Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, you can Raise slightly off your seat. Flash your brake light. Swerve from side to side Shift gears instead of braking.

2. You can help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by Flashing your brake light. Swerving from left to right. Using signal lights Honking your horn.

3. When do most motorcycle accidents occur? None of the answers listed. On long trips that are longer than 20 miles long. On normal sized trips that are around 10 miles long On short trips that are less than 5 miles long.

4. Studies show that most crash-involved riders Did not separate braking from swerving or did not choose swerving when it was appropriate. Under brake the front tire and over brake the rear. Both of the above statements are correct. Neither of the above statements is correct.

5. What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? To see it coming by looking well ahead. By avoiding high density traffic areas. By increasing the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you.

6. Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars? People can step out from between cars. A driver may pull out in front of you. A door could be opened into your path All of these answers are correct.

7. What is the best path through a curve? It is different for each curve. It is the center of the road. It is close to the edge of the road It is close to the center line.

8. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars? It is more difficult for motorcycles to stop quickly. The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction. It is illegal for motorcycles to park on the side of the road Motorcycles require a curb to park against.

9. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles? Gravel roads. Wet pavement. Lane markings. All of the above.

10. A motorcycle safety education course does not require which of the following? A class d operator's license. A motorcycle learner's permit. A motorcycle operator's license None of the listed answers.

11. When can you ride side-by-side with another motorcycle? When you are riding in a group. When you are riding with a new rider. When traffic is heavy. Never.

12. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in Second gear. Third gear. First gear Neutral.

13. If you want to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have Special shocks. A windshield. Footrests for the passenger All of the above.

14. Which of the following should be done to avoid having an accident on the road? All of the answers listed. Don't drink. Find a friend to ride home with if you have been drinking Ride with a designated driver if you have been drinking.

15. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle. 90-degree. 45-degree. 25-degree. 135-degree.

16. Motorcyclists may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction such as Lane markings, steel plates, and manhole covers. Wet pavement and gravel roads. Mud, leaves, snow, and ice. All of the above.

17. What does the left hand lever control? The clutch. The front brake. The gear shifter. The rear brake.

18. The best lane position for being seen is The left third of the lane. The center third of the lane. Not important. The right third of the lane.

19. To avoid confusing other drivers you should: Increase the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you if you are being tailgated. Make sure your turn signal turns off after you finish a turn. Use your horn only in emergency situations.

20. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when Entering or leaving the highway. Taking curves. Making turns Doing any of these.

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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.