Fog reduces how far ahead you can see, although the posted limit has not changed. How should you choose your speed?
Correct answer: Slow enough to stop within the clear distance you can see ahead.
A posted maximum is not a safe speed for every condition. Reduced visibility requires a speed that allows you to stop within the available clear distance.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Speed limitation law; printed p. 29; PDF p. 34 ↗
Under favorable conditions, what is Alaska's stated maximum in a residential district when no different limit is posted?
Correct answer: 25 mph.
The handbook lists 25 mph for an unposted residential district under favorable conditions. A posted limit or unsafe conditions can require a different speed.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Speed laws - default limits; printed p. 29; PDF p. 34 ↗
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 are waiting to turn left while oncoming traffic passes. How should you position your front wheels?
Correct answer: Keep them straight while waiting.
Keep the front wheels straight until you are ready to make the turn. Pre-turning them can direct the car toward opposing traffic if struck from behind.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Left turn; printed p. 31; PDF p. 36 ↗
Two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time on crossing roads. The other car is on your right. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to the car on your right.
When the arrivals create a collision risk, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Approach under control and never force the other driver to yield.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Right of way law - Uncontrolled intersection; printed p. 33; PDF p. 38 ↗
You are leaving a driveway to enter a highway. What must you do before entering the traffic stream?
Correct answer: Stop and yield to traffic on the highway.
Traffic entering from a driveway must stop and yield. A gap must be safe before you move onto the highway.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Stops required, item 6; printed p. 36; PDF p. 41 ↗
A vehicle is circulating toward your roundabout entry. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield and enter when a safe gap opens.
Entering traffic yields to vehicles already in the roundabout. Slow before entry and choose a safe gap.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Roundabouts - Entering; printed p. 34; PDF p. 39 ↗
You are leaving a roundabout and a pedestrian is crossing at the exit's marked crosswalk. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian before crossing the crosswalk.
Circulating traffic has priority over entering vehicles, but that does not cancel pedestrian priority at the exit crosswalk. Be ready to stop for the crossing.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Roundabouts - Exiting; printed p. 34; PDF p. 39 ↗
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 ↗
A vehicle ahead is stopped at a crosswalk, but you cannot see anyone crossing. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay behind instead of passing the stopped vehicle.
The stopped vehicle may hide a pedestrian. The handbook says not to pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Sharing the roadway - Vulnerable road users; printed p. 43; PDF p. 48 ↗
Before opening the driver's door beside moving traffic, what should you check for?
Correct answer: Bicyclists approaching beside the car, using a head check as well as mirrors.
A bicyclist can be hidden beside or behind a parked car. Look before opening the door so it does not swing into the rider's path.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Bicycles - Motorist; printed p. 44; PDF p. 49 ↗
A motorcycle is riding near one side of a wide lane. May you drive your car alongside it in the same lane?
Correct answer: No; allow the motorcycle its full lane.
A rider needs room to change position for visibility and road hazards. The handbook prohibits moving into the motorcycle's lane alongside it even when the lane looks wide.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Motorcycles - Full lane width; printed p. 47; PDF p. 52 ↗
An approaching motorcycle has a turn signal flashing. Before turning across its path, what should you do?
Correct answer: Confirm that the rider is actually turning and that the movement is safe.
A motorcycle signal may have been left on after an earlier turn. Do not turn across its path based only on the flashing light.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Motorcycles - Turn signals; printed p. 47; PDF p. 52 ↗
On an undivided two-way road, a school bus facing you stops with red lights flashing and its stop arm extended. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop before reaching the bus.
On this undivided roadway, approaching traffic must stop. The exception described for certain separated roadways does not apply.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Meeting a school bus; printed p. 48; PDF p. 53 ↗
A truck signals right but swings left before turning. There is a gap between it and the curb. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay out of the gap and give the truck turning room.
The truck may need extra space to complete the right turn. A car between the truck and curb can be trapped as the trailer moves through the turn.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025 - Trucks make wide right turns; printed p. 71; PDF p. 83 ↗
