Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The best formation when riding in a group is Motorcycles should not ride in groups. In pairs. Single file The staggered formation.

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

3. Which of the following is a dangerous surface? A railroad grating. A slippery surface. Uneven paved surfaces All of the listed answers.

4. When is it most important to check your mirrors? When you are preparing to change lanes. When you are decreasing your speed. While you are stopped at an intersection. In all of the above situations.

5. Accelerating in a curve Should be done only in small curves. Helps stabilize the motorcycle. Is for experienced riders only Should not be done.

6. At a controlled intersection, how can you know that another driver has seen you? You can never know that another driver has seen you. Make eye contact with the driver. Wave at the driver Beep your horn to get their attention.

7. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely. A full. Half of a. A quarter of a. A third of a.

8. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Slow, look, press, roll. Look, press, roll, slow. Slow, press, look, roll. Press, look, slow, roll.

9. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. Stay in low gears. Wear reflective clothing Use your low beam headlight.

10. When traveling in a group, you should never ride In a staggered formation. Single file. Two abreast With more than 3 motorcycles together.

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

12. Most motorcycle crashes happen In parking lots. On short trips. On long trips On gravel roads.

13. A moped cannot be operated on a street with a minimum speed of ____ mph. 10 20 25 30

14. To help maintain balance, your feet should Be placed firmly on the foot pegs. Skim the ground during turns. Point down toward the road Be against the gas tank.

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

16. When should the staggered formation be used? Merging onto the highway. When passing as a group. Long stretches of road. Through curves and turns.

17. You should start the motorcycle with Your hands above your elbows. Your right wrist low. Your right wrist flat Your elbows locked.

18. In slow, tight turns: Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight. Lean your body more than the motorcycle. Do not lean.

19. Studies have shown that around ____ of all riders killed in motorcycle accidents had been drinking. 15-20%. 40-45%. 75-85% 5-10%.

20. If your front wheel locks, your best course of action is to Release the rear brake only. Continue applying the brake. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly Use the rear brake only.

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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.