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1. A motorcycle has no more than ____ wheels on the ground.
2. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand.
3. Of the following, the most likely place for a collision is
4. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is
5. To apply for a motorcycle learner's permit, one must be ____ years of age.
6. Most motorcycle crashes happen
7. The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share a lane with you is by
8. If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed?
9. If both braking and swerving are required to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve?
10. Generally, what is the best lane position for being seen?
11. When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items
12. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel.
13. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent?
14. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because
15. Studies have shown that around ____ of all riders killed in motorcycle accidents had been drinking.
16. When starting off on your motorcycle, you should start with your right wrist
17. Motorcyclists may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction such as
18. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to lane-share with you is to
19. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
20. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles?
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.