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1. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles?
2. When parked along the roadside, you should park
3. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____.
4. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars?
5. Which of the following is not part of the upshifting process?
6. If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when
7. Where is the engine cut-off switch located?
8. When can a motorcycle park in a disabled parking spot?
9. To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and
10. You are turning onto a road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction. taking a right turn too fast could cause you to
11. When you cross railroad tracks, you should ride your motorcycle ____ within your lane to cross the tracks.
12. In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?
13. To avoid confusing other drivers you should:
14. What causes a motorcycle engine to lug?
15. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do?
16. Your motorcycle chain should be checked
17. Distances are harder to judge at night. you should
18. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands
19. If you take a turn too fast, you may end up
20. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you
To operate a motorcycle in Alabama, you must have a Class M license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The state recognizes two classes for engine equipped cycles. The first type, a Class M, includes all motorcycles, motorbikes, motor scooters, and mopeds. The second, a Class M restricted license, is specifically for motorbikes, scooters, and mopeds, but it excludes the more powerful motorcycles. You can receive a Class M restricted license at age 14. You must be at least 16 to apply for an unrestricted, Class M motorcycle license.
To receive a Class M license, you will need to complete an application, bring in the proper documentation, and pay the fees. You are required to pass a vision test, and you have the option to either complete a motorcycle training course or pass a written exam on motorcycle safety and an on-cycle driving test.
The written exam contains 25 questions about signaling, stopping, and motorcycle safety. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. You can schedule the test through your local DPS. You are also required to pass an on-cycle test, which may take place in a traffic environment or a controlled off-street location. You will be tested on how well you know your motorcycle, critical decision-making, and your ability to handle normal traffic conditions. If you fail a test, you will need to retake it and earn a passing grade before you can receive your license.