2025 Alabama Motorcycle Permit Test 13
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Alabama when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Alabama please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/alabama/motorcycle.
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8. To control a motorcycle well, you should:
Explanation
When riding, you should be seated so you can use your arms to steer rather than to hold yourself up. Your elbows should be slightly bent when you hold the handgrips. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance.
9. If you have a passenger aboard your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:
Explanation
A motorcycle that is carrying a passenger will handle differently than usual due to the added weight of the additional rider. An operator should ride at slower speeds and allow more time and distance to slow down and stop. A passenger should hold firmly and securely onto the motorcycle's passenger handgrips or onto the operator's waist, hips, or midsection.
10. On a motorcycle, which brake provides the most stopping power?
Explanation
The front brake provides about three-quarters of a motorcycle's total stopping power. Use both the front and rear brakes every time you stop.
11. Of the following, it is most important to flash your brake light when:
Explanation
Because a motorcycle's brake light is not as noticeable as the brake lights of a car, it is usually a good idea to flash your brake light when slowing or stopping so others will be more likely to notice that you are decelerating. This is particularly important if you are slowing down more quickly than others might expect.
12. Most motorcycle crashes occur:
Explanation
Most motorcycle crashes happen in broad daylight. Wearing bright colors and reflective materials is always recommended when riding, even during the day.
13. In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?
Explanation
There is no single lane position that is always best and no single lane position that should always be avoided. A responsible rider adjusts their position as conditions change.
14. Motorcycles:
Explanation
Motorcycles have blind spots just like other vehicles. A rider should always turn their head to check for traffic in their blind spot before changing lanes.
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