Road Signs

Study questions with answers

4 sample Road Signs questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. To judge your following distance behind another vehicle, the manual suggests using what as a reference point?

   Correct answer: A stationary marker like a pavement marking or lamppost

   Riders are told to pick a fixed marker near the road, such as a pavement marking or a lamppost, and count the seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it.

   Source: Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual - Following Another Vehicle

2. 2. During the Evaluate step of the SEE strategy, which items are treated as traffic control devices to be assessed?

   Correct answer: Traffic signals, warning signs, and pavement markings

   The Evaluate step directs riders to weigh traffic control devices such as signals, warning signs, and pavement markings when judging the situation ahead.

   Source: Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual - SEE: Evaluate

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

   Correct 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.

   Source: Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual - Ride Within Your Abilities: Passing

4. 4. Which symbol is added to an Alabama driver license to show the holder has agreed to become an organ, eye, and tissue donor?

   Correct answer: A red heart

   Saying yes to donation results in a red heart being printed in the lower corner of the license to mark that decision.

   Source: Alabama Motorcycle Operator Manual - Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation