Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. A person must be at least ____ years old or have a valid driver's license to obtain a motorcycle license. 16 18 21 24

2. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Adjust your weight. Close the throttle. Grip the handlebars tightly Accelerate out of the wobble.

3. What is the maximum BAC level a person under the age of 21 may have and still drive? 0.02 0.15 0.08 0.18

4. 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.

5. ____ is prohibited when riding downhill. Increasing your speed. Shifting gears. Coasting in neutral gear. Slowing down.

6. Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller, and therefore Drive much slower than cars. Are much faster than cars. Appear closer than they are Appear further away.

7. 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.

8. Over ____ % of motorcycle/car crashes occur at intersections. 50 60 75 90

9. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned At or below elbow height. Above your elbows. With elbows locked Below your elbows.

10. When should the staggered formation be used? Merging onto the highway. When passing as a group. Long stretches of road. Through curves and turns.

11. Before each ride, you should adjust The clutch. The throttle. The side mirrors Your seat.

12. 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.

13. It is important to use ____ brakes for every stop. Back. Front. Both front and back None of the answers listed.

14. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear Protective clothing. Face or eye protection. A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. dot compliant All of the above.

15. What is the safest braking method? Using both front and rear brakes at the same time. Using only the front brake. Using only the rear brake. Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake.

16. Heavy steering may be a symptom of what mechanical problem? Flat tires. Low gas. None of the answers listed Low oil.

17. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Wet pavement. Uneven surfaces. Metal gratings. All of these.

18. Motorcycles require ____ stopping distance than/as a car. The same. It varies between motorcycles. Less. More.

19. Of the following, the most likely place for a collision is A school zone. An intersection. A multilane highway A residential area.

20. Cars are most likely to try and share your lane when You are in the left of the lane position. They know you are a beginner rider. You are riding on a multi-lane highway They want to pass you.

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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.