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Kansas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

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Passengers and group riding

With your passenger seated, what should you adjust besides the mirror?

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Carrying Cargo and Passengers · Group Riding

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Kansas Motorcycle HandbookRev. 2020checked Page numbers are the printed ones. About page numbers

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How the Kansas motorcycle test works

  1. A class M license

    Kansas riders need a class M license, earned with a written knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test held in traffic or on an off-street course. Kansas Motorcycle Handbook p. 44

  2. A course can replace both tests

    Under Kansas law, riders who completed Motorcycle Safety Foundation or Department of Defense rider training don’t take the written and driving tests; bring the MSF completion form to the division.

  3. Two wheels or three

    Pass the driving exam on a three-wheeler and your license is limited to three-wheeled motorcycles; pass on a two-wheeler and you may ride both. Autocycles don’t need a motorcycle license. Kansas Motorcycle Handbook p. 43

  4. Kansas gear rules

    Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a helmet, and every rider needs eye protection unless the motorcycle has a windscreen at least 10 inches high. Kansas Motorcycle Handbook p. 8–9

Source: Kansas Statutes 8-240: License applications and examinations

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Kansas riding laws

  • Do you have to wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Kansas?

    Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a helmet that meets federal standards, on a motorcycle or motorized bicycle. Every operator also needs eye protection unless the motorcycle has a windscreen at least 10 inches high. p. 8–9

  • What is the legal alcohol limit for Kansas riders?

    A blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more means you are intoxicated in Kansas, however sober you seem. Refusing a breath test, an arrest or a conviction brings a mandatory license suspension. p. 41

  • Is lane splitting legal in Kansas?

    No. Kansas forbids riding between lanes of traffic or between rows of vehicles, and passing a vehicle in the same lane it occupies. A motorcycle has the right to a full lane that cars may not crowd, and no more than two motorcycles may ride side by side in one lane.

  • What do I need to carry a passenger on a motorcycle in Kansas?

    A motorcycle built for two, with a seat and footrests for the passenger, who sits on a two-person seat or a seat firmly fixed at the rear or side. A passenger under 18 must wear a helmet and shatterproof eye protection, and no adult may let them ride without both.

  • Can I carry a package while riding a motorcycle in Kansas?

    Only if it leaves both hands free for the handlebars. Kansas law also says you must sit astride the seat facing forward, one leg on each side, and that no passenger may sit where they block your view or control of the motorcycle.

Sources: Kansas Statutes: K.S.A. 8-1595, Motorcycles on laned roadways · Kansas Statutes: K.S.A. 8-1598, Equipment for motorcycle operators and riders · Kansas Statutes: K.S.A. 8-1594, Operation of motorcycles

Rules from the Kansas Motorcycle Handbook

From the Rev. 2020 edition.

Gear and pre-ride checks

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  • p. 7
    Helmet Use

    One in five motorcycle crashes results in head or neck injuries; head injuries are as severe as neck injuries and far more common, head and neck injuries make up most serious and fatal injuries to motorcyclists, and wearing a quality helmet properly reduces them.

  • p. 8
    K.s.a. 8-1598

    Kansas law (K.S.A. 8-1598) says no one under 18 may operate or ride on a motorcycle or motorized bicycle without a helmet meeting federal (NHTSA) guidelines, and no one may allow a person under 18 to do so.

Passengers and group riding

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  • p. 36
    Equipment

    To carry a passenger, your passenger should wear the same protective gear recommended for operators.

  • p. 37
    Keep the Group Together

    To keep a group together: the leader looks ahead and signals early so word gets back, starting lane changes early; beginners ride just behind the leader so experienced riders can watch them from the back; the tail ender sets the pace; everyone knows the route; and long rides include frequent stops.

Alcohol, fatigue and Kansas law

Practice Alcohol, fatigue and Kansas law
  • p. 41
    Alcohol and the Law

    In Kansas a BAC of .08% or above means you are intoxicated, however sober you look or act; a breath or urine test usually decides whether you are riding legally.

