TO ALL WHO NOW DRIVE and those who will drive: a safe driver must constantly  demonstrate a courteous attitude and exercise sound judgment. To qualify for an  operator’s license you must acquire knowledge, develop skills, and possess the  necessary physical and mental qualifications. As a beginning driver the privilege  to drive represents a stepping stone in your life. It can be a pleasant experience  and lead to economical wellbeing and enjoyment or it can be a fatal experience  and result in pain and grief. Your future, as a driver, might very well be decided by  how well you study and absorb the information contained in this manual and how  conscientiously you practice the principles contained herein. You are invited to join  the drivers who are already sharing Alaska’s streets and highways.  AS AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER a review of this guide will enable you to improve  your driving and your understanding of the increasingly complex traffic patterns  and control measures.  AN UNINFORMED, unskilled driver is a traffic hazard. Won’t you join the  thousands of Alaskans who exemplify that crash and violation free driving is the  result of the application of safe driving principles and courtesy? Make driving a  safe and enjoyable experience for yourself and other drivers who share the road  with you.  Produced By: Division of Motor Vehicles  THIS MANUAL MAY NOT BE USED DURING THE TEST 