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1. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections?
2. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road?
3. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should
4. When carrying loads:
5. For beginner riders, a ____ motorcycle is usually better for riding.
6. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should
7. If you wish to stop your motorcycle quickly, you must apply ____ to do so safely.
8. When should you only use the front brakes?
9. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by
10. What should be done before every trip on your motorcycle?
11. When is it most important to check your mirrors?
12. When following other motorcycles, what should be the minimum space cushion?
13. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking?
14. When riding on the road, you should create more space and minimize harm from any hazard by
15. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to
16. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars?
17. To apply for a motorcycle learner's permit, one must be ____ years of age.
18. When preparing to slow down, you should check
19. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you
20. Convex side mirrors on motorcycles make cars seem
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.