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1. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned
2. Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars?
3. If you are riding on an interstate highway, your engine should be at least ____ cc.
4. If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should
5. To cross railroad tracks safely, you should cross them at an angle of at least ____ degrees.
6. In which of these situations is someone most likely to try and share a lane with you?
7. The see method consists of search, evaluate, and ____.
8. Keeping your knees against the gas tank
9. It is important that motorcycles have ____ equipped for passengers riding on board.
10. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead.
11. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction
12. Cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees because
13. A person over the age of ____ can operate a motorcycle without a helmet.
14. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should
15. Riders should be aware of the effects of ____, as well as alcohol or illegal drugs when operating a motorcycle.
16. When starting on a hill, you should use ____ to hold you while you wait for the engine to take hold.
17. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in
18. Which of the following are skills required to avoid an accident?
19. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should
20. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned
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.