Kansas DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance? Heavy traffic. Slippery conditions. When being tailgated. All of these situations.

2. When riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when Riding between rows of vehicles. Riding in the right of the lane position only. You should never share your lane Sharing it with another motorcycle.

3. Each year, ____ motorcyclists are killed. 1800 3400 5000 2100

4. You should flash your brake light Every time you stop. When exiting a parking space. When you are slowing down in a surprising area When crossing an intersection instead of turning.

5. You should check your mirrors when All these answers are correct. You are stopped at an intersection. You are about to change lanes You're going to slow down.

6. The best position for traction when it is raining is The center lane position. The shoulder of the road. The left lane position In the tracks left by other drivers.

7. If you need to stop quickly you should ____. None of the listed answers. Use the front brake only. Slam on your brakes Use both the front and rear brakes together. Use the rear brake only.

8. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. 4 Three. One. Two.

9. All of the following could contribute to 'wobble' except: Engine overheating. Incorrect tire pressure. Wheel misalignment Loose wheel bearings or spokes. Improper loading.

10. If you accidentally lock the front brake, you should Release the brake immediately and reapply. Hold the brake until you come to a complete stop. Avoid applying the rear brake Pull the kill engine switch.

11. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to Try to make the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Use your lean to enhance braking. Never stop in a curve Use your rear brake only.

12. Generally, ____ should be avoided. The right lane portion. The center lane portion. The left lane portion. The left and center lane portions.

13. When parked against the curb you should park With your front wheel on the curb. With your rear wheel on the curb. At a 60 to 90 degree angle Parallel to the curb.

14. When should the right lane position be avoided? When being passed by another vehicle. When there is a hazard in the center of the road. When riding through a school zone. It should never be avoided.

15. When borrowing a motorcycle from a friend, the most important thing one should do is: Drive it around in a controlled area to get familiar with it. Give your friend all your insurance information ahead of time. Rapidly accelerate and brake a few times to get a 'feel' for the bike Read the manual cover-to-cover.

16. Which of the following present(s) the greatest danger to the motorcyclist? Bicycles on the side of the road. Oncoming traffic turning left in front of you. Overpasses and tunnels. Motorcycle chain problems.

17. When should you rise off the seat slightly? Riding on slippery surfaces. Absorbing shock when riding over obstacles. Preparing to pass another vehicle. Increasing your visibility.

18. Which of the following is required in order to have a passenger on your motorcycle? Side saddlebags for cargo. A windshield. Footrests for the passenger. Specialized shocks.

19. What is one step you can take to protect your friends from driving if they have been drinking? Call the cops. Drive them home. You can provide an alternate ride for them Get them drunk enough so they pass out and don't drive.

20. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is At intersections. In school zones. On freeways On rural roads.

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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.