Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
20 questions written from the Kentucky Motorcycle Operators Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
In Kentucky, what does a motorcycle instruction permit NOT allow you to do?
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In Kentucky, what does a motorcycle instruction permit NOT allow you to do?
- A Carry a passenger
- B Ride on public roads
- C Ride during daylight hours
- D Ride a motorcycle you do not own
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A. Carry a passenger
Kentucky law says a rider operating on an instruction permit is not authorized to carry passengers. A passenger changes how the motorcycle balances, accelerates and stops, so the state keeps that extra challenge away from learners.
What minimum following distance does the Kentucky manual say you should normally keep behind the vehicle ahead?
- A Two seconds
- B Three seconds
- C One car length per 10 mph
- D Four seconds
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D. Four seconds
Kentucky's manual says to keep a minimum of four seconds behind the vehicle ahead, counted from a fixed marker. Motorcycles need as much distance to stop as cars, and the gap also gives you a better view of potholes and hazards.
During your pre-ride check, how should the throttle behave?
- A It should snap back when you let go
- B It should stay where you leave it
- C It should feel loose with some free spin
- D It should be stiff and hard to twist
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A. It should snap back when you let go
Before starting out, make sure the clutch and throttle work smoothly and that the throttle snaps back when released. A throttle that does not return can keep feeding power when you need to slow down.
According to the manual, what share of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking?
- A 40% to 45%
- B About 10%
- C About 25%
- D More than 80%
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A. 40% to 45%
Studies show 40% to 45% of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking, and only a third of them were above the legal limit. Just a few drinks are enough to impair riding skills.