Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand. Either the hand brake or foot brake. The foot brake. The hand brake. Both brakes.

2. The staggered formation is the best choice when There is an emergency situation. Taking curves. Parking parallel to the curb Riding in a group.

3. Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. what can you do? Flash your brake light. Avoid driving at night. Install extra lights Use your high beam.

4. Motorcycle passengers should Get on before you start the engine. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Sit as far forward as possible Put their feet down when stopped.

5. Trail bikes and all-terrain vehicles cannot be operated where? In a field. None of the listed answers. On wooded trails On streets or highways.

6. Changing your lane position can Help you avoid being in a blind spot. Communicate your intentions to other drivers. Provide a possible escape route Do all of the above.

7. Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces? Leaning back. Maintaining or increasing your speed. Avoiding sudden moves. Holding in the clutch.

8. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because Traction is poor beside parked cars. It decreases visibility. You may collide with a car Someone may open his or her door into your path.

9. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? Prescription medication. Over the counter medication. Alcohol and drugs. All these answers are correct.

10. When does alcohol start lowering abilities to ride? Above the legal limit. At the legal limit. Below the legal limit It depends on the rider.

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

12. In a single lane of traffic, there are ____ lane positions for a motorcycle. Five. 4 Two. Three.

13. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should Change lanes before slowing down. Beep your horn. Flash your brake light Shoulder check your blind spot.

14. To apply for a motorcycle learner's permit, one must be ____ years of age. 16 18 21 25

15. Rolling on the throttle should be done in which of the following situations? Preparing to stop. To help stabilize while in a turn. Passing a row of parked cars. Descending a hill.

16. ____ are vehicles that are not designed for roads and are thus illegal to drive on roads. Mobile homes. Trail bikes. Vans Trucks.

17. Drivers in other vehicles present a particular hazard when You are passing a row of parked cars. You are riding through a school zone. You are making a right turn You are parking your motorcycle.

18. When riding on the road, you should create more space and minimize harm from any hazard by Using lights or a horn. Adjusting direction or position. Adjusting the speed Doing all of these things.

19. 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.

20. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision? Using your signals at all times. Maintaining and adequate space cushion. Wear clothing which increases visibility. Wear durable clothing.

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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.