Alabama Motorcycle Test 01

Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience, but it also comes with great responsibility. As a new permit holder, it’s essential to continuously educate yourself on best practices and safety measures while on the road.

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Alabama Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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Which one of these lights is it acceptable to ride without?

None of them

Brake light

Right turn signal

Headlight

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What is the most common speed for a motorcycle crash?

40 to 50 mph

Above 50 mph

30 to 40 mph

Below 30 mph

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When you're seated on a motorcycle, you should be able to...

Get your right foot on the ground when your left foot is on the gear lever

Get both feet comfortably on the ground

Get your left foot on the ground when your right foot is on the brake

Get one foot on the ground without leaning the motorcycle more than 25°

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What percentage of motorcycle crashes result in head or neck injuries?

20%

15%

10%

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How much more likely is a rider wearing a helmet to survive a crash, compared to someone wearing no helmet?

4 times more likely

Twice as likely

3 times more likely

It's about the same

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What's the greatest permitted height your handlebars can reach above your seat?

25 inches

15 inches

10 inches

20 inches

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Which of these is a good reason to wear a jacket even in warm weather?

To remain protected in a crash

All of these reasons

To prevent dehydration

To prevent sunburn

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Which of these is the minimum fixed light (i.e. excluding turn signals) requirement for a street legal motorcycle?

Taillight and brake light

Headlight and tail light

Headlight, taillight and brake light

Headlight and brake light

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When you release the throttle, what should happen?

It should snap back to half open

It should slowly return to the fully closed position

It should immediately snap back to the fully closed position

It should stay open until you twist it back

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How often are crashes caused because a motorcyclist had his/her view obscured by their helmet?

20% of the time

10% of the time

Virtually never

30% of the time

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Why is it vital to inspect a motorcycle even more carefully than a car?

Because motorcycle faults are more expensive to repair

Because motorcycles get pulled over for checks by police more often

Because motorcycles break down more often than cars

Because minor faults on motorcycles can lead to crashes

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What should you be particularly aware of with your motorcycle boots?

Make sure the laces are tucked in

Make sure they don't have zips

Make sure there are no scuffs on them

Make sure they have no oil stains

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You should always secure your helmet with its strap...?

Before you start to go over 50 mph

Before you hit areas of heavy traffic

Before you reach streets you don't know well

Before you get on your motorcycle

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Why are most traffic accidents not accidents at all?

Because they nearly always involve some fault or negligence on somebody's part

Because everything that happens to you on the road is your fault

Because some things are unavoidable and bound to happen

Because nothing in life is ever an accident

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Which of these is the best way to protect your eyes when riding?

Sturdy sunglasses

A full-face helmet with face shield

A tall windshield

Well fitting goggles

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If you try to push your motorcycle with the front brake full on, what should happen if it is working properly?

It can move forward but only slowly

It should only creep forward a few inches

It should not move at all

It should be able to come to a full stop when helped by the rear brake

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Which of these is a cause of almost 40% of motorcycle accidents?

Animals running into the road

Motorcyclists overtaking school buses

Other vehicles turning left into the path of a motorcycle

Motorcyclists being pursued by police

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Why should you wear gloves when motorcycling?

To help when fixing your motorcycle

For visibility when making hand signals

For grip and protection

Because it's the law

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Which of these should you particularly bear in mind as a motorcycle rider?

A motorcycle is more sensitive to outside forces than a car

A motorcycle responds more quickly than a car

A motorcycle is less visible than a car

All these answers are important

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In the T-CLOCS inspection check scheme, what does the “O' stand for?

On and off switches

Other parts of motorcycle

Oil and other fluids

Overall condition

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Which of these is the most important way to make sure a driver knows what you're doing?

They're all equally important

Make sure you make the correct signals

Make sure you are in the right lane position

Make sure you are highly visible

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What's the most important reason for checking the ground underneath a motorcycle during your inspection?

To make sure you haven't dropped anything

To check the road surface

To see if it's been raining

To check for oil leaks

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What are the mirror requirements for a street legal motorcycle?

You must have two mirrors

You must have at least a left-hand mirror

You must have at least one mirror

You must have at least a right-hand mirror

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If you must borrow a motorcycle, what's the first thing you should do?

Practice on it in a traffic free area

Practice with it in traffic

Take it out on country roads before bringing it into town

Find a straight road and test its acceleration

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What's the most important consideration when adjusting your mirrors?

That you should be able to see all of the lane to the side of you

That you should be able to see all of the lane behind you

That you should not be able to see any of your arm or shoulder

That you should be able to see as much as possible of the lanes behind and next to you

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How far ahead should you search your path of travel as you ride?

12 seconds

16 seconds

8 seconds

4 seconds

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What's the best time replace parts on your motorcycle?

According to the schedule in the owner's manual

When a part fails

When you have the money to do so

When a part starts to look worn out

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Where would you expect to find the engine cut-off switch on a normal motorcycle?

On the left handlebar

By the right brake pedal

Next to the fuel cap

On the right handlebar

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You should reject a helmet if it has...?

Cracks

Frayed straps

Any of these defects

Loose padding

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How many times more likely is a motorcyclist to die in a traffic crash than a person in a car?

25 times

35 times

10 times

15 times

Your score is

Ace Your Alabama Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Are you planning on getting your motorcycle permit in Alabama? A practice test is an important step to prepare and increase your chances of passing the exam. Our free Alabama motorcycle permit practice test includes 30 questions to test your knowledge of road rules, traffic signs, and other important information.

Why Take a Practice Test?

A practice test can significantly benefit your journey toward obtaining a motorcycle permit. It allows you to familiarize yourself with the format and types of questions appearing on the exam. This way, you won’t be caught off guard when taking the real thing.

Moreover, a practice test helps identify areas where you must study more. If you get a question wrong, reviewing and understanding the correct answer is a good opportunity. This can also help boost your confidence and increase your chances of passing the exam.

What to Expect on Your Alabama Motorcycle Permit Test

The Alabama motorcycle permit test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions and an additional skills exam requiring you to demonstrate basic riding skills such as starting, stopping, turning, and signaling. You must score at least 80% on the written test to pass.

Some topics that may be covered on the written test include:

Essential operation and control of a motorcycle
Road rules and regulations specific to motorcycles
Defensive driving techniques
Safe riding practices and equipment
Traffic signs and signals