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How Many Questions Are on Alaska's Motorcycle Permit Test?

Alaska's motorcycle knowledge test has 25 questions, requiring 20 correct (80%) to pass.

What the test covers

The 25 questions are drawn from the Alaska Motorcycle Manual, covering protective gear, braking technique, cornering, and sharing the road with other vehicles.

Alaska splits its motorcycle credential into two endorsement classes: M1 for any motorcycle, and M2 for a motor-driven cycle of 50cc or less.

A permit stage with real supervision requirements

An instruction permit holder under 18 must ride alongside a rider at least 21 years old with a valid endorsement — on a separate motorcycle, not as a passenger.

That permit-stage rider must also wear a helmet regardless of age, since the usual 18-and-older exemption doesn't apply until the full endorsement is issued.

How our practice tests are structured

dmvwrittenexam.com's Alaska motorcycle bank covers both nationally-consistent riding fundamentals and Alaska-specific rules like its two-endorsement system.

Each question includes an explanation and a source reference, so you learn why an answer is correct instead of just memorizing a letter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on Alaska's motorcycle knowledge test?

25 questions, requiring 80% (20 correct) to pass.

What are Alaska's motorcycle endorsement classes?

M1, for any motorcycle, and M2, restricted to a motor-driven cycle of 50cc or less.

How is a permit holder under 18 supervised while riding?

By a rider at least 21 with a valid endorsement, riding a separate motorcycle alongside.

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-24