Kansas DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Kansas Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Kansas DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations. Hitting other vehicles. Skidding. Fire. A serious head and neck injury.

2. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely. Half of a. A third of a. A full. A quarter of a.

3. To help compensate for the increased risk of riding at night Use other lights (including vehicles ahead). Reduce your speed. Increase your following distance Do all of the above.

4. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Leave a larger space cushion. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you. Make eye contact with other drivers Flash your headlights when accelerating.

5. When stopping in a curve, what should you do? Lean over as much as possible. Grab the rear brake only. Increase your speed before stopping Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road.

6. Changing your lane position can Communicate your intentions to other drivers. Provide a possible escape route. Help you avoid being in a blind spot Do all of the above.

7. An adequate space cushion between you and the vehicle ahead of you is at least ____ seconds Six. 4 Three. Two.

8. If you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, it is best to Flash your brake light. Change to another lane. Accelerate to pass the car Beep your horn.

9. When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only. Downshift until rolling to a stop Use both front and rear brakes.

10. 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.

11. In order to swerve properly, you must Brake before swerving. Brake while swerving. Brake before or after swerving Brake after swerving.

12. Why should you try not to drive next to cars or trucks beside you in the next lane. Because they may be thinking that you are spying on them. The fumes from the vehicle can irritate your eyes or skin. Because you could potentially be driving in their blind spot The cars and trucks can swerve and easily hit you.

13. When seated properly on your motorcycle, your arms should be Locked at the elbows. Slightly bent at the elbows. Positioned with your hands above your elbows Bent at a 90-degree angle.

14. You can increase visibility on the road by wearing ____ while driving your motorcycle. A black shirt. A yellow jacket. A black helmet A dark brown vest.

15. The majority of your motorcycle brake power is provided by The front brake. The clutch. The rear brake The front and rear brake equally.

16. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic? 4 Three. One. Two.

17. If you need to brake when swerving, you should ____. Both brake before the swerve and brake right after the swerve. Brake after you are halfway through the swerve. Brake right after the swerve Brake before the swerve.

18. Alcohol in the body can be eliminated at what rate? 1 drink every 30 minutes. 1 drink every 5 minutes. 1 drink per hour 2 drinks per hour.

19. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Making arm signals. Steering the motorcycle. Holding yourself up Applying the brakes.

20. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ____ to avoid a skid. Accelerate. Shift to a higher gear. Reduce your speed. Lean your motorcycle in any direction.

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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.