2025 Alaska Motorcycle Permit Test 11
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Alaska when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Alaska please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/alaska/motorcycle.
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19. If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Explanation
If one of your tires goes flat, hold both handle grips firmly, ease off of the throttle, and maintain a straight course. If you must brake, gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat (if you are certain of which tire that is). As you slow down, edge to the side of the road, squeeze the clutch, and stop.
20. When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:
Explanation
When riding over an uneven surface, rising off of your seat will allow your joints to absorb some of the force of impact. This will make it less likely that the impact of the surface will throw you off of the motorcycle.
21. To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Explanation
To help reduce your reaction time, you should cover the clutch and brakes. This is especially helpful when riding through areas where potential hazards are likely.
22. Under normal conditions, you should maintain a _______ following distance.
Explanation
Under normal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of four seconds. Increase your following distance any time conditions are less than perfect.
23. If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:
Explanation
The weaving motion that occurs when a motorcycle rides over rain grooves or bridge gratings is generally not dangerous. If you experience weaving when riding over one of these surfaces, simply relax and proceed straight across the grooves or gratings at a steady speed. Trying to compensate for the weaving motion by zigzagging is more dangerous than riding straight.
24. After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?
Explanation
The liver burns alcohol at a set rate, and there is nothing you can do to speed along the process. The only way to lessen the effects of alcohol is to give your body the time needed to remove it.
25. An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:
Explanation
