Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Distances are harder to judge at night. you should Increase your speed. Increase your following distance. Ride only on rural roads Avoiding riding at night.

2. What should be done before every trip on your motorcycle? Check all necessary equipment. Empty the trunk. None of the answers listed Repaint the exterior.

3. 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.

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

5. When slowing down, which brake should you use? Rear brake only. Both front and rear brakes at the same time. Front brake only. Front or rear brakes.

6. When riding at night, you can increase your safety by Wearing reflective clothing. Using your high beam. Reducing your speed Doing all of these.

7. Over ____ % of motorcycle/car crashes occur at intersections. 50 60 75 90

8. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground. Roll away from the motorcycle. Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear Try to land with your arms first.

9. Riding close to the edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because The pavement is poor quality. Dirt collects there and provides little traction. It is prohibited to ride there You may hit pedestrians.

10. 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.

11. Choosing the best lane position helps you to Stay out of blind spots. Avoid road hazards. Communicate what you plan to do All these answers are correct.

12. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to Keep the load forward. Distribute the load evenly. Secure the load with elastic cords Do all of these.

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

14. When carrying loads: Keep the load low and as far forward as possible. Keep the load to the rear of the motorcycle. Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat.

15. Rolling on the throttle should be done in which of the following situations? Preparing to stop. To help stabilize while in a turn. Passing a row of parked cars. Descending a hill.

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

17. 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.

18. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking? 5 seconds. 12 seconds. 40 ft. 20 ft.

19. You should increase your following distance On single-lane roads. When it is windy. During the day In heavy traffic.

20. When starting off on your motorcycle, you should start with your right wrist Up. Flat. Locked Straight.

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.