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1. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are
2. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking?
3. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use
4. When you turn:
5. When driving through a normal turn, you should
6. When riding on the road, you should create more space and minimize harm from any hazard by
7. When starting off on your motorcycle, you should start with your right wrist
8. In louisiana, you must wear a helmet
9. Which brake is most powerful?
10. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly.
11. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles?
12. What causes your motorcycle to lurch?
13. Which of the following helps avoid fatigue while riding?
14. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision?
15. Motorcycles should share lanes with cars when
16. How can you stabilize the motorcycle in slow, tight turns?
17. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars?
18. If you are about to collide with an object, and you wish to get the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should
19. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand.
20. When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should
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.