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1. Which of the following should you do when riding at night?
2. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear
3. Some form of injuries occur in over ____ of motorcycle crashes that involve either alcohol or drugs.
4. When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path
5. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent?
6. ____ can cause your motorcycle to wobble.
7. The fastest way to stop is to
8. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars?
9. After as few as ____ alcoholic drink(s), your ability to ride can be affected.
10. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group?
11. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____.
12. In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift
13. When being passed on the left, stay in the ____ portion of your lane.
14. In which of these situations is someone most likely to try and share a lane with you?
15. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests
16. When riding in a group, riders should ride in a ____ formation, and never side by side.
17. If you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal?
18. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead.
19. When riding, your clothing should be protective and
20. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see
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.