2025 Alabama Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/alabama/motorcycle.
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Passing Score
1. When being passed, it is usually best for motorcyclists to be in which part of the lane?
Explanation
If you are being passed either from behind or by an oncoming vehicle, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding any closer to the passing driver could place you both in a hazardous situation.
2. When being passed from behind, which portion of the lane should you ride in?
Explanation
When being passed, the center portion of the lane is generally the safest lane position for a motorcyclist. Riding on the side nearest the passing vehicle increases the risk of colliding with it. Riding on the side farthest from the passing vehicle can also be dangerous because it may prompt the driver to return to your lane before it is safe to do so.
3. When at an intersection, eye contact with an oncoming driver:
Explanation
You should never count on eye contact as an assurance that a driver sees your motorcycle. It is not uncommon for drivers to look directly at motorcyclists and still fail to notice them.
4. Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles?
Explanation
Maintaining a space cushion helps to ensure that you will have enough time to react to the movements of others and enough room to maneuver safely.
5. Which of the following is not a common type of a helmet?
Explanation
The two main types of helmets are three-quarter and full-face helmets. Full-face helmets offer the best protection to motorcyclists.
6. If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:
Explanation
If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while stopping on a straightaway, you can keep it locked until you have completely stopped. Even with a locked rear wheel, you can usually control your motorcycle if it is upright and traveling in a straight line.
7. When riding at night:
Explanation