Attention, Following Distance, Speed, and Braking — Alaska Driver's License Practice Test

This Alaska Driver's License Attention, Following Distance, Speed, and Braking practice set has 63 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Alaska Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Attention, Following Distance, Speed, and Braking bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. What must every driver of a vehicle do to avoid crashes?

   • Exercise care to avoid crashes and be able to stop if necessary — Correct answer
   • Only watch for other motor vehicles
   • Drive as fast as the posted limit at all times
   • Rely on other drivers to avoid you

   Explanation: Every driver must exercise care to avoid crashes with pedestrians, animals, or other vehicles, and must be able to stop if necessary.

   Handbook: Attention, Following Distance, Speed, and Braking — Drivers to Exercise Due Care

2. When circumstances require, a driver shall do what?

   • Slow down — Correct answer
   • Speed up to clear the area
   • Honk and maintain speed
   • Turn on hazard lights only

   Explanation: The law requires drivers to slow down when circumstances require, such as near pedestrians, animals, or hazards.

   Handbook: Attention, Following Distance, Speed, and Braking — Drivers to Exercise Due Care

3. What do red reflectors, red flags, or flares warn drivers about?

   • A hazard ahead requiring caution — Correct answer
   • A safe area to increase speed
   • The end of a construction zone
   • A parking area ahead

   Explanation: Red reflectors, red flags, or flares are circumstances to watch for; a flare burns a bright red to warn of a hazard ahead.

   Handbook: Attention, Following Distance, Speed, and Braking — Drivers to Exercise Due Care