Those who walk while using white canes or accompanied by guide dogs are either blind or have significantly impaired vision. You are required to give pedestrians like these the right of way.
The gradients of hills and curves on rural roads are typically more severe and acute than those on highways. When approaching the brow of a hill or the beginning of a curve, it is important to reduce your speed, move to the right side of the road, and keep an eye out for oncoming traffic.
Slow down at the first sign of rain, especially after a dry spell. This is when many roads are the most slippery, because oil and dust have not washed away. A slippery road will not give your tires the grip they need. Drive more slowly than you would on a dry road.
The kinetic energy of a moving item grows in proportion to the square of its speed. The kinetic energy of a vehicle going at 40 mph is four times that of a vehicle traveling at 20 mph. As a result, the effect on a stationary object will be four times greater.
Even in the back seat of a car, safety belts have been shown to save lives. A safety belt can protect the head and body from significant injury in the event of a collision.
You are only allowed to pass a vehicle on the right in Alaska if the vehicle in front of you is turning left or is about to make a left turn, or if there is more than one lane heading in the direction you want to go. If the vehicle in front of you is turning right or is about to turn right, you are not allowed to pass it on the right. It is imperative that the passing lane be clear.
The vehicle cannot have bald tires, which would have less than 1/32 inch tread depth in any two adjacent grooves. Tires that are too worn will cause the vehicle to hydroplane at lower speed, increase the stopping distance and have an increased chance of failure. Make sure to check your tires wear and alignment regularly and replace them as needed.
Orange construction signs tell you that you are approaching a work zone on the freeway. The road may narrow, there may be a flagger controlling traffic, workers and machinery may be on or near the freeway. Be prepared to meet all these challenges and do not speed. Keep ample distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a rear-end collision.
In the daylight, you must turn on your headlights if pedestrians or vehicles on the road are not readily identifiable at a distance of 1,000 feet due to insufficient light or other atmospheric circumstances, according to the Alaska Administrative Code. [AAC 13 04] .010]
The letters or symbols on temporary signs in construction zones are always black, and the backgrounds of the signs are always orange. Drivers who are in or near construction zones can use the information and directions provided by these signs. These signs are located on both sides of the road, so drivers can easily find them. If you see a sign indicating a construction zone, you are required to reduce your speed and proceed with caution.
Intersections that are not protected by stop signs, yield signs, or traffic lights are known as uncontrolled intersections. You must follow the right-of-way rules at uncontrolled crossroads to identify which vehicles have priority.
You can turn your vehicle around by performing what is known as a three-point turn if the road you are on is too narrow for you to complete a U-turn. You will end up going in the opposite direction due to this maneuver. Only when the visibility is good, the traffic is light on both sides of the road, the turn is permitted there, and there is no other way to turn around should you attempt to make a three-point turn.
If a car is following too closely behind you and giving you the finger, you need to slow down and get them to pass. If this doesn't work, you'll need to pull over, stop, and let the person who was tailgating go by. It would help if you didn't try to outrun the person tailgating you by going faster to appease them. For some people, there is no such thing as going too fast.
Don't panic if your rear wheels start to skid; don't brake just yet. Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want your vehicle to go instead. Steer left if your rear wheels are moving left; right if they are sliding right. It's possible that the back wheels will overshoot and begin to skid in the opposite direction. As soon as your vehicle begins to straighten out, move the steering wheel the other way to avoid this. This technique, known as "driving into the skid," will align the rear of your car with the front.
Use a day/night mirror to protect yourself from the glare caused by the headlights of a vehicle that is following you. Adjust it before you get behind the wheel.
When parallel parking in Alaska, the wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb.
