Alaska permit test: passing and highway driving
Passing safely, no-passing situations, major roads, changing lanes and entering and leaving controlled-access highways. 19 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key passing and highway driving rulesShow the rules
- Sound your horn to warn the driver ahead that you intend to pass. (p. 41)
- When you are being passed, it is unlawful to increase your speed. (p. 42)
- Do not pass on the right shoulder of the highway (13 AAC 02.055). (p. 42)
- Do not pass when approaching within 100 feet of, or while crossing, an intersection or railroad crossing. (p. 42)
- You may not pass when approaching a hill or curve without a clear enough view ahead, because oncoming traffic could be hidden. (p. 42)
- Drowsiness is the first step toward falling asleep. (p. 68)
- Mirrors leave blind spots, so turn your head and look over your shoulder before you change lanes. (p. 69)
- After passing, don't cut back in too soon. (p. 69)
- Keep up your speed on the freeway, move into the deceleration lane, and then slow down. (p. 70)
- If you miss an exit, don't back up. (p. 70)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample passing and highway driving questions
1.Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do if possible?
- AGet all wheels off the road and raise the hood
- BLeave it in the lane with the hood closed
- CWalk away and come back for it the next day
- DStay in the lane and turn on your hazard lights
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✓ A. Get all wheels off the road and raise the hood
If disabled, move the vehicle so all wheels are off the traveled road, raise the hood or tie a white cloth to the left door handle or antenna, and remove the vehicle without delay.
2.Another car begins to pass you. What does the law say about your speed?
- AYou may speed up to stay with traffic
- BYou must slow to 10 mph under the limit
- CIt is unlawful to increase your speed
- DYou must pull onto the shoulder
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✓ C. It is unlawful to increase your speed
When you are being passed, it is unlawful to increase your speed. Help the other driver complete the pass safely.
3.Your car is working fine, but you want to check a map while on the freeway. May you park on the shoulder?
- AYes, if your hazard lights are on
- BYes, for up to 10 minutes
- CNo, only for an emergency
- DYes, if the shoulder is wide
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✓ C. No, only for an emergency
On a freeway, parking on the pavement, the shoulders or anywhere in the right-of-way is not allowed except in an emergency. Checking a map is not an emergency.
4.Why shouldn't you ride near the left or right rear fender of another car on the highway?
- AIt's illegal to be beside any car
- BIt blocks your view of road signs ahead
- CYou are in its blind spot and can't be seen
- DYour headlights glare in its mirror
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✓ C. You are in its blind spot and can't be seen
Near another car's rear fender you are in its blind spot, where the driver can't see you in the inside mirror.