Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. It is important to use ____ brakes for every stop. Back. Front. Both front and back None of the answers listed.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. Chain slippage can be reduced by Tightening the chain. Loosening the chain. Replacing the chain every month None of the above.

6. Which of the following is affected first while drinking. Ability to balance on the bike. Ability to keep bike in the lane position. Ability to judge your own ability All listed answers.

7. You should downshift through the gears when you Need to slow down. Are approaching a stop sign. Need more power to accelerate Need to do any of the above.

8. In proper riding posture Your feet are resting firmly on the footrests. Your knees are against the gas tank. Your arms are slightly bent All of the above are true.

9. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should Make sure your luggage is secure. Move into the center of the lane position. Check to see that the surface is firm enough to ride on Skim your feet along the road.

10. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned With elbows slightly bent. With elbows locked. At an angle of 90 degrees With wrists locked.

11. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because You may be riding in their blind spots. You may be distracted by what is happening inside the vehicles. Operating your motorcycle may become more difficult Your visibility may be reduced.

12. What type of clothing is best for daytime riding? Colorful clothing. Leather clothing. Any type of clothing. Fluorescent clothing.

13. How can you stabilize the motorcycle in slow, tight turns? Lean forward as much as possible. Accelerate or maintain speed. Lean with the motorcycle Remain straight while leaning the motorcycle.

14. 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.

15. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because They do not have to obey traffic lights. Other vehicles often do not see them approaching. Motorcycles are not permitted to cross intersections They are slower than other vehicles.

16. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by A foot pedal. The left hand lever. A button on the handgrip The right hand lever.

17. On a paved road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect In the left wheel track. Near the center of the road. Along the sides of the road In all of the above areas.

18. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests At all times. Unless riding over a slippery surface. Unless being stopped at an intersection While the motorcycle is moving.

19. You should search your path of travel for ____ seconds ahead. 10 12 2 5

20. Nearly ____ % of riders killed in motorcycle accidents had been drinking. 10 20 30 45

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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.