Alabama Motorcycle: Traffic Laws & Signals Practice Test

Question 1

When a peace officer or state trooper demands it, what must an Alabama motorcyclist be able to do?

Accepted Answer

Display the driver license — Every driver must carry the license while operating and display it on demand of a judge, peace officer, or state trooper.

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Recite the license number from memory

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Show proof of a completed rider course

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Present the motorcycle's title

Question 2

How tall above the seat may a motorcycle's handlebars be under Alabama law?

Accepted Answer

No more than 15 inches above the seated portion — No one may operate a motorcycle whose handlebars rise more than fifteen inches above the part of the seat where the operator sits.

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No more than 10 inches above the seated portion

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No more than 20 inches above the seated portion

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There is no legal limit on handlebar height

Question 3

A motor-driven cycle in Alabama may have an engine displacement of no more than how many cubic centimeters?

Accepted Answer

150 cc — The definition caps a motor-driven cycle at no more than 150 cubic centimeters of engine displacement (and no more than five brake horsepower).

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50 cc

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100 cc

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250 cc

Question 4

On what part of the motorcycle does Alabama law require a cyclist to ride?

Accepted Answer

The permanent and regular seat — Riders must use only the permanent, regular seat and may not carry another person unless the cycle is equipped for it.

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The fuel tank when needed

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Any comfortable position on the frame

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The rear fender for balance

Question 5

Under Alabama law, a moped is classified as which type of vehicle?

Accepted Answer

A motor-driven cycle — State law treats a moped as a motor-driven cycle rather than a standard motorcycle.

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A passenger automobile

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A three-wheel motorcycle

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A tractor

Question 6

How does Alabama define a motorcycle in terms of the number of wheels touching the ground?

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Up to three wheels touching the ground at once — Alabama defines a motorcycle as a motor vehicle with a seat or saddle built to run on up to three wheels touching the road, other than a tractor.

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Exactly two wheels only

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No more than four wheels

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Any number of wheels

Question 7

Alabama law prohibits attaching a motorcycle or the rider to another vehicle in which situation?

Accepted Answer

On any roadway — On any roadway, a rider is forbidden from hitching themselves or the bike onto another vehicle.

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Only on the interstate

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Only in bad weather

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Only when being towed for repair

Question 8

When may a motorcyclist legally complete a pass on Alabama roadways?

Accepted Answer

Only where signs and pavement markings allow passing and within the speed limit — The manual reminds riders that passing must be finished within the posted speed limit and only in locations where signs and roadway markings permit it.

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Anywhere, as long as the rider signals first

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Only when there is no oncoming traffic, regardless of markings

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In any zone, provided the rider exceeds the limit briefly to clear the pass

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Only if the motorcycle was built and fitted with footpegs meant for a second person — A passenger may only be carried if the cycle is built and fitted with footpegs designed to accommodate more than one person.

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Any time, as long as the passenger holds on

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Only if the passenger is over 18

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Only during daylight hours

Question 10

A motor-driven cycle in Alabama must weigh less than how much when fully equipped?

Accepted Answer

Less than 200 pounds — The definition requires that a motor-driven cycle weigh under 200 pounds fully equipped, in addition to the horsepower and displacement limits.

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Less than 100 pounds

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Less than 150 pounds

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Less than 300 pounds

Question 11

Alabama law prohibits a motorcyclist from carrying a package or bundle that would do what?

Accepted Answer

Prevent keeping both hands on the handlebars — Cyclists may not carry any article that keeps them from keeping both hands on the handlebars.

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Add more than 20 pounds of weight

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Block the taillight from view

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Cover the license plate

Alabama Motorcycle: Traffic Laws & Signals practice test

Study questions with answers

1. When a peace officer or state trooper demands it, what must an Alabama motorcyclist be able to do?

2. How tall above the seat may a motorcycle's handlebars be under Alabama law?

3. A motor-driven cycle in Alabama may have an engine displacement of no more than how many cubic centimeters?

4. On what part of the motorcycle does Alabama law require a cyclist to ride?

5. Under Alabama law, a moped is classified as which type of vehicle?

6. How does Alabama define a motorcycle in terms of the number of wheels touching the ground?

7. Alabama law prohibits attaching a motorcycle or the rider to another vehicle in which situation?

8. When may a motorcyclist legally complete a pass on Alabama roadways?

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

10. A motor-driven cycle in Alabama must weigh less than how much when fully equipped?

11. Alabama law prohibits a motorcyclist from carrying a package or bundle that would do what?

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