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1. Where is the safest spot you should place a load that you are carrying?
2. What is the safest way to cross rain grating or bridge grooves?
3. When it comes to drivers, eye contact
4. You should use signals when ____.
5. The best clothing for making yourself visible is
6. If your chain breaks, you will know this because ____.
7. How is maximum straight line braking achieved?
8. When coming to a stop, how should the front and rear brakes be engaged?
9. Why is it common for drivers to pull out in front of a motorcyclist thinking they have plenty of time?
10. What is a good way to handle tailgaters that is described in the manual?
11. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in?
12. What is one of the 4 steps for better control while turning?
13. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean?
14. When traveling in a group, you should never ride
15. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should
16. To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have
17. Each year, ____ motorcyclists are killed.
18. When should you adjust your mirrors?
19. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should
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.