Kentucky Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle.

In a normal turn, the rider should lean with the motorcycle. This helps maintain balance.

Not quite. The answer is check if the surface is firm enough to ride on.

Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should check if the surface is firm enough to ride on. Motorcycles need a firm surface with a lot of traction.

Not quite. The answer is when you need more power to accelerate.

In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift when you need more power to accelerate.

Not quite. The answer is riding in a group.

The staggered formation is the best choice when riding in a group. It helps you stay close together while maintaining a space cushion.

Not quite. The answer is behind the leader.

When riding in a group, an inexperienced rider should be positioned right behind the leader. The inexperienced rider won't have to chase after the group, and more experienced riders will be able to keep an eye on the inexperienced rider from behind.

Not quite. The answer is they want to pass you.

Car drivers are most likely to try to share your lane when they want to pass you. Ride in the center lane position to discourage them from trying to share your lane.

Not quite. The answer is turn right.

Countersteering is a technique for initiating a turn in a given direction by momentarily steering counter to that direction. To turn by countersteering, you apply a steering torque in the opposite direction of the desired turn. For example, for a turn to the right, start by pushing the right handgrip. This will cause the motorcycle to steer left briefly, which will cause the motorcycle to lean to the right.

Not quite. The answer is Change lanes or adjust your speed to open up space for the merging driver.

Give merging drivers plenty of room. Change to another lane if one is open. If there is no room for a lane change, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging driver and stay near the center of your lane.

Not quite. The answer is Swerve into the left lane

Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, the best course of action would be to swerve into the left lane.

Not quite. The answer is Never

Motorcycles should never travel in pairs. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely.

Not quite. The answer is press the left handgrip.

If an unexpected obstacle requires you to swerve left, you should press the left handgrip. This will cause the motorcycle to lean quickly to the left.

Not quite. The answer is don't tailgate the rider in front of you.

When riding in a group, don't tailgate the rider in front of you (or anyone else for that matter). Always maintain an adequate space cushion. If you would like to go faster, ride at the front of the group.

Not quite. The answer is reduce your speed.

You can help avoid hazards at night by reducing your speed. This will give you more time to react to the unexpected.

Not quite. The answer is in front of the left footrest.

The gearshift lever is located in front of the left footrest.

Not quite. The answer is 2 seconds

The staggered formation lets the group stay close together while still maintaining an adequate space cushion. In the staggered formation, you should leave a following distance of two seconds behind the motorcycle in front of you. Note: The Kentucky Motorcycle Manual recommends a following distance of four seconds in all other situations.

Not quite. The answer is are in any of the above situations.

You should downshift when you need to slow down or stop or need more power to accelerate.

Not quite. The answer is 2

When riding in a staggered formation, you should leave a following distance of 2 seconds between you and the motorcycle directly in front of you.

Not quite. The answer is Left

According to the Kentucky Motorcycle Manual, the best lane position for seeing and being seen is usually the left lane position. However, there are certain situations in which the center or right lane positions will make you more visible.

Not quite. The answer is 4 seconds

The Kentucky Motorcycle Manual recommends a minimum following distance of 4 seconds.

Not quite. The answer is two abreast.

When traveling in a group, you should never pair up (i.e., ride two abreast). Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely.