Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The best way to cross unavoidable obstacles on the road is to Cross them at a 90-degree angle. Cross them at a 45-degree angle. Walk your motorcycle across them Put your feet down for support.

2. 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.

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

4. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs. Using hand signals Making eye contact.

5. Which of the following increases safety when riding at night? Reduce your speed. Use the lights of the car ahead to help you see. All these answers are correct Increase your following distance.

6. How is the rear brake controlled? By the right hand lever. By the right foot pedal. By the left foot pedal. By the left hand lever.

7. When it comes to tinted eye protection, it Should not be worn at night. Is mandatory during the day. Is mandatory for drivers only Should be worn at all times.

8. If you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal? Left arm straight out. Right arm straight out. Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing up. Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing down.

9. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When a car is trying to share a lane with you. When being passed by other vehicles. When passing parked cars. All of the above.

10. Most motorcycle crashes happen In parking lots. On short trips. On long trips On gravel roads.

11. The best face protection is A windshield. Sunglasses. Approved goggles A shatter-resistant face shield.

12. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should: Downshift immediately to a lower gear to improve traction. Proceed in a zig-zag pattern until you cross the bridge. Relax, stay on course and ride straight across.

13. If riding with others, which of the following should you not do. All listed answers are things you should do. Do not interfere with the flow of traffic. Ride in a manor that promotes safety Ride two wide in the lane.

14. Your motorcycle has two brakes. use both brakes: Only for normal stops. Only for emergency stops. Every time you slow or stop.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. What is the BAC limit where a rider is legally considered intoxicated? .04% .07% 0.05% .08%

19. Smaller vehicles tend to appear ____ to other drivers on the road. Backwards. Bigger. Faster Smaller.

20. When should you take your feet off the footpegs and skim them on the surface of the road? When riding on ice. When crossing railroad tracks. When riding in a parking lot. When riding on metal grating.

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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.