Alaska permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 6 questions.
Facing a steady red light in Alaska, when may you turn right?
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Facing a steady red light in Alaska, when may you turn right?
- A Any time, without stopping, if no cars are coming
- B Only when a green arrow appears
- C After a full stop, if safe and no sign prohibits it
- D Never, because red means stop and wait
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C. After a full stop, if safe and no sign prohibits it
On a steady red, you may turn right only after a full stop, when it is safe, and when no 'No turn on red' sign is posted. Yield to pedestrians and cross traffic.
The light turns yellow as you approach the intersection. What should you do?
- A Speed up to beat the red light
- B Stop instantly, even if you are in the intersection
- C Keep going at the same speed no matter what
- D Stop, unless you are too close to stop safely
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D. Stop, unless you are too close to stop safely
A yellow light means red is about to appear. Stop unless you are already in the intersection or so close that you cannot stop safely.
You reach an intersection where the signal is completely dark (no bulbs working) and no one is directing traffic. What should you do?
- A Drive through, since the signal is not working
- B Stop, then yield to traffic approaching on your right
- C Treat it as a flashing yellow and slow down
- D Wait until the signal is repaired
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B. Stop, then yield to traffic approaching on your right
If no signal bulbs work and no one is directing traffic, the intersection is uncontrolled. You must stop, yield to traffic on your right, proceed only when safe, and report the problem to police.
A police officer directs you to drive through an intersection while the signal shows red. What should you do?
- A Follow the officer's directions
- B Wait for the light to turn green
- C Ignore the officer and obey the signal
- D Turn right instead to avoid the signal
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A. Follow the officer's directions
You must follow the directions of a police officer, firefighter, or authorized flag person, regardless of signs or signals. They are managing a situation the signals cannot.