Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. Who can share a lane with motorcycles? Other motorcycles only. Motorcycles and small cars. All other vehicles. No one.

3. What does choosing the best lane position mean? You are not in a blind spot. You are avoiding hazards on the road. Your space cushion is maximized You are doing all of these.

4. 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.

5. Trail bikes and all-terrain vehicles cannot be operated where? In a field. None of the listed answers. On wooded trails On streets or highways.

6. When being passed on the left, stay in the ____ portion of your lane. Center. Farthest. Right. Left.

7. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead. 30 ft. 15 ft. 12 seconds. 2 seconds.

8. Smaller vehicles tend to appear ____ to other drivers on the road. Backwards. Bigger. Faster Smaller.

9. 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.

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

11. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Ride in a group. Reduce your speed. Stay in the same lane position Do not wear a helmet.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking? 5 seconds. 12 seconds. 40 ft. 20 ft.

15. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster. The motorcycle will slow down more quickly. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes A passenger helps balance the motorcycle.

16. When slowing down, which brake should you use? Rear brake only. Both front and rear brakes at the same time. Front brake only. Front or rear brakes.

17. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned At or below elbow height. Above your elbows. With elbows locked Below your elbows.

18. If you are being followed by a tailgater, what should you do? Increase your speed. Decrease your speed. Encourage him to pass you. Pull over and stop.

19. 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.

20. Your motorcycle has two brakes. use both brakes: Only for normal stops. Only for emergency stops. Every time you slow or stop.

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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.