Take 2026 Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Test 16

QUESTION 1 / 25

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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ARide under the speed limit.✓BCover the clutch and brakes.✓CShift into neutral when slowing.✓DAccelerate before turning.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When being passed by another vehicle, you should:

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ARide in the left portion of your lane.✓BRide in the center portion of your lane.✓CRide in the right portion of your lane.✓DTry to get onto the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:

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AGet on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.✓BSit as far forward as they can without crowding you.✓CHold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.✓DFeel free to talk whenever they want.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:

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ADecrease your usual following distance.✓BIncrease your usual following distance.✓CTravel on the shoulder.✓DAsk someone else to operate your motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

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AIncrease your speed.✓BExit the road.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DRide in the center of the lane.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal1.png

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ASlow or stop✓BLeft turn✓CRight turn✓DBacking up✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

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AUse only the rear brake.✓BUse only the front brake.✓CUse both brakes.✓DNot use any brakes, but downshift.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When stopping, it is best to:

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AGrab at the front brake lever.✓BKeep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.✓CApply increasing pressure to the rear brake.✓DOnly use the front brake.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

To be effective, a face shield should not:

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ABe free of scratches.✓BAllow clear views to both sides.✓CBe airtight.✓DFasten securely.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

The center portion of a lane:

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AIs always the best part of the lane for a motorcycle.✓BOften contains oil and grease, but is usually safe for riding.✓COften contains oil and grease, and is never safe for riding.✓DIs the smoothest part of the lane.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

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AHelp the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.✓BHelp the other driver by moving to the shoulder.✓CRide in the center portion of your lane.✓DRide in the left portion of your lane✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Which of the following is true?

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AThe front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.✓BThe front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.✓CThe rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.✓DOnly the front brake should be used when braking.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

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AParked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.✓BParked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.✓CParked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.✓DParked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

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ADiscourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.✓BEncourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.✓CEncourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.✓DEncourages other drivers to pass you.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:

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AMotorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.✓BMotorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.✓CMirrors are never accurate.✓DMirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

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ANever safe for motorcyclists.✓BUsually safe, unless the road is wet.✓CUsually safe, unless it is sunny outside.✓DAlways safe, no matter the weather conditions.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

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AUsing the rear brake only.✓BUsing the front brake only.✓CUsing both brakes.✓DUsing the rear brake while downshifting.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

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APress the grip in the direction you want to turn.✓BPress the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.✓CNot hold the grip because it can be dangerous.✓DNot lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Face shields and goggles:

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AWill likely never need to be replaced.✓BWill develop scratches and become brittle, requiring regular replacement.✓CShould be made of breakable materials so they can break away in the event of a crash.✓DShould not allow air to pass through.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If braking in a curve:

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AOnly use the front brake.✓BIt will be the same as braking on a straightaway.✓CYou will have more traction as you lean into the curve.✓DYou may have less traction as you lean into the curve.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What does this signal mean?

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ARest stop✓BHigh beams on✓CTurn right✓DHazard✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.

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AThree times✓BFour times✓CFive times✓DSix times✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:

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AGet into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.✓BGet into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.✓CStay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.✓DWeave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

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AStaggered✓BSingle-file✓CPaired up✓DRiding three across a lane✓