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2026 Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding in a group, the best way to keep ranks close while maintaining an adequate safety cushion is to ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In pairs.
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B
In a staggered formation.
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C
In a single-file line.
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D
In a passing formation.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.
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B
Speed up before downshifting safely.
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C
Swerve to the left.
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D
Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A DOT-approved helmet.
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B
Face or eye protection.
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C
Ear buds.
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D
Protective clothing.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Most crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
Far from home.
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B
On short trips.
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C
On long rides.
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D
Several hours into the ride.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Brightly-colored helmets:
Choose one answer below.
A
May make it easier for the wearer to be seen.
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B
Can be distracting.
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C
Don’t help to improve a rider's visibility.
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D
Are not permitted.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always use both brakes.
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B
Only use the front brake.
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C
Only use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible.
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B
Communicate your intentions.
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C
Be prepared to react to hazards.
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D
Hope another driver sees you.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed before entering the turn.
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B
Keep the motorcycle from leaning.
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C
Look through the turn to anticipate the best course of action.
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D
Come to a complete stop before entering the turn.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up or slow down.
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B
Wave at the other driver.
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C
Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.
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D
Let the other driver worry about it.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
By giving dirty looks to other drivers
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B
By riding in the center portion of the lane
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C
By riding in the left portion of the lane
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D
By riding in a zigzag pattern
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A street-legal motorcycle must have all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A tailpipe.
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B
Good tires.
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C
Front and rear brakes.
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D
A flag.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To increase your visibility, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off your headlight during the day.
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B
Wear dark clothes.
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C
Keep your headlight on at all times.
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D
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain your usual space cushion.
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B
Brake later than usual.
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C
Ride a little more slowly than usual.
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D
Ride a little faster than usual.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fatigue.
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B
Hypothermia.
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C
Severe chills.
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D
Hot flashes.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When approaching an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
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B
Never assume other drivers see you.
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C
Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
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D
Speed up to make others notice you.
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 25
To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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D
Try to stand up on your motorcycle.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Get as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.
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D
Not signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean into the slippery section to maintain your balance.
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B
Maintain your speed to improve traction.
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C
Not worry about the road conditions.
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D
Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Riding between two vehicles moving in the same direction:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is illegal.
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B
Is encouraged if traffic is heavy.
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C
Is encouraged during the day to prevent traffic jams.
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D
Is acceptable if the motorcyclist is comfortable with the move.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
You should do all of the following to lesson your chances of being in a crash, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible by wearing proper clothing and using your headlight.
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B
Communicate your intentions by using your turn signals and brake light.
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C
Search for hazards in your path.
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D
Hope the other drivers see you.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay toward the right side of your lane.
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B
Stay toward the left side of your lane.
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C
Look to your left frequently.
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D
Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Decrease your following distance.
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D
Use your high beam light, if possible.
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