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

Drive past it on whichever side has the widest gap

Accelerate hard and be ready to swerve

Slow down and prepare to stop

Drive directly at it sounding your horn

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

Riding on the freeway

Riding on a country road

Crossing an intersection

Riding a curve

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

1900

2100

700

1200

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

Poorly fitted accessories

Bad rider position

Poor road conditions

Headwinds

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

At 90°

As quickly as possible

Along the line of your road

In a low gear

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

Your shoulders

The grab rails

Your belt

Your waist

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

Front tire failure

Engine seizure

Bearing failure

Rear tire failure

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

Any of these

Close to the center line

In the left hand tire track

In the right hand tire track

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

Brake gently on the inflated tire

Squeeze the clutch

Edge to the side of the road

All of these

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

All round the right of the lane

All round the center of the lane

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

Following a foot to the right of the centerline

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

As high up as possible

Well back

Evenly loaded

Well forward

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Where should you be particularly vigilant for patches of ice?

On overpasses

In hollows

On bridges

In all of these areas

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

Leaving more time for your journey

Not riding

Taking a friend with you

A heated over suit

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

At the back

Directly behind the leader

One from the rear

In the lead

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

Relax

Grip the handlebars tightly

Turn into the line of the grating

Brake hard

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

Heavy

Sharp

Smooth

Aggressive

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

If they need to balance

Only if you tell them

In slippery conditions

When you're at a stop

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A passenger should always have, as a minimum?

Proper motorcycle jacket

Approved motorcycle helmet

All of these

Suitable motorcycle footwear

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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...?

Count your drinks carefully

Take your motorcycle but take public transport home

Leave an hour between stopping drinking and riding home

Leave your motorcycle at home

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

The rain is easing off

It's just started to rain

It's been raining half an hour

The road is starting to dry

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Engine seizure is usually caused by...?

Poor gear changing

Lack of oil

Lack of antifreeze

Very hot weather

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

Stand up slightly on the foot rests

Accelerate hard

Press your weight backward

Press your weight forward

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

Accelerate out of it

Gradually slow down using the throttle

Apply medium braking force

Move your weight as far back as possible

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

A rear seat pack

Saddlebags

A rucksack

A tank bag

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

Dress warmly

All of them

Take frequent breaks

Fit a windshield

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

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

Lean over less than you

Lean at the same angle as you

Lean over further than you

Remain upright

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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?

66%

17%

99%

33%

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

It can lighten your front end

It helps you escape quicker

It gives you power to smash the obstacle

It gives you more confidence

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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.