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KY Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Motorcycle Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
On a motorcycle, where is the front brake control located?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left handlebar lever
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B
Right handlebar lever
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C
Right foot pedal
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D
Left foot pedal
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Where is the clutch lever located on a motorcycle with a manual transmission?
Choose one answer below.
A
Right handlebar lever
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B
Left handlebar lever
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C
Right foot pedal
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D
Left foot pedal
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which foot pedal operates the gear shift on a standard motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left foot pedal
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B
Right foot pedal
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C
Both pedals together
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D
There is no gear shift pedal
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which foot pedal operates the rear brake on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left foot pedal
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B
Right foot pedal
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C
Center foot pedal
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D
The rear brake is hand-operated only
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What does the T in the T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle
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B
Tires and wheels
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C
Tail light
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D
Turn signals
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which item is checked under the C for Chassis in T-CLOCS?
Choose one answer below.
A
Engine oil level
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B
Frame, suspension, chain or belt
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C
Battery voltage
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D
Headlight aim
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the correct riding posture recommended in the Kentucky Motorcycle Manual?
Choose one answer below.
A
Arms locked straight, weight forward over the bars
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B
Knees against the tank, elbows slightly bent, back relaxed
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C
Feet on the passenger pegs for comfort
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D
Sitting far back with arms fully extended
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Above about 12 mph, how do you initiate a left turn on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Press forward on the right handgrip
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B
Press forward on the left handgrip
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C
Lean to the right with your shoulders
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D
Pull back on both handgrips equally
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QUESTION 9 / 25
The Kentucky Motorcycle Manual teaches the SLPR turning sequence. What does SLPR stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Look, Pull, Restart
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B
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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C
Slide, Lean, Push, React
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D
Search, Lean, Pivot, Recover
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the safest way to make a normal stop on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the front brake to maximize stopping power
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B
Use only the rear brake to keep the bike stable
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C
Use both front and rear brakes at the same time
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D
Downshift quickly without using either brake
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Approximately what percentage of stopping power comes from the front brake on most motorcycles?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 25 percent
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B
About 50 percent
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C
About 70 percent
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D
About 100 percent
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If you must swerve to avoid an obstacle, what should you do with the brakes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard while swerving
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B
Separate braking and swerving — do one, then the other
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C
Brake only with the rear wheel during the swerve
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D
Lock the front brake to slow as fast as possible
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is the recommended minimum following distance behind another vehicle in normal conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
5 seconds
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D
10 seconds
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the recommended following distance when surface conditions are wet, slippery, or visibility is reduced?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 1 second
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B
At least 2 seconds
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C
At least 4 seconds
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D
It does not need to change from normal
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How many lane positions does the Kentucky Motorcycle Manual identify within a standard traffic lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which lane position generally should you AVOID riding in for long distances?
Choose one answer below.
A
Position 1 (left third)
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B
Position 2 (center third)
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C
Position 3 (right third)
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D
All three positions are equally safe at all times
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What does SIPDE stand for in the Kentucky Motorcycle Manual's street-strategy section?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Identify, Push, Decide, Execute
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B
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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C
Search, Inspect, Pull, Drive, Exit
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D
See, Indicate, Position, Drive, Escape
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QUESTION 18 / 25
The MSF teaches a shorter strategy called SEE. What do the letters stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Evaluate, Engage
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B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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C
Signal, Examine, Exit
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D
See, Estimate, Endure
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Under Kentucky law (KRS 189.285), which of the following riders MUST wear a helmet?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only riders carrying a passenger
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B
Any rider under 21, any rider on an instruction permit, and any rider whose motorcycle license is less than one year old
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C
Only riders on the interstate
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D
Helmets are recommended but never required in Kentucky
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which group is exempted from Kentucky's mandatory helmet rule under KRS 189.285?
Choose one answer below.
A
Riders 21 and older who have held a motorcycle license for at least one year and carry health insurance
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B
Any rider who has completed driver education
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C
Anyone riding inside city limits
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D
Anyone riding under 35 mph
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Does Kentucky require eye protection for motorcycle riders?
Choose one answer below.
A
No — eye protection is only recommended
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B
Yes — eye protection is required for all riders at all times
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C
Only at speeds above 35 mph
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D
Only for riders under 21
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the legal BAC limit for a motorcycle rider age 21 or older in Kentucky?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.05 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.10 percent
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the BAC limit for a motorcycle rider under 21 in Kentucky?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.10 percent
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Is lane sharing (two cars and a motorcycle in the same lane) legal in Kentucky?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, in any lane
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B
No — motorcycles are entitled to a full lane and lane sharing with a car is prohibited
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C
Only on the interstate
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D
Only between motorcycles, never with a car
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Are you allowed to carry a passenger while operating on a Kentucky motorcycle instruction permit?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, if the passenger is over 18
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B
No — passengers are not allowed on a Kentucky motorcycle instruction permit
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C
Only between sunrise and sunset
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D
Only on roads under 35 mph
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