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Kansas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice for the Kansas motorcycle knowledge test for a Class M license. These questions are written from the Kansas Motorcycle Handbook and cover Kansas helmet and eye protection laws and license rules, plus safe riding skills.

  • Motorcycle
  • Kansas
  • 128 questions
  • Checked October 10, 2026

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It is run by Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles. Practise here for free with 128 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the US Motorcycle Permit Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 8

    Which Kansas riders must wear a helmet?
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    Answer: D. Riders under 18

    K.S.A. 8-1598 requires helmets for operators and passengers under 18.

  2. Question 2 of 8

    When must a Kansas operator wear glasses, goggles or a face shield?
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    Answer: B. Unless the motorcycle has a windscreen at least 10 inches tall

    Kansas requires eye protection unless the motorcycle has a tall enough windscreen.

  3. Question 3 of 8

    How tall must a windscreen be for a Kansas operator to ride without eye protection?
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    Answer: C. At least 10 inches

    The windscreen must be at least 10 inches tall, measured from the center of the handlebars.

  4. Question 4 of 8

    A 16-year-old rides as a passenger in Kansas. What must they wear?
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    Answer: B. A helmet and eye protection

    Riders under 18 must wear a helmet and eye protection, even as passengers.

  5. Question 5 of 8

    You take the Kansas skills test on a three-wheeled motorcycle. What happens?
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    Answer: C. Your license is restricted to three-wheeled motorcycles

    Testing on a three-wheeler restricts the license to three-wheeled motorcycles.

  6. Question 6 of 8

    What license do you need to ride a moped in Kansas?
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    Answer: A. A moped license

    A moped requires a moped license, not a motorcycle license.

  7. Question 7 of 8

    Do you need a motorcycle license to drive an autocycle in Kansas?
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    Answer: B. No

    An autocycle, a three-wheeler with a steering wheel that you do not straddle, does not require a motorcycle license.

  8. Question 8 of 8

    Which tests must you pass for a Kansas motorcycle license?
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    Answer: B. A knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test

    You must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test.

What to know before the test

  • To earn a motorcycle license you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test.
  • Riders under 18 must wear a helmet (K.S.A. 8-1598).
  • Operators must wear shatter-proof glasses, goggles or a face shield unless the motorcycle has a windscreen at least 10 inches tall.
  • If you test on a three-wheeled motorcycle, your license is restricted to three-wheeled motorcycles.
  • A moped requires a moped license, not a motorcycle license. An autocycle does not require a motorcycle license.

Frequently asked questions

Does Kansas require motorcycle helmets?

Riders under 18 must wear a helmet. It is optional for adults but strongly recommended.

Do you need eye protection on a motorcycle in Kansas?

Yes, unless your motorcycle has a windscreen at least 10 inches tall. Riders under 18 must wear eye protection as passengers too.

What tests do I take for a Kansas motorcycle license?

A knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test.

Can I take the Kansas skills test on a trike?

Yes, but your license will be restricted to three-wheeled motorcycles.

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