Alabama Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should distribute the weight evenly between both bags to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle at all times. This helps keep you safe and gives you time to react.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footrests.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footrests. This helps maintain balance. Pointing your feet downward could cause them to catch on something.

Not quite. The answer is ropes.

Avoid attaching cargo to a motorcycle with ropes. Ropes can loosen over time, or knots can come undone. Elastic cords are a better choice.

Not quite. The answer is Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves

While riding a motorcycle, you should wear a sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Even in hot weather, you must protect yourself in case of an accident or a collision.

Not quite. The answer is Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting.

Fill your saddlebags evenly. If one side is heavier than the other, it could cause the motorcycle to drift.

Not quite. The answer is (a) keeping them on the footrests.

Use your feet to maintain balance by keeping them on the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footrests.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footrests. Pointing them downward could cause them to catch on something.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

According to the Alabama Department of Public Safety, to carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have a set of footrests for the person. Also, there must be a separate seat for the passenger.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Keep the load forward. Try to place the load over or in front of the rear axle. (Mounting loads behind the rear axle can cause a wobble.) Secure loads low, or put them in saddlebags. Attaching a load to the sissy bar raises the motorcycle's center of gravity and can cause a wobble.

Not quite. The answer is serious head and neck injuries

An approved helmet can save a motorcyclist from serious head and neck injuries in most types of collisions. In crashes, helmeted riders are three times more likely to survive head injuries than non-helmeted riders.

Not quite. The answer is your own eye protection.

For riding practice as part of the Alabama Motorcycle Safety Program's Basic Rider Course, a motorcycle and DOT-approved helmet will be provided to you (although you can bring your own DOT-approved helmet if you wish). You must bring a long-sleeve shirt, sturdy pants, full-fingered gloves, eye protection, boots or shoes that have low heels and cover the ankles, and rain gear on days when it looks like rain.

Not quite. The answer is is the best form of face and eye protection.

Under Alabama law, every motorcyclist and passenger must wear an approved helmet. The state of Alabama encourages every motorcyclist to wear a face shield even though it is not legally required. Wearing a face shield on a motorcycle is the best form of face and eye protection because it protects your whole face and will not fly off in the wind.

Not quite. The answer is with elastic cords.

Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured with elastic cords. Cargo should not be secured with rope because it can loosen or knots can come undone.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best way to protect your eyes is with a shatter-resistant face shield. Choose a helmet with a face shield.

Not quite. The answer is elastic cords.

The best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle is with elastic cords. Even strong rope can loosen, or knots can come undone.

Not quite. The answer is to maintain an adequate space cushion.

The best protection from other vehicles is to maintain an adequate space cushion between you and the other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is a shatter-resistant face shield. It will protect your whole face from flying objects, not just your eyes.

Not quite. The answer is load them evenly with the same weight.

When loading saddlebags, you should load them evenly with the same weight to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar

Fastening cargo to the sissy bar can make the motorcycle unstable because it raises the center of gravity. Keep cargo low and balanced for safety.