Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you can't avoid riding on a slippery surface, how should you proceed? Travel as slowly as possible and let your feet skim the surface. Ride in the most slippery part of the lane. Walk your motorcycle across it Stay relaxed and maintain speed.

2. If you take a turn too fast, you may end up Destroying your tires. Tipping over while riding. Crossing into another lane of traffic Obstructing the view of vehicles behind you.

3. Which lane position should you ride in when passing parked cars? The right. The left. The right or center. The center.

4. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. Stay in low gears. Wear reflective clothing Use your low beam headlight.

5. An adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you is at least ____ seconds 4 6 3 2

6. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Objects being thrown from windows. Extended side mirrors. Wind blasts from larger vehicles. All of the above.

7. When you cross railroad tracks, you should ride your motorcycle ____ within your lane to cross the tracks. Straight. By leaning into a side. At a 10-degree angle. At a 20-degree angle.

8. Which riders should haul passengers? All listed answers. Any rider at all. Novice riders with an instructor Only experienced riders.

9. When riding in a group, you should never Put a beginner near the front. Pair up. Ride single file Pass vehicles in front of you.

10. You can help keep your balance while riding by Sitting as far back as possible. Wearing light weight riding gear. Locking your elbows Keeping your knees against the gas tank.

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

12. A way for you to increase your safety at night is to Use your high beam. Reduce your speed. Increase your following distance All these answers are correct.

13. To help compensate for the increased risk of riding at night Use other lights (including vehicles ahead). Reduce your speed. Increase your following distance Do all of the above.

14. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking Areas of vision blocked by your helmet. The traction of the road surface. The size of the vehicles that are close to you The lane beside you and the far lane.

15. Which of the following should you do if you are struck by a flying object? All listed answers. Stop the bike immediately. Sound your horn to show displeasure to the vehicle that caused you getting hit Keep your lane position and pull off when safe to fix the issue.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to Avoid making long trips. Drive only during the day. Drink beverages with caffeine Take frequent rest breaks.

19. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should Maintain or increase your speed. Increase your speed. Maintain or decrease your speed Decrease your speed.

20. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. 4 One. Three. Two.

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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.