Alaska DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 25

   The speed limit is 55 mph, but there is thick fog and the road is slippery. How fast should you drive?

   • AExactly 10 mph under the limit
   • BAs fast as the cars around you
   • CSlower than 55 mph, at a speed that is safe for the conditions
   • D55 mph, because that is the limit
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Slower than 55 mph, at a speed that is safe for the conditions

   The posted limit is the top speed for good conditions. You can be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions even below the limit.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   When is the road often most slippery in the rain?

   • AIn the first minutes after rain starts
   • BJust after the rain stops and the sun comes out
   • CAfter it has rained for many hours
   • DOnly at night
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. In the first minutes after rain starts

   When rain begins, it mixes with oil and dirt on the road and makes a slick film. Slow down right away.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Which road users are especially hard to see at night?

   • ATrucks with clearance lights
   • BPolice cars with lights flashing
   • CBuses with interior lights on
   • DPedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists

   People walking, cycling or riding motorcycles are much harder to see in the dark. Slow down and look carefully.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA school crossing guard is ahead
   • BA flagger is ahead; slow down and follow the flagger's signals
   • CA pedestrian crossing is ahead
   • DA parade is ahead
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. A flagger is ahead; slow down and follow the flagger's signals

   A flagger controls traffic in a work zone with a STOP/SLOW paddle or a flag. Obey the flagger's directions.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Which of these makes your stopping distance longer?

   • AA wet or icy road
   • BDriving more slowly
   • CTires with deep tread
   • DPaying full attention
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. A wet or icy road

   Wet, snowy and icy roads give your tires less grip, so it takes longer to stop. Slow down and leave more space.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   In most states, how far before a turn should you start signaling?

   • AAt least 10 feet
   • BOnly as you begin to turn
   • CAt least half a mile
   • DAt least 100 feet
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. At least 100 feet

   Most state laws require you to signal at least 100 feet before you turn. Check your state handbook in case a longer distance applies.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   You missed your exit on the freeway. What should you do?

   • AGo on to the next exit
   • BBack up on the shoulder
   • CStop and wait for a gap to back up
   • DMake a U-turn across the median
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Go on to the next exit

   If you miss your exit, stay on the freeway until the next exit. Never back up or turn around on a freeway.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AAn Interstate highway
   • BA US highway (US route) number
   • CA county road
   • DAn exit number
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. A US highway (US route) number

   The black and white shield marks a numbered US route. These routes often cross several states.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   Signs with this fluorescent yellow-green color are used for:

   • ASchools, pedestrians and bicycles
   • BGas, food and lodging
   • CRoad work zones
   • DRailroad crossings
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Schools, pedestrians and bicycles

   Fluorescent yellow-green is used for school, pedestrian and bicycle signs because it is easy to see.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe left lane is closed ahead
    • BIf you are in the left lane, you must turn left
    • CLeft turns are not allowed
    • DYou may turn left from any lane
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. If you are in the left lane, you must turn left

    Get into the correct lane early. If you are in the left lane, you have to turn left at the intersection.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What should you do?

    • AFollow the officer's directions
    • BTurn right instead
    • CHonk to check that the officer means you
    • DStay stopped until the light turns green
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Follow the officer's directions

    Directions from a police officer directing traffic override traffic lights, signs and pavement markings.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA toll road
    • BA US highway route
    • CA route on the Interstate highway system
    • DA state park road
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A route on the Interstate highway system

    The red, white and blue shield marks an Interstate highway route.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    An ambulance (1) with flashing lights and a siren is coming. What should drivers like Car 2 and Car 3 do?

    • APull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes
    • BStop right where they are in their lanes
    • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • DMove toward the center line
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes

    Drivers going either way on a two-way road must pull to the right edge and stop for an emergency vehicle using lights and a siren.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATraffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge
    • BTwo-way traffic ahead
    • CThe road narrows ahead
    • DYou must merge left now
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Traffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge

    The entering traffic gets a new lane. Still watch for drivers who change lanes.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Must you yield to a pedestrian crossing at an intersection that has no painted crosswalk lines?

    • AOnly if a crossing guard is there
    • BOnly in school zones
    • CYes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way
    • DNo, only painted crosswalks count
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Yes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way

    Pedestrians have the right-of-way in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    A driver holds the left arm out the window, bent downward. What does this hand signal mean?

    • ALeft turn
    • BRight turn
    • CSlowing down or stopping
    • DGo ahead and pass
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Slowing down or stopping

    The left arm bent downward means the driver is slowing down or stopping.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA bike repair shop is ahead
    • BBicycles may cross or enter the road ahead
    • CThe bike lane ends and bicycles must leave the road
    • DBicycles are not allowed
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Bicycles may cross or enter the road ahead

    Watch for people on bicycles crossing or riding on the road. Slow down and give them plenty of room.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AAlways come to a full stop
    • BThe road narrows ahead
    • CMerge without slowing down
    • DSlow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed

    A triangle pointing down means yield. Slow down, give the right-of-way, and stop only if you must.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • APass the car in front before you reach the crosswalk
    • BHonk to warn the children
    • CSlow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
    • DSpeed up to get past the crosswalk quickly
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk

    The arrow points to the school crosswalk. Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow any crossing guard. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe center lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions
    • BThe center lane is a passing lane
    • CThe left lane must turn left
    • DTwo lanes may turn left
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The center lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions

    Use the shared center lane only to slow down and turn left. Never use it to pass or to travel a long way.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Why should you never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

    • AMotorcycles must ride on the shoulder
    • BA motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
    • CMotorcycles are always slower than cars
    • DIt is fine if the rider waves you by
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane

    A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane, just like a car. Sharing its lane is dangerous and not allowed.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    A driver holds the left arm straight out the window. What does this hand signal mean?

    • ARight turn
    • BLeft turn
    • CSlowing down or stopping
    • DYou may pass me
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Left turn

    The left arm held straight out means a left turn.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • APedestrians are not allowed on this road
    • BThe sidewalk ends ahead
    • CPedestrians must yield to cars here
    • DPeople may be crossing; slow down and yield to pedestrians
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. People may be crossing; slow down and yield to pedestrians

    Watch for people crossing the road. Be ready to stop and yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Car A is waiting to enter this roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car has the right-of-way?

    • AWhichever car is larger
    • BWhichever car honks first
    • CCar B
    • DCar A
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Car B

    Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, then enter when there is a safe gap.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    You park on a hill where there is no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AStraight ahead
    • BToward the center of the road
    • CLeft if uphill, straight if downhill
    • DToward the side of the road (to the right)
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Toward the side of the road (to the right)

    With no curb, uphill or downhill, turn your wheels to the right so the car will roll away from traffic if the brakes fail.

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