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Alabama motorcycle permit practice test

It's based on Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles. Practise Alabama's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.

Alabama motorcycle rules

Helmet lawUniversal: no person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle unless wearing approved protective headgear (motorcycle manual, Motorcycle Operation in Alabama, PDF p. 4).
Eye protectionNot required by the Alabama law summary in the manual; ALEA encourages a plastic face shield attached to an approved helmet (PDF p. 4).
PassengersRiders must sit only on the permanent and regular seat and may not carry another person unless the cycle is designed and equipped with footpegs for more than one person (PDF p. 4). Helmet law applies to anyone riding.
Lane splitting or filteringIllegal: no person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between rows of vehicles; no overtaking and passing in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken; motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane; no more than two abreast in a single lane (PDF p. 4).

Alabama motorcycle law questions

23 questions
  1. Question 1What is the minimum age for an unrestricted Class M motorcycle license in Alabama?

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    C: 16. A person who is 16 and has been issued a Class M license may operate either a motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operator License Requirements (PDF p. 3).

  2. Question 2At what age may an Alabama resident apply for a restricted license to operate a motor-driven cycle only?

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    B: 14. A person at least 14 may apply for a restricted license to operate a motor-driven cycle only. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operator License Requirements (PDF p. 3).

  3. Question 3What restriction appears on the Class M license of a 14- or 15-year-old Alabama motor-driven cycle rider?

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    D: Restriction 'B'. The Class M license for ages 14 and 15 carries restriction 'B' (motor-driven cycle only). Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operator License Requirements (PDF p. 3).

  4. Question 4Under Alabama law, how is a moped classified?

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    A: As a motor-driven cycle. Under Alabama law a moped is considered a motor-driven cycle. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operator License Requirements (PDF p. 3).

  5. Question 5According to the Alabama Driver Manual, what limits apply to the motor-driven cycle a 14- or 15-year-old may operate?

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    B: Not more than 200 pounds and not exceeding 150 cc engine displacement. Ages 14-15 may get a restricted license for a motor-driven cycle weighing not more than 200 pounds and not exceeding 150 cc. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motor Driven Cycle License - Fourteen and 15 Year Old (PDF p. 12).

  6. Question 6A 14-year-old's Alabama motor-driven cycle license is issued. How long is it valid for that class?

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    B: Four years. Once a 14-year-old is licensed for a motor-driven cycle, the license is valid for four years for that class. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operator License Requirements (PDF p. 3).

  7. Question 7What may an Alabama 'B'-restricted motor-driven cycle licensee do at age 16?

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    A: Return to the examining office and transfer to a motorcycle class license without the size restrictions. At 16 the holder may return to the driver license examining office and transfer to a motorcycle class license without the size restrictions. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operator License Requirements (PDF p. 3).

  8. Question 8Alabama defines a motor-driven cycle as a motorcycle or scooter with a motor that produces no more than how much power?

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    B: 5 brake horsepower. A motor-driven cycle has a motor of not more than five brake horsepower, not over 150 cc, and weighs less than 200 pounds fully equipped. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operator License Requirements: definitions (PDF p. 3).

  9. Question 9Who must wear approved protective headgear on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle in Alabama?

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    D: Every person who operates or rides on one. No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle unless wearing approved protective headgear. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operation in Alabama (PDF p. 4).

  10. Question 10Which item does Alabama law require every motorcycle operator and rider to wear, besides a helmet?

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    C: Shoes. No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle without wearing shoes. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operation in Alabama (PDF p. 4).

  11. Question 11What does ALEA encourage Alabama riders to use for face and eye protection?

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    A: A plastic face shield attached to an approved helmet. The State encourages cyclists to use a plastic face shield attached to an approved protective helmet. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operation in Alabama (PDF p. 4).

  12. Question 12When may an Alabama motorcyclist carry a passenger?

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    C: Only if the cycle is designed and equipped with footpegs to carry more than one person. Riders may not carry another person unless the cycle is designed and equipped with footpegs for more than one person. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operation in Alabama (PDF p. 4).

  13. Question 13Under Alabama law, how high may motorcycle handlebars be?

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    A: No more than 15 inches above the portion of the seat occupied by the operator. No person shall operate a motorcycle with handlebars more than 15 inches above the operator's seat. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operation in Alabama (PDF p. 4).

  14. Question 14What does Alabama law say about carrying packages on a motorcycle?

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    A: You may not carry a package, bundle or article that keeps you from holding the handlebars with both hands. Cyclists may not carry any package, bundle or article that prevents keeping both hands on the handlebars. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operation in Alabama (PDF p. 4).

  15. Question 15Is it legal in Alabama to ride a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between rows of vehicles?

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    C: No, it is prohibited. No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between rows of vehicles. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operation in Alabama (PDF p. 4).

  16. Question 16May an Alabama motorcyclist overtake and pass a car within the same lane the car occupies?

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    A: No. The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operation in Alabama (PDF p. 4).

  17. Question 17How many motorcycles may ride abreast in a single lane in Alabama?

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    C: No more than two. Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operation in Alabama (PDF p. 4).

  18. Question 18What does Alabama law say about cars and a motorcycle's lane?

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    A: Motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle may deprive them of it. All motorcycles are entitled to full use of traffic lanes and no motor vehicle shall be driven so as to deprive a motorcycle of the full use of a lane. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operation in Alabama (PDF p. 4).

  19. Question 19What does Alabama law say about a motorcyclist holding onto another vehicle on the roadway?

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    B: No person riding a motorcycle may attach himself or the motorcycle to any other vehicle on a roadway. No person riding upon a motorcycle shall attach himself or the motorcycle to any other vehicle on a roadway. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Motorcycle Operation in Alabama (PDF p. 4).

  20. Question 20When must an Alabama motorcyclist display their driver license?

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    D: On demand of a judge, peace officer or state trooper. Every driver must have the license in possession when operating and display it on demand of a judge, peace officer or state trooper. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: License To Be Carried and Exhibited on Demand (PDF p. 3).

  21. Question 21How many points does the Alabama Driver Manual assign for improper operation of a motorcycle?

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    B: 2 points. The point schedule lists Improper Operation of Motorcycle at 2 points. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Point System (PDF p. 21).

  22. Question 22According to ALEA's message to motorcyclists, about what share of motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle?

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    A: Approximately 75 percent. ALEA states approximately 75 percent of all motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle, and almost 53 percent involve a vehicle turning left into the motorcycle's path. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: A Message to Alabama's Motorcyclists (PDF p. 5).

  23. Question 23According to the Alabama Driver Manual, may a car move into the same lane alongside a motorcycle if the rider is far to one side?

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    C: No, it is illegal and extremely hazardous. Drivers should never move into the same lane alongside a motorcycle even if the lane is wide; it is illegal and extremely hazardous. Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles (PDF p. 28).

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Manual: Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles. Source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division, checked 2026-10-27.