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2026 Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Test 11
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
A dirt or gravel road
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B
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
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C
Mud on pavement
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D
Dry pavement
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
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B
The horn may go off.
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C
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
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D
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A thorough check of your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is useless unless done by a mechanic.
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B
Should not be done before a ride.
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C
Should be done only after a ride.
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D
Can help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Riding alongside another rider:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows you to maximize the surface of the road.
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B
Should be avoided because it limits your escape routes.
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C
Allows you to communicate with one another.
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D
Makes it easier for other motorists to pass.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
In a normal turn:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle and rider should lean together.
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B
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
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C
The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.
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D
The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When you have mounted your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the mirrors are clean.
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B
Make sure the horn works.
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C
Close the fuel supply valve.
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D
Make sure the clutch works smoothly.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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B
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
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C
Pull in the clutch when turning.
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D
Ride under the speed limit.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When riding, the best sitting position:
Choose one answer below.
A
Requires your arms be used to hold you up.
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B
Allows you to easily reach the controls.
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C
Keeps your arms straight when reaching the handle grips.
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D
Keeps your knees away from the gas tank.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When riding at night, you should travel:
Choose one answer below.
A
More slowly than you would during the day under similar conditions.
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B
At the speed you would travel during the day under similar conditions.
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C
Faster than you would during the day under similar conditions.
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D
On the shoulder of the road so other vehicles can see you.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-sig.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Danger ahead.
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C
Stop.
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D
Merge.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The best way to stop quickly is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the front brake only.
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B
Use the front brake first.
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C
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Operate at a slower speed than usual.
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B
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
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C
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
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D
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Well below the legal limit.
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B
Once reaching the legal limit.
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C
Just above the legal limit.
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D
Well above the legal limit.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam.
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B
Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.
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C
Be visible.
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D
Ride only in the left portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which types of brakes do most motorcycles have?
Choose one answer below.
A
Front and emergency
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B
Rear and emergency
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C
Front and rear
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D
Only a front brake
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A potential danger of braking too hard is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Losing traction on one or both wheels.
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B
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
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C
Popping a tire.
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D
Taking too long to stop.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
To stop quickly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on the front brake.
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B
Rely only on the rear brake.
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C
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
It is most important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Passing another vehicle.
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B
You will be slowing down suddenly.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals do not work.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?
Choose one answer below.
A
Exercise
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B
Coffee
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C
Time
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D
Food
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QUESTION 20 / 25
You should choose the lane position that can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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B
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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C
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
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D
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A driver making eye contact with you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Means that they see you.
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B
Will never happen.
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C
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
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D
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Protecting yourself from the elements
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B
Taking artificial stimulants
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C
Limiting the distance ridden in one day
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D
Taking frequent breaks
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax on the handle grips.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:
Choose one answer below.
A
A motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.
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B
A motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.
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C
Passing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.
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D
It is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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B
Tighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.
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C
Travel in a zigzag motion.
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D
Ride on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.
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