Alaska DMV Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions
Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Alaska driving rules, including patchy ice steering, icy bridge approach, crosswind technique and Dry-to-Icy transition. 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 Practice Test 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Patchy Ice Steering
- Icy Bridge Approach
- Crosswind Technique
- Dry-to-Icy Transition
- Icy Road Following Distance
- Curve on Slippery Road
- Remote Night Driving
- Skid Recovery
- Construction Zone in Winter
- Railroad Crossing Without Gates
- Pedestrian at Crosswalk
- Uncontrolled Intersection
- Lane Reduction Warning
- Downhill Speed Control
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When driving on a roadway that may have patches of ice, what is the safest steering technique?
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A. Make smooth, gradual steering movements
Smooth steering helps maintain traction on icy surfaces.
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What is the safest action when approaching a bridge during freezing conditions?
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B. Slow down before reaching the bridge
Bridges freeze sooner than other road surfaces.
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What should you do when driving in strong crosswinds?
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C. Reduce speed and keep both hands on the wheel
Crosswinds can affect vehicle stability.
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What should you do when road conditions suddenly change from dry to icy?
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C. Slow down gradually
Gradual speed reduction helps prevent loss of control.
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What following distance is safest on icy roads?
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A. Increase distance well beyond normal
Icy roads require much more stopping distance.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When driving on a roadway that may have patches of ice, what is the safest steering technique?
Correct answer: Make smooth, gradual steering movements
Why: Smooth steering helps maintain traction on icy surfaces.
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Q2. What does a solid yellow line on the centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: A solid yellow centerline means passing is prohibited.
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Q3. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road?
Correct answer: Steer gently in the direction you want the front to go
Why: Gentle steering helps regain control during a skid.
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Q4. What does a round yellow sign with a black X and two letter Rs indicate?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
Why: A round yellow sign with an X and two Rs is the railroad advance warning sign. Be prepared to stop for trains.
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Q5. What is the safest action when approaching a bridge during freezing conditions?
Correct answer: Slow down before reaching the bridge
Why: Bridges freeze sooner than other road surfaces.
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Q6. What does a broken white line between lanes allow drivers to do?
Correct answer: Change lanes when safe
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction.
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Q7. What should you do when heavy snow reduces visibility?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Why: Reduced visibility requires slower speeds and more space.
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Q8. What does a blue traffic sign usually provide information about?
Correct answer: Motorist services
Why: Blue signs indicate services such as fuel, food, or lodging.
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Q9. What should you do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and give right-of-way if needed
Why: Yield signs require drivers to give right-of-way when necessary.
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Q10. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing for all traffic.
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Q11. What following distance is safest on icy roads?
Correct answer: Increase distance well beyond normal
Why: Icy roads require much more stopping distance.
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Q12. What should you do before backing your vehicle?
Correct answer: Look behind and around the vehicle
Why: Checking all areas helps prevent collisions.
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Q13. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Possible hazards ahead
Why: Yellow diamond signs are warning signs.
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Q14. What should you do when entering a roadway from a private drive?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the road
Why: Drivers entering traffic must yield.
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Q15. What does a solid white edge line indicate?
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway
Why: Edge lines mark the boundary of the travel lane.
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Q16. What is the safest way to approach a curve on a slippery road?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering the curve
Why: Reducing speed before the curve helps maintain control.
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Q17. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down.
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Q18. What should you do if your wheels drop off the pavement?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer back gradually
Why: Gradual steering helps maintain control.
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Q19. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws or regulations
Why: White rectangular signs are regulatory signs.
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Q20. What is the safest method for controlling speed on icy downhill roads?
Correct answer: Use lower gears and brake gently
Why: Lower gears help control speed safely.
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Q21. What does a lane reduction sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Fewer lanes ahead
Why: Lane reduction signs indicate merging traffic.
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Q22. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing without gates?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must always look and listen for trains.
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Q23. What does a red curb indicate?
Correct answer: No stopping or parking
Why: Red curbs prohibit stopping and parking.
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Q24. What should you do when following another vehicle on a slick road?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Extra space is needed on slippery surfaces.
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Q25. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q26. What should you do when approaching a construction zone?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and remain alert
Why: Construction zones require extra caution.
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Q27. What does a circular yellow sign with X and RR warn drivers of?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
Why: This sign warns of a railroad crossing.
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Q28. What should you do when driving at night in remote areas?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and scan ahead
Why: Reduced lighting increases stopping distance needs.
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Q29. What does a regulatory sign communicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws that must be obeyed
Why: Regulatory signs state laws drivers must follow.
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Q30. What is the correct action at an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: Yield to vehicles on your right
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic on the right.
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Q31. What does a broken yellow centerline allow?
Correct answer: Passing when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when conditions permit.
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Q32. What should you do when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility.
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Q33. What does a green arrow traffic signal allow?
Correct answer: A protected turn
Why: Green arrows permit protected movements.
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Q34. What should you do when parking uphill with a curb?
Correct answer: Turn wheels away from the curb
Why: Turning wheels away prevents rolling into traffic.
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Q35. What does a posted speed limit sign show?
Correct answer: The maximum lawful speed
Why: Speed limit signs show the legal maximum speed.
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Q36. What should you do when pedestrians are waiting at a marked crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
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Q37. What does a flashing red traffic signal require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: Flashing red signals act like stop signs.
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Q38. What should you do if traffic signals are not operating?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: All-way stop rules apply when signals are dark.
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Q39. What does a white diamond symbol painted on the road indicate?
Correct answer: A reserved or special-use lane
Why: White diamonds mark special-use lanes.
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Q40. What is the safest way to enter a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already circulating
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic inside the roundabout.
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Q41. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: No passing zone ahead
Why: Pennant signs mark the start of no-passing zones.
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Q42. What should you do when driving in strong crosswinds?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and keep both hands on the wheel
Why: Crosswinds can affect vehicle stability.
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Q43. What does a solid white stop line indicate?
Correct answer: Where to stop at an intersection
Why: Drivers must stop behind the stop line.
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Q44. What should you do when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside?
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Drivers must provide space for emergency vehicles.
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Q45. You are looking for parking in an Alaska town and see a curb painted yellow. What does a yellow-painted curb usually mean?
Correct answer: It is a no-parking zone
Why: The Alaska manual says no-parking zones in cities and towns are usually marked by a sign or a yellow or red painted curb.
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Q46. What is the safest action when descending a long downgrade?
Correct answer: Use lower gears
Why: Lower gears help control speed safely.
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Q47. What does a broken white line allow drivers to do?
Correct answer: Change lanes when safe
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes.
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Q48. What should you do when visibility is reduced by darkness?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Lower visibility requires slower speeds.
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Q49. What should you do when road conditions suddenly change from dry to icy?
Correct answer: Slow down gradually
Why: Gradual speed reduction helps prevent loss of control.
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Q50. What does a steady green traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed if the intersection is clear
Why: A green signal allows movement when the intersection is clear.