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2026 Alaska Motorcycle Permit Test 4
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
An impact-resistant outer shell.
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B
An impact-absorbing inner liner.
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C
A chinstrap retention system.
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D
Bright colors painted on the outside.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase their speed.
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B
Reduce their speed.
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C
Make sudden moves.
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D
Ride on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:
Choose one answer below.
A
So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
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B
So your legs can absorb the shock.
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C
So other drivers can see you better.
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D
So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.
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B
Allow their feet to breathe.
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C
Have tall heels.
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D
Are made of soft, flimsy material.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:
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A
A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.
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B
A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.
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C
Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.
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D
It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A DOT-approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.
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B
Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If someone is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster to shake them.
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B
Alert the local police.
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C
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
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D
Allow them to pass.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Come to a complete stop.
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C
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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D
Ignore them.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
A gravel road
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B
A patch of leaves
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C
An ice patch
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D
Dry concrete
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When carrying a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.
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B
Ride as you would without a passenger.
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C
Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.
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D
Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, clothing:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be loose enough to flap in the wind.
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B
Should not cover your arms or legs completely.
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C
Should not include a jacket if the weather is warm.
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D
Can provide protection in the event of a crash.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Within minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.
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B
The alcohol never gets removed from the body.
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C
It takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.
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D
Once it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding with your headlight off.
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B
Wearing bright clothing.
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C
Following other vehicles closely.
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D
Not using turn signals.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.
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C
Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.
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D
Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.
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QUESTION 16 / 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 17 / 25
Riding gloves are often:
Choose one answer below.
A
Made of leather.
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B
Made of wool.
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C
Not pre-curved.
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D
Unsafe for the rider.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
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A
Be worn only at night.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Not be worn.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure
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B
General wear
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C
General tread
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D
Shininess
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When riding in a vehicle's blind spot, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay where you are to avoid surprising the driver.
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B
Wave at the other driver to get their attention.
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C
Slow down until you are out of the blind spot.
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D
Pull over to the shoulder.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Which of the following does not need to be checked regularly?
Choose one answer below.
A
The brakes
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B
The fasteners
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C
The tires
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D
The paint
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may ride on the shoulder.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone.
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C
You must start and complete the pass within a passing zone.
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D
You should sound your horn to get the other driver to slow down.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
While sitting on your motorcycle before beginning your ride, you should check all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
The brake levers.
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B
The throttle.
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C
The horn.
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D
The paint.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal3.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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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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