Alaska Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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 03

If you feel the chain on your motorcycle slipping, what should you do?

a. Have chain and sprockets replaced before you ride it again

b. Tighten the chain as much as possible

c. Try only to use your higher gears

d. Try only to use your lower gears

Question 1 of 30

You see a large truck approaching and you are worried that you may be affected by the wind blast as it passes. Where's the best place to position yourself?

a. To the right of the lane

b. To the center-left of the lane

c. To the left of the lane

d. In the center of the lane

Question 2 of 30

Why should you be wary of oil on the surface when you park?

a. Because it could make you slip when you dismount

b. Because it could catch fire whilst you are away

c. Because it indicates a spot where accidents might happen

d. Because it could damage your tires

Question 3 of 30

You're approaching an entrance ramp on the freeway and see another vehicle about to join. What should you do?

a. Slow down to give them space to join

b. Sound your horn to warn them not to join

c. Accelerate to be passed before they join

d. Prepare to enter the exit lane to pass them on the right-hand side

Question 4 of 30

What sort of time gap should you leave between yourself and the vehicle ahead in normal conditions?

a. 2 seconds

b. 3 seconds

c. 6 seconds

d. 4 seconds

Question 5 of 30

When approaching an intersection with right-of-way in your favor, you should...?

a. Slow down as you approach

b. Sound a long blast on your horn

c. Maintain a steady approach speed

d. Accelerate as you approach

Question 6 of 30

If you have no choice but to ride across a patch of ice or wet leaves, what's your best strategy?

a. Ride across as fast as possible

b. Brake hard as you get to the surface

c. Ride across at a curving angle

d. Ride slowly and straight

Question 7 of 30

You see a car approaching an intersection from your right. Why should you hold center lane position?

a. Because they may assume you are frightened of them

b. Because this makes them less likely to pull out

c. Because otherwise they may assume you're going to turn

d. Because you need to be center lane to assert your right-of-way

Question 8 of 30

Which of these may contribute to your motorcycle wobbling?

a. Loose spokes

b. Any and all of them

c. Tires with the wrong tread design

d. A poorly balanced front wheel

Question 9 of 30

A car pulling out from the curb looks as though it's intending to make a U-turn. What should you do?

a. Speed up to get past before it completes its maneuver

b. Get as far right as possible to pass its rear fender

c. Get as far left as possible to pass its front fender

d. Sound your horn to alert it

Question 10 of 30

When crossing a slippery surface, you should...?

a. Constantly use your brakes and gears to control your speed

b. Keep braking and gear changes to a minimum

c. Stay on the brakes but avoid gear changes

d. Make frequent gear changes but stay off the brakes

Question 11 of 30

When crossing a metal bridge grating, your motorcycle starts to shake. What is your best strategy?

a. Speed up to get across quickly

b. Zigzag so you stay parallel with the grating

c. Slow down drastically

d. Relax and maintain your speed

Question 12 of 30

What will probably be your first indicator of a rear wheel flat?

a. Your rear brake will stop working

b. The engine will start racing

c. The motorcycle will jerk from side to side

d. Your motorcycle will start to judder

Question 13 of 30

What's the sharpest angle at which you can safely cross railroad tracks?

a. 45°

b. 80°

c. 65°

d. 85°

Question 14 of 30

The only safe way to deal with a tailgater is to...?

a. Force them to slow down

b. Get them in front of you

c. Pull away from them

d. Remonstrate with them

Question 15 of 30

If you have to stop suddenly when going in a straight line, which of these is the best combination for braking?

a. Both brakes as hard as you can

b. Rear brake firm, front brake as hard as you can

c. Both brakes firm

d. Front brake firm, rear brake as hard as you can

Question 16 of 30

If you are riding with a heavy load and your motorcycle starts to wobble, what can you do to rectify matters?

a. Move the weight lower and forward

b. Move the weight higher and forward

c. Move the weight higher and backward

d. Move the weight lower and backward

Question 17 of 30

Where should you be particularly vigilant about buildups of dirt, gravel and road salt?

a. In the middle of the lane

b. On the sides of curves

c. Down the center line

d. In underpasses and on bridges

Question 18 of 30

What's a good reason for not overtaking a car ahead of you at night?

a. You can take advantage of their brighter headlights

b. You can use them as a shield against oncoming traffic

c. You can use them to hide from traffic police

d. You can use them to protect you from the weather

Question 19 of 30

If you have to ride over an obstacle, why should you stand up on the foot pegs?

a. To lighten your motorcycle

b. To make it easier to dismount if you lose control

c. To prevent back injury

d. To absorb the shock

Question 20 of 30

When you are stopped behind another vehicle, you should...?

a. Pull round and wait on the right-hand side

b. Make sure you pull right up to their bumper

c. Make sure you leave a comfortable cushion of space

d. Pull round and wait on the left hand side

Question 21 of 30

If your throttle becomes stuck open, which two things should you do simultaneously?

a. Pull in the clutch and apply the rear brake

b. Apply the front brake and hit the engine cutoff

c. Hit the engine cutoff and turn on your hazard signals

d. Pull in the clutch and hit the engine cutoff

Question 22 of 30

At night time you should..?

a. Noticeably decrease your speed

b. Ride at the posted speed limit

c. Increase your speed to finish your trip sooner

d. Ride at the same speed as you would in daytime

Question 23 of 30

Why shouldn't you ride between lanes of stopped cars?

a. Someone could throw something from a window

b. All of these reasons

c. A door could open

d. A stopped car may make a sudden turn

Question 24 of 30

It is permissible to squeeze past a car in your lane if..?

a. There is no other way to keep moving forward

b. The car is stationary

c. It is a genuine emergency

d. You can see clear road ahead of it

Question 25 of 30

In rainy conditions, you should..?

a. Shorten your following distance

b. Extend your following distance

c. Try to overtake into clear space

d. Close up on the vehicle ahead

Question 26 of 30

If you have to brake in a turn, you should be particularly guarded about locking the back wheel, because...?

a. It reduces the effectiveness of the rear brake

b. It can bald spot your tires

c. It will slide the motorcycle sideways

d. It will put too much load on the front brake

Question 27 of 30

If you have to make a quick turn to the right, what should you do?

a. Push left hand grip left

b. Push right hand grip left

c. Push left hand grip right

d. Push right hand grip right

Question 28 of 30

On what occasion is it acceptable to share a lane with another vehicle?

a. When you need to move into the next lane

b. When making a fast overtake

c. It is never acceptable

d. In completely stationary traffic

Question 29 of 30

As you approach a slippery surface, what should you do?

a. Speed up

b. Put your feet down

c. Switch to a higher gear

d. Slow down

Question 30 of 30

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Alaska Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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