Kansas Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

To carry a load, you should distribute the load evenly to keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely

Even in hot weather, you should wear sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Your skin needs to be protected in the event of a crash.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests at all times. Unlike motorcyclists, they do not need to put their feet down at intersections.

Not quite. The answer is enough seat room and a set of footrests for the passenger.

To carry a passenger, the motorcycle must have enough seat room and a set of footrests for the passenger.

Not quite. The answer is your motorcycle is designed to carry another person.

You may carry a passenger if your motorcycle is designed to carry another person. This means that it must have a passenger seat and designated footrests.

Not quite. The answer is respond slower than normal.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle, causing it to respond more slowly. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down and stopping.

Not quite. The answer is Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting.

Fill your saddlebags evenly. If one side is heavier than the other, it could cause the bike to drift.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best way to protect your eyes is with a face shield. Choose a helmet with a face shield.

Not quite. The answer is is the best form of face and eye protection.

Wearing a face shield on a motorcycle is the best form of face and eye protection because it protects your whole face and will not fly off in the wind. Kansas state law requires every passenger under the age of 18 to wear some form of eye protection (goggles, face shields, etc.). Every motorcycle operator regardless of age must use some form of eye protection (goggles, face shields, etc.) if the motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.

Not quite. The answer is with elastic cords.

Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured with elastic cords. Cargo should not be secured with rope because it can loosen or knots can come undone.

Not quite. The answer is serious head and neck injuries

An approved helmet can save a motorcyclist from serious head or neck injuries in most types of collisions.

Not quite. The answer is You should distribute the weight evenly.

When carrying cargo, try to distribute the weight evenly so that the motorcycle remains balanced. An unbalanced motorcycle may drift or wobble.

Not quite. The answer is (a) keeping them on the footrests.

Use your feet to maintain balance by keeping them on the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is is the best form of face and eye protection.

Wearing a face shield on a motorcycle is the best form of face and eye protection because it protects your whole face and will not fly off in the wind. Kansas state law requires every passenger under the age of 18 to wear some form of eye protection (goggles, face shields, etc.). Every motorcycle operator regardless of age must use some form of eye protection (goggles, face shields, etc.) if the motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.

Not quite. The answer is Improper loading of cargo

Improper loading of cargo can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Make sure you load cargo evenly to keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt.

Instruct your passenger to hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt; keep both feet on the footrests, even when the motorcycle is stopped; keep legs away from the muffler(s), belts, chains, or moving parts; sit as far forward as possible without crowding you; stay directly behind you, leaning as you lean; and avoid unnecessary talk or motion.

Not quite. The answer is the stopping distance will increase.

When you carry cargo or a passenger, the stopping distance will increase. Adjust your riding accordingly.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear 1) a motorcycle safety helmet that is US DOT compliant; 2) face or eye protection; and 3) protective clothing such as a leather or long-sleeve jacket, long, heavy pants over ankle boots, and full-fingered leather gloves.

Not quite. The answer is you can do all of the above.

Your motorcycle fits you if both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated and you can reach the handlegrips and the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar

Fastening cargo to the sissy bar can make the motorcycle unstable because it raises the center of gravity. Keep cargo low and balanced for safety.