Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. Where is the engine cut-off switch located? Near the right handgrip. Near the right foot pedal. Near the left handgrip. Near the left foot pedal.

3. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle Whenever there are parking meters. With your rear wheel on the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb Within two feet of the curb.

4. Studies have shown that around ____ of all riders killed in motorcycle accidents had been drinking. 15-20%. 40-45%. 75-85% 5-10%.

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

6. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles? Follow the driver very closely. Follow in the path of the other driver. Watch the taillights to see bumps on the road Watch the driver's movements.

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

8. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should: Downshift immediately to a lower gear to improve traction. Proceed in a zig-zag pattern until you cross the bridge. Relax, stay on course and ride straight across.

9. When parked against the curb you should park With your front wheel on the curb. With your rear wheel on the curb. At a 60 to 90 degree angle Parallel to the curb.

10. What is engine braking? Where your engine stops working. Downshifting through gears to slow the motorcycle. Using the engine kill switch to stop the motorcycle. Upshifting to gain speed on hills.

11. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction Release the rear brake and use only the front brake. You can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. Release both brakes and coast to a stop You should release the rear brake and reapply it.

12. When riding through a turn, you should turn Your whole upper body. Your head only. Your head and shoulders All of the above.

13. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests At all times. Unless riding over a slippery surface. Unless being stopped at an intersection While the motorcycle is moving.

14. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers. Give them plenty of room Do all of the above.

15. 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.

16. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Lean together at the same angle. Lean at different angles. Not lean at all None of the above.

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

18. When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should Fill the left bag before the right one. Make sure both bags are full. Distribute the weight evenly between both bags Fill the right bag before the left one.

19. When riding in a group, you should never Put a beginner near the front. Pair up. Ride single file Pass vehicles in front of you.

20. The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share a lane with you is by Maintaining a center of the lane position. Beeping your horn. Avoiding driving on narrow roads Changing lanes periodically.

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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.