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Safe riding requires knowledge and skill. To earn your Alabama motorcycle license, you must pass both a knowledge test and on-cycle skills test. Knowledge test questions are based on information from the AL DMV Motorcycle Operator Manual. They require that you know and understand road rules and safe riding practices. The written knowledge test consists of 30 questions. To pass you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%).
1. You should check your tires:
once a month.
once a year.
every time you ride your motorcycle.
2. When an intersection is marked with stop lines, drivers must:
always stop behind stop lines.
slow down and yield to other vehicles, then move forward.
never come to a complete stop.
3. When changing lanes on a multi-lane road, always remember to check the lane next to you and:
the lane in front of you.
the lane behind you.
the far lane.
4. When parking at the roadside, park:
parallel to the curb.
with your rear wheel touching the curb.
on the curb.
5. Stopping distance is:
the sum of reflex distance, preparation distance and braking distance.
the sum of yielding distance and braking distance.
the total minimum distance a vehicle has traveled until the driver can bring it to a complete stop.
6. A motorcycle mini-lane is:
one-third the width of a lane.
a lane designated for motorcycles only.
a full lane width.
7. Which of the following statements about riding downhill is false?
Start slowing early.
Increase your speed when riding downhill.
Motorcycles tend to pick up speed.
8. Before riding a motorcycle, it's important to check:
controls.
oil and fluids.
All of the above.
9. When riding a motorcycle, you use your arms primarily:
to steer the motorcycle.
to hold yourself up.
to apply the front brake.
10. Why is maintaining a space cushion important?
It gives you time to correct your mistakes.
It gives you space to maneuver.
All of the above.
 
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AL Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
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