Alabama Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
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.
In Alabama, when may you carry a passenger on your motorcycle?
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In Alabama, when may you carry a passenger on your motorcycle?
- A Any time the passenger wears a helmet
- B Only if it is designed and equipped with footpegs for a passenger
- C Only after you have held a license for one year
- D Only if the passenger is at least 16 years old and wears a helmet
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B. Only if it is designed and equipped with footpegs for a passenger
Alabama riders must ride only on the permanent, regular seat and may not carry another person unless the cycle is designed and equipped with footpegs for more than one. The manual adds that a passenger's firm footing keeps them from falling off and pulling you off.
Which statement about the front brake is correct?
- A It can provide 70% or more of your total stopping power
- B It should be saved for emergencies only
- C It gives about half your stopping power, the same as the rear
- D It is weaker than the rear brake on most motorcycles
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A. It can provide 70% or more of your total stopping power
The front brake is more powerful and can provide 70% or more of your total stopping power. Braking shifts weight onto the front tire, giving it more grip, so use both brakes every time you slow or stop.
Your front tire goes flat while riding and you need to slow down. You are sure it is the front tire. How should you brake?
- A Apply the front brake hard to stop as fast as possible
- B Apply both brakes fully at once to stop before the rim is damaged
- C Gradually use the rear brake, since that tire is not flat
- D Downshift into first gear immediately
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C. Gradually use the rear brake, since that tire is not flat
If a tire goes flat, hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course. If you must brake, gradually apply the brake of the tire that isn't flat, then edge to the side of the road, squeeze the clutch and stop.
The pavement is slippery and you cannot see through the van ahead of you. What following distance should you open up?
- A Two seconds, the normal minimum
- B One car length for every 10 mph
- C Close enough to stay in the driver's inside mirror
- D Three seconds or more
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D. Three seconds or more
If the pavement is slippery, you cannot see through the vehicle ahead, or heavy traffic may lead someone to squeeze in, open up a following distance of three seconds or more. The extra time covers your longer stopping distance and the hazards you cannot yet see.