Kentucky KYTC Motorcycle Practice Test 11

1. You have just driven through a deep puddle and your brakes feel weak. What should you do?

• A Shift into neutral and coast until the brake pads are dry
• B Stop and wait at least ten minutes before driving any farther
• C Pump the brake pedal hard several times at highway speed to shake off the water
• D Drive slowly while lightly applying the brakes until they dry and work normally

2. A steady green downward arrow is displayed above the lane you are in. What does it tell you?

• A You may drive in that lane
• B You may use that lane only if you are turning at the next intersection
• C The lane is about to be given to traffic coming from the opposite direction
• D You must move into another lane before you reach the overhead signal itself

3. You are about to accelerate hard to merge with traffic. What should you have arranged with your passenger?

• A That they lean back to keep the front wheel on the ground
• B That they take their hands off you so you can steer freely
• C That they slide backward on the seat to put more load on the rear tire
• D That you warn them beforehand so they can tighten their grip

4. You turn left onto a road that has a center two-way left-turn lane. In which lane should you be traveling once the turn is finished?

• A The center lane, until you have picked up the speed of the other traffic
• B The center lane, because it is the one closest to where you turned from
• C The far right lane, so that faster traffic is able to pass you on the left
• D The first through lane to the right of the center turn lane

5. Why does full riding gear matter on a short trip around the neighborhood?

• A The machine is cold and is far more likely to fail on a short ride
• B Insurance companies require full gear on trips taken within a city
• C Low speed riding puts more strain on the rider's arms and back
• D Pavement takes skin off at 25 miles an hour just as it does at 55

6. What should a driver do first after passing this sign?

• A Move into the right-hand lane and stay there
• B Accelerate to get through the transition quickly
• C Move into the left-hand lane to keep clear of entering traffic
• D Stop and wait for a gap in the opposing traffic

7. Who should set the pace of a group ride?

• A The last rider in the group, so that nobody is forced to hurry to keep up
• B The fastest rider in the group, since nobody in the line should ever be held back
• C The rider on the largest motorcycle, since that machine sets the natural pace
• D Whichever rider happens to be carrying a passenger on that particular day

8. Which of these is checked in the Chassis step of T-CLOCS?

• A The clarity of the face shield and the condition of the riding gloves
• B The route to be ridden and the amount of fuel that route will require
• C The frame, the suspension, the chain or belt and the fasteners
• D The tread depth of both tires and the pressure in each of them

9. What does it mean to ride the clutch?

• A Resting a hand on the lever without pulling it, which bends the mounting bracket
• B Releasing the lever quickly on every upshift, which shortens the drive chain life
• C Holding the lever part way in while riding, which wears the clutch plates
• D Using the lever to hold the machine on a hill, which overheats the brake pedal

10. You have a steady green ball to turn left, and the oncoming traffic gets a green left arrow. What does that mean for you?

• A Both of you are protected, so the two of you may turn at the same time
• B The arrow ends the oncoming through movement, so your way is now clear
• C Oncoming vehicles will turn across your path, so you must wait
• D Your green ball becomes a protected turn as soon as their arrow appears

11. What is true about the oily strip down the center of a traffic lane?

• A It must never be ridden on under any circumstances, however dry and clean the road surface looks
• B It offers better traction than the tire tracks on either side of it, wet or dry
• C It is slippery only in dry weather, once the oil has baked onto the surface
• D It usually gives enough traction, but heavy buildups where vehicles idle should be avoided

12. What does black ice usually look like from the driver seat?

• A A white crust that stands out clearly against the darker pavement around it
• B A rough gray film that scatters your headlight beams in every direction
• C A patch of pavement that simply looks wet or slightly glossy
• D A row of ridges you can feel through the steering long before you reach it

13. For an alert driver, about how long is the reaction time once a hazard has been recognized?

• A About three quarters of a second
• B About one hundredth of a second
• C About five seconds under normal conditions
• D About fifteen seconds under normal conditions

14. What are painted curb markings mainly used for?

• A Marking the boundary of the state highway system
• B Showing where snow is to be cleared in winter
• C Indicating the presence of underground utilities
• D Conveying parking and stopping regulations

15. When does Kentucky's texting ban apply?

• A Whenever the engine is running, including while stopped at a signal
• B Only on limited access highways, parkways and interstate routes
• C While the vehicle is in motion
• D Only during the hours between sunset and sunrise on public roads

16. How should speed and following distance be adjusted beyond this sign?

• A Keep the usual following gap, because traffic through a work area moves at a steady pace
• B Close the gap to the vehicle ahead so that fewer vehicles cut in
• C Raise speed to spend less time in the area
• D Cut speed and leave a longer gap, because traffic can stop without warning

17. You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection on a residential street where parked cars hide the cross street. What is the correct approach?

