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How To Get an Alaska Motorcycle License
Alaska is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and there are few better ways to take in the scenery than on a motorcycle. If you want to take a motorcycle trip through Alaska you’ll need to earn an M1 or M2 endorsement, otherwise known as an Alaska motorcycle license. The two endorsements are as follows:
- The M1 endorsement is for drivers who wish to operate motorcycles, scooters, and motorized bikes. An M1 applicant needs to be 16 years old and those under 18 will need parental consent and will have to operate with a learner’s permit for six months.
- The M2 is the basic motorcycle endorsement for license holders 18 and older which allows them to legally operate all of the vehicles listed above.
If you are moving to Alaska and want to maintain your motorcycle endorsement, you’ll need to transfer your credentials within 90 days of your move. If you currently hold a valid motorcycle license from another state and are 16 years or older you’ll need to:
- Surrender your current license
- Pass the written Alaska drivers license test
- Pass the alcohol and drug awareness test
- Pass a vision test
- Provide proof of your legal name, date of birth, Alaskan residence and social security number
- Pay your licensing fee
Another option for earning your Alaska motorcycle license is taking a course through ABATE of Alaska. This group has been offering safety classes since 1991 and successfully completing either their Basic or Basic Rider Course 2 will allow you to earn your endorsement. These courses will also include a knowledge test and a road test to go along with classes and a mandated number of hours of rider instruction. You can learn more on their website if you’re interested.
As part of the licensing process, applicants will have to pass the Alaska motorcycle license test which includes a written DMV test and the on-cycle knowledge test to earn their endorsement.
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Alaska Motorcycle License Test Tips
The goal of this website is to help provide you with the tools you need to pass the knowledge portion of the Alaska motorcycle permit test. The test is designed to assess how seriously you’ve taken the responsibility of learning to be a responsible motorcycle rider by thoroughly absorbing the information in the state’s motorcycle operator manual. This portion of your test focuses on how to properly select and use motorcycle safety gear, operate your motorcycle safely, and understand the safety statistics for motorcycle riders.
The Alaska on-cycle skills tests are conducted at certain DMV locations. To schedule your road test online follow this link. Otherwise, you can visit your nearest location to set up your skills test in person. During your test you’ll need to display your ability to control your speed, use the vehicle’s mirrors and brakes, come to a quick stop, create visibility for yourself and make yourself visible to other motorists.
Additional Information
Information on the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles
The SMVD is responsible for testing student drivers and licensing all drivers. To schedule your licensing examination or get more information contact them via:
Website: https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/motor.htm
Phone: 855.269.5551
To find the office hours and / or location nearest you, please visit:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/home.htm
Additional Alaska Motorcycle License Helpful Links
Please use the links below to learn more about helpful topics related to the Alaska motorcycle license test or other motorcycle license related topics.
- Alaska Motorcycle Rider Handbook
- Alaska DMV Online Services
- Alaska Drivers License Practice Test
- Alaska CDL Practice Test