Take 2026 Alaska Motorcycle Permit Test 16

QUESTION 1 / 25

When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

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AStaggered✓BSingle-file✓CPaired up✓DRiding three across a lane✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

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ADo whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.✓BSwitch lanes as quickly as possible.✓CStay in your lane.✓DFlash your lights to try to scare the animal.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

During the day, your headlight should:

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ANot be used.✓BBe used on its high beam setting.✓CBe used on its low beam setting.✓DAlternate between high beam and low beam settings.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

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AThe lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.✓BBreaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.✓CInexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.✓DThe group should maintain a staggered riding formation.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Face shields and goggles:

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AWill likely never need to be replaced.✓BWill develop scratches and become brittle, requiring regular replacement.✓CShould be made of breakable materials so they can break away in the event of a crash.✓DShould not allow air to pass through.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When entering a turn, a rider should:

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ASpeed up.✓BReduce their speed.✓CMove their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.✓DSit up as high as possible.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:

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AThe pavement is slippery.✓BYou cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.✓CWeather and traffic conditions are perfect.✓DTraffic is heavy.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

If you must swerve, you should:

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AShift your weight quickly.✓BTurn your handlebars quickly.✓CPress the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓DPress the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What does this signal mean?

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ARest stop✓BHigh beams on✓CTurn right✓DHazard✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Your lane position should not:

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AIncrease your ability to see.✓BAvoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.✓CEncourage other drivers to share your lane.✓DProvide you with an escape route.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:

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AIs not safe for motorcyclists at any time.✓BIs usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.✓CShould always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.✓DAdds to traction for most motorcycle tires.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When being passed by another vehicle, you should ride:

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AIn the left portion of the lane.✓BIn the center portion of the lane.✓CIn the right portion of the lane.✓DOn the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:

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ADecrease your usual following distance.✓BIncrease your usual following distance.✓CTravel on the shoulder.✓DAsk someone else to operate your motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When turning left, you should:

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APress the right handgrip.✓BPress the left handgrip.✓CPress both handgrips at the same time.✓DNot press either handgrip.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When applying the front brake, you should:

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AApply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.✓BGrab at the brake with only two fingers.✓CPress down on the brake lever with your foot.✓DStomp on the brake lever.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

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AOnce a day✓BOnce a week✓COnce a year✓DBefore every ride✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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ARide slower than the speed limit.✓BCover the clutch and the brakes.✓CShift into neutral when slowing.✓DPull in the clutch when turning.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When you are stopped, you:

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AShould remain in first gear.✓BShould remain in neutral.✓CShould remain in fifth gear.✓DCan remain in any gear.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If the throttle is stuck, you should:

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AJump off the motorcycle.✓BApply the brakes.✓CTwist the throttle back and forth several times.✓DNot try to twist the throttle.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:

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AKick the dog away.✓BRide alongside the dog.✓CStop until the dog loses interest.✓DApproach the dog slowly, then speed up.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

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ACounterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.✓BLean at the same angle as the motorcycle.✓CLean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn.✓DCounterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

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

Motorcycle headlights are:

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AUsually more powerful than a car’s headlights.✓BUsually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.✓CUsually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.✓DUsually larger than a car’s headlights.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

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AThe left portion of the lane✓BThe center portion of the lane✓CThe right portion of the lane✓DEither the left or right portion of the lane✓