Kentucky Motorcycle Practice Test 4

11.At a minimum, what equipment should a street-legal motorcycle carry?

A headlight, a taillight and brake light, brakes on both wheels, signals, a horn, and a pair of mirrorsOnly a headlight and a single brakeJust a horn and one mirrorFront brakes and a taillight only

12.How can you help a friend who has had too much to drink?

Encourage them to ride it offArrange a safe ride, slow their drinking, keep them there, or take their keyIgnore it, since it is not your concernDare them to ride carefully

13.When you ride, how do the state's traffic laws apply to motorcyclists?

Only motorcycle-specific rules applyRiders are exempt from signalingOnly the group leader must obey signsAll traffic laws apply equally to motorcycle and car operators

14.What often happens when a rider enters a curve too fast?

The engine stalls outThe headlight dimsThe tires overinflateThey drift into another lane or off the road, or brake so hard they skid

15.If a car could possibly enter your path, what should you assume?

That it will move into your pathThat it will always yield to youThat the driver clearly sees youThat it will stop no matter what

16.In traffic, how much room does a motorcycle need to stop compared with a car?

Far less than a carOnly about half as muchNo real stopping distanceAbout as much distance as a car needs

17.What four steps does the manual give for a controlled turn?

Signal, brake, coast, and leanSlow, look, press, and rollStop, point, push, and glideEase, turn, brake, and stop

18.Which drivers are among the biggest dangers to a rider at intersections?

Cars parked legally at the curbCars far behind youCars turning left in front of you and cars pulling out from side streetsCars in a distant lane

19.What can happen if you shift into a lower gear while still moving too fast?

The machine may lurch and the rear wheel can skidThe engine instantly stallsThe front brake locks upNothing at all is noticeable

20.What does the manual say about sharing a lane with a car?

It is usually prohibited, since a car and a motorcycle each need a full laneIt is encouraged during heavy trafficIt is required at intersectionsIt is allowed only on highways