Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Convex side mirrors on motorcycles make cars seem Bigger than they are. Closer than they are. Smaller than they are Farther away than they are.

2. What can cause the engine to lock? Being low on oil. Changing gears improperly. Braking using only one brake. Skidding the front tire.

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

4. When does alcohol start lowering abilities to ride? Above the legal limit. At the legal limit. Below the legal limit It depends on the rider.

5. Motorcycles require ____ stopping distance than/as a car. The same. It varies between motorcycles. Less. More.

6. 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.

7. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders? Lane markings are not present. Other drivers are known to drive recklessly. They do not have posted speed limits Gravel provides less traction than pavement.

8. What can happen if you drive through a turn too fast? The motorcycle will suffer mechanical failure. You can veer into another lane. Other drivers will be distracted You will tip over.

9. How can you help balance yourself during motorcycle turns? Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Turn your torso in the direction of the turn Keep your knees against the gas tank.

10. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen. Flash your brake light. Always ride in the center lane position Ride in the lane portion in which you will be seen first.

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

12. Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. what can you do? Flash your brake light. Avoid driving at night. Install extra lights Use your high beam.

13. Most riders are driving slower than ____ mph when a crash happens. 15 90 60 30

14. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking Areas of vision blocked by your helmet. The traction of the road surface. The size of the vehicles that are close to you The lane beside you and the far lane.

15. In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift Whenever you pull in the clutch. When you are descending a hill. While riding on a multilane road When you need more power to accelerate.

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

17. Which of the following may not be legally operated on a street or highway? Minivans. Motor bikes. Trucks Motorcycles.

18. 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.

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

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

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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.