Alabama Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is increasing the throttle.

To help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn, roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.

Not quite. The answer is The center portion of the lane

To make a right turn, stay in the center portion of the lane. This will provide a space cushion around the motorcycle that permits you to take evasive action, in case another driver enters your right of way.

Not quite. The answer is Left

To increase your line of sight, ride in the left lane position. It helps you see beyond the vehicle in front of you and spot oncoming hazards.

Not quite. The answer is Press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve.

You can initiate a swerve by pressing the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve. This will cause the motorcycle to lean quickly in that direction.

Not quite. The answer is cross them at a 90-degree angle.

The safest way to cross an unavoidable obstacle is to cross it at a 90-degree angle. (This will help keep your front wheel from deflecting off the obstacle.) If that is not possible, cross it at an angle of at least 45 degrees.

Not quite. The answer is Start with your right wrist flat.

You can help keep yourself from using too much throttle by starting with your right wrist flat.

Not quite. The answer is two seconds

According to the Alabama Motorcycle Manual, a staggered formation should be organized as follows: The leader rides in the left side of the lane, while the second rider stays one second behind in the right side of the lane. A third rider maintains the left lane position, two seconds behind the first rider. The fourth rider maintains a right lane position, two seconds behind the second rider. This formation keeps the group close while maintaining a safe space cushion for each rider.

Not quite. The answer is ride in the center lane position.

The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane is to ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is It does all of the above.

Maintaining a space cushion is important because it gives you time to react, space to maneuver, and time to correct your own mistakes.

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

When looking where you want to turn, turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn. Moving your shoulders or upper body may turn the motorcycle more than you want. Keep your eyes level with the horizon and reduce your speed before the turn.

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

When riding at night, you can increase your safety by using your high beam, reducing your speed, increasing your following distance, and using the lights of the car ahead of you to help you see.

Not quite. The answer is the left or right lane position.

Oil and grease tend to build up in the center of the lane. At locations where there is oil and grease buildup, ride in the left or right lane position. For the best traction, ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is you may veer into another lane.

If you ride through a turn too fast, you may veer into another lane. Slow down before entering the turn.

Not quite. The answer is helps stabilize the motorcycle.

You can help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by rolling on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.

Not quite. The answer is in a staggered formation.

When riding in a group, motorcyclists should usually ride in a staggered formation. It keeps the group together while still maintaining an adequate space cushion.

Not quite. The answer is Use your low-beam headlight.

Using your low beam is not a way to increase your visibility at night. At night, you should use your high beam for best visibility.

Not quite. The answer is you may be riding in their blind spots.

It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because you may be riding in their blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is every time you plan to turn or change lanes.

Use your turn signals every time you plan to turn or change lanes.

Not quite. The answer is Motorcycles do not have blind spots.

Motorcycles have blind spots, just as cars do. Do a head check before changing lanes.

Not quite. The answer is 3 points

If you disregard a traffic light or stop sign, three points will be added to your driving record. If you fail to signal a turn, only two points will be added.

Source: The Alabama Point System, Chapter 2 – You May Lose Your License, Alabama Driver Manual