Alaska DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions
Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Alaska driving rules, including patchy ice speed, light steering warning, freezing weather curve approach and snowy road following distance. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Mini Test 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Patchy Ice Speed
- Light Steering Warning
- Freezing Weather Curve Approach
- Snowy Road Following Distance
- Skid While Turning
- Broken Yellow Centerline
- Pedestrians in Roadway
- Solid White Edge Line
- Flashing Yellow Signal
- Private Driveway Entry
- Sudden Dry-to-Icy Transition
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When driving on a road with patchy ice, what is the safest speed choice?
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A. Lower than the posted speed limit
Patchy ice reduces traction, so slowing below the posted limit is safest.
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What should you do if you feel your steering becoming light on a wet or icy surface?
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C. Ease off the accelerator
Light steering can mean loss of traction, so easing off helps regain control.
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What is the safest action when approaching a curve during freezing weather?
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C. Slow down before entering the curve
Slowing before the curve helps prevent skidding on icy pavement.
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What is the safest following distance on snowy roads?
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B. Increase distance well beyond normal
Snow increases stopping distance, requiring extra space.
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid while turning?
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C. Steer gently in the direction of the skid
Steering into the skid helps the tires regain traction.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When driving on a road with patchy ice, what is the safest speed choice?
Correct answer: Lower than the posted speed limit
Why: Patchy ice reduces traction, so slowing below the posted limit is safest.
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Q2. What should you do if you feel your steering becoming light on a wet or icy surface?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Light steering can mean loss of traction, so easing off helps regain control.
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Q3. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when conditions are safe.
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Q4. What is the safest action when approaching a curve during freezing weather?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering the curve
Why: Slowing before the curve helps prevent skidding on icy pavement.
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Q5. What does a white rectangular traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: A law or regulation
Why: White rectangular signs are used for regulatory information.
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Q6. What should you do when approaching pedestrians already in the roadway?
Correct answer: Yield and wait until they finish crossing
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in the roadway.
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Q7. What does a solid white edge line mark?
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway
Why: Solid white edge lines show where the roadway ends.
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Q8. What is the safest following distance on snowy roads?
Correct answer: Increase distance well beyond normal
Why: Snow increases stopping distance, requiring extra space.
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Q9. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid while turning?
Correct answer: Steer gently in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering into the skid helps the tires regain traction.
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Q10. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down and be alert.
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Q11. What should you do when entering a roadway from a private driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to all approaching traffic
Why: Drivers entering a roadway must yield to existing traffic.
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Q12. What is the safest action if road conditions suddenly change from wet to icy?
Correct answer: Slow down gradually
Why: Gradual slowing helps prevent loss of control on ice.