Alaska Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is The left portion of the lane at a safe following distance

Passing and being passed by another vehicle is not much different than with a car. However, visibility is more critical. Before starting to pass, ride in the left portion of the lane at a safe following distance to increase your line of sight and make you more visible. Signal left and check for oncoming traffic. Use your mirrors and turn your head to look for traffic behind.

Not quite. The answer is slow down before you get to the slippery surface.

The best way to lessen your chances of skidding on a slippery surface is to slow down as much as possible before you get to it.

Not quite. The answer is on short trips.

Most motorcycle crashes happen on short trips (less than five miles long), just a few minutes after starting out.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Snow, wet pavement, and gravel roads provide little traction for motorcycles.

Not quite. The answer is Flash your brake light.

You can make your brake light more noticeable to others by flashing it.

Not quite. The answer is Before you start to ride

Before each ride, clean and adjust the side mirrors. It can be difficult and dangerous to adjust them while you're riding.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

To create more space and minimize harm from hazards, you should communicate your presence with your lights or horn; adjust your speed by accelerating, slowing, or stopping; and adjust your position or direction to keep away from hazards.

Not quite. The answer is When you're riding on ice

To maintain balance and safety when riding on ice, skim the surface of the road with your feet. If your motorcycle starts to slip, you can steady it with your feet.

Not quite. The answer is Wear bright clothing.

Wearing bright clothing can help prevent collisions by making you more visible to others.

Not quite. The answer is Both the front and rear brakes at the same time

To slow down, use both the front and rear brakes. Although the front brake is more powerful than the rear brake, both brakes should be used.

Not quite. The answer is The right part of the lane behind motorcycle A and in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. After the first rider passes safely, the second rider moves up to the left portion of the lane and watches for a safe chance to pass. After passing, this rider returns to the right portion of the lane and opens up room for the next rider.

Not quite. The answer is alongside other vehicles

Riding alongside other vehicles decreases your chances of being seen because you may be riding in a vehicle's blind spot.

Not quite. The answer is Center

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is should not be worn at night.

Tinted eye protection should not be worn at night because it will make things more difficult to see.

Not quite. The answer is failing to stop for a stopped school bus.

In Alaska, DUI, vehicular manslaughter, negligent homicide in a vehicle, and fleeing from the police in a vehicle are among the extremely serious offenses carrying ten points each. (In Alaska, the maximum number of points for any single offense is ten.) Failing to stop for a stopped school bus carries six points.

Source: Driver's License Point Assignment, Points, State of Alaska Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

A driver may try to share your lane in heavy traffic, when the driver wants to pass you, or when you are preparing to turn at an intersection. Ride in the center lane position to discourage drivers from sharing your lane. This lane position leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is Signal right

When passing, signal left, and when safe, move into the left lane and accelerate. On Step 3, signal right, and complete mirror and head checks before returning to your original lane and then cancel the signal. Remember, passing must be completed within posted speed limits, and only where permitted.

Not quite. The answer is After mounting the motorcycle

You should adjust your side mirrors after mounting your motorcycle but before starting it.

Not quite. The answer is Wear reflective clothing.

Besides wearing bright clothing, you can also increase your visibility to others by wearing reflective clothing. This is especially helpful at night.

Not quite. The answer is only using one brake.

To ride safely on slippery surfaces, use both the front and rear brakes. The front brake is still more effective than the rear brake, even on a slippery surface. Apply it gradually to avoid locking the front wheel, and apply the rear brake gently.