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1. If a vehicle enters your path, you should
2. When you are stopped on your motorcycle what gear should you be in?
3. The best way to swerve is to
4. At the very minimum, what should a street-legal motorcycle have on it?
5. When riding through an area of potential hazards, what should you do?
6. Whichever lane you choose to ride it, your positioning should ____.
7. More than ____ of motorcycle/car crashes happen because the car enters the motorcycle's right of way.
8. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility?
9. Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars?
10. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle?
11. When passing cars that are parked on the side of the road, you should ____.
12. If you need to deal with a mechanical problem, consider ____.
13. In order to avoid hazardous situations, you should
14. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position
15. How should you react if you get struck by a flying object?
16. Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller, and therefore
17. When stopping at a blind intersection, your primary focus should be to:
18. In which of the following situations should you not increase your following distance?
19. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear
20. It may be important to change your lane position if you are
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.