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1. To make good judgments in traffic, you need to first:
2. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility?
3. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group?
4. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must
5. ____ can increase your visibility.
6. If your front wheel locks, you should
7. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by
8. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders.
9. When riding in the staggered formation, you should leave a following distance of ____ second(s) between yourself and the motorcycle directly in front of you.
10. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear
11. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ____ angle.
12. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle?
13. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by
14. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should
15. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should
16. Which riders should haul passengers?
17. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use
18. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
19. What is engine braking?
20. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is
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.