Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you? Stop and look around. Turn around and scan the area. Carry a passenger to check for you Check your side mirrors frequently.

2. When being passed on the left, stay in the ____ portion of your lane. Center. Farthest. Right. Left.

3. Tinted eye protection Is mandatory during the day. Is mandatory for drivers only. Should not be worn at night Should be worn at all times.

4. 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.

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

6. Which one of the following statements is correct? Press left, lean right, and go right. Press left, lean left, go right. Press left, lean left, go left.

7. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility? Riding only in the left of the lane position. Wearing a full-face helmet. Decreasing your speed. Wearing reflective clothing.

8. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur At high speeds. At low speeds. In curves On hills.

9. Your right wrist should be positioned ____ with proper hand formation. Backwards. Flat. None of the answers listed Upside down.

10. When looking where you want to turn, you should Reduce your speed before the turn. Turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn. Keep your eyes level with the horizon Do all of the above.

11. Which of the following statements is true? Naturally, you should do everything you safely can to avoid hitting an animal. if you are in traf?c, however, remain in your lane. For larger animals (deer, elk, cattle), brake and prepare to stop. If you are chased by a dog, downshift and approach the animal slowly. as you approach it, accelerate away and leave the animal behind All of the above are correct.

12. 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.

13. Skilled riders must do which of the following while riding? All listed answers. Execute decisions quickly. Identify potential items Make good judgments.

14. Which of the following should not be done at night? Increase your following distance. Increase your speed. Adjust your lane position when necessary Use your high beam.

15. 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.

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

17. The positions within a lane that are available to a motorcycle are 1, 2, 3, and 4. Center only. Left and right Left, center, and right.

18. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? The center position is always the safest option. The safest position will depend on the surroundings. Only the left position is the safest The left and right positions are safest.

19. When you ride in a group Put the newest riders at the rear. Ride in pairs whenever possible. Don't tailgate the rider in front of you Never ride in groups of more than three.

20. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear Protective clothing. Face or eye protection. A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. dot compliant 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.