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1. It is important to use ____ brakes for every stop.
2. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle?
3. Studies have shown that around ____ of all riders killed in motorcycle accidents had been drinking.
4. If you must coast over a slippery surface, you should also
5. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
6. You can help keep your balance while riding by
7. To maintain a safe riding distance on the road, you should look forward ____ ahead of your travel path.
8. To cross railroad tracks safely, you should cross them at an angle of at least ____ degrees.
9. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles?
10. How can you increase your visibility to others at night?
11. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned
12. How is the rear brake controlled?
13. When following other motorcycles, what should be the minimum space cushion?
14. What does the left hand lever control?
15. Alcohol can enter the bloodstream within ____ of consumption.
16. When riding through an area of potential hazards, what should you do?
17. It may be important to change your lane position if you are
18. Which of the following is required equipment for a motorcycle to be operated legally?
19. When riding at night, you can increase your safety by
20. Which of the following should you not do before operating a motorcycle?
To operate a motorcycle in Kentucky, you must have a motorcycle license or permit. Licenses are issued by the county Circuit Court Clerk's Office. If you are younger than 18, you can apply with parental consent and a valid driver's license. At age 16, you can apply for a moped license, which allows you to operate a moped that is 50cc or less. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.
To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must apply, submit your required documentation, pass the vision screening and motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle license, you must have held a permit for at least one month, submit your application and documentation, pass the motorcycle road skills test, and pay the fees. The motorcycle road skills test can be waived if you successfully complete a motorcycle rider education course.
The knowledge exam is taken through your local Circuit Court Clerk's Office and contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety, operation, and road signs. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle road skills test is scheduled through the Kentucky State Police (KSP). It assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait a week before you can retest.