Alaska: Sharing the road — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “When towing more than one vehicle on the roadway, what must the towing vehicle weigh?” · “Where is passing prohibited?”
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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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When towing more than one vehicle on the roadway, what must the towing vehicle weigh?
- More than 10,000 pounds
- More than 20,000 pounds
- More than 26,000 pounds
- More than 15,000 pounds
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Correct answer: More than 15,000 pounds
The rule on towing triples requires a towing vehicle that weighs more than 15,000 pounds.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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When towing more than one vehicle on the roadway, how many axles must the towing vehicle have?
- Two or more axles
- Four or more axles
- Three or more axles
- Five or more axles
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Correct answer: Three or more axles
The towing vehicle must have three or more axles.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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To tow more than one vehicle on the roadway, the towing vehicle must have what braking equipment?
- An air brake system for both the towing and towed vehicles
- A hydraulic brake system on the towing vehicle only
- An air brake system on the towing vehicle only
- A separate air brake system on the last towed vehicle only
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Correct answer: An air brake system for both the towing and towed vehicles
The towing vehicle must be equipped with an air brake system for both the towing and the towed vehicles.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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When must you stop for a school bus?
- Only when children are visibly standing outside the bus
- Only when the bus driver signals you with a hand signal
- When its red lights flash and its stop arm is extended
- Only when the bus is stopped in the right lane
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Correct answer: When its red lights flash and its stop arm is extended
You stop when the bus’s red flashing lights are in operation and the stop arm is extended.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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Why are collisions resulting from improper passing often fatal?
- Passing drivers are usually traveling over the speed limit
- Most passing takes place on roads without any shoulders
- The impact force is great in this type of collision
- Oncoming drivers rarely have time to sound a horn
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Correct answer: The impact force is great in this type of collision
The manual says such collisions are often fatal since the impact force is great.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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According to the manual, what determines the decision whether to pass another vehicle?
- The judgment and attitude of the driver
- The posted speed limit on that road section
- The speed of the vehicle you are following
- The number of vehicles behind you
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Correct answer: The judgment and attitude of the driver
The decision to pass is determined by the judgment and attitude of the driver.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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Before you pass, how should you position your vehicle behind the vehicle ahead?
- Drive as close as possible to its bumper
- Stay beside its rear wheel for a better view
- Straddle the center line to look ahead
- Stay well back for better sight distance
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Correct answer: Stay well back for better sight distance
The first passing rule is to stay well back from the vehicle ahead for better sight distance.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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While checking ahead before passing, what should you not do?
- Swing out across the center line for a look
- Look well ahead of the vehicle you are passing
- Stay well back from the vehicle ahead
- Check for a no passing zone and oncoming vehicles
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Correct answer: Swing out across the center line for a look
The manual says not to swing out across the center line for a look.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What does the manual tell you to do to warn the driver ahead of your intention to pass?
- Flash your headlights twice
- Tap your brakes three times
- Sound your horn
- Turn on your hazard flashers
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Correct answer: Sound your horn
The passing rules say to sound your horn to warn the driver ahead.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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When may you return to the right lane after passing on the left?
- As soon as your car is level with its front bumper
- Only when you are safely clear of the overtaken vehicle
- As soon as you have reached the speed limit
- After you have signaled right once
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Correct answer: Only when you are safely clear of the overtaken vehicle
You pass on the left at a safe distance and do not return to the right lane until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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Where is passing prohibited?
- On a straight road with a clear view ahead
- In the left lane of a road with a broken center line
- On the right shoulder of the highway
- Anywhere on a multilane road when traffic is light
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Correct answer: On the right shoulder of the highway
The do-not-pass list begins with passing on the right shoulder of the highway.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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You may not pass when approaching a hill or curve where what is true?
- There is not sufficient clear view ahead
- Another vehicle is following you closely
- The road surface is wet
- The speed limit is lower than the posted maximum
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Correct answer: There is not sufficient clear view ahead
You may not pass on approaching a hill or curve where there is not sufficient clear view ahead.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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You may pass only if you can complete the pass without interfering with the safety of whom?
- The vehicle behind you
- Parked vehicles
- Pedestrians on the shoulder
- Oncoming vehicles
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Correct answer: Oncoming vehicles
The pass must be completed without interfering with the safety of oncoming vehicles.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is unlawful when another driver is passing you?
- Slowing down to let them by
- Increasing your speed
- Signaling a left turn
- Looking in your mirror
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Correct answer: Increasing your speed
The manual says that when being passed it is unlawful to increase your speed.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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On a divided road, when are you not allowed to pass a school bus that has red flashing lights and an extended stop arm?
- Only when you are on the opposite side of the divided road
- Only when children are visibly standing outside the bus
- When you are traveling within the same divided travel way as the bus
- Only when the bus is stopped in the lane right next to yours
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Correct answer: When you are traveling within the same divided travel way as the bus
You may not pass a school bus with red flashing lights and an extended stop arm on an undivided two-way roadway or within the same divided travel way as the bus.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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You may not pass when approaching within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing?
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
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Correct answer: 100 feet
Passing is not allowed when approaching within 100 feet of, or traversing, an intersection or railroad crossing.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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You may not pass within 100 feet of what kind of structure?
- Any bridge that is wider than two lanes
- A pedestrian overpass of any width or height
- A parking garage entrance or exit ramp
- A posted narrow bridge, viaduct, or tunnel
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Correct answer: A posted narrow bridge, viaduct, or tunnel
Passing is not allowed when approaching within 100 feet of a posted narrow bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What are center lanes reserved for?
- Passing slower vehicles on the left
- Accelerating after turning right
- Decelerating in advance of turning left
- Emergency vehicles only
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Correct answer: Decelerating in advance of turning left
Center lanes are reserved for decelerating in advance of turning left, and may not be used for passing.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What does the end of a “no passing zone” mean?
- There is increased visibility ahead
- It is now safe to pass
- Oncoming traffic is no longer allowed
- The speed limit is increasing
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Correct answer: There is increased visibility ahead
The end of a no passing zone does not mean it is safe to pass; it means there is increased visibility ahead.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)