Kansas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
20 questions written from the Kansas Motorcycle Handbook, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Vehicles are traveling on both sides of you. Which part of your lane is usually best?
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Sample questions
Vehicles are traveling on both sides of you. Which part of your lane is usually best?
- A The center of the lane, path 2
- B The left third, path 1
- C The right third, path 3
- D Straddling the lane line to stay visible
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A. The center of the lane, path 2
Each lane has three paths. With hazards only on your left, ride in path 2 or 3; with hazards only on your right, ride in path 1 or 2. When vehicles are on both sides, the center (path 2) usually gives you the most space.
Under Kansas law, which motorcycle riders must wear a helmet?
- A Every operator and every passenger on a motorcycle, regardless of age
- B Anyone under 18, whether operating or riding as a passenger
- C Only riders who hold an instruction permit
- D Only operators under 21; passengers are exempt
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B. Anyone under 18, whether operating or riding as a passenger
K.S.A. 8-1598 requires anyone under 18 who operates or rides on a motorcycle to wear an approved helmet. Adults are not required to by this law, but the manual still strongly recommends one: helmeted riders are three times more likely to survive head injuries.
In Kansas, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a rider considered intoxicated?
- A 0.08% or above
- B 0.10% or above
- C 0.05% or above
- D 0.12% or above
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A. 0.08% or above
In Kansas, a person with a BAC of 0.08% or above is considered intoxicated, no matter how sober they look or act. A breath or urine test usually decides it. Remember that judgment and skills are affected long before you reach that level.
A tire goes flat while you are riding. What should you do first?
- A Shift your weight toward the flat tire
- B Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle, steer straight
- C Brake hard with both brakes so you can stop as quickly as possible
- D Accelerate to stabilize the motorcycle
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B. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle, steer straight
If either tire goes flat, hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course. If you must brake, gradually apply the brake on the tire that is not flat. When the motorcycle slows, edge to the side of the road, squeeze the clutch and stop.