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Please help reduce the cost of state government by returning the manual or passing it on to another future driver.  \nThe purpose of this manual is to provide the reader with a general familiarity with the principles of safe and lawful operation of a motorcycle.  \nThe contents of this manual are NOT intended to serve as a precise statement of the Statutes and Regulations of the State of Alaska pertaining to the operation of a motorcycle, and should not be understood by the reader as such.  \nREV. 2/15 Printed 2/15  \n[www.Alaska.gov/dmv/](www.Alaska.gov/dmv/)  \ni  \nPREFACE  \nOperating a motorcycle safely in traffic requires special skills and knowledge. This manual, with the cooperation of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, is made available to help novice motorcyclists reduce their risk of having a crash. The content of this manual was updated and expanded by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation from the original version. The original version was developed by the National Public Research Institute under contract to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with the cooperation of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.  \nAlaska requires the operator of any motorcycle with an engine displacement of 50cc or more to have a Class M1 or M3 license in addition to the regular license. The M1 license is valid for all sizes and is available only to individuals who are 16 years of age or older. Motorcycles and motor scooters with engine displacement of less than 50cc can be operated with a basic driver license. A Class M2 license allows an applicant who is 14 or 15 years of age to operate a motor-driven cycle, motor-scooter, motorized bicycles, or similar conveyance with a motor attached and having an engine with less than 50 cc displacement. A Class M3 license allows the operation of three-wheeled motorcycles (trike), three wheeled motor-driven cycles, and three-wheeled motorized bicycles with an engine displacement of 50 cc or more, single or in combination with a trailer designed to be used with these vehicles.  \nAn applicant for an M1, M2 , or M3 license may have the testing requirements waived by completing a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course and presenting the completion certificate to DMV. The certificate is valid to waive the road test for one year. The MSF scooter test is not valid for waiving the road test.  \nIf you are under 18 years of age and obtaining your first driver or M1 or M3 license, you must have held a permit for 6 months prior to obtaining your provisional license. Please refer to the basic driver manual for more information on provisional driver licenses.  \nAn applicant for an M1, M2 , or M3 license will be required to pass two written tests anda road skill test. The first test will deal with the basic rules of the road (this test is waived if the applicant has a valid license or instruction permit) . The second test is a motorcycle written test based on the information found in this manual.  \nAfter passing the written tests, applicants will be required to pass a road skills test. The applicant will be required to wear a helmet. All applicants must wear eye protection if thereis not a windshield on the motorcycle used for the road skills test. Applicants must provide the motorcycle, helmet, and eye protection. The motorcycle used for testing must be appropriate for the class of license being sought. An M1 or M3 license requires that you use a motorcycle with an engine displacement of 50cc or more. Testing in a motorcycle with asidecar qualifies for an M3 only.  \nMandatory insurance and financial responsibility laws do apply to the operation of motorcycles of all types. Please refer to the basic dr","cbCaib7hB8aAVpHs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaib7hB8aAVpHs","pdf",2500630,47,"English","# Preface\n## Licensing classes and eligibility\n## Testing and waivers\n## Safety equipment and riding guidance","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of this motorcycle manual?\",\"answer\":\"It helps readers become familiar with safe and lawful motorcycle operation principles and prepare for the required licensing tests while reducing motorcycle crashes.\"},{\"question\":\"Which motorcycle license classes are required in Alaska based on engine displacement?\",\"answer\":\"Alaska requires an M1 or M3 license for motorcycles with 50cc or more, while motorcycles below 50cc may be operated with a basic driver license. 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