• A Keep your speed up so you spend the least time inside the intersection
• B Slow enough to stop and creep out until you can see
• C Sound your horn continuously as you cross so others know you are there
• D Assume the cross street is clear

18. Approaching the point this sign refers to, which hazard is most likely?

• A A vehicle pulling out from the entering road into the driver's path
• B Standing water covering both lanes across the whole width of the roadway
• C Loose gravel thrown up by oncoming traffic
• D A sudden drop at the edge of the pavement where the shoulder falls away

19. You are moving at walking pace through a crowded parking area. Which combination gives the steadiest control?

• A The clutch fully released, no throttle and repeated light taps on the front lever
• B Steady throttle, the clutch held in the friction zone and light rear brake
• C Full throttle in second gear with the clutch pulled all the way to the handgrip
• D Steady throttle with both feet down off the footrests and no brake applied

20. At a stop sign with a painted stop line and a crosswalk, where must you stop?

• A With your front wheels level with the far edge of the crosswalk
• B Anywhere within the intersection as long as you stop fully
• C In the crosswalk, so you can see cross traffic
• D At the stop line, before it and before the crosswalk

21. On a two-lane road with a broken yellow center line, may you cross it to turn into a driveway on the left?

• A No, a yellow line may only be crossed while you are actually overtaking another vehicle
• B No, a turn across a yellow center line requires a marked left turn lane to be provided
• C Yes, when it is safe and the oncoming lane is clear
• D Yes, but only if you first stop completely while astride the center of the roadway

22. What is the correct way to apply the front brake when you need maximum braking?

• A Pull it to the handgrip in one movement so the pads bite at their hardest
• B Pump it on and off rapidly to imitate the action of an antilock brake system
• C Squeeze it progressively harder as weight settles onto the front tire
• D Apply it only after the rear wheel has already begun to slide on the pavement

23. You reach a red light with a sign reading NO TURN ON RED. What may you do?

• A Turn right after a full stop, since the sign only warns against turning too fast
• B Turn right if no other vehicle is waiting behind you at the same red light
• C Turn right during the hours when the intersection is not busy with traffic
• D Wait for the green; no turn is allowed while the light is red

24. You see a shield for a three-digit Interstate whose first digit is even. What does that tell you about the route?

• A It carries only local traffic and has no interchanges
• B It is a temporary route used while repairs are made
• C It loops around a city and rejoins its parent route
• D It is a short spur that stops inside the city center

25. You have just ridden over a large object lying in the road. What should you do next?

• A Pull over when it is safe and check the tires and rims for damage
• B Brake hard immediately to see whether both brakes are still working
• C Accelerate briefly so that any object caught in the tread is thrown clear
• D Nothing, because a motorcycle that is still rolling has taken no damage

26. Yellow signs each showing one large black arrowhead, installed in a row along the outside of a curve, are

• A detour route markers guiding traffic around a closed section
• B lane closure signs warning that the outside lane is blocked
• C no-passing zone markers repeated along the length of the restricted section
• D chevron alignment signs marking the change of direction of the curve

27. After the leader of a staggered group completes a pass, what should the leader do?

• A Move to the left position and hold passing speed to open room for the next rider
• B Slow down at once so that the rest of the group can close up the gap behind
• C Pull onto the shoulder of the road and wait there until the whole group has passed
• D Move back to the right position and brake firmly so the group can catch up

28. Why does the situation ahead of this sign deserve extra care from a motorcyclist?

• A Because a motorcycle cannot be ridden at highway speed
• B Because motorcycles have to stop before the point where traffic joins
• C Because a narrow machine is easy to overlook in a mirror or a blind spot
• D Because motorcycles are required to use the shoulder wherever traffic joins

29. A driver extends the left arm out the window and bends it upward at the elbow. What does this signal mean?

• A A left turn
• B A right turn
• C A mechanical problem
• D A request to be passed

30. You have a green arrow to turn left. What still applies?

• A You must stop before turning even though the arrow is green
• B You may proceed without checking, because the arrow clears the intersection for you
• C You may turn only after oncoming traffic has stopped at its own red light
• D You must yield to any pedestrian or vehicle still inside the intersection