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1. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle?
2. What does the left hand lever control?
3. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
4. How can you increase your chances of being seen?
5. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles?
6. To maintain a safe riding distance on the road, you should look forward ____ ahead of your travel path.
7. The best way to swerve is to
8. When following other motorcycles, what should be the minimum space cushion?
9. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles?
10. It is important that motorcycles have ____ equipped for passengers riding on board.
11. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle.
12. If you have a blood alcohol concentration of ____ or above, you are considered intoxicated.
13. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by
14. Over ____ of all crashes occur because one driver entered another driver's right-of-way.
15. While your feet are on the footrests, you should avoid
16. If both braking and swerving are required to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve?
17. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to lane-share with you is to
18. When does alcohol start lowering abilities to ride?
19. If you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal?
20. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by
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.