Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is a dangerous surface? A railroad grating. A slippery surface. Uneven paved surfaces All of the listed answers.

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

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

4. If you have a blood alcohol concentration of ____ or above, you are considered intoxicated. 0.05 0.01 0.08 0.09

5. Which of the following statements about crossing an intersection is true? Increase your speed as you approach an intersection. Select a lane position that will most increase your visibility to other drivers. Always count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield Always ride with your headlight off.

6. 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.

7. The handlebars should not be set more than ____ inches above the seat of the motorcycle. 15 24 6 36

8. It is important to ____ to the other drivers before leaving the road for any reason. Accelerate. Brake. None of the answers listed Signal.

9. To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and Lean in the direction of the turn. Pull in the clutch. Lean in the opposite direction of the turn Keep your body straight.

10. While riding, you notice there are hazards on the left side of the lane. what should your lane position be? Whichever lane position you generally prefer. Whichever lane position you are currently in. Left, closer to the hazard. Center or right.

11. Motorcycles should share lanes with cars when Riding in a designated area only. It is never safe to share a lane with a car. Riding with other motorcycles There is heavy traffic.

12. The best protection against flying objects while riding is Sunglasses. Headlights. Face protection Goggles.

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. 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.

15. Distance around your motorcycle gives you which of the following? A cushion of space. All listed answers. Room to maneuver Time to react.

16. When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path Always yield to vehicles approaching the intersection. Come to a complete stop even if you have the right-of-way. Cover the clutch and brake to reduce your reaction time Beep your horn to warn other drivers.

17. 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.

18. What does the left hand lever control? The clutch. The front brake. The gear shifter. The rear brake.

19. The staggered formation is the best choice when There is an emergency situation. Taking curves. Parking parallel to the curb Riding in a group.

20. 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.

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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.