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2026 Alaska Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding, the best protection for an operator is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.
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B
A good leather jacket.
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C
Sturdy boots.
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D
A good understanding of motorcycle laws.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
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A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes gradually.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
The best lane position:
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A
Is always the right portion of the lane.
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B
Is always the center portion of the lane.
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C
Is always the left portion of the lane.
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D
Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.
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QUESTION 4 / 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 5 / 25
Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in your lane, as it is not your responsibility to be seen.
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B
Change to a lane away from the entrance ramp, if possible.
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C
Move to the shoulder.
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D
Weave within your lane to be more obvious to the entering driver.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A motorcycle with a sidecar:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cannot tip over.
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B
Can tip over if making a turn too fast.
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C
Is designed to take corners at any speed.
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D
Should not be used for loading items.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A windshield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.
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C
Is required on all motorcycles.
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D
Should be used on windy days.
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QUESTION 8 / 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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QUESTION 9 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
At intersections
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B
On highways
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C
On rural roads
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D
In parking lots
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QUESTION 10 / 25
To carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A seat large enough for two people.
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B
A set of foot pegs for a passenger.
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C
Properly adjusted lights, mirrors, and tires.
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D
A small sign on the back stating that a passenger is riding.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can protect a rider's face in a crash.
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B
Is only useful in protecting riders from dirt.
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C
Does not offer as much protection as goggles.
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D
Should not be used with a helmet.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.
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B
Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.
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C
Front tire will likely skid.
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D
Engine will make a loud noise.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fluids.
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B
Headlight and taillight.
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C
Turn signals.
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D
Reflectors.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A driver making eye contact with you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Means that they see you.
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B
Will never happen.
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C
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
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D
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A major effect of alcohol consumption is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Heightened riding abilities.
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B
The slowing down of bodily functions.
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C
Increasing nervousness.
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D
Increasing alertness.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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B
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
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C
Apply the front brake.
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D
Apply the rear brake.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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B
Make sure you always ride using your headlight.
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C
Wave your arms.
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D
Ride closely to vehicles in front of you.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding, the best sitting position:
Choose one answer below.
A
Requires your arms be used to hold you up.
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B
Allows you to easily reach the controls.
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C
Keeps your arms straight when reaching the handle grips.
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D
Keeps your knees away from the gas tank.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:
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A
In the front of the group.
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B
Right behind the leader.
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C
At the back of the group.
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D
Wherever they are most comfortable.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Relax on the handgrips.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fatigue.
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B
Hypothermia.
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C
Severe chills.
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D
Hot flashes.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Reflective material on your helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Helps you to be seen.
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B
Is not allowed.
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C
Should only be used at night.
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D
Does not help you to be seen.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Read books about carrying passengers.
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B
Practice riding on an empty road.
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C
Flash your lights so others can see you.
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D
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.
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B
Speed up before downshifting safely.
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C
Swerve to the left.
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D
Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kick it away.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Swerve around the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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