Kansas Motorcycle Test 04

Although this guide covers the basics of obtaining a motorcycle permit in Kansas, there is always room for further learning and development as a rider. Consider taking advanced courses or joining local riding groups to improve your skills and knowledge.

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Kansas Motorcycle Practice Test 04

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45% of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking. How many of those riders had a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit?

17%

33%

66%

99%

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If your steering starts to feel 'heavy,' what's the first thing you should suspect?

Front tire failure

Rear tire failure

Bearing failure

Engine seizure

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If you're going somewhere you may have a drink, the best way to avoid being prosecuted for drink-driving is to...?

Leave an hour between stopping drinking and riding home

Leave your motorcycle at home

Count your drinks carefully

Take your motorcycle but take public transport home

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How soon after taking a drink does the alcohol start to affect your skills and judgment?

After 15 minutes

After an hour

After half an hour

Almost immediately

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You should cross railroad tracks running across your path...?

In a low gear

At 90°

As quickly as possible

Along the line of your road

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Engine seizure is usually caused by...?

Very hot weather

Lack of oil

Poor gear changing

Lack of antifreeze

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You should let your passenger know that when riding around a curve they should...?

Remain upright

Lean over further than you

Lean at the same angle as you

Lean over less than you

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When you suffer a flat tire, you should...?

Edge to the side of the road

Squeeze the clutch

Brake gently on the inflated tire

All of these

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Your passenger can hold onto all of these except...?

The grab rails

Your shoulders

Your belt

Your waist

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Where should you be particularly vigilant for patches of ice?

On overpasses

On bridges

In all of these areas

In hollows

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You're crossing a bridge grating and you feel your motorcycle start to weave. What should you do?

Relax

Turn into the line of the grating

Brake hard

Grip the handlebars tightly

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When the pavement is slippery, you should aim to be what with your braking, steering and gear changing?

Sharp

Aggressive

Heavy

Smooth

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If you start to experience wobble, you should...?

Gradually slow down using the throttle

Move your weight as far back as possible

Accelerate out of it

Apply medium braking force

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If you're about to hit an obstacle, it's useful to roll on the throttle because...?

It helps you escape quicker

It gives you more confidence

It gives you power to smash the obstacle

It can lighten your front end

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The least experienced rider in a group should ride...?

In the lead

Directly behind the leader

At the back

One from the rear

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A passenger should always have, as a minimum?

Suitable motorcycle footwear

All of these

Approved motorcycle helmet

Proper motorcycle jacket

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When riding over an object, the best way to absorb the shock is to...?

Press your weight backward

Accelerate hard

Stand up slightly on the foot rests

Press your weight forward

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Your passengers should know that they can put their feet down...?

Only if you tell them

In slippery conditions

If they need to balance

When you're at a stop

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When riding in staggered formation, a group should break into single file when...?

Riding on a country road

Riding on the freeway

Riding a curve

Crossing an intersection

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The best place for heavy objects when loading your motorcycle is...?

A rucksack

Saddlebags

A tank bag

A rear seat pack

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Generally, a road will be at its most slippery when...?

The road is starting to dry

It's just started to rain

It's been raining half an hour

The rain is easing off

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How many motorcyclists are killed each year in the USA as a result of crashes involving substance abuse?

1200

2100

1900

700

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On a country road at night, you see a deer ahead of you in the road. What should you do?

Accelerate hard and be ready to swerve

Drive directly at it sounding your horn

Slow down and prepare to stop

Drive past it on whichever side has the widest gap

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If you're using saddlebags, you should try to ensure that they are...?

As high up as possible

Evenly loaded

Well forward

Well back

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If there is snow and ice outside, you should seriously consider...?

Leaving more time for your journey

Taking a friend with you

Not riding

A heated over suit

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What's the maximum number of riders you should have in a group on the road?

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In wet conditions, the preferred riding line is generally...?

Close to the center line

In the right hand tire track

Any of these

In the left hand tire track

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If you're in a situation with other traffic, your best position going round a curve is?

All round the center of the lane

Following a foot to the right of the centerline

All round the right of the lane

Starting at the right and moving to the center of the lane

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Which of these is the most likely cause of 'wobble'?

Headwinds

Poorly fitted accessories

Bad rider position

Poor road conditions

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Which of these is a good way to fight tiredness when riding?

Dress warmly

Fit a windshield

Take frequent breaks

All of them

Your score is

Tips for Acing the Motorcycle Permit Test

Pace Yourself: Read each question carefully, and don’t rush your answers.
Use Practice Tests to Simulate Exam Day: Treat each practice test as if it’s real.
Stay Relaxed: A calm mind leads to better focus during the exam.
Revise Right Before the Test: Review key points from the manual and your practice tests.

Why Safety Courses Are a Game-Changer

While studying and practice tests are critical, hands-on learning is indispensable. Motorcycle safety courses provide real-world riding experience and teach practical skills such as:

Navigating tight spaces
Defensive riding techniques
Managing emergencies, like skidding or loss of control

Programs like the Kansas City Kansas Community College’s Motorcycle Safety Course are ideal for beginners and those looking to polish their skills. Beyond passing the permit test, these courses prepare you to be a safer, more confident rider.