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1. Your right wrist should be positioned ____ with proper hand formation.
2. To help maintain balance, your feet should
3. When being passed on the left, stay in the ____ portion of your lane.
4. Before downshifting, you should
5. Which of the following does not affect your blood alcohol concentration?
6. When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should
7. To apply for a motorcycle learner's permit, one must be ____ years of age.
8. It is important to use ____ brakes for every stop.
9. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to
10. When parked against the curb you should park
11. If you are riding on an interstate highway, your engine should be at least ____ cc.
12. When does alcohol start lowering abilities to ride?
13. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by
14. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should
15. Which of the following should you immediately take into account if you have to deal with a sudden mechanical problem?
16. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle?
17. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____.
18. What is the BAC limit where a rider is legally considered intoxicated?
19. If the throttle is stuck, what should you do?
20. You should downshift through the gears when you
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.