Alaska Permit Test: Right-of-Way Practice Questions

Correct answer: The driver on the left

When there is danger of collision at an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

Source: Intersections & Right of Way Law

Correct answer: Non-motorized users

A non-motorized user has the right of way through uncontrolled intersections over motorized vehicles.

Source: Intersections & Right of Way Law

Correct answer: No

Approaching from the right does not excuse you from slowing; you have the right of way only when the other driver gives it.

Source: Intersections & Right of Way Law

Correct answer: Stop and yield

Stop and yield when entering a street or road from an alley, driveway, or building.

Source: Stops Required

Correct answer: People and vehicles still in the intersection

At a signaled intersection when the light turns green, yield to pedestrians and vehicles caught in the intersection.

Source: Traffic Signals & Lane Control Signals

Correct answer: All oncoming vehicles and pedestrians

Yield to all oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians when turning left.

Source: Left Turns, Right Turns & Three-Point Turn

Correct answer: Counterclockwise

In a roundabout vehicles travel counterclockwise around a center island, and approaching traffic yields to traffic in the circle.

Source: Roundabouts

Correct answer: Continue around again

You may exit at any street or continue around if you miss your exit; once inside, do not stop.

Source: Roundabouts

Correct answer: Pull right, clear of intersections, and stop

Yield by slowing and pulling to the right-hand edge, clear of an intersection, and stopping until it passes, siren or not.

Source: Emergency Vehicles & Law Enforcement Stops

Correct answer: Move to the opposite lane if safe

Pull to the lane opposite the emergency vehicle/tow truck if safe; otherwise or on two-lane roads, slow to a reasonable speed.

Source: Emergency Vehicles & Law Enforcement Stops

Correct answer: When red lights flash and the stop arm is out

Stop when red flashing lights are on and the stop arm is extended; drivers meeting and following the bus must stop.

Source: School Buses

Correct answer: On a separated highway with 2+ lanes each way, bus going the other way

On a highway with separated roadways and two or more lanes in each direction, you need not stop for a bus headed the opposite way.

Source: School Buses

Correct answer: 1,500 feet

Be prepared to stop if a train is within 1,500 feet of the crossing, even if the crossing is unmarked.

Source: Railroad Crossings & ENS

Correct answer: Yes

Crosswalk lines need not be painted; pedestrians have the right of way at marked crosswalks or at intersections.

Source: Sharing the Roadway – Vulnerable Users, Pedestrians, Bicycles

Correct answer: Do not pass it

Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk; there may be people crossing you can’t see.

Source: Sharing the Roadway – Vulnerable Users, Pedestrians, Bicycles