2025 Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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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22. An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:
Explanation
There are several advantages to keeping groups of riders small. In comparison to a large group, a small group is easier for other vehicles to pass safely, is less likely to get separated by traffic or stop lights, and creates less need for slower riders to hurry to catch up to the rest of the group.
23. Making eye contact with another driver:
Explanation
Never rely on eye contact as an assurance that a driver will properly yield to you. It is common for drivers to look directly at motorcyclists and still fail to notice them.
24. A helmet should not:
Explanation
You will get the greatest amount of protection from a helmet if it meets U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and state standards, fits snugly all the way around, and has no obvious defects. A helmet worn at the time of a crash should be replaced.
25. To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:
Explanation
To reduce your risk of being involved in a crash, you must ensure that you are visible to others on the road and that other drivers understand what you're planning to do. Clearly communicate your intentions through proper signaling and lane positioning. Maintain an adequate space cushion and scan your path of travel, identifying upcoming hazards and being prepared to react.
26. The front brake:
Explanation
Always use both brakes any time you slow or stop. It is safe to use the front brake, which is more powerful than the rear brake, as long as you use it properly.
27. When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:
Explanation
When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is best to simply cross the tracks while riding straight within your lane. Turning to cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle could be dangerous because you could end up crossing into another lane of traffic.
28. An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:
Explanation
Maintaining a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles on the road will give you a clearer view of any emerging hazards, more time to react to hazards, and more space to maneuver around them.
29. If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?
Explanation
If one member of a group wants to ride faster than the others, it is best to let them go ahead of the group and meet at a designated spot later.
30. Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:
Explanation
Riding in cold weather for long periods of time can cause severe chill, fatigue, and even hypothermia. Be sure to wear proper clothing to protect you from the elements.
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