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1. In an emergency situation, what is the best way to sound your horn?
2. Motorcycles should follow at least ____ seconds behind the vehicle in front of them.
3. When riding at night, you should maintain a __ second following distance between you and other vehicles.
4. When should you take your feet off the footpegs and skim them on the surface of the road?
5. When you have to ride over an uneven surface, you should try to go over at a ____ degree angle.
6. To stop quickest, one should:
7. Riding in the center of the lane position is best for
8. When riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when
9. Which of the following is required in order to have a passenger on your motorcycle?
10. How can you prevent fatigue while riding?
11. The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share a lane with you is by
12. When it comes to tinted eye protection, it
13. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to
14. When cars try to squeeze past you in the same lane, you should:
15. Which color would not be a good choice for maximum safety when riding?
16. If a dog is chasing after you, what should you do?
17. What types of clothing protection should you wear?
18. If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should
19. When you are stopped on your motorcycle what gear should you be in?
20. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic?
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.