2024 Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Test 4

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Kentucky when getting your motorcycle learners.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Kentucky when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Kentucky please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/kentucky/motorcycle.

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8. If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

Explanation
Riding directly next to another vehicle is dangerous because you could be riding in the vehicle's blind spot. Additionally, the vehicle may block your route of escape if another hazard arises. If you find yourself riding directly alongside another vehicle, either speed up or drop back.

9. To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Explanation
The extra weight of a passenger means that your motorcycle will need more time than usual to speed up, slow down, and turn. To accommodate the added weight, you should reduce your speed; start slowing earlier than normal; increase your following distance; and seek out larger gaps when crossing, entering, or merging with traffic.

10. When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

Explanation
Under normal conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least two seconds. Increase your following distance any time conditions are less than perfect.

11. Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:

Explanation
Because of their size, motorcycles may seem to be traveling faster than they actually are.

12. If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Explanation
Passengers should lean as the operator leans. A passenger should sit as far forward as they can without crowding the operator and hold firmly onto the operator's waist, hips, or belt.

13. Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.

Explanation
Generally, you should maintain a minimum following distance of two seconds. Increase your following distance to at least three seconds whenever you are riding under conditions that are less than ideal.

14. When traveling in a group, you should generally ride:

Explanation
In general, a staggered formation is usually the best option when riding in a group. This formation allows the group to maintain close ranks while also allowing each rider to maintain an adequate space cushion. It is best to move into a single-file formation when turning, going through curves, or entering or exiting a highway.
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