Kentucky Motorcycle: Lane Position & Sharing the Road Practice Test

Question 1

Before moving out to pass, where should you position on the road?

Accepted Answer

In the left portion of your lane at a safe following distance — Ride in the left portion of your lane at a safe following distance to widen your line of sight and be more visible before you pull out.

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Right on the bumper of the car ahead

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Out on the shoulder

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Already in the center of the next lane

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

It is usually prohibited, since a car and a motorcycle each need a full lane — Lane sharing is usually prohibited because a car and a motorcycle each need a full lane to operate safely.

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It is encouraged during heavy traffic

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It is required at intersections

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It is allowed only on highways

Question 3

How can you measure your following distance?

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Pick a fixed marker and count off the seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it — Pick a fixed marker such as a pavement mark or lamppost and count off the seconds once the vehicle ahead passes it.

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Estimate the number of car lengths by eye

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Watch only your speedometer

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Guess from the engine's sound

Question 4

Which lane position is generally best for seeing and being seen?

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The left third of the lane — The left third of the lane is usually the best spot for both seeing ahead and being seen by others.

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The far right edge

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The exact center only

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Straddling the lane line

Question 5

What should you do when a car is merging onto the highway from an entrance ramp?

Accepted Answer

Give room by changing lanes if one is open, or adjust speed to open a gap — Give the merging driver room by moving to another lane if one is open, or adjust your speed to open a gap.

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Hold your speed and position no matter what

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Speed up to beat them to the merge point

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Sound the horn and keep closing the gap

Question 6

Why should you avoid riding directly alongside cars in the next lane?

Accepted Answer

You may sit in a driver's blind spot, and they block your escape route — You may be sitting in a car's blind spot, and vehicles beside you also block your escape if danger appears ahead.

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It slows you down

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It burns more fuel

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Your mirrors will fog up

Question 7

On a two-lane road, where should you generally ride within your lane?

Accepted Answer

In the left portion of your lane — On a two-lane roadway the left portion of your lane is generally the best position.

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Along the right edge near the shoulder

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In the dead center only

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Wherever feels fastest

Question 8

When should you open up a larger following cushion?

Accepted Answer

When pavement is slippery, you can't see past the vehicle ahead, or traffic is heavy — Lengthen your following distance when the pavement is slippery, you cannot see past the vehicle ahead, or traffic is heavy.

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Only on empty highways

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Never, since four seconds always suffices

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Only while riding downhill

Question 9

How must passes on a motorcycle be completed?

Accepted Answer

Within the posted speed limit and only where passing is allowed — Passes must be finished within the posted speed limit and only in places where passing is permitted.

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At whatever speed is needed to clear the car

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Only on the right-hand side

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Only after dark

Question 10

How many paths of travel does a single traffic lane give a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

Three — Because a motorcycle is narrow, each lane offers it three usable paths of travel.

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One

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Five

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Two

Question 11

When another vehicle is passing you, where should you keep your position?

Accepted Answer

In the left portion of your lane — While being overtaken, hold the left part of your lane; moving nearer the other vehicle is risky.

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At the far right of the lane

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Out on the shoulder

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Drifting to the side away from the passer

Question 12

On a two-lane road, on which side should you never pass another vehicle?

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The right side — On a two-lane road you must never overtake another vehicle by passing on its right side.

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The left side

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Either side is acceptable

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Only down the center

Lane Position & Sharing the Road

Study questions with answers

1. Before moving out to pass, where should you position on the road?

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

3. How can you measure your following distance?

4. Which lane position is generally best for seeing and being seen?

5. What should you do when a car is merging onto the highway from an entrance ramp?

6. Why should you avoid riding directly alongside cars in the next lane?

7. On a two-lane road, where should you generally ride within your lane?

8. When should you open up a larger following cushion?

9. How must passes on a motorcycle be completed?

10. How many paths of travel does a single traffic lane give a motorcycle?

11. When another vehicle is passing you, where should you keep your position?

12. On a two-lane road, on which side should you never pass another vehicle?

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