Kansas Motorcycle Test 01

Passing the Kansas motorcycle permit test is the first step to unlocking the joy of motorcycling. With the free resources available—like the operator’s manual, online practice tests, and safety courses—you have all the tools you need to succeed.

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Kansas Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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At what speed do the majority of motorcycle crashes occur?

Below 50 mph

Below 15 mph

Below 30 mph

Below 20 mph

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You should choose a motorcycle helmet that feels...?

Snug

Loose

Constricting

Tight

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How much more likely are you to be killed if you crash at any speed when not wearing a helmet?

The odds are about the same

3 times

2 times

1.5 times

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You should reject eye or face shield protection if...?

It is scratched

All of these

It doesn't let air through

It won't fasten securely

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When riding with a helmet, the one thing you must do is...?

Clean the shell before you ride

Keep the face shield down at all times

Make sure the straps are fastened

Wash your hair before starting

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Where will you find the engine cutoff switch on a normal motorcycle?

By the ignition switch

On the right handlebar

On the left handlebar

Next to the gear shift lever

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Your motorcycle boots should be high enough to support...?

Your knees

Your calves

Your ankles

Your shins

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The 'right' motorcycle clothing for you is...?

What matches your brand of motorcycle

What comes from a big manufacturer

What color coordinates with your motorcycle

What will protect you in a crash

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At a minimum, you should check your wheels for flaws...?

Monthly

Fortnightly

6 monthly

Weekly

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You should not be able to push your motorcycle either forward or back when you...?

Put it in neutral

Apply the front brake

Apply the rear brake

Apply either brake

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Which of these is the only suitable material on this list for motorcycle gloves?

Rubber

Wool

Leather

Cotton

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If someone jumps a red light and hits you, why do you still have some responsibility?

You should have stopped and let them go

You don't, it's completely their fault

You should have signaled them not to go

You should have been ready to avoid them

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Your first action on receiving a new motorcycle should be to...?

Read the owners' manual

Run the engine for a few minutes

Take it for a long ride

Take it for a slow ride

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A motorcycle isn't the right fit for you unless...?

You can get both feet on the ground when seated

You can get your right foot on the ground when suited

You can get one foot or the other on the ground when seated

You can get your left foot on the ground when suited

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If your motorcycle has a fuel supply valve, where will you find it?

Below the gas tank

Under the seat

By the ignition switch

By the engine cutoff

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What is the minimum requirement for motorcycle mirrors?

You must have a right mirror

You must have at least one mirror, either left or right

You must have left and right mirrors

You must have a left mirror

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When you release your throttle, it should...?

Snap back to half open

Stay where it is

Snap back to closed

Slowly return to closed

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People who've been riding their motorcycle for fewer than 6 months are involved in what proportion of crashes?

15%

50%

30%

40%

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One in every 5 motorcycle crashes will result in...?

A criminal prosecution

Broken limbs

A lawsuit

A head or neck injury

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The front brake on your motorcycle is operated by...?

Your right foot

Your left foot

Your right hand

Your left hand

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Which part of your hand would you use to operate your turn signals on a normal motorcycle?

Palm

Thumb

Pinky

Forefinger

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If you want to protect your face as well as your eyes, your best option is...?

A fullface helmet and a large windshield

A fullface helmet with goggles

A helmet with full face shield

A fullface helmet with glasses

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When you check your tires, you should be looking for...?

Low air pressure

Excessive wear

All of these

Low tread

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Not counting your turn signals, what's the minimum number of lights your motorcycle must have?

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A motorcycle helmet will obscure your view to the sides if...?

You're riding at night

It's a fullface helmet

It doesn't fit properly

You have the face shield down

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Riding without a jacket on a hot summer day will...?

All of these

Risk dehydration

Risk wind and sunburn

Risk exacerbating crash injuries

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Mirrors should be adjusted...?

Standing by your motorcycle, before you ride

Sitting on your motorcycle, before you ride

On the road, once you reach 30 mph

On the road, just after you set off

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Wearing a rain suit not specifically designed for motorcycling risks what?

Lessening other drivers' respect

Being stopped by traffic police

Ballooning up at high speed

Cutting down your aerodynamic efficiency

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Your best way of avoiding head injury is...?

To wear an approved helmet

To keep your speed down

To wear bright colored headgear

To put your arms around your head in a crash

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What is the best material for a motorcycle jacket in terms of protection?

Cotton

Leather

Synthetic

Canvas

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Ace Your Kansas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test with Confidence

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