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1. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders?
2. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if
3. How can you increase your chances of being seen?
4. If you are riding on an interstate highway, your engine should be at least ____ cc.
5. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must
6. When should you pull the engine kill switch?
7. If you are about to collide with an object, and you wish to get the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should
8. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others?
9. When should you use both front and rear brakes to stop?
10. Over ____ % of motorcycle/car crashes occur at intersections.
11. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because
12. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned
13. It may be important to change your lane position if you are
14. If you wish to stop your motorcycle quickly, you must apply ____ to do so safely.
15. Most accidents occur with riders travelling under ____ miles per hour.
16. A moped cannot be operated on a street with a minimum speed of ____ mph.
17. On a paved road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect
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.