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1. A motorcycle safety education course does not require which of the following?
2. A street legal motorcycle must have ____ mirrors.
3. How is the rear brake controlled?
4. When riding at night, you can increase your safety by
5. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing:
6. When scanning road conditions, you should be looking for
7. If you wish to stop your motorcycle quickly, you must apply ____ to do so safely.
8. The best lane position for being seen is
9. It is important to use ____ brakes for every stop.
10. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking
11. The best eye and face protection is provided by
12. Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars?
13. Of the following, the most likely place for a collision is
14. What controls the front brake?
15. Which one of the following statements is correct?
16. If you can't avoid riding on a slippery surface, how should you proceed?
17. When should you pull the engine kill switch?
18. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles?
19. If you are in traffic and a small animal runs in front of your vehicle, what is the safest way to handle the situation?
20. To execute a turn safely a motorcycle rider should always:
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.