Kentucky Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice question bank

Sample questions

1. The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

   • About 25 percent
   • About 50 percent
   • About 70 percent ✓
   • About 95 percent

   Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: C · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 11

2. When turning left, you should:

   • Press the right handgrip.
   • Press the left handgrip. ✓
   • Press both handgrips at the same time.
   • Not press either handgrip.

   General Driving Knowledge · Answer: B · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 3

3. When passing a vehicle:

   • You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.
   • You may disregard "No passing zone" markings if the pass was started in a passing zone.
   • You may pass on the shoulder.
   • You must complete the pass within the posted speed limits and within a legal passing zone. ✓

   Highway & Freeway Driving · Answer: D · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 17

4. Common drugs, such as cold tablets:

   • Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle. ✓
   • Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
   • Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.
   • Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.

   Impaired Driving & Penalties · Answer: A · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 14

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