Alabama Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

In this completely free practice test for the Alabama Class M Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Alabama Operator’s Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Alabama Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 03

Why is it especially important to monitor the headlights of vehicles ahead at night?

a. They show you how fast you can go

b. They can indicate bumps in the road

c. They show you your overtaking opportunities

d. They indicate the weather conditions

Question 1 of 30

If no traffic is present, where should you make your entry into a curve?

a. In the middle of the lane

b. On the inside of the curve

c. As far to the right as possible

d. On the outside of the curve

Question 2 of 30

As you approach another vehicle waiting at an intersection, you should be prepared to...?

a. Speed up

b. Sound your horn

c. Swerve around

d. Brake hard

Question 3 of 30

When riding at night, you should...?

a. Increase your following distance by a second or more

b. Keep closer to vehicles ahead

c. Ride faster than you would in the day

d. Maintain your daytime following distance

Question 4 of 30

You're approaching a line of parked cars and there is heavy traffic approaching you to your left. What's your best lane position?

a. Center lane

b. Switch regularly from left to right

c. Nearest the parked cars

d. Nearest the oncoming traffic

Question 5 of 30

What's the best riding line to pick in wet conditions?

a. As close to the gutter as possible

b. In the center of a lane

c. On the painted markings

d. In the tire tracks left by other cars

Question 6 of 30

Where should you be particularly cautious of ice forming, even if the road you are on isn't icy?

a. In hollows

b. On bridges

c. In all of these areas

d. On overpasses

Question 7 of 30

Why should you roll on the throttle slightly just before contacting an obstacle?

a. Because it will make the front end lighter

b. Because you will jump higher when you hit the obstacle

c. Because it will help you clear the obstacle more quickly

d. Because a higher speed has a greater chance of breaking the obstacle

Question 8 of 30

If you are forced to ride over an obstacle, what angle should you take to it?

a. 65°

b. 75°

c. 45°

d. 90°

Question 9 of 30

What do normal (convex) motorcycle mirrors do to your picture of vehicles behind?

a. They make them appear farther away than they are

b. They make them appear closer than they are

c. They make them appear smaller than they are

d. They make them appear larger than they are

Question 10 of 30

What's the best way of ensuring you are seen at an intersection?

a. Choose the right lane position

b. Wear bright clothing

c. Ride with your headlight on

d. You should do all of these

Question 11 of 30

If you have to brake suddenly when taking a curve, if possible what is the first thing you should do?

a. Make sure you only apply the rear brake

b. Lean harder into the curve before braking

c. Increase speed if possible

d. Straighten your motorcycle and square the handlebars

Question 12 of 30

When approaching a railroad track, how should you react?

a. Keep following your lane

b. Accelerate hard

c. Turn to be 90°

d. Turn to be at least 45°

Question 13 of 30

If you are braking on a good surface in a straight line and the rear wheel locks, what should you do?

a. Increase the rear brake pressure

b. Immediately release the rear brake

c. Increase the front brake pressure

d. Keep on braking until you're stopped

Question 14 of 30

If you start to feel a wobble, which of these will help?

a. Accelerating through the wobble

b. Moving your weight forward and down

c. Moving your weight backwards

d. Braking gently

Question 15 of 30

Which of these colors should you avoid for visibility when choosing your motorcycle jacket?

a. Red

b. Orange

c. Brown

d. Green

Question 16 of 30

If one of your tires goes flat, what's the first thing you should do?

a. Try to get your feet down

b. Quickly steer to the side of the road

c. Brake as hard as possible

d. Ease off the throttle

Question 17 of 30

If your motorcycle starts to weave when riding over a bridge grating, how should you react?

a. Make frequent steering corrections

b. Brake hard

c. Accelerate hard

d. Proceed as normal

Question 18 of 30

You see a car signaling and beginning to turn out from the curb ahead of you. You don't know if they've seen you or not. What's your best option?

a. Swerve into the oncoming traffic lane

b. Slow down and sound your horn

c. Flash your headlights

d. Speed up to get round

Question 19 of 30

Which of these is it important to check when carrying a passenger and/or cargo?

a. All of them

b. Tire pressures

c. Suspension settings

d. Headlight direction

Question 20 of 30

What should you do if your front wheel locks up?

a. Pump the front brake

b. Open the front brake to half pressure

c. Release the front brake fully immediately

d. Increase the rear brake pressure

Question 21 of 30

On what occasion is it acceptable not to use your signals when turning?

a. You must always use them

b. When it is very obvious what you are doing

c. When you have clear right-of-way

d. When nobody else is about

Question 22 of 30

You are giving an experienced motorcyclist a lift home. Should you...?

a. Give him full instruction as if he were a novice

b. Assume he will know what to do

c. Check with him that he knows how to ride pillion

d. Ask him if he's ever ridden pillion before

Question 23 of 30

When should you wear reflective clothing?

a. At night

b. In poor weather conditions

c. During winter

d. Whenever you ride

Question 24 of 30

Which of these things can cause a wobble?

a. Unsuitable accessories

b. All of them

c. Incorrect tire pressure

d. Improper loading

Question 25 of 30

What is the most common cause of engine seizure?

a. Riding in freezing weather

b. Riding in high temperatures

c. Running out of oil

d. Running out of gas

Question 26 of 30

When should your passenger mount your motorcycle?

a. Before you mount, engine on

b. Once you have mounted, engine off

c. Before you mount, engine off

d. Once you have mounted and started the engine

Question 27 of 30

What's the best way of alerting a driver behind that you plan to slow down?

a. Sound your horn

b. Look over your shoulder and make eye contact

c. Brake hard and then speed up again

d. Tap your brakes to make the brake light flash

Question 28 of 30

What do studies show that most riders involved in crashes have done?

a. Underbraked front and rear

b. Overbraked the rear and underbraked the front

c. Overbraked front and rear

d. Overbraked the front and underbraked the rear

Question 29 of 30

When a dog starts to chase you, what should you do?

a. Slow down as you approach it, then accelerate away

b. Swerve round it if possible

c. Stop and place your motorcycle between you and the dog

d. Be prepared to kick out at it

Question 30 of 30

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Alabama Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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