Take 2026 Alaska Motorcycle Permit Test 9

QUESTION 1 / 25

When riding in fog, you should:

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AUse your high beam headlight.✓BUse your low beam headlight.✓CUse no lights.✓DAlternate between the low and high beams.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Engine braking:

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AIs illegal.✓BIs slowing down by turning the engine off.✓CIs slowing down by downshifting.✓DIs not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Approved helmets:

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ACan limit the view of the motorcycle operator.✓BAllow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.✓CAre dangerous to wear.✓DDo not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When riding behind another driver, you should ride:

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AIn the portion of the lane that puts you in their rearview mirror.✓BIn a lane to their left.✓CIn the far right portion of the lane.✓DBehind the right tire of their vehicle.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

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AKeep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.✓BLook through the turn to where you want to go.✓CTurn your entire body to see through the turn.✓DIncrease your speed before the turn.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

If the front wheel locks, you should:

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AContinue to hold the brake and the skid should end.✓BRelease the front brake and not use the front brake.✓CRelease the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.✓DRelease the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

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AYou should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓BYou should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓CYou should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.✓DFollowing distance really doesn’t matter.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

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AIf it is certified by the DOT.✓BIf it fits snugly.✓CIf it is free of defects.✓DIf it has cracks.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Making eye contact with other drivers:

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AIs the best way to know that they see you.✓BIs not worth the effort it takes.✓CDoes not mean that they will yield to you when they should.✓DGuarantees that they will yield to you.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

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AKeep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.✓BQuickly brake.✓CClose the throttle to slow down.✓DAccelerate quickly.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

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AA tire check.✓BA taillight test.✓CA headlight test.✓DA paint check.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Making eye contact with another driver:

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AIndicates that the driver sees you.✓BDoesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.✓CGuarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.✓DMay make the driver mad.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

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ALean as you lean.✓BHold onto the seat.✓CSit as far back on the seat as possible.✓DNever hold onto you.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?

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AOrange✓BBlack✓CBrown✓DDeep blue✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:

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ABe made of a soft material.✓BHave long laces that are not tucked in.✓CCover the ankle and provide support.✓DHave tall heels.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

How much of a motorcycle's total braking power can the front brake supply?

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AAbout 10 percent✓BAbout 25 percent✓CAbout 50 percent✓DAbout 70 percent✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Increase your following distance if:

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AThe pavement is dry.✓BRiding conditions are normal.✓CThe roadway is wet.✓DYou can see through the vehicle in front of you.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:

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ASafest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.✓BDangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.✓CNot safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.✓DSafest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

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AYou are likely riding in the best position to be seen.✓BYou may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.✓CThe driver will most likely assume you are there.✓DYou are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When changing lanes, riders should:

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ARely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.✓BTurn their head to look for traffic behind them.✓CNot worry about other traffic.✓DSlam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:

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AAllow the load to move freely.✓BSecure the load so its weight does not shift.✓CPlace the load unsecured in the seat.✓DSecure the load near the front of the sidecar.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

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AInsects.✓BHeadlight glare.✓CNoise.✓DSunshine.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When in traffic, motorcycles need:

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AMuch less distance to stop than cars.✓BLess distance to stop than cars.✓CAs much distance to stop as cars.✓DMore distance to stop than cars.✓