Q.2

When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:

Turn your wheels to the right.
Turn your wheels to the left.
Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.
Leave your transmission in neutral.

Q.3

Stress can affect your driving by:

Lowing your ability to focus on driving.
Decreasing your chances of an accident.
Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.
Making you more aware of others around you.

Q.4

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
Keeps other drivers alert.

Q.5

When parked facing downhill, the front wheels of your vehicle should be:

Turned toward the curb or shoulder.
Pointed straight ahead.
Aiming any direction.
Turned away from the curb.

Q.6

A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.
Alerts drivers to school zones.
Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

Q.7

Statistics show that alcohol is:

Involved in almost half of all traffic crashes that result in death.
Rarely involved in any traffic crashes.
The cause of all traffic crashes.
Involved only in traffic crashes that do not result in death.

Q.8

This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed.
Hill ahead.
Truck stop ahead.
No trucks allowed.

Q.9

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.
Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.
Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.

Q.10

This sign means:

Side road.
Low clearance.
Merging traffic.
Prepare to stop.

Q.11

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.

Q.12

Hand or mechanical turn signals must be given:

Only in city traffic.
Only when there is traffic to the rear of your vehicle.
Only when there is other traffic in sight.
When changing lanes or turning.

Q.13

To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

Never pass them.
Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.
Flash your lights at them.
Sound your horn.

Q.14

Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

Sound your horn.
Turn on your headlights.
Reduce your speed.
Check your mirrors and blind spots.

Q.15

If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:

Get out of the car and go for help.
Lay down in your car and go to sleep.
Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.
Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.

Q.16

You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.
Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.
Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.
Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.

Q.17

When driving in fog:

Use your parking lights.
Use your low beams.
Use your high beams.
It makes no difference which lights you use.

Q.18

When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.
Speed up.
Slam on your brakes.
Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.

Q.19

Alcohol causes:

Loss of concentration.
Poor coordination.
Slower judgment.
All of the above.

Q.20

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.
Red, green, yellow.
Green, red, yellow.
Green, yellow, red.

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