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2026 Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Test 7
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing proper clothing
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B
Using their headlight at all times
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C
Using their turn signals
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D
Waving at other drivers
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:
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A
Speed up.
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B
Move onto the shoulder.
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C
Allow the other driver to pass you.
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D
Exit the roadway.
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QUESTION 3 / 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 4 / 25
Approved helmets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.
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B
Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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C
Are dangerous to wear.
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D
Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Before riding, check all of the following, except:
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A
Your tires' inflation pressure.
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B
The amount of tread on your tires.
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C
The reflective quality of your tires.
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D
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in your lane, as it is not your responsibility to be seen.
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B
Change to a lane away from the entrance ramp, if possible.
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C
Move to the shoulder.
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D
Weave within your lane to be more obvious to the entering driver.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pass may be completed in a no passing zone.
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B
The rider may travel up to 10 mph over the speed limit to complete the pass.
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C
The pass must be started and completed within a passing zone.
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D
The pass must be completed on the shoulder, if one is present.
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QUESTION 8 / 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 9 / 25
When someone follows you too closely, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Not worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.
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C
Change lanes and let them pass.
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D
Ride on the shoulder and let them pass.
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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
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 12 / 25
When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:
Choose one answer below.
A
So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
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B
So your legs can absorb the shock.
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C
So other drivers can see you better.
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D
So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
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A
At high speeds.
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B
After riding for a long time.
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C
Far from home.
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D
On short trips.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A major effect of alcohol consumption is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Heightened riding abilities.
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B
The slowing down of bodily functions.
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C
Increasing nervousness.
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D
Increasing alertness.
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QUESTION 15 / 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 16 / 25
When going through a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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B
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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C
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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D
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
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A
Just behind the leader.
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B
In front of the group.
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C
At the rear of the group.
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D
Beside the leader.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:
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A
Pairs.
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B
Single-file.
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C
Staggered.
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D
Passing.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:
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A
Riding in the left portion of a lane.
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B
Riding in the center portion of a lane.
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C
Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.
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D
Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.
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QUESTION 20 / 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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QUESTION 21 / 25
All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Remaining alert.
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B
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
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C
Riding without a headlight.
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D
Maintaining a space cushion.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When making an ordinary stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.
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C
Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.
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D
Sharply squeeze the front brake only.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Seen by other motorists.
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B
Faster than other vehicles.
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C
On the side of the road.
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D
In the left side of the lane.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
Heavy shoes
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B
Full-length pants
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C
Shorts
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D
Full-fingered gloves
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QUESTION 25 / 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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