Kansas DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which lane position should you ride in to increase your line of sight? The right. Any lane position. The center. The left.

2. When should you perform a head check? About once an hour. Frequently when riding. When you are turning When you are at an intersection. When you think someone is going to hit you.

3. Which of the following increases safety when riding at night? Increase your following distance. Reduce your speed. Use the lights of the car ahead to help you see All these answers are correct.

4. When riding in a group, you can help ensure the group stays together by Riding in pairs. Checking your mirrors frequently. Riding single file Placing beginners at the front.

5. You should use your mirrors ____. About once an hour. Frequently. Only when it's busy When you need to check your hair. When you are at a stoplight.

6. The safest way to cross an obstacle is at a ____ angle. 100-degree. 20-degree. 45-degree. 90-degree.

7. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should Press the left handgrip. Press the right handgrip. Apply the rear brake Apply the front brake.

8. Motorcyclists may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction, such as Wet pavement and gravel roads. Lane markings, steel plates, and manhole covers. Mud, snow, and ice All of the above.

9. If your throttle is stuck and twisting it does not release it, you should Apply both brakes. Use engine braking. Pull the engine kill switch Use the front brake only.

10. What should you do if there is a large animal on the road? Accelerate past it. Attempt to intimidate it. Brake and prepare to stop Make noises to confuse it.

11. Where is the safest spot you should place a load that you are carrying? In the front over the gas tank. On the back fender. Place it on the handlebars Put the load over or in front of the rear axle.

12. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check The traffic in front of you. If your lights are working. If it is a designated pull-off area If the surface is safe to ride on.

13. If you need to park on the side of the road, you should be at a ____ degree angle. 180 60 90 45

14. If there is no vehicles present on the road where should you start when cornering a turn? Drive in the inside of the turn. Start on the outside of the turn. Start in the middle of the road Zig zag around the corner.

15. As you approach the center of a turn, you should Move toward the outside of the curve. Decrease the throttle. Move toward the inside of the curve Apply the rear brake.

16. Which of the following statements about crossing an intersection is true? Increase your speed as you approach an intersection. Select a lane position that will most increase your visibility to other drivers. Always count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield Always ride with your headlight off.

17. ____ helps make your downshifting smoother. Rolling on the throttle. Applying the front brake. Applying the rear brake. Any of the above.

18. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars? It is illegal for motorcycles to park on the side of the road. Motorcycles require a curb to park against. It is more difficult for motorcycles to stop quickly The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction.

19. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes. It gives you space to maneuver It does all of these.

20. The best way to swerve is to Pull in the clutch and apply the rear brake. Brake while you are swerving. Press the handlegrip on the side opposite to the direction in which you want to turn Avoid braking and press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn.

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To operate a motorcycle in Kansas, you must have a Class M license or a motorcycle endorsement on your license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Revenue (DOR). At age 14, you can apply for a motorcycle instruction permit. At age 16, you can apply for a less-restricted Class M license, and at age 17, you can apply for a Class M license or a motorcycle endorsement. A permit, license, or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must submit your application and documentation, pass the vision screening and motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a less-restricted motorcycle license, you must have held an instruction permit at least 12 months, submit an application and documentation, complete the required driving hours, and pay the fees. Additionally, you must either complete a motorcycle driver's education course or pass the written and motorcycle rider skills tests. To receive a Class M license or endorsement on your driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, motorcycle knowledge test, and the motorcycle rider skills test.

Tests are scheduled through the DOR. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions covering road rules and safe riding practices. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.