Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When does alcohol start lowering abilities to ride? Above the legal limit. At the legal limit. Below the legal limit It depends on the rider.

2. How can you use your clothing to help prevent collisions? Clothing choice does not prevent collisions. Wear extra clothing to get the attention of drivers. Wear durable clothing Wear bright clothing.

3. When parked against the curb you should park With your front wheel on the curb. With your rear wheel on the curb. At a 60 to 90 degree angle Parallel to the curb.

4. It is important to ____ to the other drivers before leaving the road for any reason. Accelerate. Brake. None of the answers listed Signal.

5. 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.

6. What is engine braking? Where your engine stops working. Downshifting through gears to slow the motorcycle. Using the engine kill switch to stop the motorcycle. Upshifting to gain speed on hills.

7. When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items On the sissy bar. In a backpack. In front of a tank bag On the handlebars.

8. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid? Leaning with the motorcycle. Decelerating. Accelerating. Turning your whole head to see where you are going.

9. Of the following, the most likely place for a collision is A school zone. An intersection. A multilane highway A residential area.

10. 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.

11. Who can share a lane with motorcycles? Other motorcycles only. Motorcycles and small cars. All other vehicles. No one.

12. To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, you can Raise slightly off your seat. Flash your brake light. Swerve from side to side Shift gears instead of braking.

13. 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.

14. Drivers in other vehicles present a particular hazard when You are passing a row of parked cars. You are riding through a school zone. You are making a right turn You are parking your motorcycle.

15. All of the following are part of the upshifting process except Lift the shift lever as far as it will go. Roll off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch. Gently apply the front brake while adjusting the throttle Ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle.

16. The best protection against flying objects while riding is Sunglasses. Headlights. Face protection Goggles.

17. When should you rise off the seat slightly? Riding on slippery surfaces. Absorbing shock when riding over obstacles. Preparing to pass another vehicle. Increasing your visibility.

18. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road? Use the lights of the vehicle ahead of you. Use your high beam. Scan the road often Only drive where there are street lights.

19. When parked along the roadside, you should park With your front tire touching the curb. On the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb Parallel to the curb.

20. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups. Five. Six. Two. Three.

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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.