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Safe riding requires knowledge and skill. To earn your motorcycle license in Kansas, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. The knowledge test includes questions on rules of the road, driving laws and safe riding practices, as well as information specific to two-wheeled vehicles. Knowledge test questions are based on information and ideas from the Kansas Motorcycle Operator Manual. The test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass.
1. When riding a motorcycle, keep your feet:
firmly on the footrests.
so that they skim along the surface of the roadside.
as far forward as possible.
2. You can help keep your balance while riding by:
locking your elbows.
keeping your knees against the gas tank.
sitting as far back as possible.
3. A front-wheel skid can be caused by:
locking the rear wheel.
locking the front wheel.
a quick turn.
4. At blind intersections, it is important to:
change lanes and let the tailgater pass.
share your lane with other cars and motorcycles.
see as much as possible and remain visible to others.
5. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ______ to avoid a skid.
lean your motorcycle in any direction
accelerate
slow down
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