Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. You should increase your following distance On single-lane roads. When it is windy. During the day In heavy traffic.

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

3. To cross railroad tracks safely, you should cross them at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 20 90 120 45

4. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations. Fire. Skidding. A serious head and neck injury. Hitting other vehicles.

5. When loading saddlebags, it is important to Load them evenly with the same weight. Fill all of them completely. Fill one completely before loading others Not exceed 20 lbs per bag.

6. 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.

7. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. Your eyes with goggles. The clutch and both brakes. Your whole travel lane. Your head with a helmet.

8. The front brake is operated by The right hand lever. The foot pedal. The left foot lever The left hand lever.

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

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. If you are in traffic and a small animal runs in front of your vehicle, what is the safest way to handle the situation? Immediate drive in reverse. None of the answers listed. Swerve into another lane Stay in your lane.

14. 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.

15. Which of the following should you do when riding at night? Decrease the distance between you and another vehicle. Increase your speed to match another vehicle. Use your high beams Use your low beams.

16. The fastest way to stop is to Pull the engine kill switch. Apply the front brake quickly. Use the rear brake only Apply both brakes firmly.

17. 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.

18. To prevent fatigue, even the most experienced drivers try not to ride for more than ____ hours in a day. 12 4 15 6

19. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders. Six. Five. Seven. Two.

20. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground. Roll away from the motorcycle. Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear Try to land with your arms first.

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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.