Kansas Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Left or right

If there is a buildup of oil and grease on the road, ride in either the left or right lane position.

Not quite. The answer is At an angle

When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, you should position yourself at an angle so you can see clearly in both directions.

Not quite. The answer is placed firmly on the footrests.

While you ride, your feet should be positioned firmly on the footrests to maintain balance.

Not quite. The answer is Stopping and swerving

Stopping and swerving are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path. Always brake before or after swerving, never while swerving.

Not quite. The answer is weekly.

Your motorcycle's fluid levels should be checked weekly.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

Increase your safety at night by using your high beam, reducing your speed, and increasing your following distance.

Not quite. The answer is The tail rider

When you ride in a group, the tail rider sets the pace. If the person behind you slows down, you should also slow down to stay as a group.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

Increase your safety at night by using your high beam, reducing your speed, and increasing your following distance.

Not quite. The answer is Coasting in neutral

Kansas law prohibits all motor vehicles from coasting downhill in neutral.

Not quite. The answer is swerve around the object

If an object suddenly appears in your riding path, you should swerve around the object to avoid a crash.

Not quite. The answer is Swerve onto the shoulder of the road

Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, since there is traffic in the left lane, the safest option would be to swerve onto the shoulder of the road.

Not quite. The answer is Two seconds

When riding in a staggered formation, this is the best way to keep ranks close and maintain an adequate space cushion: The leader rides in the left portion of the lane while the second rider stays one second behind in the right portion of the lane. A third rider rides in the left portion of the lane two seconds behind the first rider. The fourth rider keeps a two-second distance behind the second rider. This formation keeps the group close and permits each rider a safe distance from others ahead, behind, and to the sides.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle.

During a normal turn, the rider should lean with the motorcycle. This helps maintain balance.

Not quite. The answer is twist it back and forth.

If your throttle is stuck, first try to twist it back and forth to free it. If that doesn't work, operate the engine kill switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. This will cut power to the rear wheel.

Not quite. The answer is help stabilize the motorcycle.

Rolling on the throttle through a turn will help stabilize the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is Decelerating

When turning, you should avoid decelerating. Maintain your speed or accelerate to steady your motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is shift into a higher gear too soon.

As your motorcycle increases speed, you should shift up soon enough to avoid over-revving the engine, but not so soon as to cause the engine to lug. Shifting into a higher gear too soon can cause the engine to lug.

Not quite. The answer is 45-degree

Usually, it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross tracks. Turning to take tracks head-on (at a 90-degree angle) can be more dangerous – your path may carry you into another lane of traffic. For tracks, ruts, and road seams that run parallel to your course, move far enough away from the tracks, ruts, or pavement seams to cross them at an angle of at least 45 degrees.

Not quite. The answer is cars and motorcycles each need a full lane width to operate safely.

When riding in traffic, do not share your lane with cars or other vehicles because cars and motorcycles each need a full lane width to operate safely. Hence, lane sharing is usually prohibited.

Not quite. The answer is in a staggered formation.

Two or more motorcyclists riding together should ride in a staggered formation. This allows the group to stay close together while maintaining a space cushion.