Kentucky Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is unless you can travel safely at the minimum posted speed.

You cannot ride a motorcycle on highways unless you can travel safely at the minimum posted speed.

Not quite. The answer is you are passing a row of parked cars.

A driver inside a parked car who does not see you approaching might open a door into your path.

Not quite. The answer is apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.

If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.

Not quite. The answer is Move to the left portion of the lane

When you approach a blind intersection, move to the lane position that brings you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment. In this particular situation, you should move to the left portion of the lane, so the driver on the cross street can see you as soon as possible.

Not quite. The answer is the right hand lever.

The front brake is controlled by the right hand lever. The left hand lever controls the clutch. The right foot pedal controls the rear brake, and the left foot lever is for the gear shifter.

Not quite. The answer is 90 days

If you suffer from seizures, you must be seizure-free for 90 days before you can apply for or renew a driver's license. You must also submit a statement from your physician, certifying that your condition is being adequately controlled by treatment and describing the nature of that treatment.

Source: The Medical Review Board, Protecting Your Driver's License, Kentucky Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

On a slippery surface, the most effective braking method is to apply both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

When passing a line of parked cars, watch for people emerging from between cars, drivers opening their doors, and cars exiting their parking spaces. Car drivers often do not see motorcycles.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best eye and face protection is provided by a shatter-resistant face shield.

Not quite. The answer is 4

If you are convicted of reckless driving, driving on the wrong side of the road, following too closely (tailgating), failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, or changing drivers while your vehicle is in motion, 4 points will be added to your driving record.

Source: Traffic Violations and Their Point Values, Protecting Your Driver's License, Kentucky Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

You may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction, such as the following: 1) Wet pavement, particularly just after it starts to rain and before surface oil is washed to the side of the road; 2) gravel roads and anywhere else that sand and gravel collect; 3) mud, leaves, snow, and ice; 4) lane markings, steel plates, and manhole covers, especially when wet.

Not quite. The answer is once

You may attend the State Traffic School Program just once within a twelve-month period. Voluntary enrollment is not permitted.

Source: The Kentucky State Traffic School Program, Protecting Your Driver's License, Kentucky Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is the rear brake

When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you must keep it from rolling backward and possibly hitting some object. 1) Use the front brake to hold the motorcycle while you start the engine and shift into first gear. 2) Change to the rear brake to hold the motorcycle while you operate the throttle. 3) For more power, open the throttle a little bit. 4) Release the clutch gradually. (The front wheel may come off the ground or the engine may stop if the clutch is released too quickly.) 5) Release the rear brake when the engine begins to slow down and the motorcycle begins to move forward.

Not quite. The answer is on short trips.

Most motorcycle crashes happen on short trips.

Not quite. The answer is The left portion of the lane at a safe following distance

Passing and being passed by another vehicle is not much different than with a car. However, visibility is more critical. Before starting to pass, ride in the left portion of the lane at a safe following distance to increase your line of sight and make you more visible. Signal left and check for oncoming traffic. Use your mirrors and turn your head to look for traffic behind.

Not quite. The answer is dirt collects there and provides little traction.

Riding close to the edge of the road is dangerous to motorcycles because dirt, gravel, and sand collect there and provide little traction.

Not quite. The answer is the far lane.

When changing lanes on a multilane road, you should check the far lane as well as the lane next to you. Someone from the far lane may also be planning to merge into the lane next to you.

Not quite. The answer is avoid sudden moves.

You can ride safely on slippery surfaces by slowing down and avoiding sudden moves that could result in losing control of the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

You are more likely to fall when riding on wet pavement, metal gratings, or uneven surfaces because they do not provide as much traction.

Not quite. The answer is stay in the center portion of your lane.

When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation.