You are preparing to turn on an Alaska street. For at least what distance before the turn must you signal continuously?
Correct answer: The last 100 feet before the turn.
Signal continuously for at least the last 100 feet before turning. Earlier warning may be appropriate at higher speeds or in heavier traffic.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Signal your intentions - Signaling; printed p. 30; PDF p. 35 ↗
You can pass a slower car only by exceeding the posted speed limit. What is the correct choice?
Correct answer: Wait rather than exceed the limit to complete the pass.
A passing maneuver does not suspend the speed limit. If a safe, lawful pass is unavailable, remain behind and wait.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Passing safely; printed p. 36; PDF p. 41 ↗
Another driver begins passing your car. What must you avoid doing?
Correct answer: Increasing your speed while being passed.
Alaska's handbook states that increasing speed while being passed is unlawful. Cooperation gives the passing vehicle room to finish without creating a longer conflict.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Do not pass - When being passed; printed p. 37; PDF p. 42 ↗
A curve prevents you from seeing enough of the opposing lane ahead. Should you begin passing a slower vehicle?
Correct answer: No; wait until there is enough clear view to judge a safe pass.
Do not pass near a hill or curve when the view ahead is insufficient. Not seeing an approaching car is not proof that the hidden roadway is clear.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Do not pass, item 2; printed p. 37; PDF p. 42 ↗
You are joining a freeway using an acceleration lane. Which approach is correct?
Correct answer: Build an appropriate merging speed and yield to freeway traffic.
Use the acceleration lane to approach traffic speed before merging, while yielding to vehicles already on the freeway. Stop only if necessary, with attention to traffic behind.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Entering the controlled access highway-freeway; printed p. 58; PDF p. 70 ↗
You realize you have passed your freeway exit. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit.
Continue to the next exit and adjust your route. Backing, stopping, or making an unauthorized turn on a freeway can create a high-speed collision.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Leaving the expressway; printed p. 58; PDF p. 70 ↗
Your mirrors appear clear before a lane change. What additional check does the handbook require?
Correct answer: Look over your shoulder to check the relevant blind spot.
Mirrors do not show every area beside and behind your car. Check the blind spot, signal, recheck traffic, and move gradually only when clear.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Changing lanes - Check blind spots; printed p. 57; PDF p. 69 ↗
You are parking downhill beside a curb. Which way should you turn the front wheels?
Correct answer: Toward the curb.
Turn downhill wheels toward the curb. If the vehicle begins rolling, that position helps direct it into the curb rather than out into traffic.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Parking, item 6; printed p. 62; PDF p. 74 ↗
When parallel parking beside a curb in Alaska, how close must the wheels be to the near curb?
Correct answer: Within 12 inches.
The handbook specifies wheels within 12 inches of the near curb when parallel parking. Finish the maneuver without leaving the vehicle unnecessarily far into traffic.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Parking, item 7; printed p. 62; PDF p. 74 ↗
With no different parking control indicated, what minimum clearance does Alaska's handbook give for parking near a fire hydrant?
Correct answer: 15 feet.
The handbook prohibits parking closer than 15 feet to a fire hydrant. The clearance preserves access for firefighting.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Parking, item 9a; printed p. 62; PDF p. 74 ↗
You are making a normal left turn from a one-way street onto another one-way street, with no markings directing otherwise. Which lane positioning is correct?
Correct answer: Approach in the leftmost lane and turn into the first lane on the left.
For this one-way-to-one-way left turn, the manual directs drivers to approach from the far-left lane and enter the first lane on the left.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Left turn: One way street to one way street; printed p. 32; PDF p. 37 ↗
As you enter an intersection, you realize you are in the wrong lane for your planned turn. What is the safest response?
Correct answer: Continue legally and use another route around the block.
Do not turn from the wrong lane or obstruct traffic to recover a missed turn. Continue and find a legal way around the block.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Wrong lane when entering an intersection; printed p. 57; PDF p. 62 ↗
