Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Division
Alabama motorcycle permit test
How the Alabama motorcycle endorsement works, plus free rider practice on the same questions used nationwide.
- Full rider practice test25 question practice run drawn from 130, pass with 20
- Cornering, braking and swerving19 questions, every answer explained
- Lane position and being seen22 questions, every answer explained
- Surface hazards21 questions, every answer explained
- Gear and the pre ride check22 questions, every answer explained
Rider drills
Riding technique does not change at a state line, so these drills are the same wherever you ride. What changes is the paperwork below.
Controls and basic operation
Clutch, throttle, both brakes, the friction zone and starting on a hill.
Gear and the pre ride check
Helmets, eye protection, what to wear, and the checks before you set off.
Lane position and being seen
The three lane positions, following distance and staying out of blind spots.
Surface hazards
Gravel, paint, metal, rail crossings and everything that matters more on two wheels.
Cornering, braking and swerving
Countersteering, entry speed, braking in a curve and choosing swerve over brake.
Passengers, groups and impairment
Carrying a passenger or cargo, staggered formation, alcohol, fatigue and weather.
The format on file, and what is confirmed
Alabama treats a 14 year old's moped credential as a full Class M license carrying a size restriction rather than a separate permit, and it lets any licensed driver add the motorcycle endorsement by mail from anywhere just by attaching a copy of an MSF RiderCourse completion card.
Format not published by the agency
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Division does not publish the motorcycle test format anywhere we could confirm, so the 30 question count and pass mark of 24 are the best available figures rather than verified facts. The riding knowledge below is the same either way. Confirm the format with the agency before your appointment.
Does a course skip the test?
A licensed Alabama driver can add the Class M endorsement without visiting an office at all by mailing ALEA a photocopy of a completed Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse card along with a $5 fee.
ALEA Form DL-100, Application for Renewal or Duplicate of Alabama Driver License or ID Card, checked 2026-08-28.