KENTUCKY MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST

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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. When you carry a load, you should:
distribute the load evenly.
keep it high.
fasten the load securely with ropes.
pile loads against a sissy bar.
2. Ride with your headlight on:
At all times
at night.
in construction zones.
when it is foggy.
3. In potential high-risk areas, such as intersections and school zones, motorcycle riders should:
cover the clutch and the brake.
pull in the clutch.
skim your feet along the ground.
reduce the following distance.
4. The rear brake is operated by:
the right foot pedal.
the right-hand lever.
the left-hand lever.
a button on the right-hand lever.
5. If you need to leave the road to check the motorcycle, be sure you:
give a clear signal.
park carefully.
check the roadside.
All the other answers are correct.
6. When the engine “locks”, it is usually:
low on oil.
wobbling.
broken.
out of balance.
7. When you are being passed from behind, which lane position should you ride in?
Right
Center
Left
Any
8. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, you should position your motorcycle:
parallel to the roadside.
with the rear wheel locked.
with your rear wheel touching the curb.
at an angle.
9. ______ can cause your motorcycle to wobble.
Carrying a passenger
Improper loading of cargo
Improper braking technique
Riding a motorcycle that is too big
10. What's the best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane?
Increasing your speed.
Riding in the center lane position.
Turning on your high beam headlights.
Coming to a sudden stop without any sort of signal.
 
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KY DMV Motorcycle Test

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