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. ____ drugs can affect your ability to ride.
2. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking
3. While riding, you notice there are hazards on the left side of the lane. what should your lane position be?
4. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid?
5. Motorcycles are permitted to operate two abreast in a single lane
6. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are
7. It is important to use ____ brakes for every stop.
8. The best eye and face protection is provided by
9. Skilled riders must do which of the following while riding?
10. If your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, you must
11. An adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you is at least ____ seconds
12. Distances are harder to judge at night. you should
13. If you want to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have
14. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars?
15. How can you increase your visibility to others at night?
16. Your right wrist should be positioned ____ with proper hand formation.
17. When should you pull the engine kill switch?
18. If a vehicle enters your path, you should
19. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when
20. If both braking and swerving are required to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve?
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.