Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction Release the rear brake and use only the front brake. You can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. Release both brakes and coast to a stop You should release the rear brake and reapply it.

2. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should Change lanes before slowing down. Beep your horn. Flash your brake light Shoulder check your blind spot.

3. 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.

4. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. Stay in low gears. Wear reflective clothing Use your low beam headlight.

5. 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.

6. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When a car is trying to share a lane with you. When being passed by other vehicles. When passing parked cars. All of the above.

7. An adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you is at least ____ seconds 4 6 3 2

8. Motorcycles are permitted to operate two abreast in a single lane When there is no other traffic around. Never. When teaching a new rider. When there is a traffic jam.

9. The best protection against flying objects while riding is Sunglasses. Headlights. Face protection Goggles.

10. Where is the engine cut-off switch located? Near the right handgrip. Near the right foot pedal. Near the left handgrip. Near the left foot pedal.

11. If a friend has been drinking, which of the following should you not do? Allow them to operate their bike. Arrange for a safe ride. Keep them in one place Slow the pace of their drinking.

12. Studies have shown that around ____ of all riders killed in motorcycle accidents had been drinking. 15-20%. 40-45%. 75-85% 5-10%.

13. When riding your motorcycle, your feet should be positioned As far forward as possible. Firmly on the footrests. To drag lightly on the ground With your toes pointed downward.

14. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground. Roll away from the motorcycle. Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear Try to land with your arms first.

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

16. When should you pull the engine kill switch? If your throttle is stuck. If your rear tire fails. If your motorcycle is wobbling. If your front tire fails.

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

18. In order for a passenger to ride your motorcycle, he or she must have their own Footrests. Helmet. Seat Footrests, seat, and helmet.

19. In slow, tight turns: Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight. Lean your body more than the motorcycle. Do not lean.

20. 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.

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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.