Alaska permit test: emergencies & crashes

Vehicle failures, what to do at a crash and reporting requirements. 6 questions.

Question 1 of 6
Emergencies & crashes

A front tire blows out while you are driving. What should you do first?

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Sample emergencies & crashes questions

  1. A front tire blows out while you are driving. What should you do first?

    • A Brake hard right away
    • B Hold the wheel firmly and steer, without slamming the brakes
    • C Turn sharply onto the shoulder
    • D Shift into neutral and coast to a stop in your lane
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    B. Hold the wheel firmly and steer, without slamming the brakes

    When a tire blows out, do not apply the brakes at first. Concentrate on steering, slow down gradually, brake softly, and pull completely off the pavement.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 78

  2. You crash inside a city, and the total property damage is about $2,500, with no injuries. What does the manual say to do?

    • A Nothing, unless someone is injured
    • B Call the Alaska State Troopers
    • C Contact the local police department immediately by dialing 911
    • D Wait and report it only to your insurance company
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    C. Contact the local police department immediately by dialing 911

    If anyone is injured or total property damage is $2000 or more and the crash is within a municipality, immediately contact the local police by dialing 911. Outside a municipality, contact the Alaska State Troopers.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 15

  3. You are in an injury crash on a highway outside any municipality. Whom should you contact immediately?

    • A The nearest city police department
    • B The DMV office in Anchorage
    • C Your insurance company only
    • D The Alaska State Troopers
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    D. The Alaska State Troopers

    If a reportable crash happens outside a municipality, immediately contact the Alaska State Troopers. Inside a municipality, call the local police department.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 15

  4. If no police officer investigated your crash, within how many days must you report it to Alaska DMV?

    • A 30 days
    • B 10 days
    • C 15 days
    • D 5 days
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    B. 10 days

    Report the crash to DMV within 10 days, online or with a 12-209 Crash Report. The report is not required if a police officer investigated the crash.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 15