Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others? Avoid tailgating. Ride in lighted areas. Use your high beam Flash your brake light.

2. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars? It is more difficult for motorcycles to stop quickly. The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction. It is illegal for motorcycles to park on the side of the road Motorcycles require a curb to park against.

3. In order to safely carry a passenger on your motorcycle, what must you have? A special passenger license. Adequate seat room and separate footpegs. Heavy duty shocks. Passenger eye protection.

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

5. Which of the following should be done before riding your motorcycle for the first time? Clean out the trunk. Read the owner's manual. None of the answers listed Turn on the radio.

6. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels should be checked Daily. Before each ride. Once a year Weekly.

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

8. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method? Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time. Use the rear brake only. Use the front brake only Alternately apply the front and rear brakes.

9. The best way to swerve is to Avoid braking and press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn. Pull in the clutch and apply the rear brake. Press the handlegrip on the side opposite to the direction in which you want to turn Brake while you are swerving.

10. Which of the following can be done to help a friend get home without driving drunk? All of the answers listed. Find a safe ride home for them. Slow down their drinking Keep them with you there.

11. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur At high speeds. At low speeds. In curves On hills.

12. When carrying cargo or a passenger An increased stopping distance is required. You must ride only during the day. A decreased stopping distance is required You must carry a special license.

13. Most riders are driving slower than ____ mph when a crash happens. 15 90 60 30

14. Which of the following should be done to avoid having an accident on the road? All of the answers listed. Don't drink. Find a friend to ride home with if you have been drinking Ride with a designated driver if you have been drinking.

15. When scanning road conditions, you should be looking for Escape routes. Road conditions. Traffic conditions All of the above.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands You must not ride the motorcycle. Ride in residential areas only. Ride under 30 mph You can only ride in first gear.

19. What can cause the engine to lock? Being low on oil. Changing gears improperly. Braking using only one brake. Skidding the front tire.

20. 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.

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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.