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. When should you pull the engine kill switch? If your throttle is stuck. If your rear tire fails. If your motorcycle is wobbling. If your front tire fails.

3. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Should only be done to help steady cargo. Should never be done. Helps you keep your balance Helps turn the motorcycle.

4. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly. One. Five. Three. Two.

5. Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars? People can step out from between cars. A driver may pull out in front of you. A door could be opened into your path All of these answers are correct.

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. Choosing the best lane position helps you to Stay out of blind spots. Avoid road hazards. Communicate what you plan to do All these answers are correct.

8. 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.

9. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Close the throttle gradually. Apply the front brake. Apply the rear brake Accelerate out of the wobble.

10. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way. Not wearing proper gear. Riding while under the influence Faulty traffic signals.

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

12. 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.

13. What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? To see it coming by looking well ahead. By avoiding high density traffic areas. By increasing the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you.

14. 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.

15. A person over the age of ____ can operate a motorcycle without a helmet. 16 18 21 17

16. If the rear tire goes flat while riding Stop with the front brake only. Stop with the rear brake only. Use engine braking Use both brakes to stop.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. In proper riding posture Your feet are resting firmly on the footrests. Your knees are against the gas tank. Your arms are slightly bent All of the above are true.

20. 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.

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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.