Alaska CAR DMV Practice Test 13

Single dashed lines separate lanes of travel where changing lanes is not restricted. White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

Drivers must come to a complete stop when approaching a school bus that has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. Drivers should never try to pass a school bus that is loading or unloading children.

Pedestrians should walk on the side of the road facing the traffic in the lane nearest them.

It is against the law to consume or possess any alcoholic beverage while on a public road or sidewalk. Additionally, storing an open alcoholic beverage container in an area of a motor vehicle normally occupied by the driver or passenger is prohibited on any public road.

When driving to an unfamiliar area, plan your trip in advance. Don’t start with only a hazy idea of where you are going. If your destination is in an unfamiliar area, check the location on a map before you start to drive.

There are a number of locations where it is unlawful to park, including on a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane. When parking on the street, you must be within 12 inches of the side of the road.

When turning left at a traffic signal, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

Warning signs, which tell you about conditions on or near the road ahead, are usually diamond-shaped with black symbols or words on a yellow background.

To check your blind spot, glance over your shoulder in the direction that you want to move.

If you are approaching your desired exit on a highway or freeway and you are driving in the wrong lane, do not drive across traffic to reach the exit. Continue driving to the next exit and leave the highway safely.

On slippery roads, you should increase your following distance. It may take more time to stop your vehicle than it would under normal conditions.

Choosing to eat, drink, or smoke while driving is dangerous because these actions require a driver to remove their hands from the wheel and their eyes from the road. Drivers who engage in distracting activities while driving have trouble staying in their lanes and controlling their vehicles.

Every person in a motor vehicle is required by law to use a safety belt, including the driver. The driver is responsible for the use of safety belts by all passengers under the age of 16.

Even the most experienced drivers can be distracted while driving. A defensive driver looks out for the actions of other drivers and anticipates potential problems.

A motorcycle is a full-size vehicle with the same privileges as any other vehicle on the roadway. You should allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. Although it may seem as though there is enough room in the traffic lane for a larger vehicle and a motorcycle, remember that the motorcycle needs room to maneuver safely.

This sign indicates that there is a traffic signal ahead.

Flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, and/or bells at a railroad crossing mean that you must come to a complete stop. You must not go across the tracks until the lights and bells have stopped and the crossing gates are completely up. Do not drive around or under a gate that is moving up or down.

Do not stop at an accident scene unless you are involved or emergency help has not yet arrived. Keep your attention on your driving and keep moving, watching for people who might be on or near the road. Never drive to the scene of an accident, fire, or other disaster just to look.

An orange, triangular sign with red borders indicates that a vehicle is a slow-moving vehicle. Drivers near a vehicle marked with this symbol should not expect the slow-moving vehicle to exceed a speed of 25 mph.

This sign prohibits U-turns. Do not make a U-turn where this sign is posted.