Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing: Should only be worn while riding at night. Can make motorcycle riders easier to see. Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

2. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in Second gear. Third gear. First gear Neutral.

3. What factor(s) play a major part in determining a person's bac? All of the answers listed. How fast that the alcohol is consumed. How much a person weighs The amount of alcohol that someone drinks.

4. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do? Use only your rear brake. Stop and turn around. Stop your bike and walk it across the slippery section Slow down before reaching the slippery section.

5. The gearshift lever is located In front of the left footrest. In front of the right footrest. By the right handlegrip By the left handlegrip.

6. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely. A full. Half of a. A quarter of a. A third of a.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when Entering or leaving the highway. Taking curves. Making turns Doing any of these.

11. Which of the following should not be done at night? Increase your following distance. Increase your speed. Adjust your lane position when necessary Use your high beam.

12. 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.

13. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because You may be riding in their blind spots. You may be distracted by what is happening inside the vehicles. Operating your motorcycle may become more difficult Your visibility may be reduced.

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

15. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles? Follow the driver very closely. Follow in the path of the other driver. Watch the taillights to see bumps on the road Watch the driver's movements.

16. A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked vehicles because: A motorcycle can accelerate faster than a car. A motorcycle rider can avoid the problems of opening doors and people stepping out from between vehicles by driving in the left part of the lane. Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance.

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

18. To avoid confusing other drivers you should: Increase the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you if you are being tailgated. Make sure your turn signal turns off after you finish a turn. Use your horn only in emergency situations.

19. Motorcyclists may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction such as Lane markings, steel plates, and manhole covers. Wet pavement and gravel roads. Mud, leaves, snow, and ice. All of the above.

20. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should Press the left handgrip. Press the right handgrip. Apply the rear brake Apply the front brake.

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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.