Take 2026 Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Test 10

QUESTION 1 / 25

You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

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AA DOT-approved helmet.✓BFace or eye protection.✓CEar buds.✓DProtective clothing.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Most crashes happen:

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AFar from home.✓BOn short trips.✓COn long rides.✓DSeveral hours into the ride.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

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ALet them.✓BEncourage them to take less-crowded roads.✓CPush their bike over.✓DEncourage friends to talk them out of riding.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

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AAbout 25 percent✓BAbout 50 percent✓CAbout 70 percent✓DAbout 95 percent✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When riding behind a car, you should:

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ARide in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.✓BAssume the driver sees you.✓CRide in the far left portion of the lane.✓DRide in the far right portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:

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ASit as far back as possible.✓BHold onto the seat.✓CPut their feet on the muffler.✓DMount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

A pre-ride inspection should:

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AOnly take a few minutes.✓BTake more than an hour.✓CBe complicated to perform.✓DNot be done before every ride.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:

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AAlways slow down.✓BMaintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.✓CAccelerate drastically.✓DNot worry about your speed.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

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ARide in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.✓BAlways be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.✓CSlowly sneak up to the intersection.✓DWeave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

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ADo whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.✓BSwitch lanes as quickly as possible.✓CStay in your lane.✓DFlash your lights to try to scare the animal.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?

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ANever✓BOccasionally✓CFrequently✓DMore often than the amount time spent looking ahead✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

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ARelax on the handle grips.✓BShift your weight toward the good tire.✓CBrake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.✓DUse both brakes and stop quickly.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

A thorough check of your motorcycle:

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AIs useless unless done by a mechanic.✓BShould not be done before a ride.✓CShould be done only after a ride.✓DCan help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because:

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AA merging driver may not see both riders.✓BReflections from both helmets may make it difficult for the riders to see.✓CRiding in pairs does not allow riders the necessary space to maneuver.✓DIt is too difficult for riders on the left side of a pairing to exit a highway.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?

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AEyeglasses✓BSunglasses✓CA windshield✓DGoggles✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?

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AGoggles✓BA face shield✓CA windshield✓DEyeglasses✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:

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AExtended mirrors.✓BObjects being thrown from other vehicles.✓CBlasts of wind.✓DHeadlights.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?

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AA gravel road✓BDry pavement✓CMud✓DLane markings✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

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AHappen at night.✓BAre caused by bald tires.✓COccur at speeds above 55 mph.✓DInvolve inexperienced riders.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

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AReduce your speed.✓BIncrease your following distance.✓CDecrease your following distance.✓DUse your high beam light, if possible.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

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AA dirt or gravel road✓BA strip of oil in the center of a lane✓CMud on pavement✓DDry pavement✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

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APyramid✓BStaggered✓CSingle-file✓DCompressed✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

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AAllow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.✓BAllow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.✓CHave the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.✓DPass in a staggered formation.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

To provide the best protection, a helmet should:

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AHave a few cracks.✓BNot be certified.✓CHave frayed straps.✓DFit snugly.✓