Question A motorcyclist: Answers Is always required to wear a helmet. Must wear a helmet if they are carrying a passenger on their motorcycle. Does not have to wear a helmet if they are over the age of 21 and have held their motorcycle license for a year or longer. Does not have to wear a helmet if they are over the age of 18. Explanation A person may operate a motorcycle without a helmet if they are over the age of 21 and have held a motorcycle license for at least one year. It is recommended that all motorcyclists wear helmets every time they ride. This questions appears in the following tests: Kentucky Motorcycle Practice Test 27