Alabama Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2
20 questions written from the Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual (with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Under normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance you should keep behind another vehicle?
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Under normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance you should keep behind another vehicle?
- A One second
- B Two seconds
- C Four seconds
- D One motorcycle length
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B. Two seconds
Normally keep at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Pick a marker such as a lamppost; if you pass it before you count 'one-thousand-two', you are too close. Motorcycles need as much distance to stop as cars.
Who must wear approved protective headgear on a motorcycle in Alabama?
- A Every operator and every passenger
- B Only riders under age 21
- C Only the operator, not the passenger
- D Only riders in their first year of licensing
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A. Every operator and every passenger
Alabama has a universal helmet law: no one may operate or ride on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle without approved protective headgear. Head and neck injuries account for a majority of serious and fatal injuries to motorcyclists, and a quality helmet reduces them.
During your pre-ride check of the controls, how should the throttle behave?
- A It should snap back to fully closed when you release it
- B It should stay where you leave it, like cruise control
- C It should return slowly so the engine does not stall
- D It should have lots of free play before it opens
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A. It should snap back to fully closed when you release it
In the T-CLOCS check of controls, make sure the throttle operates smoothly and snaps back to fully closed when released. If it does not, fix it before you ride, because a throttle that stays open is an emergency on the road.
What is the youngest age at which an Alabama resident may apply for a restricted license to ride a motor-driven cycle?
- A 14
- B 12
- C 15
- D 16
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A. 14
At 14 you may apply for a restricted license that covers motor-driven cycles only, such as small scooters and mopeds. The full motorcycle license without size limits comes at 16.