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1. One of the main causes of single-vehicle crashes is from ____.
2. 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.
3. At night, what length of time is an appropriate following distance?
4. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car
5. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do?
6. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment?
7. Out of all fatal motorcycles involving drinking by the rider, what %were over the legal limit?
8. If your front wheel locks, you should
9. Where is the safest spot you should place a load that you are carrying?
10. Alcohol affects the body in many different ways, but the first effect is to your
11. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if
12. When driving a motorcycle, you should rest at least every ____.
13. If you think your throttle is sticking, you should immediately
14. ____ can cause your motorcycle to wobble.
15. What can you do to increase your visibility to drivers?
16. One out of ____ crashes ends up resulting in head or neck injuries.
17. What is true about eye and face protection?
18. Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's
19. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by
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.