Alabama Motorcycle Practice Test 6

11.A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle crashes is:

Braking too gently on straightawaysRiding with the headlight onUsing both brakes to stopRunning wide in a curve or turn

12.According to Alabama law, when may a motorcyclist carry a second person on the machine?

Any time, as long as the passenger holds onOnly if the passenger is over 18Only if the motorcycle was built and fitted with footpegs meant for a second personOnly during daylight hours

13.Before the two-second count came into use, what was the older rule of thumb for spacing behind another vehicle?

Two vehicle lengths regardless of speedOne vehicle length for every twenty miles per hourHalf a vehicle length for every ten miles per hourOne vehicle length of gap for each ten miles per hour of speed

14.A vehicle has to be left standing beside a rural Alabama highway. What does the law require?

It may stay in the right lane as long as the hazard lights flashIt has to be taken clear of the paved or main traveled surface of the roadIt must be left exactly where it stopped until an officer arrivesIt may remain on the pavement for up to two hours

15.Besides the operator, whom does Alabama law hold responsible for not letting a child violate motorcycle operation rules?

The motorcycle dealerThe insurance companyThe parent or guardianThe passenger

16.According to the manual, how do the combined effects of alcohol and other drugs compare with either one alone?

They cancel each other outThey are more dangerous than either aloneThey are less dangerous togetherThey have no combined effect

17.Before changing lanes, checking your mirrors alone is not enough. What else must you do?

Sound the horn twiceFlash the high beamRely on the convex mirror aloneTurn your head to check the blind spots

18.Where is a good lane position to choose before entering a curve, according to the manual?

The far right edge of the laneStraddling the center lineThe center of your laneOn the shoulder

19.After completing a turn, what should a motorcyclist verify about the turn signal?

That it is still blinking so others stay clearThat the high beam turned on automaticallyThat the brake light is flashingThat it has switched off so drivers are not misled

20.If you accidentally lock the rear wheel on a good traction surface while stopping straight, you can:

Instantly release it no matter whatKeep it locked until you fully stop if upright and straightGrab the front brake to compensateLay the motorcycle down