Alaska Motorcycle Practice Test 2

11.In a staggered formation, where does the second rider ride?

Directly beside the leaderA little behind the leader, on the right side of the laneDirectly behind the leader in the same trackIn the next lane over

12.How high should riding boots or shoes come up?

Just below the ankle boneAny height, as long as they have lacesHigh enough to cover your anklesUp to the knee in every season

13.What does the Alaska Driver Manual tell drivers to do before making a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle?

Flash your headlights and turnTurn quickly, since motorcycles can stop fastLook twice, making sure you see the motorcycle and judge its speedAssume the rider will yield

14.Walking to your motorcycle, you notice one tire looks low. What should you do, and why?

Check its pressure, because the motorcycle won't handle right if it is too lowRide slowly to warm the tire so the pressure risesIgnore it unless the tire is completely flatLet air out of the other tire so both match

15.The Alaska Driver Manual recommends a four-second following distance. What minimum does Alaska regulation actually require?

One secondTwo secondsThree secondsSix seconds

16.What gives regulatory signs their authority, and what can happen if you ignore one?

They are suggestions only, with no penaltyThey are backed by law (statute, regulation, or local ordinance), and breaking one can mean a citationThey apply only to commercial vehiclesThey are enforced only in daylight

17.On a slippery surface, how does the front brake's effectiveness compare with the rear brake's?

The rear brake becomes the more effective oneThe front brake is still the more effective oneThey are exactly equal on any wet surfaceThe front brake stops working entirely

18.You are thinking about buying a used helmet. What does the manual advise before you pay for it?

Look it over yourself, since hidden damage is rareBuy it only if the seller says it was never droppedReplace the padding and straps, and it will be as good as newConfirm the maker will inspect it for damage, then have the maker check it

19.Your front wheel and handlebars start shaking in a wobble. How should you slow the motorcycle?

Brake hard with both brakesAccelerate briefly, then brakeClose the throttle gradually and let it slow downDownshift two gears at once

20.You are stopped at the roadside and intend to cross a traffic lane as you turn. How should you position your motorcycle?

Point it straight at the far side of the roadKeep it parallel to the curb and look over your shoulderRoll the front wheel into the lane so drivers notice youAngle it so you can see both directions without straining and without any part of it in the travel lane