Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following increases safety when riding at night? Reduce your speed. Use the lights of the car ahead to help you see. All these answers are correct Increase your following distance.

2. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Should only be done to help steady cargo. Should never be done. Helps you keep your balance Helps turn the motorcycle.

3. A person may drive a motorcycle without a helmet if he or she is over the age of ____. 16 18 21 24

4. When scanning road conditions, you should be looking for Escape routes. Road conditions. Traffic conditions All of the above.

5. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others? Avoid tailgating. Ride in lighted areas. Use your high beam Flash your brake light.

6. Which of the following can be done to help a friend get home without driving drunk? All of the answers listed. Find a safe ride home for them. Slow down their drinking Keep them with you there.

7. What is the BAC limit where a rider is legally considered intoxicated? .04% .07% 0.05% .08%

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

9. If the throttle is stuck, what should you do? Stop the motorcycle using the rear brake only. Flip the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. Jump off the motorcycle Pull in the clutch.

10. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands You must not ride the motorcycle. Ride in residential areas only. Ride under 30 mph You can only ride in first gear.

11. Which brake is most powerful? Rear brake. Foot brake. Front brake. Both front and rear brake are equal.

12. Which lane position should you ride in when passing parked cars? The right. The left. The right or center. The center.

13. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle? Find a place without traffic on either side. Only ride in the left of the lane position. Ride faster than the speed limit Ride at the same speed as vehicles you are beside.

14. You are turning onto a road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction. taking a right turn too fast could cause you to Veer into the opposing traffic lane. Hit the vehicle in front of you. Tip over your motorcycle Run off the right edge of the road.

15. When carrying a passenger, instruct them to Keep both feet on the pegs, even when stopped. Stay directly behind you leaning as you lean. Hold firmly to your waist, hips, or belt Do all of the above.

16. While your feet are on the footrests, you should avoid Riding on slippery surfaces. Turning corners. Pointing your feet downward Using the hand brake.

17. When you turn: Keep your hear and eyes straight to maintain balance. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

18. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to Avoid making long trips. Drive only during the day. Drink beverages with caffeine Take frequent rest breaks.

19. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only. Always coast in neutral Use both brakes.

20. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by Riding in the left of the lane position. Riding in the right of the lane position. Pulling into oncoming traffic Riding in the center of the lane position.

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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.