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1. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders.
2. To prevent fatigue, even the most experienced drivers try not to ride for more than ____ hours in a day.
3. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations.
4. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night?
5. To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and
6. Choosing the best lane position helps you to
7. Generally, what is the best lane position for being seen?
8. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do?
9. In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift
10. Which of the following is a dangerous surface?
11. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots?
12. When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path
13. To maintain a safe riding distance on the road, you should look forward ____ ahead of your travel path.
14. When riding on the road, you should create more space and minimize harm from any hazard by
15. In addition to reflective clothing, the best colors for being seen are
16. If you must coast over a slippery surface, you should also
17. Riding alongside a row of parked cars can be dangerous because
18. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand.
19. When you check your tires, what are you checking for?
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.