Kansas Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

You achieve maximum stopping power by using both brakes at the same time.

Not quite. The answer is to and from work or school.

If you are 16 years of age or older, a restricted driver's license will allow you to drive unsupervised to and from work, school, or religious worship services. Driving for any other purpose will need to be supervised by a licensed adult driver.

Source: Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, Chapter 1: The Driver's License, Kansas Driving Handbook

Not quite. The answer is the middle lane and the far lane.

When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, you should check both the middle lane and the far lane. Someone from the far lane may also be planning to merge into the middle lane.

Not quite. The answer is At busy intersections

Motorcycles can slip on grease that cars have deposited on the road. These strips of grease can be found at busy intersections and toll booths, where cars tend to remain stopped for longer periods of time.

Not quite. The answer is wear safety goggles or a face shield.

Both the rider and passenger (if any) should wear safety goggles or a face shield, whether or not the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield. A windshield is no substitute for a face shield or goggles. Windshields don't really protect your eyes from the wind.

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light whenever you think it may not be seen.

Because a motorcycle's brake light is not as visible as the brake lights on a car, you should flash your brake light whenever you think it may not be seen.

Not quite. The answer is As shown in image A

Riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings may cause your motorcycle to weave. This uneasy, “wandering” feeling is generally not hazardous. Relax and maintain a steady speed and ride straight across. Crossing at an angle forces riders to zigzag to stay in the lane. The zigzag is far more hazardous than the wandering feeling. The right way to cross is shown in image A.

Not quite. The answer is When you are descending a large hill

It is least important to check your mirrors when you are descending a large hill.

Not quite. The answer is pass one rider at a time.

If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you, it is safest to pass one rider at a time.

Not quite. The answer is Stop quickly by using both brakes.

For the most effective braking, always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

Not quite. The answer is Signal right

When passing, signal left, and when safe, move into the left lane and accelerate. On Step 3, signal right, and complete mirror and head checks before returning to your original lane and then cancel the signal. Remember, passing must be completed within posted speed limits, and only where permitted.

Not quite. The answer is Center

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. Drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is Cross them at an angle of at least 45 degrees.

When you need to cross railroad tracks that are parallel to your course, you should cross them at an angle of at least 45 degrees to avoid catching your tires on the tracks. However, crossing at a much larger angle (approaching 90 degrees) might carry you into another lane of traffic, which could be dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is riding in the left lane position.

When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by riding in the left lane position. This will allow you to see beyond the vehicle in front of you and spot oncoming traffic.

Not quite. The answer is The right part of the lane behind motorcycle A and in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. After the first rider passes safely, the second rider moves up to the left portion of the lane and watches for a safe chance to pass. After passing, this rider returns to the right portion of the lane and opens up room for the next rider.

Not quite. The answer is apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.

If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.

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

Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. Give them plenty of room. Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is applying both brakes without locking the wheels.

Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by applying both the front and rear brakes without locking the wheels.

Not quite. The answer is The center

If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a line of parked cars, you should ride in the center lane position to create a space cushion between you and both hazards.

Not quite. The answer is 6 years.

If a Kansas driver is between the ages of 21 and 64, his or her driver's license will be valid for 6 years.

Source: K.S.A. 8-247