Alaska Motorcycle Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue Practice Test

What the State of Alaska Motorcycle Manual says about alcohol, drugs and fatigue

• Alcohol

  Riding requires accurate judgment of other vehicles' distance, position, movement and speed, and of how well you yourself are riding, and alcohol harms that judgment first. p. 34

• Alcohol

  Safe riding takes a high degree of skill, a good sense of balance and above all good judgment; too much alcohol affects balance, coordination and the ability to see accurately, and can make it impossible to concentrate on riding. p. 34

• Fatigue

  Protect yourself from the elements to avoid tiring quickly: wind, cold and rain tire you fast, so dress warmly, and a windshield is worth its cost if you plan a lot of long-distance riding. p. 35

• Other Drugs

  Almost any drug can affect riding, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs like cold tablets or allergy pills that can leave you weak, dizzy or drowsy. p. 35

• Fatigue

  Riding is more tiring than driving and fatigue affects control: protect yourself from wind, cold and rain, limit your distance (experienced riders seldom ride more than about six hours a day), and take frequent rest breaks, getting off the motorcycle. p. 35

Where it is in the State of Alaska Motorcycle Manual

• p. 34–35Chapter 10 · Alcohol, other drugs and fatigue

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