Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. How can you help balance yourself during motorcycle turns? Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Turn your torso in the direction of the turn Keep your knees against the gas tank.

2. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see Behind you and part of the lane beside you. Only behind your vehicle. Only beside your vehicle Everything to the sides and rear.

3. When riding in a group, beginner riders should be positioned Behind the leader. At the end. In the front In front of the last rider.

4. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility? Riding only in the left of the lane position. Wearing a full-face helmet. Decreasing your speed. Wearing reflective clothing.

5. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests At all times. Unless riding over a slippery surface. Unless being stopped at an intersection While the motorcycle is moving.

6. 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.

7. Which of the following statements about crossing an intersection is true? Increase your speed as you approach an intersection. Select a lane position that will most increase your visibility to other drivers. Always count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield Always ride with your headlight off.

8. If railroad tracks run parallel to your lane, and you need to cross them, you should Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle. Cross at the smallest angle possible. Cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle Wait until the next intersection.

9. When can you ride side-by-side with another motorcycle? When you are riding in a group. When you are riding with a new rider. When traffic is heavy. Never.

10. Which of the following is not an effect of alcohol? Dulled judgment. Impaired vision. Increased alertness. Slower reactions.

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

12. 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.

13. When riding your motorcycle, your feet should be positioned As far forward as possible. Firmly on the footrests. To drag lightly on the ground With your toes pointed downward.

14. While your feet are on the footrests, you should avoid Riding on slippery surfaces. Turning corners. Pointing your feet downward Using the hand brake.

15. Some form of injuries occur in over ____ of motorcycle crashes that involve either alcohol or drugs. 40% 60% 65% 90%

16. What should be done before every trip on your motorcycle? Check all necessary equipment. Empty the trunk. None of the answers listed Repaint the exterior.

17. To cross railroad tracks safely, you should cross them at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 20 90 120 45

18. When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should Fill the left bag before the right one. Make sure both bags are full. Distribute the weight evenly between both bags Fill the right bag before the left one.

19. The front brake Provides 30% of the stopping power. Is controlled by a foot pedal. Should only be used in emergency situations Provides 70% of the stopping power.

20. 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.

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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.