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Free Kentucky KSP Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2025

Based on 2025 KY motorcycle operator manualAvailable in EN, ES Instant feedback
30questions
6mistakes allowed
80%passing score

Kentucky’s flat terrain and wide roads make it a great place for beginners and experienced riders to enjoy the freedom of the open road. Whether riding on the Flint Hills Scenic Byway or the Gypsum Hills Scenic Drive, you’ll be amazed by the breathtaking views of the local landscape. Becoming a licensed rider in the Sunflower State is a necessary step to legally ride a motorcycle on public roads.

To obtain a Kentucky motorcycle license if you’re 18 years old or older, you can either pass an approved motorcycle safety education course or pass the official motorcycle written and skills tests. If you choose to take the written test, we can help you ensure that you pass it on your first try.

Our Kentucky KSP motorcycle permit practice tests offer an efficient and intuitive way of studying the various aspects of riding theory. Each practice test consists of 30 questions based on the official KSP motorcycle operator manual (Kentucky Motorcycle Manual). Each question has multiple answer options, but only one is correct. We have omitted any timer from our practice tests to let you study at your own pace. Read every question twice and only select an answer when you’re confident in your choice. By building this habit early on, you’ll avoid the unfortunate mistake of selecting a wrong answer during the official knowledge exam.

Although you must score at least 80% to pass, we recommend ignoring your score during your first few attempts. However, we understand how several mistakes can discourage even the most determined students. If you wish to wipe your current progress and restart the practice test, use the “Restart” button at the top-left corner of the page. Remember that the new session will have a randomized order of questions to challenge your understanding from a different angle. Start today and study with our practice tests for several weeks. They are available 24/7 and can be accessed on any device that supports a browser and has an active internet connection.

Riding is a lifelong skill, and its mastery should not be rushed. As you are beginning your learning phase, it is crucial to prioritize a complete understanding of this subject. The roads of Kentucky await you once you’ve completed the licensing process, which will be much easier for you to navigate with the help of our KSP motorcycle permit practice tests.

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What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions30
How many correct answers to pass24
Passing score80%
Minimum age to apply16
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. For increased safety when riding at night, you should
  2. The coolant and brake hydraulic fluid levels should be checked
  3. Which of the following does NOT lessen your chances of being involved in a collision?
  4. Which of the following statements about crossing an intersection is true?
  5. What is the minimum following distance for an adequate space cushion?
  6. When riding through an area of potential hazards, what should you do?
  7. When approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, you should stop
  8. When passing a line of parked cars, you must be alert for
  9. To park against the curb, you should park
  10. You should flash your brake light
  11. If you lock the rear wheel on a surface with good traction,
  12. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to swerve left quickly, you should
  13. When should you rise off your seat slightly?
  14. Which of the following surfaces provide poor traction to motorcycles?
  15. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should
  16. When traveling in a group, you should NEVER ride
  17. When you carry cargo or a passenger on your motorcycle,
  18. Which is usually the best lane position for seeing and being seen?
  19. Motorcycles typically require
  20. When riding in a group, beginner riders should be positioned
  21. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should
  22. Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured
  23. When riding in a staggered formation, you should leave a following distance of _____ second(s) between you and the motorcycle directly in front of you.
  24. Riding close to the edge of the road is dangerous because
  25. You are considered legally intoxicated if
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?

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