Provides protection in a crash.

Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

Should not be worn when riding.

Is safe to use, if used properly.

Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.

Should be used only under slippery conditions.

Is not as effective as the rear brake.

Provides protection for the eyes and face.

Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

Kentucky Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-9 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Increase your following distance:

If the roadway is slippery.
If there are only a few vehicles on the roadway.
If the sun is shining.
If drivers are following the speed limit.

Q.2

If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your skills will not be affected.
Side effects may still remain.
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

Q.3

When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use only the rear brake.
Use only the front brake.
Use both brakes.
Not use any brakes, but downshift.

Q.4

If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:

Swerve around the animal.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Ride alongside the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

Q.5

A leather jacket:

Can make a rider look cool.
Is usually too warm to wear when riding.
Provides protection in a crash.
Should not be worn when riding.

Q.6

Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Leather
Denim
Wool
Polyester

Q.7

Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A dirt or gravel road
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
Mud on pavement
Dry pavement

Q.8

Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?

Incorrect tire pressure
Improper loading
Unsuitable accessories
Uneven road

Q.9

Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane
No portion of the lane should always be avoided.

Q.10

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections
On highways
On rural roads
In parking lots

Q.11

When traveling in a group, you should generally ride:

Side-by-side.
In a staggered formation.
In a single-file line.
On the shoulder.

Q.12

For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.
Wool.
Polyester.
Silk.

Q.13

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Switching into a neutral gear.
You will be slowing suddenly.
There is a stop sign ahead.
Your signals are not working.

Q.14

The front brake:

Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.
Should be used only under slippery conditions.
Is not as effective as the rear brake.
Is safe to use, if used properly.

Q.15

More than half of all crashes:

Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
Are caused by faulty ignition systems.
Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.
Happen at night.

Q.16

When you ride, the best gear to wear is:

Any gear that helps to protect you.
The lowest-priced gear.
Gear that looks good.
Any gear that fits.

Q.17

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.
Assume other drivers can’t see you.
Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.
Ride offensively.

Q.18

When riding at night you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your following distance.
Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.
Wear tinted glasses.

Q.19

Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

Using the rear brake only.
Using the front brake only.
Using both brakes.
Using the rear brake while downshifting.

Q.20

If drinking alcohol, you should:

Decide if you are still fit to ride based on how you feel after you finish drinking.
Set a limit beforehand so you can still safely ride.
Not ride.
Not be concerned about your riding abilities if you feel fine.

Q.21

Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

About 10 percent
About 25 percent
Over 50 percent
About 90 percent

Q.22

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.
In front of the group.
At the rear of the group.
Beside the leader.

Q.23

When riding in fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlight.
Use your low beam headlight.
Use no lights.
Alternate between the low and high beams.

Q.24

Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?

Heavy shoes
Full-length pants
Shorts
Full-fingered gloves

Q.25

A face shield:

Provides protection for the eyes and face.
Is not recommended.
Is required.
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

Q.26

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.
Is less effective than goggles.

Q.27

When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed.
Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.
Use your high beam light, if possible.

Q.28

When being passed from behind, you should:

Stay in the center portion of the lane.
Stay in the right portion of the lane.
Move onto the shoulder.
Activate your turn signal.

Q.29

If a friend has been drinking alcohol and wants to drive, which of the following should you not do?

Encourage friends to talk them out of driving.
Arrange for other transportation.
Tell them to take less-crowded roads.
Slow their pace of drinking.

Q.30

Your motorcycle’s brake light is:

More noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
Less noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
Less important than a car’s brake lights.
More easily seen than a car’s brake lights.