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1. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you?
2. When should you only use the front brakes?
3. When riding through a turn, you should turn
4. If riding with others, which of the following should you not do.
5. Which lane position should you ride in when passing parked cars?
6. If you wish to stop your motorcycle quickly, you must apply ____ to do so safely.
7. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly.
8. Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller, and therefore
9. If you are riding on an interstate highway, your engine should be at least ____ cc.
10. Which of the following should you immediately take into account if you have to deal with a sudden mechanical problem?
11. If a friend has been drinking, which of the following should you not do?
12. If the rear tire goes flat while riding
13. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by
14. Using proper ____ can help in blocking any sort of rocks, insects, or debris from hitting the rider.
15. Most accidents occur with riders travelling under ____ miles per hour.
16. After as few as ____ alcoholic drink(s), your ability to ride can be affected.
17. When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path
18. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night?
19. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely.
20. Over ____ of all crashes occur because one driver entered another driver's right-of-way.
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.