Kansas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Tanong 1 ng 25

   Why are ordinary glasses or sunglasses poor eye protection on a motorcycle?

   • AThey make your helmet too tight
   • BThey don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off
   • CThey are always too dark
   • DThey fog up only at night
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. They don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off

   Glasses won't keep your eyes from watering in the wind, and they can blow off when you turn your head.

2. Tanong 2 ng 25

   How should you load saddlebags?

   • AWith the heaviest items on the left
   • BFull on one side and empty on the other
   • CWith all the weight on one side
   • DWith about the same weight on each side
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. With about the same weight on each side

   Uneven saddlebags can make the motorcycle pull to one side.

3. Tanong 3 ng 25

   What is a swerve?

   • AA slow lane change
   • BA skid caused by braking
   • CA U-turn
   • DTwo quick countersteers: one to go around, one to recover
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. Two quick countersteers: one to go around, one to recover

   Press the grip on the side you want to go, then press the other grip to straighten out.

4. Tanong 4 ng 25

   In a slow, tight turn, such as a U-turn, how should you lean?

   • APut both feet down and walk it around
   • BLean your body farther than the motorcycle
   • CKeep the motorcycle and your body straight up
   • DKeep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans

   For slow, tight turns, lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight to counterbalance.

5. Tanong 5 ng 25

   How can you tell a helmet meets the US federal safety standard?

   • AIt weighs more than 5 pounds
   • BIt has a visor
   • CIt has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218
   • DIt is painted a bright color
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. It has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218

   Helmets that meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 carry the DOT symbol from the maker.

6. Tanong 6 ng 25

   You are riding past a row of parked cars. Where in your lane should you ride?

   • AOn the shoulder
   • BToward the left side of your lane
   • COn the center line
   • DClose to the parked cars
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. Toward the left side of your lane

   Staying left keeps you away from doors opening and people stepping out between cars.

7. Tanong 7 ng 25

   When should a riding group switch to single file?

   • AOnly in parking lots
   • BOn long straight roads
   • CIn curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway
   • DNever
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. In curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway

   Single file gives each rider room to choose a line in curves and turns.

8. Tanong 8 ng 25

   On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?

   • AEvery six hours
   • BNever, if you feel fine
   • CAt least every two hours
   • DOnly when you need fuel
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. At least every two hours

   Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

9. Tanong 9 ng 25

   When do most motorcycle crashes happen?

   • AOn short trips, a few minutes after starting out
   • BOnly in rain
   • COnly on long highway trips
   • DOnly after midnight
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. On short trips, a few minutes after starting out

   Most crashes happen on short trips, so wear all your gear every time you ride, even for a quick errand.

10. Tanong 10 ng 25

    A riding group has more than four or five riders. What should it do?

    • ARide closer together
    • BSplit into two or more smaller groups
    • CUse the shoulder
    • DRide two abreast
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Split into two or more smaller groups

    Small groups are easier for drivers to pass and are less likely to be split by traffic lights.

11. Tanong 11 ng 25

    In the diagram, which lane position is the center third of the lane?

    • APosition 3
    • BPosition 2
    • CPosition 1
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Position 2

    Lane position 2 is the center of the lane. Position 1 is the left third and position 3 is the right third.

12. Tanong 12 ng 25

    Why wear bright or reflective clothing?

    • ADark colors are illegal
    • BIt replaces a helmet
    • CIt keeps you cooler
    • DIt helps other drivers see you
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. It helps other drivers see you

    Bright colors and reflective material make you easier to see, in the day and at night.

13. Tanong 13 ng 25

    Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider's head. What should you do with your head in a turn?

    • AKeep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
    • BKeep it turned to the side
    • CTilt it with the motorcycle
    • DLook down at the road just ahead
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Keep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon

    Turn just your head to look through the turn, and keep your eyes level with the horizon.

14. Tanong 14 ng 25

    Your throttle sticks and twisting it back and forth does not free it. What should you do?

    • AOperate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time
    • BShift to a higher gear
    • CUse only the rear brake
    • DJump off the motorcycle
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time

    This removes power from the rear wheel. Then pull off and stop.

15. Tanong 15 ng 25

    What does it mean to cover the clutch and brakes?

    • AKeep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them
    • BHold the brakes fully on
    • CPut the controls in neutral
    • DTake your hands off the controls
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Keep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them

    Covering the controls cuts the time you need to react in risky places such as intersections.

16. Tanong 16 ng 25

    In the diagram, which lane position is the left third of the lane, next to the center line?

    • APosition 2
    • BPosition 1
    • CPosition 3
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Position 1

    Lane position 1 is the left third of the lane.

17. Tanong 17 ng 25

    On most motorcycles, how do you use the rear brake?

    • AWith the pedal at your right foot
    • BWith the lever at your left hand
    • CWith the pedal at your left foot
    • DWith the lever at your right hand
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. With the pedal at your right foot

    The rear brake pedal is usually in front of the right footrest.

18. Tanong 18 ng 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the first C stand for?

    • AChain
    • BClothing
    • CControls
    • DCargo
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Controls

    The first C is Controls: levers, pedals, cables, hoses and the throttle.

19. Tanong 19 ng 25

    How does alcohol affect a rider?

    • AIt slows reactions and weakens judgment, even in small amounts
    • BIt has no effect if you eat first
    • CIt only matters after five drinks
    • DIt improves focus
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. It slows reactions and weakens judgment, even in small amounts

    Riding takes balance and quick decisions. Alcohol harms both, so the safest choice is not to drink and ride.

20. Tanong 20 ng 25

    About how many hours a day do experienced riders usually ride at most?

    • AAbout ten hours
    • BAbout twelve hours
    • CAbout six hours
    • DAs many as possible
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. About six hours

    Experienced riders seldom ride more than about six hours a day.

21. Tanong 21 ng 25

    About how far ahead should you scan for hazards?

    • AAbout 2 seconds ahead
    • BAbout 30 seconds ahead
    • CAbout 12 seconds ahead
    • DOnly to the vehicle in front
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. About 12 seconds ahead

    Look about 12 seconds ahead so you have time to spot and avoid hazards.

22. Tanong 22 ng 25

    If you need to brake and swerve, when should you brake?

    • ABefore or after the swerve, never during it
    • BOnly with the front brake during the swerve
    • CYou should never brake at all
    • DDuring the swerve
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Before or after the swerve, never during it

    Braking while swerving can cause a skid. Separate the two actions.

23. Tanong 23 ng 25

    How should a passenger lean in turns?

    • AWith the rider, staying directly behind
    • BAgainst the turn
    • CBack, away from the rider
    • DStraight up, no matter what
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. With the rider, staying directly behind

    The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.

24. Tanong 24 ng 25

    What should your riding jacket and pants do?

    • ALeave your arms bare in hot weather
    • BBe loose enough to flap in the wind
    • CBe made of thin cotton
    • DCover your arms and legs completely
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Cover your arms and legs completely

    A jacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely. Leather or sturdy synthetic material protects best.

25. Tanong 25 ng 25

    Which is one of the most common motorcycle crashes at intersections?

    • AA car stopping on a railroad crossing
    • BA rear-end crash at a toll booth
    • CA car turning left in front of the motorcycle
    • DA car backing into a parked motorcycle
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. A car turning left in front of the motorcycle

    Drivers turning left often fail to see an oncoming motorcycle or misjudge its speed.

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