Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which brake is most powerful? Rear brake. Foot brake. Front brake. Both front and rear brake are equal.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. When should you only use the front brakes? If the back tire is flat. On surfaces with low traction. When stopping quickly. At all times.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group? The group leader. The traffic in front of the leader. The tail rider. The middle group rider.

9. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use The front brake only. Engine braking only. The rear brake only Both the front and rear brakes.

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

11. 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.

12. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Gravel roads. Wet pavement. Warm pavement. Snow.

13. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is At an intersection. In a parking lot. On a curve On a hill.

14. Your right wrist should be positioned ____ with proper hand formation. Backwards. Flat. None of the answers listed Upside down.

15. When driving behind other vehicles, leave a space cushion of ____ seconds 2 3 5 4

16. Rolling on the throttle should be done in which of the following situations? Preparing to stop. To help stabilize while in a turn. Passing a row of parked cars. Descending a hill.

17. Studies have shown that around ____ of all riders killed in motorcycle accidents had been drinking. 15-20%. 40-45%. 75-85% 5-10%.

18. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is Permitted for passengers only. Permitted only if you are carrying large items. Never permitted Permitted for children only.

19. If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed? When it is safe to do so. After waiting two light cycles. After waiting for 120 seconds. All of these.

20. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles. Rolling on the throttle. Using a higher gear. Rising slightly off the seat. Pulling in the clutch.

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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.