Alaska: Alcohol and drugs — Part 6 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “On the blood alcohol chart, which abilities are listed at 0.16%?” · “Alaska law forbids driving under the influence of which substances?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Alaska Driver Manual" (Revised October 2025), Alaska Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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On the blood alcohol chart, which abilities are listed at 0.16%?
- Vision, speech, and balance
- Judgment and inhibitions
- Reaction and coordination
- Walking and standing
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Correct answer: Walking and standing
The chart lists walking and standing at 0.16%.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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On the blood alcohol chart, which abilities are listed at 0.02%?
- Vision, speech, and balance
- Reaction and coordination
- Walking and standing
- Judgment and inhibitions
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Correct answer: Judgment and inhibitions
The chart lists judgment and inhibitions at 0.02%.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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On the blood alcohol chart, which abilities are listed at 0.06%?
- Judgment and inhibitions
- Reaction and coordination
- Vision, speech, and balance
- Walking and standing
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Correct answer: Reaction and coordination
The chart lists reaction and coordination at 0.06%.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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On the blood alcohol chart, which abilities are listed at 0.10%?
- Reaction and coordination
- Judgment and inhibitions
- Vision, speech, and balance
- Walking and standing
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Correct answer: Vision, speech, and balance
The chart lists vision, speech, and balance at 0.10%.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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When taking prescription medicine, what should you do about driving?
- Ask your doctor about side effects that relate to driving
- Drive only during the daytime for the first week
- Take a double dose first, then drive with caution
- Check the label for the date of manufacture only
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Correct answer: Ask your doctor about side effects that relate to driving
The manual says to ask your doctor about side effects that relate to driving.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19 · PDF 24)
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Which of these, bought without a prescription, may contain compounds that can affect your driving?
- Vitamins and mineral supplements
- Some allergy remedies and cold pills
- Bottled water and sports drinks
- Sunscreen and skin lotions
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Correct answer: Some allergy remedies and cold pills
The manual says some allergy remedies and cold pills sold without prescription may contain compounds that affect driving.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19 · PDF 24)
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Amphetamines are used in which products, and can make driving dangerous when overdosed?
- Cough drops and vitamins
- Antibiotics and eye drops
- Pain patches and sunscreen
- Stimulants and diet pills
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Correct answer: Stimulants and diet pills
The manual says amphetamines are used in stimulants and diet pills, and over dosage can make driving dangerous.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19 · PDF 24)
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Why are illegal drugs especially dangerous to use before driving?
- No one can usually be certain of their strength or purity
- They always cause drowsiness within a few minutes
- They are always stronger than prescription drugs
- They affect only your vision when you drive
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Correct answer: No one can usually be certain of their strength or purity
The manual says illegal drugs are especially dangerous because their strength or purity is usually uncertain.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19 · PDF 24)
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Alaska law forbids driving under the influence of which substances?
- Only illegal drugs, not prescription drugs
- Only narcotic drugs, not non-narcotic drugs
- Any controlled substance, narcotic or non-narcotic
- Only drugs bought without a prescription
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Correct answer: Any controlled substance, narcotic or non-narcotic
The manual says Alaska law forbids driving under the influence of “any controlled substance,” not just “illegal” drugs.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19 · PDF 24)
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How do the penalties for driving under the influence of a controlled substance compare with those for driving under the influence of alcohol?
- They are lighter
- They are twice as severe
- They are the same
- They apply only to illegal drugs
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Correct answer: They are the same
The manual says the penalties are the same as outlined for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19 · PDF 24)
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What can certain prescribed drugs cause that makes them dangerous for driving?
- Drowsiness and decreased alertness
- Faster reflexes and better vision
- Increased alertness and energy
- Sharper judgment at night
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Correct answer: Drowsiness and decreased alertness
The manual says certain prescribed drugs can cause drowsiness and decreased alertness.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19 · PDF 24)
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What does the combination of other drugs and alcohol do?
- It cancels out the effects of each drug
- It adds no extra effect while driving
- It only changes your heart rate
- It increases the effects of each drug
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Correct answer: It increases the effects of each drug
The manual says the combination of other drugs and alcohol increases the effects of each individual drug.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19 · PDF 24)
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It has been estimated that at least what percent of prescription drugs used today can interact with alcohol?
- 5 percent
- 25 percent
- 10 percent
- 50 percent
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Correct answer: 25 percent
The manual says at least 25 percent of the prescription drugs used today can interact with alcohol.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19 · PDF 24)
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What does the manual say you should do about alcoholic beverages if you are taking medication?
- Be cautious, since the combination can be fatal
- Drink only wine or beer with your medication
- Drink only after you have finished driving
- Drink only small amounts of hard liquor
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Correct answer: Be cautious, since the combination can be fatal
The manual says to be cautious about drinking alcohol while taking medication because such combinations can be fatal.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19 · PDF 24)
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What does the manual say about a pedestrian and intoxicants?
- Pedestrians may be intoxicated if they walk on the left side of the road
- Pedestrians should not drink an intoxicant or be intoxicated on or along a highway
- Only people who are driving need to avoid being intoxicated
- Pedestrians may drink along a highway if they wear light-colored clothing
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Correct answer: Pedestrians should not drink an intoxicant or be intoxicated on or along a highway
A pedestrian responsibility is not to drink an intoxicant or be intoxicated on or along a highway.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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How does the manual say even moderate drinking affects a driver?
- It improves reaction time but reduces vision
- It may reduce one’s vision as well as reaction time
- It affects reaction time but not vision
- It affects vision only at night
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Correct answer: It may reduce one’s vision as well as reaction time
The manual says even moderate drinking may reduce vision as well as reaction time.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54 · PDF 66)
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What does the manual say about prescription and nonprescription medicines?
- Only prescription medicines may affect driving
- Only nonprescription medicines may affect driving
- Neither affects driving if taken as directed
- Both may affect driving, so read labels carefully
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Correct answer: Both may affect driving, so read labels carefully
The manual says both kinds of medicine may affect driving and tells you to read labels carefully.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54 · PDF 66)