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2026 Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Help you avoid surface hazards.
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C
Help you avoid traffic signals.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other road users.
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QUESTION 2 / 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
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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 3 / 25
To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:
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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 4 / 25
When you are being passed, you should:
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A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
To stop quickly, it is best to:
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A
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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B
Use the rear brake only.
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C
Use the front brake only.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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B
Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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C
Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.
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D
Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Brightly-colored helmets:
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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 8 / 25
When riding in a group, motorcyclists:
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A
Do not need space cushions.
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B
Should increase their space cushions.
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C
Should reduce their usual space cushions by half.
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D
Should maintain adequate space cushions.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A motorcycle with a sidecar:
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A
Cannot tip over.
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B
Can tip over if making a turn too fast.
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C
Is designed to take corners at any speed.
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D
Should not be used for loading items.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
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A
Never safe for motorcyclists.
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B
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
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C
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
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D
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Gradually brake.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:
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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 13 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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 14 / 25
A properly-fitted motorcycle:
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A
Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.
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B
Has a seat even with the rider's waist.
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C
Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.
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D
Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When riding over rough surfaces, you should:
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A
Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.
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B
Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.
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C
Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.
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D
Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You should increase your following distance if:
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A
The pavement is dry.
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B
The pavement is wet.
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C
You can see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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D
The sun is out.
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QUESTION 17 / 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 18 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
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A
Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
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B
Tailgate other drivers.
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C
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
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D
Not use a headlight during the day.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When you ride a motorcycle, 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 20 / 25
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
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A
Always
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B
Usually
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C
Frequently
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D
Seldom
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?
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A
At intersections
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B
On highways
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C
On rural roads
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D
In parking lots
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:
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A
Wear darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Wear brightly-colored clothing.
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C
Not ride during the day.
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D
Look for safer routes.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When approaching an intersection, you should:
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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 24 / 25
Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:
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A
A tire check.
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B
A taillight test.
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C
A headlight test.
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D
A paint check.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
The front brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.
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B
Should be used only under slippery conditions.
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C
Is not as effective as the rear brake.
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D
Is safe to use, if used properly.
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