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1. When you find the need to swerve suddenly:
2. How can you prevent fatigue while riding?
3. When riding at night, you should maintain a __ second following distance between you and other vehicles.
4. When cars try to squeeze past you in the same lane, you should:
5. How is maximum straight line braking achieved?
6. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur?
7. In an emergency situation, what is the best way to sound your horn?
8. All the following are important pieces of protective clothing except:
9. If you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, it is best to
10. More than ____ of motorcycle/car crashes happen because the car enters the motorcycle's right of way.
11. ____ is prohibited when riding downhill.
12. When driving a motorcycle, you should rest at least every ____.
13. How can you achieve maximum stopping power?
14. What do gravel, lane markings, and road edges have in common?
15. To help stabilize the motorcycle in a turn, you should
16. Most motorcycle crashes happen
17. If you need to park on the side of the road, you should be at a ____ degree angle.
18. The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share a lane with you is by
19. If both braking and swerving are required to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve?
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.