Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you take a turn too fast, you may end up Destroying your tires. Tipping over while riding. Crossing into another lane of traffic Obstructing the view of vehicles behind you.

2. When should you pull the engine kill switch? If your throttle is stuck. If your rear tire fails. If your motorcycle is wobbling. If your front tire fails.

3. What can happen if you drive through a turn too fast? The motorcycle will suffer mechanical failure. You can veer into another lane. Other drivers will be distracted You will tip over.

4. The best lane position for being seen is The left third of the lane. The center third of the lane. Not important. The right third of the lane.

5. Which lane position should you ride in to increase your line of sight? The center. Any lane position. The right. The left.

6. When riding in the staggered formation, you should leave a following distance of ____ second(s) between yourself and the motorcycle directly in front of you. 4 2 1 3

7. 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.

8. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle? Find a place without traffic on either side. Only ride in the left of the lane position. Ride faster than the speed limit Ride at the same speed as vehicles you are beside.

9. In proper riding posture Your feet are resting firmly on the footrests. Your knees are against the gas tank. Your arms are slightly bent All of the above are true.

10. Over ____ % of motorcycle/car crashes occur at intersections. 50 60 75 90

11. On a paved road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect In the left wheel track. Near the center of the road. Along the sides of the road In all of the above areas.

12. What controls the front brake? The left hand lever. The right foot pedal. The left foot pedal. The right hand lever.

13. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned With elbows slightly bent. With elbows locked. At an angle of 90 degrees With wrists locked.

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

15. If your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, you must Drive only on paved roads. Wear safety goggles or a face shield. Get your motorcycle equipped with a windshield before you ride it Avoid carrying passengers.

16. To help maintain balance, your feet should Be placed firmly on the foot pegs. Skim the ground during turns. Point down toward the road Be against the gas tank.

17. You are turning onto a road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction. taking a right turn too fast could cause you to Veer into the opposing traffic lane. Hit the vehicle in front of you. Tip over your motorcycle Run off the right edge of the road.

18. What is the safest braking method? Using both front and rear brakes at the same time. Using only the front brake. Using only the rear brake. Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake.

19. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle Whenever there are parking meters. With your rear wheel on the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb Within two feet of the curb.

20. To apply for a motorcycle learner's permit, one must be ____ years of age. 16 18 21 25

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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.