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2026 Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If a friend has been drinking alcohol and wants to drive, which of the following should you not do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Encourage friends to talk them out of driving.
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B
Arrange for other transportation.
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C
Tell them to take less-crowded roads.
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D
Slow their pace of drinking.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When traveling in a group, you should generally ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
Side-by-side.
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B
In a staggered formation.
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C
In a single-file line.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:
Choose one answer below.
A
The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.
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B
You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.
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C
The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.
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D
You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Most crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
At speeds greater than 55 mph.
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B
After several hours of riding.
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C
On short trips.
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D
On long trips.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Eight times
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D
Ten times
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QUESTION 6 / 25
During the day, your headlight should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be used.
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B
Be used on its high beam setting.
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C
Be used on its low beam setting.
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D
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Able to fasten securely.
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B
Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.
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C
Free of scratches.
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D
Able to allow clear views to both sides.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
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B
Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
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C
Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
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D
Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit with their arms fully extended.
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B
Use their arms to hold their body up.
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C
Keep their knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Keep their feet firmly on the footrests.
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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
In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
Traffic is light.
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B
Traffic is heavy.
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C
You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.
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D
There is pleasant and clear weather.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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B
Ride with your headlight on.
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C
Reduce your space cushion.
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D
Ride in a weaving pattern.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your motorcycle may stall.
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B
You might go too fast.
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C
Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears.
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D
The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Traveling faster than they actually are.
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B
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
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C
Not moving when they actually are.
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D
Closer than they actually are.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be increased.
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B
May be decreased.
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C
Is not a concern.
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D
Will be similar to the stopping distance of a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
It is most important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Switching into a neutral gear.
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B
You will be slowing suddenly.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which portion of the lane should be avoided?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of the lane
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B
The center portion of the lane
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C
The right portion of the lane
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D
No portion of the lane should always be avoided.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
Body weight
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C
How quickly the alcohol was consumed
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D
How often alcohol is consumed
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.
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B
Stay well behind the vehicle.
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C
Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.
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D
Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
An integrated braking system:
Choose one answer below.
A
Applies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.
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B
Applies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.
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C
Applies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.
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D
Learns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move to the center portion of the lane.
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B
Move to the left portion of the lane.
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C
Move to the right portion of the lane.
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D
Not be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Choose one answer below.
A
Just behind the leader.
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B
In front of the group.
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C
At the tail end of the group.
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D
Beside the leader.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the rear brake.
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B
Continue using the rear brake.
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C
Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.
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D
With the brake engaged, try to accelerate.
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