Alabama Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is At a smaller angle, you might catch your tires.

Cross tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees to avoid catching your tires on the tracks. You could lose your balance or tip over if you cross at a smaller angle.

Not quite. The answer is on short trips.

Most motorcycle crashes happen on short trips (less than five miles long), just a few minutes after starting out.

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light whenever you think it may not be seen.

Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. Flash your brake light whenever you think it may not be seen.

Not quite. The answer is Passing slower vehicles

Passing vehicles at night does not increase your safety. It can be dangerous and should be done with caution.

Not quite. The answer is using both the front and rear brakes every time you stop.

Using your brakes properly means using both the front and rear brakes every time you stop. This is the most effective braking method.

Not quite. The answer is the left

To increase your line of sight when passing the vehicle ahead of you, ride in the left portion of your lane. This will let you see beyond the vehicle in front of you and spot oncoming hazards. It will also make your pass more visible to the driver of the vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is approach the animal and then speed away.

If a dog starts to chase you, you should approach the animal and then speed away. This should stop the dog from chasing you.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Increase your following distance in situations in which you may need more room to stop. These include riding on slippery roads, riding in heavy traffic, and being tailgated.

Not quite. The answer is If some other vehicle triggers the light sensor for you

Over a dozen US states have enacted so-called "dead red" laws, which allow a motorcyclist to proceed past a stuck red light if his or her motorcycle fails to trigger the light sensor. Unfortunately, Alabama isn't one of those states.

Not quite. The answer is Applying too much brake

If you apply too much brake in a turn, the wheel may lock and the motorcycle may skid.

Not quite. The answer is The rear brake

The right hand lever controls the front brake. The right foot pedal controls the rear brake.

Not quite. The answer is one-quarter

The rear brake provides about one-quarter of the motorcycle's stopping power. Still, you should always use both the front and rear brakes to stop.

Not quite. The answer is being seen by the driver ahead of you.

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

When you are being passed by another vehicle, watch for extended side mirrors, objects being thrown from windows, and blasts of wind (especially from a larger vehicle).

Not quite. The answer is change lanes if one is open.

When someone is merging into your lane from an entrance ramp, the best strategy is to change lanes so that the vehicle will have plenty of room to merge. If there is no room for a lane change, adjust speed to open up space for the merging driver.

Not quite. The answer is using hand signals.

When riding in a group, group members should communicate with hand signals. Make sure that all group members are familiar with the hand signals before you start your trip.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles turning left into your path.

While all four choices are important when riding through an intersection, you must be especially alert for vehicles turning left into your path. Car drivers often fail to notice motorcycles approaching.

Not quite. The answer is any of the above.

If you are under 18 years of age, you will operate a motorcycle under restrictions similar to those placed on an underage car driver with a restricted driver license. For one, you may not operate a motorcycle while using any kind of handheld communication device that is not essential to the functioning of the motorcycle. (For the complete list of restrictions, see the Alabama Driver Manual.) [Restrictions, Attention 15, 16, & 17 Year Old Drivers!, Alabama Driver Manual], [AL Code § 32-6-7.2],

Source: AL Code § 32-5A-240

Not quite. The answer is The clutch is on the left and the front brake lever is on the right.

The clutch is on the left handlebar, and the front brake lever is on the right handlebar.

Not quite. The answer is Center

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.