Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Avoiding sudden moves. Leaning back. Holding in the clutch Maintaining or increasing your speed.

2. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to lane-share with you is to Wave at other drivers. Keep a left portion position. Flash your brake light Beep your horn.

3. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels should be checked Daily. Before each ride. Once a year Weekly.

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

5. Motorcycles should share lanes with cars when Riding in a designated area only. It is never safe to share a lane with a car. Riding with other motorcycles There is heavy traffic.

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

7. Changing your lane position can Help you avoid being in a blind spot. Communicate your intentions to other drivers. Provide a possible escape route Do all of the above.

8. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Gravel roads. Wet pavement. Warm pavement. Snow.

9. Chain slippage can be reduced by Tightening the chain. Loosening the chain. Replacing the chain every month None of the above.

10. 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.

11. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do? Use only your rear brake. Stop and turn around. Stop your bike and walk it across the slippery section Slow down before reaching the slippery section.

12. ____ are vehicles that are not designed for roads and are thus illegal to drive on roads. Mobile homes. Trail bikes. Vans Trucks.

13. A way for you to increase your safety at night is to Use your high beam. Reduce your speed. Increase your following distance All these answers are correct.

14. A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked vehicles because: A motorcycle can accelerate faster than a car. A motorcycle rider can avoid the problems of opening doors and people stepping out from between vehicles by driving in the left part of the lane. Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance.

15. Smaller vehicles tend to appear ____ to other drivers on the road. Backwards. Bigger. Faster Smaller.

16. Which brake control should you use when you need to stop? The front brake. Both front and rear brake. The rear brake. The emergency brake.

17. Some form of injuries occur in over ____ of motorcycle crashes that involve either alcohol or drugs. 40% 60% 65% 90%

18. To execute a turn safely a motorcycle rider should always: Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn. Slow down in the turn. Turn using the handle bars only.

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

20. If the rear tire goes flat while riding Stop with the front brake only. Stop with the rear brake only. Use engine braking Use both brakes to stop.

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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.