Alaska DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 4: 12 Questions

Mini Test 4 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Alaska driving rules, including blowing snow zero visibility, Snow-Packed downhill approach, fishtailing recovery and traction loss on curve. 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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  1. When driving on a roadway where visibility is limited by blowing snow, what is the safest adjustment?

    • A. Reduce speed and turn on headlights
    • B. Maintain speed to keep traction
    • C. Follow closely to see tail lights
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    A. Reduce speed and turn on headlights

    Blowing snow reduces visibility, requiring slower speeds and proper lighting.

  2. What should you do if your brakes begin to lock on an icy surface?

    • A. Turn sharply
    • B. Ease off the brake and reapply gently
    • C. Press harder on the brake pedal
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    B. Ease off the brake and reapply gently

    Releasing and gently reapplying brakes helps regain traction.

  3. What is the safest way to approach a downhill slope on snow-packed pavement?

    • A. Shift into neutral
    • B. Slow down before starting downhill
    • C. Brake continuously down the hill
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    B. Slow down before starting downhill

    Reducing speed before descending helps maintain control.

  4. What is the safest action when your vehicle begins to fishtail?

    • A. Turn the wheel sharply
    • B. Steer gently in the direction of the skid
    • C. Brake hard immediately
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    B. Steer gently in the direction of the skid

    Gentle steering into the skid helps restore control.

  5. What is the safest response if your vehicle begins to lose traction on a curve?

    • A. Brake hard while turning
    • B. Accelerate through the curve
    • C. Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly
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    C. Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly

    Smooth steering and reduced speed help tires regain traction.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. When driving on a roadway where visibility is limited by blowing snow, what is the safest adjustment?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed and turn on headlights

    Why: Blowing snow reduces visibility, requiring slower speeds and proper lighting.

  2. Q2. What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?

    Correct answer: Passing allowed only on the broken-line side

    Why: Drivers may pass only when the broken yellow line is on their side.

  3. Q3. What should you do if your brakes begin to lock on an icy surface?

    Correct answer: Ease off the brake and reapply gently

    Why: Releasing and gently reapplying brakes helps regain traction.

  4. Q4. What does a white rectangular sign with black lettering usually indicate?

    Correct answer: A traffic law or regulation

    Why: White rectangular signs communicate rules drivers must obey.

  5. Q5. What is the safest way to approach a downhill slope on snow-packed pavement?

    Correct answer: Slow down before starting downhill

    Why: Reducing speed before descending helps maintain control.

  6. Q6. What should you do when approaching an intersection with no signs or signals?

    Correct answer: Yield to vehicles on your right

    Why: At uncontrolled intersections, drivers must yield to traffic on the right.

  7. Q7. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?

    Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged

    Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.

  8. Q8. What is the safest action when your vehicle begins to fishtail?

    Correct answer: Steer gently in the direction of the skid

    Why: Gentle steering into the skid helps restore control.

  9. Q9. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign generally warn drivers about?

    Correct answer: Possible hazards or changes ahead

    Why: Yellow diamond signs provide advance warning of roadway hazards.

  10. Q10. What should you do when entering traffic from a snow-covered shoulder?

    Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the roadway

    Why: Drivers must yield when entering from the shoulder.

  11. Q11. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?

    Correct answer: A complete stop before proceeding

    Why: Flashing red signals function the same as stop signs.

  12. Q12. What is the safest response if your vehicle begins to lose traction on a curve?

    Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly

    Why: Smooth steering and reduced speed help tires regain traction.

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