1 . In addition to hazardous road conditions, riders should search for:

Traffic approaching from behind.
Oncoming traffic that could turn left in front of them.
Traffic entering from side roads to the left and right.
All of the above.

2 . When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should ride in:

The left side of the lane.
The center of the lane.
The right side of the lane.
Either the right or center portions of the lane.

3 . When braking, you should use:

Only the front brake.
Only the rear brake.
Both brakes.
Either brake, but never both at the same time.

4 . The sign with this shape and color is a _____________ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

5 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure the clutch feels loose and free.
Wash your helmet.
Adjust the mirror to see the edge of your helmet.
Make sure each brake can hold the motorcycle.

6 . To be effective, eye or face protection must:

Fit loosely.
Be made of material that will shatter.
Be free of scratches.
Be so tight that eyeglasses will not fit underneath.

7 . A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.
Is less effective than goggles.

8 . When choosing a lane position, you should consider:

Whether or not other drivers will see you.
How many cars are on the road ahead.
Which portion of the lane will result in a shorter trip.
If you can pass more vehicles in a certain position than in another.

9 . If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick the dog away.
Ride alongside the dog.
Stop until the dog loses interest.
Approach the dog slowly, then speed up.

10 . Before every ride, you should:

Modify the exhaust system.
Clean and adjust your mirrors.
Clean your wheels.
Fill the gas tank.

11 . When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane
Either the left or right portion of the lane

12 . From ahead or behind, a motorcycle’s outline is _______ a car's.

Much larger than
Much smaller than
About the same as
A little larger than

13 . To operate a motorcycle on Alaska roads, you must have a ______ license.

Class A
Class E
Class J
Class M
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14 . When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass one at a time.
Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.
Pass in pairs.
Pass at one time as a group.

15 . If taking a long trip, you should:

Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.

16 . When riding in a group:

You should make sure the group is large.
Inexperienced riders should lead.
Inexperienced riders should ride just behind the leaders.
Riders should pair up.

17 . Swerving a motorcycle:

Requires a lot of traction.
Requires little traction.
Is a slow maneuver.
Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.

18 . A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Help you avoid surface hazards.
Help you avoid traffic signals.
Communicate your intentions to other road users.

19 . Motorcycles:

Do not have blind spots because of their small size.
Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.
Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.
Are too small to have blind spots.

20 . If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:

Swerve around the animal.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Ride alongside the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

21 . When riding with a passenger, you should:

Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.
Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.
Not let them ask questions.
Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.

22 . Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car.

Less tiring than
More tiring than
Just as tiring as
No different from

23 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic.
Keep left.

24 . Your knees should be:

Against the handlebars.
Against the gas tank.
Straightened and wide.
Wherever you prefer.

25 . Riding under the influence of any medication which impairs your riding is permitted:

At all times.
If you don't feel drowsy.
If the medication is prescribed by a physician.
Under no circumstances.