Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following should you not do if your motorcycle is chased by a dog? Accelerate after you near the animal. All listed answers. Down shift as you approach Kick the dog away.

2. Reflective clothing is important for safety At night. During day and night. In urban areas In rural areas only.

3. When you check your tires, what are you checking for? Tire pressure. Cuts and scrapes. Tread wear. All of these.

4. 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.

5. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Objects being thrown from windows. Extended side mirrors. Wind blasts from larger vehicles. All of the above.

6. You can help keep your balance while riding by Sitting as far back as possible. Wearing light weight riding gear. Locking your elbows Keeping your knees against the gas tank.

7. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do? Brake while shifting. Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slow enough for the gear. Only downshift if you are an experienced rider Never shift below second gear.

8. If you must coast over a slippery surface, you should also Apply the rear brake. Allow your feet to skim the surface. Lean back as far as possible Rise slightly off the seat.

9. If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should Never brake when you have a flat tire. Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat. Apply both brakes evenly Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.

10. It is important to keep at least a ____ second following distance from the vehicle in front of you. 4 Ten. Twelve Two.

11. How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking? Fully apply both brakes. Apply the front brake quickly. Alternate between the front and rear brake Use the rear brake only.

12. When you cross railroad tracks, you should ride your motorcycle ____ within your lane to cross the tracks. Straight. By leaning into a side. At a 10-degree angle. At a 20-degree angle.

13. The staggered formation is the best choice when There is an emergency situation. Taking curves. Parking parallel to the curb Riding in a group.

14. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is Permitted for passengers only. Permitted only if you are carrying large items. Never permitted Permitted for children only.

15. Use your horn when You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You are making a left turn. You are crossing rail tracks You pull the kill engine switch.

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

17. As you approach the center of a turn, you should Apply the rear brake. Move toward the inside of the curve. Move toward the outside of the curve Decrease the throttle.

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

19. In which of these situations is someone most likely to try and share a lane with you? When they want to pass you. In heavy traffic. When preparing to turn at an intersection. All of these.

20. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Adjust your weight. Close the throttle. Grip the handlebars tightly Accelerate out of the wobble.

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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.