Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should Use both front and rear brakes. Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only Downshift until rolling to a stop.

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. Heavy steering may be a symptom of what mechanical problem? Flat tires. Low gas. None of the answers listed Low oil.

7. Which of the following helps avoid fatigue while riding? Taking frequent rest breaks. Limiting your daily driving distance. Protecting yourself from the elements. All of the above.

8. It is important to ____ to the other drivers before leaving the road for any reason. Accelerate. Brake. None of the answers listed Signal.

9. If you are about to collide with an object, and you wish to get the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should Push the inside of the left handlegrip. Pull the left handlegrip toward you. Push the inside of the right handlegrip Pull the right handlegrip toward you.

10. You are approaching an intersection that has a stop line, but you can tell it is a blind intersection. where should you stop? Where you have the most visibility. At the stop line first, then pull forward. At the stop line only. With the front wheel over the stop line.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. When riding on the road, you should create more space and minimize harm from any hazard by Using lights or a horn. Adjusting direction or position. Adjusting the speed Doing all of these things.

14. What is the safest braking method? Using both front and rear brakes at the same time. Using only the front brake. Using only the rear brake. Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake.

15. It is important that motorcycles have ____ equipped for passengers riding on board. Brakes. None of the answers listed. Footrests Trunks.

16. If your front wheel locks, your best course of action is to Release the rear brake only. Continue applying the brake. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly Use the rear brake only.

17. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking Areas of vision blocked by your helmet. The traction of the road surface. The size of the vehicles that are close to you The lane beside you and the far lane.

18. 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.

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

20. 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.

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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.