Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Your motorcycle has two brakes. use both brakes: Only for normal stops. Only for emergency stops. Every time you slow or stop.

2. How can you stabilize the motorcycle in slow, tight turns? Lean forward as much as possible. Accelerate or maintain speed. Lean with the motorcycle Remain straight while leaning the motorcycle.

3. A person must be at least ____ years old or have a valid driver's license to obtain a motorcycle license. 16 18 21 24

4. Who can share a lane with motorcycles? Other motorcycles only. Motorcycles and small cars. All other vehicles. No one.

5. On a paved road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect In the left wheel track. Near the center of the road. Along the sides of the road In all of the above areas.

6. Experienced riders tend to limit themselves to ____ hours of riding. 2 3 4 6

7. When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should Fill the left bag before the right one. Make sure both bags are full. Distribute the weight evenly between both bags Fill the right bag before the left one.

8. If a friend has been drinking, which of the following should you not do? Allow them to operate their bike. Arrange for a safe ride. Keep them in one place Slow the pace of their drinking.

9. Which of the following helps avoid fatigue while riding? Taking frequent rest breaks. Limiting your daily driving distance. Protecting yourself from the elements. All of the above.

10. Reflective clothing is important for safety At night. During day and night. In urban areas In rural areas only.

11. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use The front brake only. Engine braking only. The rear brake only Both the front and rear brakes.

12. Motorcycle passengers should Get on before you start the engine. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Sit as far forward as possible Put their feet down when stopped.

13. To perform a quick stop, which brakes should be used? Both the front and back brakes. None of the answers listed. The back brakes only The front brakes only.

14. Which of the following does not affect your blood alcohol concentration? How fast you drink. The amount of alcohol. Your weight. Time of day.

15. Which riders should haul passengers? All listed answers. Any rider at all. Novice riders with an instructor Only experienced riders.

16. The most important thing about swerving is to Never swerve on a curve. Only swerve towards the inside of the road. Not brake and swerve at the same time Brake while swerving.

17. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Lean together at the same angle. Lean at different angles. Not lean at all None of the above.

18. Before downshifting, you should Lean forward. Flash your brake light. Apply the rear brake Decelerate.

19. It is important to keep at least a ____ second following distance from the vehicle in front of you. 4 Ten. Twelve Two.

20. Mopeds may not be used on any roads where the minimum speed is higher than ____ mph. 15 20 25 30

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To operate a motorcycle in Kentucky, you must have a motorcycle license or permit. Licenses are issued by the county Circuit Court Clerk's Office. If you are younger than 18, you can apply with parental consent and a valid driver's license. At age 16, you can apply for a moped license, which allows you to operate a moped that is 50cc or less. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must apply, submit your required documentation, pass the vision screening and motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle license, you must have held a permit for at least one month, submit your application and documentation, pass the motorcycle road skills test, and pay the fees. The motorcycle road skills test can be waived if you successfully complete a motorcycle rider education course.

The knowledge exam is taken through your local Circuit Court Clerk's Office and contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety, operation, and road signs. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle road skills test is scheduled through the Kentucky State Police (KSP). It assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait a week before you can retest.