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Alabama Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice for the motorcycle knowledge exam you take for an Alabama Class M license. The exam questions come from the Alabama Motorcycle Manual. These questions cover Alabama licensing rules plus the safe riding skills that every motorcycle test checks.

  • Motorcycle
  • Alabama
  • 128 questions
  • Checked October 10, 2026

Quick answer

It is run by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division. Minimum age: 16 (14 for a restricted motor-driven cycle license). Practise here for free with 128 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the US Motorcycle Permit Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 8

    What is the minimum age for an Alabama Class M motorcycle license?
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    Answer: A. 16

    Alabama lets anyone 16 or older get a license to operate a motorcycle.

  2. Question 2 of 8

    What may a 14- or 15-year-old in Alabama get?
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    Answer: B. A restricted license for a motor-driven cycle

    Riders aged 14 or 15 may get a restricted license to operate a motor-driven cycle only.

  3. Question 3 of 8

    What is the largest engine allowed on the restricted license for 14- and 15-year-olds?
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    Answer: A. 150cc

    The motor-driven cycle must have an engine of 150cc or less.

  4. Question 4 of 8

    What is the weight limit for a motor-driven cycle on Alabama's restricted license?
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    Answer: B. 200 pounds

    The cycle may weigh no more than 200 pounds.

  5. Question 5 of 8

    Which restriction letter shows a Class M license is for motor-driven cycles only?
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    Answer: B. B

    The restricted license is a Class M with a "B" restriction: motor-driven cycles only.

  6. Question 6 of 8

    Which Alabama riders must wear a helmet?
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    Answer: C. All riders and passengers, of any age

    Alabama has a universal helmet law.

  7. Question 7 of 8

    Which book are Alabama motorcycle exam questions based on?
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    Answer: C. The Alabama Motorcycle Manual

    Motorcycle and motor-driven cycle applicants study the Alabama Motorcycle Manual.

  8. Question 8 of 8

    How much lane width is an Alabama motorcycle entitled to?
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    Answer: D. The same full lane width as other vehicles

    Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as all other vehicles.

What to know before the test

  • Anyone 16 or older may get a Class M license to operate a motorcycle.
  • At 14 or 15 you may get a restricted license (Class M with a "B" restriction) for a motor-driven cycle of 150cc or less that weighs no more than 200 pounds.
  • The motorcycle exam is based on the Alabama Motorcycle Manual.
  • Alabama law requires every motorcycle rider and passenger to wear a helmet.
  • Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as all other vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

How old do you have to be to get a motorcycle license in Alabama?

You must be 16 for a Class M motorcycle license. At 14 or 15 you can get a restricted license for a small motor-driven cycle.

What do I study for the Alabama motorcycle test?

The knowledge exam is based on the Alabama Motorcycle Manual. Study it along with the general rules of the road.

Does Alabama require motorcycle helmets?

Yes. Alabama has a universal helmet law that covers all riders and passengers.

Can a 14-year-old ride a motorcycle in Alabama?

Only a motor-driven cycle of 150cc or less, weighing 200 pounds or less, with a restricted Class M license.

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