Take 2026 Alaska Motorcycle Permit Test 13

QUESTION 1 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 2 / 25

When traveling in a group, riders should:

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ASpread out to make the group easier to see.✓BStay close together to make the group easier to see.✓CSeparate occasionally.✓DRide in pairs.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Which of the following is not a good safety tip?

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ASlow to a safe speed before turning.✓BWhen turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.✓CAvoid dragging your feet on the roadway.✓DAvoid looking at other vehicles.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

The effects of marijuana consumption can last for:

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ANo more than 15 minutes.✓BAbout an hour.✓CAbout two hours.✓DMore than six hours.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?

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ACars need much longer to stop.✓BCars need a little longer to stop.✓CMotorcycles need longer to stop.✓DBoth motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

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

QUESTION 7 / 25

Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?

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AA driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.✓BA parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.✓CYou want people to look at your motorcycle.✓DYou are passing someone who is in the street.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

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AIncrease your ability to see and be seen.✓BAvoid other drivers' blind spots.✓CAvoid surface hazards.✓DPrevent access to an escape route.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When looking through a turn, you should:

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ATurn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.✓BTurn just your head, not your shoulders.✓CUse only your mirrors.✓DOnly move your eyes, not your head.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A front tire blowout is especially dangerous because:

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AIt affects the steering.✓BThe front part of the motorcycle will be lower than usual.✓CThe rear brake cannot be used.✓DThe front brake cannot be used.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:

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ARelease the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake.✓BRelease the brake and only engage the front brake.✓CKeep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.✓DRelease the brake and coast to a stop.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When riding in a group, you should:

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ANever use a staggered formation.✓BPlace inexperienced riders at the back of the group.✓CNot use your mirrors.✓DNot tailgate other riders within the group.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

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AAbout 10 percent✓BAbout 25 percent✓COver 50 percent✓DAbout 90 percent✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

To swerve correctly, you should:

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AShift your weight quickly.✓BTurn the handlebars quickly.✓CPress the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.✓DPress the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?

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ARed✓BBlack✓CSilver✓DBlue✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-3.png

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ASpeed up.✓BSlow down.✓CRide in a single-file formation.✓DThe group will pull off at the next exit.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

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ASwitching into a neutral gear.✓BYou will be slowing suddenly.✓CThere is a stop sign ahead.✓DYour signals are not working.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

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AAdjust the shocks.✓BAdjust the handlebars.✓CAdjust the brakes.✓DAdjust the throttle.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When packing a load on a motorcycle:

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AThe heavier items should go toward the front.✓BThe heavier items should go toward the rear.✓CMounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.✓DLighter items should be stored in front of you.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Motorcycle windshields:

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AAre a good substitute for a face shield.✓BAre a good substitute for goggles.✓CWill not protect your eyes from the wind.✓DDo not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:

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ABrakes.✓BSeat.✓CSuspension.✓DBrake light.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

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ATwo times✓BThree times✓CSix times✓D20 times✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

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ANever safe for motorcyclists.✓BUsually safe, unless the road is wet.✓CUsually safe, unless it is sunny outside.✓DAlways safe, no matter the weather conditions.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When riding, you should:

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ATurn your head and shoulders to look through turns.✓BKeep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DTurn just your head and eyes to look through turns.✓