Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you need to get off of the roadway, which of the following should you do? All listed answers. Pull off the road to as far right as you can. Check the surface of the roadside Signal your intention.

2. Distance around your motorcycle gives you which of the following? A cushion of space. All listed answers. Room to maneuver Time to react.

3. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots? On the right only. On the left only. On the right and left of the motorcycle. Motorcycles do not have blind spots.

4. You should search your path of travel for ____ seconds ahead. 10 12 2 5

5. In a single lane of traffic, there are ____ lane positions for a motorcycle. Five. 4 Two. Three.

6. The handlebars should not be set more than ____ inches above the seat of the motorcycle. 15 24 6 36

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

8. 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.

9. A person over the age of ____ can operate a motorcycle without a helmet. 16 18 21 17

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should Maintain or increase your speed. Increase your speed. Maintain or decrease your speed Decrease your speed.

14. 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.

15. If you have a blood alcohol concentration of ____ or above, you are considered intoxicated. 0.05 0.01 0.08 0.09

16. If you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal? Left arm straight out. Right arm straight out. Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing up. Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing down.

17. When riding in a group, beginner riders should be positioned Behind the leader. At the end. In the front In front of the last rider.

18. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Increase your following distance. Use your high beam. Shift gears quickly Reduce your speed.

19. To cross railroad tracks safely, you should cross them at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 20 90 120 45

20. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group? The group leader. The traffic in front of the leader. The tail rider. The middle group rider.

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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.