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Operating a motorcycle safely requires special skills and knowledge. To earn your motorcycle license in Kentucky, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. Knowledge test questions are based on information from the Kentucky Motorcycle Operator Manual. The test consists of 30 questions, and you must score at least 24 to pass.
1. In a single lane of traffic there are _____ lane positions.
four
one
three
two
2. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
ride is in the center lane position.
downshift to a lower gear to improve stability.
proceed in a zigzag pattern until you cross the bridge.
relax, stay on course, and ride straight across.
3. When riding with a passenger:
your stopping distance will decrease.
you are not permitted to pass other vehicles.
you are not allowed carry cargo.
your motorcycle will take longer to stop.
4. At intersections, motorcycle riders must especially watch for:
cars crossing their path.
tailgaters.
rows of parked vehicles.
blue traffic signs.
5. You can ride your motorcycle between lanes of traffic:
in heavy traffic.
whenever it is better to do so.
Never
only in designated lanes.
6. If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must brake, you should:
rise slightly off the seat.
apply both brakes evenly.
gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
apply the brake of the flat tire.
7. When scanning the road, you should be looking for:
road hazards.
escape routes.
traffic conditions.
All of the above.
8. The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to:
keep the headlight on at all times.
choose the best lane position.
wear bright colored clothes.
All of the above.
9. By "choosing the best lane position" you:
are not in a blind spot.
are avoiding hazards.
maximize the space cushion around you.
All of the above.
10. Riding between lanes of traffic is:
allowed in designated areas.
prohibited at night.
prohibited.
permitted only when traffic is at a standstill.
 
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Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
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