Alaska Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 01

In this completely free practice test for the Alaska Class M Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Alaska DMV Motorcycle Operator’s Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Alaska Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 01

Why should you try to sit fairly erect when riding?

a. So you are more visible

b. So your arms just do the steering

c. To prevent back fatigue

d. So you have a better field of vision

Question 1 of 30

What percentage of braking force is supplied by your front brake?

a. 65%

b. 55%

c. 90%

d. 75%

Question 2 of 30

What is the largest capacity motorcycle you can operate in Alaska with a basic driver license?

a. 35 cc

b. 99 cc

c. 75 cc

d. 49 cc

Question 3 of 30

To gain an M1 license in Alaska you must take a test on a motorcycle of...?

a. 100+ cc

b. 500+ cc

c. 250+ cc

d. 50+ cc

Question 4 of 30

In which of these conditions is it acceptable not to wear a jacket?

a. You should always wear a jacket

b. When riding slowly

c. On very warm days

d. When riding in the country

Question 5 of 30

Why is it important to have your arms slightly bent when holding the handlegrips?

a. Because that allows you to turn without stretching

b. Because it's easier to make hand signals

c. Because it will reduce fatigue in your elbows

d. Because this will encourage you to sit up straight

Question 6 of 30

If you crash at less than 30 mph, wearing a helmet will cut the chance and severity of head injury by...?

a. 20%

b. 50%

c. 40%

d. 30%

Question 7 of 30

What causes the majority of serious injuries and deaths in motorcycle crashes?

a. Head injury

b. Loss of blood

c. Chest trauma

d. Heart attacks

Question 8 of 30

Why is it vital to keep warm when riding?

a. Because becoming cold will put you off motorcycling

b. Because becoming cold can affect your concentration

c. Because you may not be able to find anywhere to warm up

d. Because you won't register changes in air temperature when you're cold

Question 9 of 30

What percentage of motorcycle crashes are caused by another vehicle turning left across a motorcyclist?

a. 30%

b. 20%

c. 40%

d. 50%

Question 10 of 30

When starting with an unfamiliar motorcycle, you should test the controls...?

a. At low speed in a quiet area

b. Under normal riding conditions

c. At a standstill, engine on

d. At a standstill, engine off

Question 11 of 30

In daylight, how should you check your headlight is working?

a. Hold your hand in front of it

b. Look for it shining on the road

c. Check your dashboard

d. Look at it from a distance

Question 12 of 30

Which brake should you apply first when stopping?

a. Your front brake

b. You should apply both together

c. Your rear brake

d. It doesn't matter

Question 13 of 30

Why should you use both brakes every time you stop?

a. To keep them both tuned

b. So you know they're both working

c. So it becomes a habit

d. To make sure your brake light comes on

Question 14 of 30

Motorcycle boots or shoes should at least...?

a. Cover your ankles

b. Cover your instep

c. Come up to your calves

d. Come up to your knees

Question 15 of 30

Which of these is not an acceptable material for motorcycle gloves?

a. Wool

b. Heavy cloth

c. Leather

d. Lorica

Question 16 of 30

Most motorcycle crashes happen on trips less than...?

a. 10 miles

b. 50 miles

c. 5 miles

d. 20 miles

Question 17 of 30

Why should you check your helmet is well ventilated?

a. To prevent your face shield fogging

b. So you can sense changes in air temperature

c. To help you to breathe

d. To keep your head cool

Question 18 of 30

What's the best way to make sure you don't accidentally apply too much throttle?

a. Hold the throttle with only two fingers

b. Keep your right wrist level with the level of the throttle

c. Keep your right wrist below the level of the throttle

d. Keep your right wrist higher than the level of the throttle

Question 19 of 30

You should only buy a second-hand helmet if...?

a. The seller provides an affidavit saying it has not been in a crash

b. There are no obvious defects

c. You know the person selling it

d. You can have the manufacturer check it

Question 20 of 30

Both front and rear brakes, applied individually, should be able to...?

a. Stop your motorcycle from moving forward at all

b. Stop your motorcycle moving forward as soon as the other brake is added

c. Stop your motorcycle moving forward more than a few feet

d. Stop your motorcycle moving forward unless pushed strongly

Question 21 of 30

When your motorcycle is leaning over at a 25° angle, what angle should you usually be leaning at?

a. 25°

b. 15°

c. 20°

d. 35°

Question 22 of 30

As you approach a curve, what should you be aiming for?

a. Fast entry, slow down on exit

b. Accelerating all the way through

c. Consistent speed all the way through

d. Slow entry, speed up on exit

Question 23 of 30

Why aren't goggles as effective as a face shield for protection?

a. They don't protect the whole of your face

b. You can't get eyeglasses underneath them

c. They don't breathe as well as a face shield

d. They aren't made to the same standard

Question 24 of 30

Why aren't sunglasses sufficient as your only eye protection?

a. They can't stop your eyes watering

b. They can't cover your full field of vision

c. They are likely to crack at speed

d. They won't fit properly under a helmet

Question 25 of 30

Where is the ideal position of your feet when riding?

a. With just your toes on the foot pegs

b. On the edge of the foot pegs

c. Firmly on the foot pegs

d. With just your heels on the foot pegs

Question 26 of 30

When riding an unfamiliar motorcycle, how should you test its acceleration?

a. On a clear stretch of road

b. The same as you would with any other bike

c. Harder than usual

d. More gently than usual

Question 27 of 30

What should happen when you release the throttle?

a. It should return to half open

b. It should remain where you left it

c. It should snap back to its closed position

d. It should slowly return to its closed position

Question 28 of 30

In a study of 900 motorcycle crashes, how many were due to a helmet obscuring the rider's vision?

a. 20%

b. 10%

c. None

d. 5%

Question 29 of 30

Why is it important that your rain suit is specifically designed for motorcycling?

a. Other suits may be too short in the leg

b. Other suits may not be a suitable color

c. Other suits may not have good protection

d. Other suits may balloon up at high speed

Question 30 of 30

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Alaska Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 01

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