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1. The best lane position for being seen is
2. If both braking and swerving are required to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve?
3. Most riders are driving slower than ____ mph when a crash happens.
4. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned
5. Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's
6. On a paved road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect
7. Where is the engine cut-off switch located?
8. How can you use your clothing to help prevent collisions?
9. Convex side mirrors on motorcycles make cars seem
10. If you are a beginner rider, you should ride no more than ____ hours per day.
11. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because
12. What controls the front brake?
13. Which of the following should you not do before operating a motorcycle?
14. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do?
15. How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking?
16. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly.
17. The 3 steps of the see strategy are
18. To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and
19. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid?
20. When riding in the staggered formation, you should leave a following distance of ____ second(s) between yourself and the motorcycle directly in front of 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.