Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What controls the front brake? The left hand lever. The right foot pedal. The left foot pedal. The right hand lever.

2. When carrying cargo or a passenger An increased stopping distance is required. You must ride only during the day. A decreased stopping distance is required You must carry a special license.

3. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should: Downshift immediately to a lower gear to improve traction. Proceed in a zig-zag pattern until you cross the bridge. Relax, stay on course and ride straight across.

4. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are Only using one brake. Riding in the left of the lane position. Riding in the right of the lane position Using both brakes.

5. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Close the throttle gradually. Apply the front brake. Apply the rear brake Accelerate out of the wobble.

6. Which of the following equipment are required to legally operate a motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Muffler. Rearview mirror Horn. Taillight.

7. When riding in a group, riders should ride in a ____ formation, and never side by side. Double file. None of the answers listed. Single file Staggered.

8. Which of the following is affected first while drinking. Ability to balance on the bike. Ability to keep bike in the lane position. Ability to judge your own ability All listed answers.

9. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle? Find a place without traffic on either side. Only ride in the left of the lane position. Ride faster than the speed limit Ride at the same speed as vehicles you are beside.

10. How is the rear brake controlled? By the right hand lever. By the right foot pedal. By the left foot pedal. By the left hand lever.

11. When looking where you want to turn, you should Reduce your speed before the turn. Turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn. Keep your eyes level with the horizon Do all of the above.

12. If riding with others, which of the following should you not do. All listed answers are things you should do. Do not interfere with the flow of traffic. Ride in a manor that promotes safety Ride two wide in the lane.

13. When should you rise off the seat slightly? Riding on slippery surfaces. Absorbing shock when riding over obstacles. Preparing to pass another vehicle. Increasing your visibility.

14. When carrying loads: Keep the load low and as far forward as possible. Keep the load to the rear of the motorcycle. Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat.

15. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly. One. Five. Three. Two.

16. When parked against the curb you should park With your front wheel on the curb. With your rear wheel on the curb. At a 60 to 90 degree angle Parallel to the curb.

17. Tinted eye protection Is mandatory during the day. Is mandatory for drivers only. Should not be worn at night Should be worn at all times.

18. To stop safely on a curve, you should Lean the opposite way of the motorcycle. Straighten the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the surface of the road. Keep your knees against the gas tank Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance.

19. When you ride in a group Put the newest riders at the rear. Ride in pairs whenever possible. Don't tailgate the rider in front of you Never ride in groups of more than three.

20. It is important to ____ to the other drivers before leaving the road for any reason. Accelerate. Brake. None of the answers listed Signal.

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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.