Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. ____ drugs can affect your ability to ride. Illegal. Everyday. Prescription. All of the above.

2. 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.

3. When carrying loads: Keep the load low and as far forward as possible. Keep the load to the rear of the motorcycle. Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat.

4. How can you increase your visibility to others at night? Wear a bright helmet. Wear reflective gear. Wear fluorescent clothing Avoid wearing a tinted face shield.

5. You should start the motorcycle with Your hands above your elbows. Your right wrist low. Your right wrist flat Your elbows locked.

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

7. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you At all times. Unless you are stopped. When riding through school zones In periods of heavy traffic.

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. The best formation when riding in a group is Motorcycles should not ride in groups. In pairs. Single file The staggered formation.

10. If riding with others, which of the following should you not do. All listed answers are things you should do. Do not interfere with the flow of traffic. Ride in a manor that promotes safety Ride two wide in the lane.

11. What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? To see it coming by looking well ahead. By avoiding high density traffic areas. By increasing the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you.

12. If the throttle is stuck, what should you do? Stop the motorcycle using the rear brake only. Flip the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. Jump off the motorcycle Pull in the clutch.

13. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Ride in a group. Reduce your speed. Stay in the same lane position Do not wear a helmet.

14. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by Riding in the left of the lane position. Riding in the right of the lane position. Pulling into oncoming traffic Riding in the center of the lane position.

15. A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked vehicles because: A motorcycle can accelerate faster than a car. A motorcycle rider can avoid the problems of opening doors and people stepping out from between vehicles by driving in the left part of the lane. Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance.

16. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road? Use the lights of the vehicle ahead of you. Use your high beam. Scan the road often Only drive where there are street lights.

17. Which of the following should you do if you are struck by a flying object? All listed answers. Stop the bike immediately. Sound your horn to show displeasure to the vehicle that caused you getting hit Keep your lane position and pull off when safe to fix the issue.

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

19. If you must carry a load it should be: Either over or in front of the rear axle. Carried on the gas tank in front of the driver. Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

20. In louisiana, you must wear a helmet At night only. If you are under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 21 At all times.

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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.