2025 Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/kentucky/motorcycle.
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8. Crashes are more likely to occur among:
Explanation
Crashes are the most likely to occur for untrained, beginning riders who are unfamiliar with their motorcycle.
9. Switching to a lower gear is also known as:
Explanation
Shifting to a lower gear causes an effect similar to using the brakes. For this reason, downshifting is also known as engine braking.
10. Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:
Explanation
Like any other vehicle, a motorcycle has blind spots that cannot be seen by a rider using their mirrors. A motorcyclist should always turn their head to check for vehicles or other hazards in their blind spot before changing lanes.
11. Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?
Explanation
Jackets and pants made of leather offer the greatest degree of protection to those riding motorcycles.
12. What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?
Explanation
To maintain directional control through a turn, you should look through the turn by turning only your head. Slow down before turning and lean your motorcycle in the appropriate direction.
13. Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?
Explanation
To protect yourself against injury, you should wear a DOT-compliant helmet; face or eye protection; a jacket and long pants made of sturdy material; boots or shoes that are high and sturdy enough to cover and support your ankles; and gloves made of durable material.
14. When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you should look for:
Explanation
It is safest to wear long pants and a jacket to fully cover your arms and legs while riding. Clothing made of leather can provide the highest level of protection.
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