Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If both braking and swerving are required to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve? Brake before or after swerving. Brake while swerving. Swerve while braking. You can only brake before swerving, never after.

2. What can cause the engine to lock? Being low on oil. Changing gears improperly. Braking using only one brake. Skidding the front tire.

3. The best way to cross unavoidable obstacles on the road is to Cross them at a 90-degree angle. Cross them at a 45-degree angle. Walk your motorcycle across them Put your feet down for support.

4. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups. Five. Six. Two. Three.

5. When should you rise off the seat slightly? Riding on slippery surfaces. Absorbing shock when riding over obstacles. Preparing to pass another vehicle. Increasing your visibility.

6. Which brake control should you use when you need to stop? The front brake. Both front and rear brake. The rear brake. The emergency brake.

7. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen. Flash your brake light. Always ride in the center lane position Ride in the lane portion in which you will be seen first.

8. In a single lane of traffic, there are ____ lane positions for a motorcycle. Five. 4 Two. Three.

9. Motorcycles require ____ stopping distance than/as a car. The same. It varies between motorcycles. Less. More.

10. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders. Six. Five. Seven. Two.

11. If you are in traffic and a small animal runs in front of your vehicle, what is the safest way to handle the situation? Immediate drive in reverse. None of the answers listed. Swerve into another lane Stay in your lane.

12. If you wish to stop your motorcycle quickly, you must apply ____ to do so safely. The rear brake. Both brakes at the same time. The front brake. None of these answers are correct.

13. Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's Lights. Tires. Chassis All of the above.

14. 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.

15. The front brake Provides 30% of the stopping power. Is controlled by a foot pedal. Should only be used in emergency situations Provides 70% of the stopping power.

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

17. 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.

18. A moped cannot be operated on a street with a minimum speed of ____ mph. 10 20 25 30

19. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely. A full. Half of a. A quarter of a. A third of a.

20. A street legal motorcycle must have ____ mirrors. 1 2 3 4

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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.