  • p. 41
    Consequences of Conviction

    Penalties for riding under the influence are now stiff and mandatory: license suspension (for a conviction, an arrest, or refusing a breath test), severe fines, community service, and costs such as lawyer's fees, lost work time, alcohol-education programs and other transportation while suspended.

  • p. 43
    Three-Wheeled Motorcycle

    Since January 1, 2017, a Kansas class M applicant who passes the driving exam on a three-wheeled motorcycle (not an autocycle) is restricted to three-wheeled motorcycles (restriction W), while one who passes on a two-wheeler may ride any registered two- or three-wheeled motorcycle.

  • p. 43
    Kansas Statutes: Definitions

    Under Kansas law a motorcycle is any motor vehicle (including autocycles) designed to run on no more than three wheels, other than a tractor; an autocycle is a three-wheel motorcycle with a steering wheel and seating you don't straddle, and it does not require a motorcycle license.

  • p. 43
    Moped

    In Kansas a moped (motorized bicycle) needs a moped license, not a motorcycle license.

  • p. 44
    Earning Your License

    Kansas's handbook says the motorcycle knowledge test is based on the information, practices and ideas in the handbook, requiring you to know road rules and safe riding practices, and the on-cycle skill test is held either in actual traffic or in a controlled, off-street area.

Kansas motorcycle license questions and answers

10 questions

The knowledge test

How many questions are on the Kansas motorcycle knowledge test?

The Kansas Division of Vehicles doesn’t publish the number of questions or the pass mark. Our practice exam uses 40 questions with 32 to pass (80%), drawn from the Kansas Motorcycle Handbook.

What does this Kansas motorcycle practice test cover?

The Kansas Motorcycle Handbook: gear and equipment, controls, lane position and space, the SEE strategy, hazards and crash avoidance, passengers and loads, group riding, alcohol and fatigue, and Kansas’s own laws. Kansas Motorcycle Handbook p. 7–44

What score do I need to pass the Kansas motorcycle permit test?

You need 32 of the 40 questions right (80%). Always confirm the current test with the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles. Compare every state

How many questions can I miss on the Kansas motorcycle permit test?

You can miss up to 8 of the 40 questions: you need 32 right (80%) to pass.

Getting your license

Can a rider course replace the Kansas motorcycle tests?

Yes. Kansas law says class M applicants who completed Motorcycle Safety Foundation or Department of Defense rider training don’t take the written and driving tests. Give the division a copy of the MSF completion form before the license is issued.

Can I take the Kansas motorcycle skill test on a trike?

Yes, but passing on a three-wheeled motorcycle (not an autocycle) adds a restriction to three-wheelers only. Passing on a two-wheeler lets you ride any registered two- or three-wheeled motorcycle. Kansas Motorcycle Handbook p. 43

Do I need a motorcycle license for an autocycle in Kansas?

No. An autocycle, with three wheels, a steering wheel and seats you don’t straddle, can be driven without a motorcycle license or endorsement. Kansas Motorcycle Handbook p. 43

How much does a Kansas motorcycle permit and license cost?

Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles lists the current fees for the motorcycle permit, tests and license on its official fee page.

How does a Kansas motorcycle instruction permit work?

From 17 you can get one, on its own or together with a car permit. You may ride only with an adult of 21 or older who holds a class M license, has at least a year of experience and rides their own motorcycle close by. Carry the permit whenever you ride.

How do I get a Kansas license just for a moped?

Any valid Kansas driver's license already lets you ride a motorized bicycle. Without one, you can get one from 15 by passing the written and vision tests for a class C license; the license you receive is marked valid only for motorized bicycles.

Sources: Kansas Division of Vehicles: Driver’s License (handbooks) · Kansas Statutes 8-240: License applications and examinations · Kansas DOR: Kansas Credential Fee Chart · Kansas Statutes: K.S.A. 8-239, Instruction permits · Kansas Statutes: K.S.A. 8-235, Drivers' licenses required; motorized bicycles