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 your arms just do the steering

b. So you are more visible

c. So you have a better field of vision

d. To prevent back fatigue

Question 1 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 won't register changes in air temperature when you're cold

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

Question 2 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 3 of 30

Why should you check your helmet is well ventilated?

a. To help you to breathe

b. So you can sense changes in air temperature

c. To prevent your face shield fogging

d. To keep your head cool

Question 4 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 balloon up at high speed

c. Other suits may not be a suitable color

d. Other suits may not have good protection

Question 5 of 30

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

a. 10 miles

b. 5 miles

c. 50 miles

d. 20 miles

Question 6 of 30

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

a. Loss of blood

b. Heart attacks

c. Chest trauma

d. Head injury

Question 7 of 30

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

a. The same as you would with any other bike

b. On a clear stretch of road

c. Harder than usual

d. More gently than usual

Question 8 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 9 of 30

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

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

b. Stop your motorcycle moving forward unless pushed strongly

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

d. Stop your motorcycle from moving forward at all

Question 10 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 this will encourage you to sit up straight

d. Because it will reduce fatigue in your elbows

Question 11 of 30

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

a. They aren't made to the same standard

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

c. You can't get eyeglasses underneath them

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

Question 12 of 30

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

a. 250+ cc

b. 100+ cc

c. 500+ cc

d. 50+ cc

Question 13 of 30

Which brake should you apply first when stopping?

a. Your front brake

b. It doesn't matter

c. Your rear brake

d. You should apply both together

Question 14 of 30

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

a. Hold your hand in front of it

b. Look at it from a distance

c. Look for it shining on the road

d. Check your dashboard

Question 15 of 30

What should happen when you release the throttle?

a. It should return to half open

b. It should slowly return to its closed position

c. It should snap back to its closed position

d. It should remain where you left it

Question 16 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 17 of 30

Motorcycle boots or shoes should at least...?

a. Come up to your calves

b. Cover your instep

c. Cover your ankles

d. Come up to your knees

Question 18 of 30

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

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

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

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

d. Hold the throttle with only two fingers

Question 19 of 30

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

a. 40%

b. 20%

c. 30%

d. 50%

Question 20 of 30

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

a. They are likely to crack at speed

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

c. They won't fit properly under a helmet

d. They can't stop your eyes watering

Question 21 of 30

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

a. 75 cc

b. 35 cc

c. 99 cc

d. 49 cc

Question 22 of 30

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

a. Leather

b. Lorica

c. Heavy cloth

d. Wool

Question 23 of 30

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

a. 20%

b. 40%

c. 50%

d. 30%

Question 24 of 30

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

a. Accelerating all the way through

b. Consistent speed all the way through

c. Slow entry, speed up on exit

d. Fast entry, slow down on exit

Question 25 of 30

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

a. 35°

b. 25°

c. 20°

d. 15°

Question 26 of 30

Where is the ideal position of your feet when riding?

a. On the edge of the foot pegs

b. With just your heels on the foot pegs

c. With just your toes on the foot pegs

d. Firmly on the foot pegs

Question 27 of 30

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

a. 90%

b. 65%

c. 75%

d. 55%

Question 28 of 30

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

a. There are no obvious defects

b. You can have the manufacturer check it

c. You know the person selling it

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

Question 29 of 30

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

a. At a standstill, engine on

b. At a standstill, engine off

c. Under normal riding conditions

d. At low speed in a quiet area

Question 30 of 30

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Alaska Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 01

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