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1. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by
2. What is the best path through a curve?
3. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead.
4. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to
5. When riding through an area of potential hazards, what should you do?
6. Most motorcycle crashes happen
7. When at an intersection, you must especially watch for
8. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because
9. While you are riding on a curvy road, your motorcycle position should
10. If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should
11. Experienced riders tend to limit themselves to ____ hours of riding.
12. When should you take your feet off the footpegs and skim them on the surface of the road?
13. The best face protection is
14. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups.
15. You should flash your brake light
16. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in
17. When you cross railroad tracks, you should ride your motorcycle ____ within your lane to cross the tracks.
18. Which of the following should you not do before operating a motorcycle?
19. Rolling on the throttle should be done in which of the following situations?
20. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check
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.