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1. How can you increase your visibility to others at night?
2. When riding in a group, riders should ride in a ____ formation, and never side by side.
3. When carrying cargo or a passenger
4. How is the rear brake controlled?
5. When carrying loads:
6. How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking?
7. When following other motorcycles, what should be the minimum space cushion?
8. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react.
9. The best way to cross unavoidable obstacles on the road is to
10. If your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, you must
11. If the rear tire goes flat while riding
12. When using saddlebags, it is important to
13. Convex side mirrors on motorcycles make cars seem
14. To help compensate for the increased risk of riding at night
15. When preparing to slow down, you should check
16. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by
17. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle?
18. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to
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.