Alaska DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 3
Test 3 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 20 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Alaska test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass20
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. A school crossing guard steps into the roadway and holds up a stop paddle. What must you do?
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Answer D: Stop and stay stopped until the guard and the children have left the road
A crossing guard directs traffic with legal authority; you must remain stopped until both the guard and the children are clear of the roadway.
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2. How often may an Alaska driver use an approved course to reduce points on the driving record?
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Answer A: Not more than one course in any 12 month period
Alaska deducts two points for an approved driver improvement or alcohol information course, but no more than one such course may be used for a reduction in any 12 month period.
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3. A strong wind is blowing steadily across the road from your left. How should you ride?
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Answer A: Move toward the left of the lane and lean into the wind
Riding on the windward side of the lane leaves room to be pushed without leaving the lane, and a slight lean into the wind holds the line.
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4. You are waiting to enter a two-lane roundabout and traffic is circulating in both lanes. What must you do?
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Answer A: Yield to traffic in both circulating lanes before you enter
Every entry to a roundabout is a yield point, and at a two-lane roundabout that means giving way to vehicles in either circulating lane.
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5. What is the highest speed limit that may be posted on an Alaska highway?
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Answer C: 65 mph
The Alaska manual notes that speed limits on selected highways may be posted at 65 mph, above the statewide default of 55 mph.
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6. What does Alaska law provide for a driver under 21 who operates a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol?
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Answer C: The Division of Motor Vehicles must revoke driving privileges administratively
Alaska requires administrative revocation for minors under 21 who operate a vehicle after consuming alcohol or who refuse chemical testing, and the court must also order community service or a fine of up to 1,000 dollars.
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7. What does Alaska regulation forbid near the scene of a crash or other emergency?
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Answer C: Stopping or parking so as to block responders or hide flares
Alaska regulation forbids stopping or parking near a crash or emergency in a way that interferes with emergency vehicles or injured persons, or that creates hazards by blocking the visibility of flares or other signaling devices.
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8. An orange sign reads RIGHT LANE CLOSED AHEAD. What is the correct response?
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Answer A: Move left in good time and keep a steady pace
The sign is placed well before the taper so that drivers can merge smoothly rather than braking hard where the lane actually closes.
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9. When should you move into the lane you need for a turn?
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Answer D: Well before the intersection, as soon as you know your route
Getting into the correct lane early lets other drivers read your intentions and keeps you from making a sudden lane change at the corner.
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10. What must an Alaska driver do when passing a stationary vehicle with flashing lights on a road with fewer than two lanes in the same direction?
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Answer D: Slow to a reasonable and prudent speed for the conditions
Where there are fewer than two lanes traveling in the same direction, Alaska requires the driver to slow to a reasonable and prudent speed considering the traffic, roadway and weather conditions.
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11. What suspension follows an Alaska driver failure to file proof of insurance after a reportable crash?
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Answer C: 90 days for a first occurrence and one year for a second
An uninsured driver, or one who fails to file the proof within 15 days of a qualifying crash, has the driver license suspended for 90 days for a first occurrence and one year for a second.
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12. Besides darkness and poor visibility, when does Alaska law require a driver to use headlights?
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Answer D: On a road designated as a traffic safety corridor
Alaska requires headlights from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, when people or vehicles are not discernible at 1,000 feet, and at all times on a designated traffic safety corridor.
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13. Your vehicle has broken down at night on a rural road and your phone has no signal. What is the safest thing to do?
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Answer C: Stay with the vehicle, keep the hazard lights on and wait for help
A lit vehicle is far easier to find than a person walking in the dark, and running the engine while you sleep risks carbon monoxide.
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14. What is the maximum lawful speed on an Alaska roadway that is not posted and is not inside a district with its own limit?
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Answer B: 55 mph
Alaska regulation sets 55 mph as the maximum lawful speed on any other roadway when nothing is posted.
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15. When should speed be adjusted for a curve?
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Answer B: Before entering the curve
Slowing before the curve lets the rider hold a steady or slightly increasing throttle through it, which settles the suspension and keeps traction predictable.
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16. A freeway sign reads BUSES ONLY ON SHOULDER 6 AM TO 9 AM. Who may drive on the shoulder then?
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Answer A: Only the vehicles named on the sign, during the hours shown
Shoulder running is granted by the sign to the class of vehicle and the hours the sign names, and it does not turn the shoulder into a general travel lane.
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17. How should the mirrors be set before setting off?
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Answer B: So that each mirror shows the lane behind and part of the lane beside
Mirrors aimed too far inward show mostly the rider, wasting the view that is meant to cover the traffic behind and to the side.
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18. What must an Alaska court impose on a driver convicted of DUI for the second time?
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Answer A: 20 days in jail, a 3,000 dollar fine and 12 months of interlock
A second DUI conviction in Alaska carries a minimum of 20 days imprisonment, a fine of at least 3,000 dollars, and an ignition interlock device for at least 12 months.
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19. What should you expect while driving through a parking lot?
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Answer D: Pedestrians and vehicles moving from any direction, so drive slowly
Parking lots mix walking people, reversing vehicles and poor sight lines, so low speed and constant scanning are the only reliable protection.
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20. How must the supervising driver accompany an Alaska instruction permit holder who is practicing on a motorcycle?
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Answer B: The learner must stay within visual sight and under immediate supervision
For passenger vehicles the supervising driver must sit beside the learner, but on a motorcycle or motor scooter the permit holder need only stay within visual sight and under the immediate supervision of the licensed driver.
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21. Well before an intersection, an overhead sign shows a diagram of the lanes with an arrow above each one. What is its purpose?
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Answer C: To let drivers pick the correct lane in good time
Advance intersection lane control signs display the lane assignment far enough back that drivers can move over calmly instead of at the last moment.
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22. A rider uses only the rear brake for a quick stop. What is the result?
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Answer B: A much longer stop, and a rear wheel that locks easily
With weight thrown forward the rear tire has little grip left, so it gives up only a small share of the available braking and skids under heavy pressure.
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23. What fine does Alaska impose on a driver convicted of not having proof of insurance in immediate possession?
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Answer B: A mandatory fine of 500 dollars
Alaska makes this an infraction with a mandatory fine of 500 dollars, although a person who later produces proof that was valid at the time of the citation may not be convicted.
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24. What does the Alaska DMV do when a driver reaches half of the points needed for a suspension?
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Answer B: It sends a warning letter about correcting the driving behavior
Alaska sends a warning letter when a violator reaches the halfway mark toward a point suspension, advising the driver to take steps to correct their driving behavior.
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25. How long is the Alaska administrative revocation for a first offense breath test result of 0.08 or more?
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Answer A: 90 days
The Alaska DMV revokes driving privileges administratively for 90 days on a first offense, and this happens even if the criminal charge is later dismissed.