2025 Alabama Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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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22. What does this sign mean?
Explanation
Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and provide important information to motorists about upcoming road conditions. This sign warns of merging traffic ahead.
23. Riding directly alongside another vehicle can:
Explanation
Riding directly alongside another vehicle can be dangerous because you may be riding in the vehicle's blind spot. If the driver of the vehicle cannot see you, they may try to enter your lane without warning and hit you. Riding alongside another vehicle can also block your escape route.
24. When riding at night, maintain a minimum following distance of:
Explanation
Because it can be difficult to judge distances in the dark, ride with a following distance of at least three seconds when traveling at night.
25. If vehicles or other potential hazards are to your right, you should ride on which side of your lane?
Explanation
When riding on the road, position yourself in a manner that allows you the most possible space. If there are hazards to your left, ride on the right side of your lane. If there are hazards to you right, ride on the left side of your lane.
26. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are separated by:
Explanation
White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass, whereas dashed lines indicate that drivers are permitted to pass, if it is safe to do so.
27. When riding on a slippery surface, you should:
Explanation
On a slippery surface, any sudden change in speed or direction could result in a skid. Be as smooth as possible when you speed up, shift gears, turn, or brake on such a surface.
28. When should you not flash your brake light?
Explanation
A motorcycle's brake light is less noticeable than the two larger brake lights of a car. For this reason, it is helpful to get the attention of others by flashing your brake light before slowing where they may not expect it. It is also recommended that motorcyclists flash their brake lights before slowing more quickly than other drivers may expect.
29. To properly control a motorcycle, you should:
Explanation
When riding, you should be positioned so that you are able to easily operate all controls. Sit with your arms slightly bent and use your arms to steer rather than to hold up your body. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance during turns.
30. What does a traffic signal displaying a solid red arrow mean?
Explanation
A traffic signal displaying a solid red arrow has the same meaning as a red traffic light. Drivers must come to a complete stop and wait for a traffic signal that allows them to turn in their desired direction.
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