Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. After as few as ____ alcoholic drink(s), your ability to ride can be affected. 1 3 4 2

2. When you turn: Keep your hear and eyes straight to maintain balance. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

3. Which of the following is true about a motorcycle's conspicuity? In crashes with motorcycles, most drivers never even saw the motorcycle. All of the answers listed. A motorcycle's outline is much smaller than a car's Motorcycles appear farther away than they are. Motorcycles appear to be driving slower than they actually are.

4. When scanning road conditions, you should be looking for Escape routes. Road conditions. Traffic conditions All of the above.

5. While riding, you notice there are hazards on the left side of the lane. what should your lane position be? Whichever lane position you generally prefer. Whichever lane position you are currently in. Left, closer to the hazard. Center or right.

6. If your front wheel locks, your best course of action is to Release the rear brake only. Continue applying the brake. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly Use the rear brake only.

7. 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.

8. When changing lanes on a multilane road, it is important to check the lane next to you and The far lane. Behind you. In front of you Your throttle.

9. What does the left hand lever control? The clutch. The front brake. The gear shifter. The rear brake.

10. 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.

11. When do most motorcycle accidents occur? None of the answers listed. On long trips that are longer than 20 miles long. On normal sized trips that are around 10 miles long On short trips that are less than 5 miles long.

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. It is safest to approach obstacles at a ____ angle. 180-degree. 25-degree. 45-degree. 90-degree.

14. Motorcycle drivers cannot drive on highways Unless you can travel safely at the minimum posted speed. At night, because your lights aren't bright enough. During rush hour Without a helmet and proper protective gear.

15. It is important to keep at least a ____ second following distance from the vehicle in front of you. 4 Ten. Twelve Two.

16. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. Stay in low gears. Wear reflective clothing Use your low beam headlight.

17. If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed? When it is safe to do so. After waiting two light cycles. After waiting for 120 seconds. All of these.

18. When preparing to slow down, you should check To make sure you are in neutral before stopping. To see if there is traffic behind you. To your left and right The gauges on your motorcycle.

19. Generally, what is the best lane position for being seen? The right lane position. The center of the lane. The left or right part of the lane. The left third of the lane.

20. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are Only using one brake. Riding in the left of the lane position. Riding in the right of the lane position Using both brakes.

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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.