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Motorcycle riding scenario 22: At intersections, what is the best defense against a left-turning vehicle?
B. Slow, cover the controls, and make yourself visible — Slow, cover the controls, and make yourself visible. The motorcycle operator manual stresses smooth control inputs, visibility, and planning ahead. This response gives the rider time and space to manage the hazard safely.
Motorcycle riding scenario 18: Why should a rider use lane position to be seen?
B. Drivers may not notice a motorcycle hidden in blind spots or shadows — Drivers may not notice a motorcycle hidden in blind spots or shadows. The motorcycle operator manual stresses smooth control inputs, visibility, and planning ahead. This response gives the rider time and space to manage the hazard safely.
Passing other vehicles in a group ride should be done:
C. One at a time, each rider completing the pass before the next one starts — In a group ride, each rider passes independently and one at a time. Group passing simultaneously creates a dangerous situation — individual riders may not have clear passing windows for the entire group.
At intersections, you should:
D. Cover your brakes and clutch, and be prepared to take action — Intersections are high-risk areas. Cover your controls, check for turning vehicles, and be ready to brake or swerve.
Counter-steering is used to:
C. Initiate turns at speeds above 15 mph — Counter-steering (pressing the handlebar in the direction you want to turn) initiates turns at speeds above approximately 15 mph.
When carrying a heavy load, you may need to adjust your motorcycle's:
D. Tire pressure, suspension, and headlight aim for the added weight — Extra weight changes how the bike sits and handles, so the manufacturer's load settings for tires, suspension, and headlight keep it safe.
The recommended formation for group motorcycle riding is:
B. Staggered formation — riders offset left and right within the lane — Staggered formation allows each rider to maintain a full 2-second following distance while keeping the group together. The lead rider is in the left wheel track, the next in the right, and so on.
Motorcycle riding scenario 1: Why should tire pressure be checked when tires are cold?
A. Heat from riding can raise pressure and hide an underinflated tire — Heat from riding can raise pressure and hide an underinflated tire. The motorcycle operator manual stresses smooth control inputs, visibility, and planning ahead. This response gives the rider time and space to manage the hazard safely.
To turn right at higher speeds, you should:
D. Push the right handlebar forward — Push right, go right. Push left, go left. This is counter-steering—essential for controlling a motorcycle at normal speeds.
Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's:
D. Tires, brakes, lights, oil, chain/belt, and controls (T-CLOCS check) — T-CLOCS is the MSF pre-ride inspection acronym: Tires & wheels, Controls (clutch, throttle, brakes, levers), Lights & electrics, Oil & fluids, Chassis (frame, suspension, chain), and Stands. Running through T-CLOCS before every ride catches problems before they become roadside emergencies.
The Kansas motorcycle permit test has 25 questions, and you need 80% to pass — at least 20 correct answers. The practice tests on this page use the same format.
80%. You can miss at most 5 of the 25 questions. The readiness dashboard on this page tracks whether you're consistently scoring above that bar.
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The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) curriculum and state motorcycle manuals — the same sources the real exams are drawn from. Every question in the DMVPrep app cites its source.
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