Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Kentucky Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Kentucky DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in Second gear. Third gear. First gear Neutral.

2. Your right wrist should be positioned ____ with proper hand formation. Backwards. Flat. None of the answers listed Upside down.

3. What type of clothing is best for daytime riding? Colorful clothing. Leather clothing. Any type of clothing. Fluorescent clothing.

4. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should: Downshift immediately to a lower gear to improve traction. Proceed in a zig-zag pattern until you cross the bridge. Relax, stay on course and ride straight across.

5. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers. Give them plenty of room Do all of the above.

6. What can cause the engine to lock? Being low on oil. Changing gears improperly. Braking using only one brake. Skidding the front tire.

7. See is a ____ step process used to make judgments. 1 2 3 4

8. If you want to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have Special shocks. A windshield. Footrests for the passenger All of the above.

9. Skilled riders must do which of the following while riding? All listed answers. Execute decisions quickly. Identify potential items Make good judgments.

10. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs. Using hand signals Making eye contact.

11. You can help keep your balance while riding by Sitting as far back as possible. Wearing light weight riding gear. Locking your elbows Keeping your knees against the gas tank.

12. You should downshift through the gears when you Need to slow down. Are approaching a stop sign. Need more power to accelerate Need to do any of the above.

13. Which brake control should you use when you need to stop? The front brake. Both front and rear brake. The rear brake. The emergency brake.

14. Which lane position should you ride in when passing parked cars? The right. The left. The right or center. The center.

15. ____ can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Improper loading of cargo. Improper braking technique. Riding a motorcycle that is too big. Carrying a passenger.

16. ____ can increase your visibility. Pulling in the clutch. Riding in the left lane position. Changing your lane position according to traffic situations. Riding with a passenger.

17. Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller, and therefore Drive much slower than cars. Are much faster than cars. Appear closer than they are Appear further away.

18. To perform a quick stop, which brakes should be used? Both the front and back brakes. None of the answers listed. The back brakes only The front brakes only.

19. If you must coast over a slippery surface, you should also Apply the rear brake. Allow your feet to skim the surface. Lean back as far as possible Rise slightly off the seat.

20. Which of the following should be done before riding your motorcycle for the first time? Clean out the trunk. Read the owner's manual. None of the answers listed Turn on the radio.

Grade

Kentucky DMV Motorcycle Test

My score:

Other Kentucky Tests

Permit Practice Tests Road Signs Tests

About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.