Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when Entering or leaving the highway. Taking curves. Making turns Doing any of these.

2. 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.

3. When is it most important to check your mirrors? When you are preparing to change lanes. When you are decreasing your speed. While you are stopped at an intersection. In all of the above situations.

4. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do? Brake while shifting. Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slow enough for the gear. Only downshift if you are an experienced rider Never shift below second gear.

5. To avoid confusing other drivers you should: Increase the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you if you are being tailgated. Make sure your turn signal turns off after you finish a turn. Use your horn only in emergency situations.

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

7. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are Only using one brake. Riding in the left of the lane position. Riding in the right of the lane position Using both brakes.

8. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should Make sure your luggage is secure. Move into the center of the lane position. Check to see that the surface is firm enough to ride on Skim your feet along the road.

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

10. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Adjust your weight. Close the throttle. Grip the handlebars tightly Accelerate out of the wobble.

11. When should you use both front and rear brakes to stop? On hills and curves. At all times, unless you have a flat tire. In emergencies only. Never at the same time.

12. 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.

13. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen. Flash your brake light. Always ride in the center lane position Ride in the lane portion in which you will be seen first.

14. Which of the following equipment are required to legally operate a motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Muffler. Rearview mirror Horn. Taillight.

15. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____. Rear, is the emergency brake. Front, provides 70% of the stopping power. Front, is the emergency brake Rear, provides 70% of the stopping power.

16. A person over the age of ____ can operate a motorcycle without a helmet. 16 18 21 17

17. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ____ angle. 90-degree. 20-degree. 180-degree. 45-degree.

18. The positions within a lane that are available to a motorcycle are 1, 2, 3, and 4. Center only. Left and right Left, center, and right.

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

20. 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.

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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.