Alaska Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
21 questions written from the State of Alaska Motorcycle Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
In Alaska, which engine size requires a Class M1 or M3 motorcycle license in addition to your regular license?
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Sample questions
In Alaska, which engine size requires a Class M1 or M3 motorcycle license in addition to your regular license?
- A Over 50cc
- B 100cc or more
- C 250cc or more
- D Any engine size, even under 50cc
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A. Over 50cc
An Alaska M1 license covers motorcycles with engines over 50cc, and an M3 covers three-wheeled motorcycles over 50cc. Motorcycles and scooters under 50cc can be ridden on a basic driver license.
Source: State of Alaska Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles website
What equipment must your motorcycle have before you carry a passenger?
- A A tall sissy bar for the passenger to lean back against
- B A sidecar or luggage rack
- C A proper seat and a separate set of passenger footpegs
- D Extra mirrors for the passenger
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C. A proper seat and a separate set of passenger footpegs
A motorcycle carrying a passenger needs a seat large enough for both people without crowding and a separate set of footpegs for the passenger. Without firm footing, a passenger can fall and pull you off too.
According to the manual, what are the two biggest dangers facing a motorcycle rider?
- A Drivers who tailgate you and drivers who change lanes without checking their blind spots
- B Wet pavement and gravel on curves
- C Oncoming cars turning left in front of you and cars pulling out from side streets
- D Wind gusts from trucks and potholes
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C. Oncoming cars turning left in front of you and cars pulling out from side streets
The two biggest dangers are oncoming cars that turn left in front of you and cars from side streets that pull into your lane. Both happen at intersections, which is where most motorcycle crashes take place.
What is the first critical riding ability harmed by alcohol?
- A Balance
- B Eyesight
- C Judgment
- D Hearing
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C. Judgment
Alcohol's first effect is on your judgment, even before you feel any effects. Just one drink can harm your ability to judge distance, speed and how well you are riding.