Take 2026 Alaska Motorcycle Permit Test 10

QUESTION 1 / 25

You will ______ hear a tire going flat.

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AAlways✓BUsually✓CFrequently✓DSeldom✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

You should use a larger cushion of space:

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AWhen roads are slippery.✓BWhen it is sunny outside.✓CWhen it is colder than usual.✓DWhen you are following other motorcycles.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Reflective clothing should:

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ANever be worn.✓BBe worn only during the day.✓CBe worn only at night.✓DBe worn day and night.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

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A0.02 percent✓B0.04 percent✓C0.08 percent✓D0.1 percent✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Where is the gearshift lever located?

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AIn front of the left footrest✓BIn front of the right footrest✓COn the left handgrip✓DOn the right handgrip✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:

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ASeen by other motorists.✓BFaster than other vehicles.✓COn the side of the road.✓DIn the left side of the lane.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

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AA jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.✓BBoots with tall heels.✓CLeather gloves.✓DShoes that stop below their ankle.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

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ARide in a staggered formation.✓BRide in a single-file formation.✓CRide in a side-by-side formation.✓DUse both lanes if possible.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

The front brake:

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AProvides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.✓BProvides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.✓CShould not be used unless the roadway is wet.✓DShould be the only brake you use.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

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ARide in the center of the lane.✓BPull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DIncrease your speed.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

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AA DOT-approved helmet.✓BFace or eye protection.✓CEar buds.✓DProtective clothing.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

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AOne second.✓BTwo seconds.✓CThree seconds.✓DFour seconds.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:

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AExtended mirrors.✓BObjects being thrown from other vehicles.✓CBlasts of wind.✓DHeadlights.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Riding between two vehicles moving in the same direction:

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AIs illegal.✓BIs encouraged if traffic is heavy.✓CIs encouraged during the day to prevent traffic jams.✓DIs acceptable if the motorcyclist is comfortable with the move.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Most motorcycle crashes happen:

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AOn short trips.✓BOn long trips.✓CAfter at least an hour of riding.✓DAfter more than 8 hours of riding.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

To stop quickly, it is best to:

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AThrottle down and use the front brake.✓BUse the rear brake only.✓CUse the front brake only.✓DUse both brakes at the same time.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?

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AUsing only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.✓BIt develops good braking habits for emergency situations.✓CUsing both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.✓DThe brakes only work when both are applied.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:

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AAlways slow down.✓BMaintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.✓CAccelerate drastically.✓DNot worry about your speed.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:

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ATaking the turn too fast.✓BLanes that are too narrow.✓CNot knowing how to steer.✓DLanes that are too wide.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Making eye contact with other drivers:

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AMeans that they see you.✓BGuarantees that they will yield to you.✓CDoesn’t mean that they see you.✓DIs not worth the effort it takes.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

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ADiscourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.✓BEncourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.✓CEncourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.✓DEncourages other drivers to pass you.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

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ABy giving dirty looks to other drivers✓BBy riding in the center portion of the lane✓CBy riding in the left portion of the lane✓DBy riding in a zigzag pattern✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

You should choose the lane position that can:

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AMinimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.✓BMaximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.✓CMaximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.✓DMinimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.✓