Take 2026 Alaska Motorcycle Permit Test 12

QUESTION 1 / 25

To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:

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ASit with their arms fully extended.✓BUse their arms to hold their body up.✓CKeep their knees away from the gas tank.✓DKeep their feet firmly on the footrests.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

The gearshift lever is operated by:

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AYour right hand.✓BYour right foot.✓CYour left hand.✓DYour left foot.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When passing another vehicle:

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AYou must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit.✓BYou may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.✓CYou may exceed the speed limit.✓DYou should pass on the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?

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AAfter starting the motorcycle✓BBefore starting the motorcycle✓CDuring the ride✓DAt a traffic signal✓

QUESTION 5 / 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 6 / 25

In a normal turn:

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AThe motorcycle and rider should lean together.✓BThe motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.✓CThe motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.✓DThe rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 8 / 25

Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

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AA motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.✓BA motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.✓CPassing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.✓DIt is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:

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AAllow the load to move freely.✓BSecure the load so its weight does not shift.✓CPlace the load unsecured in the seat.✓DSecure the load near the front of the sidecar.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

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AYou are likely riding in the best position to be seen.✓BYou may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.✓CThe driver will most likely assume you are there.✓DYou are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

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AYou should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓BYou should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓CYou should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.✓DFollowing distance really doesn’t matter.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?

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AGoggles✓BA face shield✓CA windshield✓DEyeglasses✓

QUESTION 13 / 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 14 / 25

A thorough check of your motorcycle:

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AIs useless unless done by a mechanic.✓BShould not be done before a ride.✓CShould be done only after a ride.✓DCan help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

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AProtecting yourself from the elements✓BTaking artificial stimulants✓CLimiting the distance ridden in one day✓DTaking frequent breaks✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A group of riders should merge onto a highway in:

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AA single-file formation.✓BA staggered formation.✓CPairs.✓DA pyramid formation.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

As you slow or stop, you should:

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AShift up through the gears.✓BShift down through the gears.✓CTake the bike out of gear.✓DStay in the same gear.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When braking, you should use:

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AThe front brake only.✓BThe rear brake only.✓CBoth front and rear brakes.✓DEither the front or rear brake, but not both.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:

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APress the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓BPress the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.✓CApply the front brake.✓DApply the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

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ABe visible.✓BCommunicate your intentions.✓CBe prepared to react to hazards.✓DHope another driver sees you.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

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ARead books about carrying passengers.✓BPractice riding on an empty road.✓CFlash your lights so others can see you.✓DPractice riding on the shoulder of a road.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Mirror checks:

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AAre unimportant.✓BShould only be done on long trips.✓CShould be part of your normal scanning routine.✓DAre not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

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ALean as you lean.✓BHold onto the seat.✓CSit as far back on the seat as possible.✓DNever hold onto you.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

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AIncrease your ability to see and be seen.✓BHelp you avoid surface hazards.✓CHelp you avoid traffic signals.✓DCommunicate your intentions to other road users.✓