Pass the Kentucky Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Kentucky DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.
1. Before downshifting, you should
2. What is the safest braking method?
3. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel.
4. When can you operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic?
5. What can happen if you drive through a turn too fast?
6. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should
7. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is
8. To apply for a motorcycle learner's permit, one must be ____ years of age.
9. When you cross railroad tracks, you should ride your motorcycle ____ within your lane to cross the tracks.
10. When using saddlebags, it is important to
11. The see method consists of search, evaluate, and ____.
12. What does choosing the best lane position mean?
13. Which of the following are not eligible required permits to enroll in a motorcycle safety education program?
14. If you are a beginner rider, you should ride no more than ____ hours per day.
15. If you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal?
16. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by
17. If railroad tracks run parallel to your lane, and you need to cross them, you should
18. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to
19. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ____ angle.
20. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent?
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.