Kansas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 02

In this completely free practice test for the Kansas Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Kansas Motorcycle Operator’s Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Kansas Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 02

As you come up to a turn, you should...?

a. Pull in the clutch

b. Accelerate

c. Slow down

d. Shift up gear

Question 1 of 30

In what position should your arms be when you sit normally on your motorcycle?

a. Slightly bent

b. Fully extended

c. Level with your eye line

d. Elbows by your sides

Question 2 of 30

It isn't desirable to ride with vehicles on either side of you because...?

a. You may be in their blind spot

b. They may block your escape route if there is trouble

c. They may switch lane without warning

d. For all of these reasons

Question 3 of 30

When making a passing maneuver, you should spend as little time as possible...?

a. Preparing for the pass

b. Making your signals

c. In the passed car's blindspot

d. Before pulling back in

Question 4 of 30

There is another motorcycle ahead of you, travelling at higher speed. It passes a large roadside tree; you should not pass that tree until at least...?

a. 1.5 seconds have elapsed

b. 3 seconds have elapsed

c. 1 second has elapsed

d. 2 seconds have elapsed

Question 5 of 30

The best way of avoiding being involved in a crash is to...?

a. Ride at high speed

b. Use engine and horn to maintain constant noise levels

c. Make yourself highly visible

d. Make yourself invisible to other drivers

Question 6 of 30

When might you particularly need to think about braking before changing gear safely?

a. Riding across intersections

b. Riding round curves

c. Riding uphill

d. Riding downhill

Question 7 of 30

What's the best lane position to deal with wind blast from a large oncoming vehicle?

a. Center

b. Gutter

c. Right

d. Left

Question 8 of 30

Riding directly behind the center of the car in front's rear bumper gives you the best chance of...?

a. Being seen in the driver's mirrors

b. Keeping attention away from yourself

c. Making a pass when possible

d. Swerving if they are in a crash

Question 9 of 30

Whilst riding, your feet should be on the footrests and...?

a. Pointing up at a 30° angle

b. It doesn't matter

c. Parallel to the ground

d. Pointing down at a 30° angle

Question 10 of 30

The oily strip in the center of a lane is usually no more than...?

a. 2 feet wide

b. A foot wide

c. 18 inches wide

d. 3 feet wide

Question 11 of 30

75% of your braking power is provided by...?

a. The rear brake

b. Both brakes together

c. Engine braking

d. The front brake

Question 12 of 30

As you ride through a turn, you should be looking at...?

a. The edge of the road

b. Where you want to go

c. The center line

d. Your front wheel

Question 13 of 30

As you ride you should be scanning the road ahead up to the point where...?

a. You will be in 4 seconds time

b. You will be in 12 seconds time

c. You will be in 8 seconds time

d. You will be in 20 seconds time

Question 14 of 30

The best way to discourage other drivers from sharing your lane is to...?

a. Weave around in your lane

b. Slow down to force them to pass

c. Accelerate away any time they get close

d. Ride in the center section of your lane

Question 15 of 30

For the purposes of choosing a lane position, you should split each lane on the road into how many sections?

a. 3

b. 5

c. 1

d. 2

Question 16 of 30

The best thing you can do with a tailgater is to...?

a. Get away from them

b. Intimidate them

c. Get them in front of you

d. Ignore them

Question 17 of 30

The most important thing when shifting gears is to...?

a. Balance your motorcycle

b. Balance your braking

c. All of these

d. Balance the engine revolutions

Question 18 of 30

If you are making a slow tight turn, in relation to your motorcycle your body should be...?

a. Leaning at a greater angle

b. Leaning at the same angle

c. Leaning at an opposite angle

d. Upright

Question 19 of 30

When you lean your motorcycle to the left to go round a fast left-hand curve, the front wheel will actually be pointing...?

a. It depends on conditions

b. Straight ahead

c. Right

d. Left

Question 20 of 30

Which of these is the best description of how you should use your brakes?

a. Squeeze front stamp rear

b. Squeeze front press rear

c. Grab front stamp rear

d. Grab front press rear

Question 21 of 30

Your lane position is good for...?

a. Showing your intentions

b. All of these

c. Providing an escape route

d. Avoiding wind blast

Question 22 of 30

If a motorcycle has an integrated brake system, both brakes will be activated by...?

a. A special switch

b. Either brake lever

c. The rear pedal

d. The front lever

Question 23 of 30

You should hold your handle grips firmly because...?

a. It helps you hold on in a crash

b. It helps operate the throttle

c. It helps control over rough surfaces

d. It makes you go faster

Question 24 of 30

In order to make it instinctive so that you will do it automatically in an emergency, when braking you should always...?

a. Use both brakes together

b. Use rear brake then front brake

c. Use front brake then rear brake

d. Use front brake only

Question 25 of 30

You may exceed the posted speed limit when making a pass...?

a. If someone else is tailgating you through the pass

b. Never

c. If you won't be able to make the pass otherwise

d. If the driver you're passing speeds up

Question 26 of 30

A car is pulling onto the highway from a ramp in front of you. You have a large truck to your left. What should you do?

a. Slow down to let the car on ahead

b. Accelerate to get ahead of the car

c. Prepare to pass the car on the right-hand side once it's joined

d. Accelerate to swerve in front of the truck and change lanes

Question 27 of 30

In which these conditions should you increase your following distance?

a. When there is poor visibility

b. All of them

c. In heavy traffic

d. When it's been raining

Question 28 of 30

For the best balance, while you are riding your knees should be...?

a. As low as possible

b. Sticking out at 90°

c. Touching the gas tank

d. Sticking out at 45°

Question 29 of 30

How can you stabilize the suspension on your motorcycle as you go through a turn?

a. Shift gear up

b. Roll off the throttle

c. Roll on the throttle

d. Shift gear down

Question 30 of 30

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Kansas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 02

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