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

All of these

It doesn't let air through

It is scratched

It won't fasten securely

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

On the right handlebar

Next to the gear shift lever

On the left handlebar

By the ignition switch

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

Slowly return to closed

Snap back to half open

Snap back to closed

Stay where it is

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

Leather

Synthetic

Canvas

Cotton

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At what speed do the majority of motorcycle crashes occur?

Below 30 mph

Below 50 mph

Below 15 mph

Below 20 mph

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

Excessive wear

All of these

Low air pressure

Low tread

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

Under the seat

By the ignition switch

Below the gas tank

By the engine cutoff

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

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Mirrors should be adjusted...?

On the road, just after you set off

Sitting on your motorcycle, before you ride

On the road, once you reach 30 mph

Standing by your motorcycle, before you ride

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

A head or neck injury

Broken limbs

A lawsuit

A criminal prosecution

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

Wool

Cotton

Leather

Rubber

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

You should have signaled them not to go

You should have stopped and let them go

You don't, it's completely their fault

You should have been ready to avoid them

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

Your ankles

Your knees

Your shins

Your calves

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

Apply the rear brake

Put it in neutral

Apply the front brake

Apply either brake

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

Take it for a long ride

Run the engine for a few minutes

Read the owners' manual

Take it for a slow ride

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What is the minimum requirement for motorcycle mirrors?

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

You must have left and right mirrors

You must have a right mirror

You must have a left mirror

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

Your left hand

Your left foot

Your right foot

Your right hand

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

Fortnightly

Weekly

Monthly

6 monthly

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

2 times

3 times

1.5 times

The odds are about the same

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

Risk wind and sunburn

Risk exacerbating crash injuries

Risk dehydration

All of these

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

What comes from a big manufacturer

What matches your brand of motorcycle

What will protect you in a crash

What color coordinates with your motorcycle

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

It's a fullface helmet

It doesn't fit properly

You have the face shield down

You're riding at night

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

To wear an approved helmet

To put your arms around your head in a crash

To keep your speed down

To wear bright colored headgear

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

Pinky

Forefinger

Palm

Thumb

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

30%

40%

15%

50%

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

Wash your hair before starting

Clean the shell before you ride

Keep the face shield down at all times

Make sure the straps are fastened

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

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 both feet on the ground when seated

You can get your left foot on the ground when suited

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

Loose

Tight

Constricting

Snug

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