Alabama ALEA Motorcycle Practice Test 4
Test 4 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 24 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Alabama test.
- Questions30
- Correct to pass24
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. On a motorcycle with a standard shift pattern, where is neutral found?
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Answer C: Between first gear and second gear
The usual pattern is one down and the rest up, with neutral sitting half a click between first and second gear.
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2. What is the minimum reinstatement fee an Alabama driver must pay after a license has been cancelled, suspended, revoked or disqualified?
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Answer D: 100 dollars
Alabama charges a reinstatement fee of not less than 100 dollars before the driver may be relicensed, and other charges may be added to it.
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3. Why should a load never be fastened to the handlebars or the front forks?
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Answer D: The weight upsets the steering and makes the front end handle unpredictably
Anything hung on the steering moves with it and changes how the motorcycle turns, which is why loads belong low and behind the rider instead.
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4. The signal ahead turns yellow while you are approaching it. What does the yellow light mean?
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Answer C: The red is coming; stop if you can do so safely
A steady yellow warns that the red is next. Stop if you can do so safely; enter the intersection only when stopping would be dangerous.
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5. Why do watering eyes matter so much to a rider?
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Answer D: Blurred vision delays the moment you see and react to a hazard
Wind makes unprotected eyes water, and even a brief loss of clear vision at road speed costs you the distance you need to react.
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6. What penalty does a first conviction under Alabama hands-free law carry?
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Answer C: A 50 dollar fine and 1 point on the driving record
Alabama hands-free law sets a first conviction penalty of a 50 dollar fine and one point, rising to 100 dollars and two points on a second conviction within 24 months.
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7. In a work zone the temporary lane lines conflict with the old lines still visible on the pavement. Which do you follow?
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Answer C: The temporary markings, which show the current traffic pattern
Temporary markings define the traffic pattern in force, and the old lines are simply the layout that no longer applies.
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8. What must a driver be ready for beyond this sign?
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Answer C: Vehicles approaching from the opposite direction in the next lane over
The separation between the two directions runs out, so from that point oncoming vehicles share the same pavement and the driver has to keep right.
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9. Which federal standard must a motorcycle helmet meet to be sold for on-road use in the United States?
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Answer B: FMVSS No. 218
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218 sets the impact, penetration and retention requirements for motorcycle helmets sold in the United States.
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10. You are traveling beside a solid white lane line. What does it tell you?
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Answer B: Crossing it is discouraged or prohibited, so stay in your lane
A solid white line separates lanes going the same direction where lane changing is discouraged or prohibited, such as where a through lane meets a mandatory turn lane.
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11. On an Alabama two lane road posted at 20 mph or less, what speed must a driver use when passing a stopped emergency vehicle?
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Answer B: 10 mph
Where the posted limit is 20 miles per hour or less, the Alabama Move Over Act requires the driver to travel at 10 miles per hour.
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12. Where is a U-turn generally the most reasonable choice?
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Answer B: At an intersection where it is permitted and you can see well both ways
A U-turn needs a legal place and a long clear view in both directions, which is why a permitted intersection with open sight lines is the usual choice.
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13. During the first 12 months after Alabama's hands free statute came into force in June 2023, what could an officer issue for a violation?
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Answer D: Only a written warning, with no points recorded
For 12 months from 14 June 2023 an Alabama officer could issue only a written warning for a hands free violation, and no points were recorded.
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14. An Alabama driver cannot produce evidence of registration and insurance at a traffic stop. What may the officer do?
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Answer D: Impound the vehicle at the officer's discretion
Alabama allows a law enforcement officer to impound a vehicle when the operator fails to provide evidence of registration and insurance.
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15. What does an ignition interlock restricted driver license cost in Alabama?
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Answer D: 150 dollars
ALEA charges 150 dollars for an ignition interlock restricted driver license.
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16. The crossing gates begin to lower while your vehicle is still on the railroad tracks. What should you do?
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Answer B: Keep going forward and push through the gate if it should block your way
Gates are made to break away, and driving forward off the tracks is far safer than staying between them or backing up.
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17. What does this sign require of the driver?
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Answer D: Reducing speed and being ready to stop at the intersection ahead
The advance notice asks the driver to slow and be ready to stop, while whether a stop is actually needed depends on the indication displayed on arrival.
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18. When may an Alabama driver license be renewed before it expires?
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Answer B: At any time within 180 days before the expiration date
Alabama opens the renewal window 180 days ahead of the expiration date printed on the license.
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19. You have entered a work zone where crews are working close to the open lane. What should you do?
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Answer A: Slow down and be ready for workers and machines
Workers and equipment cross the open lane without warning in a work zone, so reduced speed and attention on the road ahead are what keep them safe.
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20. What is the maximum height Alabama allows for motorcycle handlebars above the portion of the seat occupied by the operator?
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Answer A: 15 inches
Alabama prohibits operating a motorcycle whose handlebars rise more than 15 inches above the part of the seat where the operator sits.
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21. You are approaching a multilane roundabout. When should you choose your lane?
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Answer C: Before you enter, using the lane-choice sign on the approach
You select your lane on the approach the way you would at any multilane intersection, then stay in that lane all the way around, because changing lanes inside a roundabout creates side-impact conflicts.
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22. What does the C restriction mean on an Alabama driver license?
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Answer B: Daylight only
In the Alabama restriction table C stands for daylight only, while A covers corrective lenses and G covers automatic transmission.
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23. Which use of a phone falls outside the Alabama hands free law?
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Answer C: Using it while the vehicle is parked on the shoulder
Alabama exempts use of a device while the vehicle is parked on the shoulder of the road, while manual entry of navigation coordinates while driving remains a violation.
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24. Does Alabama law require a motorcycle rider to wear eye protection?
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Answer B: No, a face shield is encouraged but not required
Alabama requires approved headgear and shoes, but a plastic face shield is only encouraged by the motorcycle manual, not required by law.
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25. How many points does Alabama assess against a driver record for a reckless driving conviction?
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Answer D: 6 points
Reckless driving or reckless endangerment involving a motor vehicle carries 6 points on the Alabama point table.
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26. Are court costs assessed on an Alabama hands free conviction?
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Answer B: No, no court costs may be assessed
The Alabama hands free statute provides that no court costs may be assessed for a violation of the section.
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27. When does holding a wireless device become a violation of Alabama's hands free law?
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Answer A: When the driver is seen swerving or wandering out of lane
Alabama's hands free law applies when the driver is observed crossing in and out of a lane without signaling, swerving or otherwise driving improperly while holding a device.
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28. After the leader of a staggered group completes a pass, what should the leader do?
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Answer A: Move to the left position and hold passing speed to open room for the next rider
Returning to the left position and keeping speed opens the gap the next rider needs to finish the pass and settle back into formation.
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29. A deer has just crossed in front of you on a stretch signed for animal crossings. What is the best assumption?
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Answer B: More animals are likely to follow the first one
Deer travel in groups, so one animal crossing usually means others are about to follow, and a driver should slow and keep scanning both shoulders.
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30. You have just been involved in a crash on a city street. Which sequence of first steps is correct?
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Answer A: Stop where you are, check everyone for injuries, and then make the scene safe
You are required to stop, and the first priority at the scene is people, followed by preventing a second collision.