Alaska Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: The last 100 feet

A turn signal must be given continuously during the last 100 feet before turning.

Source: Signaling & Towing

Correct answer: Stop unless too close to stop safely

A red light is about to appear; stop unless you are already in the intersection or too close to stop safely.

Source: Traffic Signals & Lane Control Signals

Correct answer: Stop, then go only when safe

At a flashing red arrow, stop behind the crosswalk or line, look in all directions, and proceed only when safe.

Source: Traffic Signals & Lane Control Signals

Correct answer: Stop and yield to traffic on your right

If no bulbs function, the intersection is uncontrolled: stop, yield to traffic on your right, proceed when safe, and report it.

Source: Traffic Signals & Lane Control Signals

Correct answer: Clear the lane safely; red X is coming

A steady yellow X means clear the lane safely because a red X is about to appear.

Source: Traffic Signals & Lane Control Signals

Correct answer: Don’t use the lane

A steady red X means don’t use the lane; opposing traffic may be using it.

Source: Traffic Signals & Lane Control Signals

Correct answer: A police officer, fireperson or flag person

You must follow the directions of a police officer, fireperson, or authorized flag person regardless of signs or signals.

Source: Traffic Signals & Lane Control Signals

Correct answer: Traffic going opposite directions

Yellow markings separate opposite directions; white markings separate traffic going the same direction.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Yes

Solid yellow center lines mean no passing, although turning into a driveway across them is allowed.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: No

Solid white lines are restrictive and solid yellow are prohibitive; it is illegal to drive on the shoulder.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: The left edge of a divided roadway

A single solid yellow line indicates the left edge of a divided roadway.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Continue and go around the block

If in the wrong lane, do not turn or impede traffic; continue and go around the block.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: School areas and crosswalks

Five-sided signs warn of school areas and school crosswalks requiring reduced speed.

Source: Signs & Work Areas

Correct answer: Black on orange

Construction and maintenance signs are black on orange and indicate work and temporary conditions.

Source: Signs & Work Areas

Correct answer: A high hazard area (work zone)

Orange flags and signs indicate a "high hazard area" for maintenance and construction.

Source: Signs & Work Areas