2024 Alaska Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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. Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?
Explanation
Wearing brightly-colored clothing while riding will increase your chances of being seen. Bright oranges, yellows, reds, or greens are best and are preferable to drab or dark colors.
20. When riding in a group:
Explanation
When traveling in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed toward the front, just behind the leader, so more experienced riders can keep an eye on them from behind. It is best to keep groups small to reduce the risk of being separated and to avoid disrupting other traffic. Pairing up is a dangerous option because riders' escape routes will be blocked.
21. Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?
Explanation
Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, more than half are caused by the driver failing to properly yield right-of-way to the rider.
22. What is the best lane position for a motorcycle operator?
Explanation
There is no lane position that is always best and no lane position that should always be avoided. Select a lane position that is appropriate for your current riding conditions, allowing you to maintain an adequate space cushion and be visible to others.
23. When riding in fog, you should:
Explanation
You should use your low beam headlight when riding in foggy conditions. Do not use your high beams when riding near other vehicles.
24. When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image?
Explanation
Hand signals are an important part of communication when riding in groups. A lead rider raising their left arm and extending their index finger means that the group of riders should move into a single-file formation.
25. As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:
Explanation
