Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. How can you increase your chances of being seen? All these answers are correct. Use your headlight. Wear bright clothing Choose the best lane position.

3. 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.

4. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs. Using hand signals Making eye contact.

5. Which of the following does not affect your blood alcohol concentration? How fast you drink. The amount of alcohol. Your weight. Time of day.

6. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen. Flash your brake light. Always ride in the center lane position Ride in the lane portion in which you will be seen first.

7. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels should be checked Daily. Before each ride. Once a year Weekly.

8. 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.

9. If you are in traffic and a small animal runs in front of your vehicle, what is the safest way to handle the situation? Immediate drive in reverse. None of the answers listed. Swerve into another lane Stay in your lane.

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

11. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. 4 One. Three. Two.

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

13. Which riders should haul passengers? All listed answers. Any rider at all. Novice riders with an instructor Only experienced riders.

14. You should flash your brake light Every time you stop. When exiting a parking space. When you are slowing down in a surprising area When crossing an intersection instead of turning.

15. When riding in a group, riders should ride in a ____ formation, and never side by side. Double file. None of the answers listed. Single file Staggered.

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

17. Which of the following equipment are required to legally operate a motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Muffler. Rearview mirror Horn. Taillight.

18. Riding alongside a row of parked cars can be dangerous because Car doors may be opened into your path. The road will be more slippery. Your visibility will be reduced The traffic will be heavier.

19. To prevent fatigue, even the most experienced drivers try not to ride for more than ____ hours in a day. 12 4 15 6

20. Riders should be aware of the effects of ____, as well as alcohol or illegal drugs when operating a motorcycle. Food. None of the answers listed. Prescription drugs Water.

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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.