Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to Avoid making long trips. Drive only during the day. Drink beverages with caffeine Take frequent rest breaks.

3. When carrying cargo or a passenger An increased stopping distance is required. You must ride only during the day. A decreased stopping distance is required You must carry a special license.

4. If your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, you must Drive only on paved roads. Wear safety goggles or a face shield. Get your motorcycle equipped with a windshield before you ride it Avoid carrying passengers.

5. If you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal? Left arm straight out. Right arm straight out. Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing up. Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing down.

6. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly. One. Five. Three. Two.

7. When being passed on the left, stay in the ____ portion of your lane. Center. Farthest. Right. Left.

8. Which of the following helps you be more visible to other drivers? Drive with your headlights off. None of the answers listed. Wear dark clothing Wear bright clothing.

9. Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces? Leaning back. Maintaining or increasing your speed. Avoiding sudden moves. Holding in the clutch.

10. What causes your motorcycle to lurch? Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Driving over gravel roads. Speeding up too quickly. Turning too fast.

11. When slowing down, which brake should you use? Rear brake only. Both front and rear brakes at the same time. Front brake only. Front or rear brakes.

12. Which of the following should be done before riding your motorcycle for the first time? Clean out the trunk. Read the owner's manual. None of the answers listed Turn on the radio.

13. 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.

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

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

16. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to Keep the load forward. Distribute the load evenly. Secure the load with elastic cords Do all of these.

17. To apply for a motorcycle learner's permit, one must be ____ years of age. 16 18 21 25

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

19. 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.

20. What controls the front brake? The left hand lever. The right foot pedal. The left foot pedal. The right hand lever.

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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.