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2026 Alaska Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When downshifting, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift through multiple gears at a time.
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B
Shift through one gear at a time.
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C
Always shift all the way down to neutral first.
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D
Accelerate.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing a helmet.
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B
Wearing a leather jacket.
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C
Using the rear brake only.
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D
Wearing goggles.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not need to use a turn signal.
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B
Should still use a turn signal.
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C
Only need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians.
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D
Only need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
A motorcycle operator can slow down by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Downshifting.
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B
Upshfting.
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C
Cross-shifting.
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D
Rolling on the throttle.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 6 / 25
It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:
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A
At night.
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B
During the day.
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C
At dusk.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened.
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B
Wear shorts.
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C
Wear sneakers.
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D
Wear goggles.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.
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B
Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.
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C
Not let them ask questions.
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D
Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If only one alcoholic drink is consumed:
Choose one answer below.
A
Judgment and riding abilities can still be affected.
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B
There is usually no effect on the body.
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C
There is an effect on the body, but it only lasts for a short time.
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D
There is an effect on the body, but it can be eliminated by drinking coffee.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When riding in a group:
Choose one answer below.
A
You should make sure the group is large.
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B
Inexperienced riders should lead.
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C
Inexperienced riders should ride just behind the leaders.
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D
Riders should pair up.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If you borrow a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.
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B
Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.
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C
The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.
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D
Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
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D
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
To help other drivers see you, you should wear:
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A
Darkly-colored clothes.
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B
Brightly-colored clothes.
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C
Lights.
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D
A black jacket.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When selecting footwear, you should choose:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shoes with long heels.
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B
Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.
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C
Shoes that cover your ankles.
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D
Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When checking tire pressure:
Choose one answer below.
A
Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
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B
Use a tire gauge.
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C
It is best to squeeze the tire.
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D
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible to other drivers.
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B
Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.
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C
Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.
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D
Ride on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
Heavy shoes
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B
Full-length pants
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C
Shorts
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D
Full-fingered gloves
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Most motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have only a front brake.
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B
Have only a rear brake.
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C
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
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D
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If in a no passing zone:
Choose one answer below.
A
A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.
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B
A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.
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C
A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.
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D
A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.
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B
Keeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.
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C
Allows you to rely on others to identify hazards.
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D
Requires you go faster to stay with traffic.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycles have blind spots, just like other vehicles.
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B
They can catch the attention of other drivers by turning their heads.
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C
Mirrors are not really helpful.
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D
They should try to make eye contact with surrounding drivers.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Riding gloves should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot.
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B
Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips.
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C
Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls.
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D
Be worn only on cooler days.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If hazards are on your left, you should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the right portion of the lane.
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C
In any portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:
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A
The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.
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B
The maintenance check will take a lot of time.
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C
Maintenance will be costly.
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D
Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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