Kansas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 6

1. Vraag 1 van 20

   How should you brake on a slippery surface?

   • AUse both brakes gently
   • BUse only the front brake, hard
   • CUse only the rear brake, hard
   • DDo not brake at all
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Use both brakes gently

   On slippery roads, reduce speed, avoid sudden moves and use both brakes gently.

2. Vraag 2 van 20

   Why can the center of a lane be slippery near intersections?

   • AIt is cooler than the rest of the road
   • BIt is always painted
   • COil and grease drip from cars that stop there
   • DWater collects only in the center
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Oil and grease drip from cars that stop there

   Oil drips build up in the center of the lane where cars stop. The strip is usually narrow, so you can ride to one side of it.

3. Vraag 3 van 20

   On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?

   • AThe shoulder
   • BOver the painted lines
   • CThe tire tracks left by cars
   • DThe oily center strip
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. The tire tracks left by cars

   Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.

4. Vraag 4 van 20

   How should you ride when carrying a passenger?

   • ABrake later than usual
   • BA little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space
   • CFollow other vehicles more closely
   • DFaster, to keep your balance
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space

   With a passenger, the motorcycle takes longer to speed up and to stop.

5. Vraag 5 van 20

   How should you ride across a metal bridge grating?

   • AZigzag to keep traction
   • BBrake hard on the grating
   • CStop and walk the motorcycle across
   • DRelax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Relax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across

   The grating may make the motorcycle feel unsteady, but riding straight at a steady speed is safe.

6. Vraag 6 van 20

   How do you measure your following distance, as shown in the diagram?

   • AWatch the driver's brake lights
   • BWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it
   • CLook at your speedometer
   • DCount car lengths
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it

   Pick a fixed point. When the vehicle ahead passes it, count. If you reach it before two seconds, you are too close.

7. Vraag 7 van 20

   You must stop quickly while in a curve. What is the best method?

   • ASpeed up through the curve
   • BStraighten the motorcycle first, then brake
   • CBrake hard while still leaning
   • DUse only the rear brake while leaning
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Straighten the motorcycle first, then brake

   Stand the motorcycle up and square the handlebars before braking hard. If you can't, brake gently while easing off the throttle.

8. Vraag 8 van 20

   Your motorcycle has a windshield. Do you still need eye protection?

   • ANo, a windshield is enough
   • BOnly if the windshield is short
   • CYes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes
   • DOnly when it rains
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Yes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes

   A windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Wind, dust and insects can still reach your eyes.

9. Vraag 9 van 20

   During a swerve, what should your body do?

   • ALean the opposite way and brake
   • BStand up on the footrests
   • CLean farther than the motorcycle
   • DStay upright while the motorcycle leans under you
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Stay upright while the motorcycle leans under you

   Keep your body upright and let the motorcycle lean quickly beneath you.

10. Vraag 10 van 20

    Where is the greatest risk of conflict between motorcycles and other vehicles?

    • AOn bridges
    • BAt intersections
    • CIn parking garages
    • DOn straight rural roads
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At intersections

    Intersections are where other vehicles are most likely to cross your path.

11. Vraag 11 van 20

    Which hand controls the throttle?

    • AThe right hand
    • BNeither; it is a foot pedal
    • CEither hand
    • DThe left hand
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The right hand

    The throttle is the right handgrip. Twist it toward you to speed up.

12. Vraag 12 van 20

    In a normal turn like the one shown, how should your body lean?

    • AFarther than the motorcycle
    • BWith the motorcycle, at the same angle
    • COpposite the motorcycle
    • DStraight up while the motorcycle leans
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. With the motorcycle, at the same angle

    In normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle lean together at the same angle.

13. Vraag 13 van 20

    In traffic, you can't avoid a small animal without swerving into danger. What should you do?

    • AStay in your lane
    • BBrake so hard you fall
    • CRide onto the sidewalk
    • DSwerve into oncoming traffic
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stay in your lane

    Hitting something small is less dangerous than hitting a car or truck.

14. Vraag 14 van 20

    What do you do in the Execute step of SEE?

    • ADecide not to ride
    • BAct: communicate, change speed or change position
    • CCount seconds
    • DOnly check your mirrors
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Act: communicate, change speed or change position

    Execute means carrying out your decision, such as slowing, moving within your lane or using your horn.

15. Vraag 15 van 20

    What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

    • ANo gloves, for better grip
    • BFull-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material
    • CThin cotton gloves
    • DFingerless gloves
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Full-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material

    Full-fingered gloves protect your hands and help you grip the controls.

16. Vraag 16 van 20

    What path through a curve does the diagram show?

    • AInside, then outside, then inside
    • BClose to the road edge the whole way
    • COutside, then inside, then outside
    • DThe center of the lane the whole way
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Outside, then inside, then outside

    With no traffic, enter at the outside, move toward the inside at the middle of the curve, and exit at the outside.

17. Vraag 17 van 20

    How should a motorcycle helmet fit?

    • ATight only at the forehead
    • BSnugly, all the way around your head
    • CLoosely, so it is easy to take off
    • DLoosely, so air can flow under it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Snugly, all the way around your head

    A helmet should fit snugly all around and have no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps.

18. Vraag 18 van 20

    Besides a knowledge test, what test do most riders pass to earn a motorcycle license?

    • AA written essay
    • BA yearly medical exam
    • CAn on-cycle skills test
    • DA parking test in a car
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. An on-cycle skills test

    Most states require a knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test. An approved rider course can often replace the skills test.

19. Vraag 19 van 20

    When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?

    • ABefore you enter the turn
    • BAfter you leave the turn
    • CNever; stay in top gear
    • DIn the middle of the turn
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Before you enter the turn

    Shift before the turn when you can. A sudden change in power during a turn can make the rear wheel skid.

20. Vraag 20 van 20

    In T-CLOCS, what does the L stand for?

    • ALights and electrics
    • BLane position
    • CLoad
    • DLevers
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Lights and electrics

    L is Lights and electrics: headlight, taillight, brake light, turn signals, battery and wiring.

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