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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. You can help keep your balance while riding by:
keeping your knees against the gas tank.
wearing light weight riding gear.
sitting as far back as possible.
locking your elbows.
2. When you are approaching an obstacle that you must ride over, you should ______ and approach it at a ______ angle.
speed up; 45-degree
speed up; 90-degree
slow down; 45-degree
slow down; 90-degree
3. The front brake is operated by ________________ .
the left foot pedal
the right hand lever
the left hand lever
the right foot pedal
4. To slow down, you should use:
both brakes at the same time.
the front brake only.
the front or rear brake independently.
the rear brake only.
5. In _________ turns, lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight.
U-
wide
normal
slow tight
6. When making turns, ______ before entering the turn.
avoid changing gears
lean with the motorcycle
change gears
use the front brake
7. ______ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
Not being seen is
Seasonal changes are
Bad drivers are
Traffic signals are
8. When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items:
on the sissy bar.
in the front of the tank bag.
in a backpack.
on a luggage rack behind you.
9. When deciding if it safe to pass, you should not:
pass a school bus with flashing red lights.
follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you.
All the other answers are correct.
pass if signs or pavement markings prohibit passing.
10. Each traffic lane gives a motorcycle _______ paths of travel.
three
four
two
five
 
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KY Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
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