Emergencies, Adverse Conditions, and Skids — Alaska Driver's License Practice Test

This Alaska Driver's License Emergencies, Adverse Conditions, and Skids practice set has 73 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 Emergencies, Adverse Conditions, and Skids bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. If your vehicle becomes disabled on the road, what should you do if possible?

   • Move it so that all wheels are off the traveled portion of the road — Correct answer
   • Leave it where it stopped and walk away
   • Park it in the center lane to be visible
   • Keep it half on the road so traffic slows down

   Explanation: If a vehicle is disabled, move it so that all wheels are off the traveled portion of the road, if possible.

   Handbook: Emergencies, Adverse Conditions, and Skids — Disabled Vehicle

2. How can you signal that your vehicle is disabled and needs help?

   • Raise the hood or tie a white cloth on the left door handle or antenna — Correct answer
   • Honk the horn continuously until help arrives
   • Flash a red cloth from the right rear window
   • Turn the steering wheel hard to the left

   Explanation: Raise the hood or tie a white cloth or handkerchief on the left door handle or radio antenna.

   Handbook: Emergencies, Adverse Conditions, and Skids — Disabled Vehicle

3. What is drowsiness while driving described as?

   • The first step in falling asleep — Correct answer
   • A harmless feeling you can ignore
   • A sign you are driving too slowly
   • Only a problem on long highway trips

   Explanation: Drowsiness is the first step in falling asleep, so it must be taken seriously while driving.

   Handbook: Emergencies, Adverse Conditions, and Skids — Quit Driving When Drowsy