Kansas DMV Knowledge Permit Test | KS Practice Car Test 17

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1.The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a SEE strategy to make safe judgments while riding. What does "SEE" stand for?

Safe, Experienced, and Evasive.

Search, Evaluate, and Execute.

Slow, Experienced, and Error-free.

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2.You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-compliant helmet.

A leather jacket.

A sweatshirt.

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3.Stopping in a turn can be difficult because:

There is decreased traction available for stopping while the bike is leaning.

The rider is usually focused on the turn and not on the braking.

The brake controls do not work in turns.

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4.Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings

Dry pavement

The roadway under a bridge

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5.When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Change lanes and let them pass or slow down to allow for more space ahead of your motorcycle.

Ignore them.

Increase your speed.

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6.On a motorcycle, which brake provides the most stopping power?

The front brake

The rear brake

The emergency brake

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7.If bright sunlight makes it difficult for drivers to see a motorcycle's mechanical turn signals, the rider should:

Continue to use the mechanical turn signals.

Honk their horn to inform other drivers of any upcoming turns.

Use hand signals.

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8.When riding at night, you should:

Increase your speed.

Increase your following distance.

Decrease your following distance.

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9.Which of the following is not a factor in determining a person's blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed

How quickly the alcohol is consumed

How often the person consumes alcohol

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10.When riding in a group, mirrors:

Should be checked frequently by all riders.

Should be used only by the lead rider.

Should not be checked frequently because they can be a distraction.

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11.To reduce the chances of a collision, you should:

Wear bright or reflective clothing.

Change lanes frequently.

Focus only on your riding, not on your surroundings.

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12.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Protects your face, but not your eyes.

Protects your eyes, but not your whole face.

Helps protect your whole face.

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13.Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly.

Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling.

Make sure your bike is completely clean

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14.What should be your first consideration when buying a motorcycle helmet?

Appearance

Protection

Price

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15.If a motorcycle is towing a trailer, the motorcyclist's following distance should:

Increase.

Decrease

Be the same as it normally would be.

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16.You are riding over bridge gratings and your motorcycle has begun to weave. You should:

Speed up to get over the surface faster.

Ride in a zigzagging motion.

Maintain a steady speed and ride straight across the gratings.

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17.Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Fleece

Leather

Denim

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18.When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?

The left portion

The center portion

The right portion

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19.When changing lanes, you should:

Use your mirrors and look over your shoulder.

Use your mirrors. You do not need to look over your shoulder unless you notice something unusual.

Either use your mirrors or look over your shoulder.

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20.To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

Stare straight ahead at all times.

Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.

Maintain focus toward the middle of the road.

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21.It is important to slow down:

On narrow or winding roads.

At intersections or railroad crossings.

When the road is wet or slippery.

All of the above.

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22.The traditional mirror setting:

May be appropriate for large vehicles when towing or backing in tight areas.

Does not show the edge of the vehicle.

Is appropriate for all vehicles in all situations.

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23.If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the flagger.

Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the flagger's instructions.

Assume the flagger is not supposed to be directing traffic.

Follow the laws that would be in place if the area was not under construction.

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24.This road sign indicates:

The maximum safe speed for a residential area.

The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.

The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.

The maximum safe speed for a work zone.

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25.A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

Must slow down and prepare to stop.

Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.

May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.

May not turn right.

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26.Only vehicles displaying special plates or parking placards for persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved for them by an official sign.

True

False

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27.When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

Near the right-hand side of the road.

Near the centerline.

On the left of the centerline.

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28.This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way.

Traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.

School crossing ahead.

Do not drive in this lane.

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29.Taking drugs along with alcohol:

Increases the risk of causing a crash.

Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.

Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.

Has no effect on your general driving ability.

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30.You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:

Using your rearview and side mirrors.

Using your rearview mirror.

Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.

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31.If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim their headlights:

Look toward the center of the roadway.

Look toward the right side of the road.

Look straight ahead.

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32.Work zone barriers, drums, cones, and signs are used to:

Make drivers angry about slow traffic.

Inconvenience drivers.

Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones.

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33.Before turning, you should:

Use your signal.

Turn the wheel.

Increase your speed.

Change lanes.

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34.This white sign means:

The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed.

Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.

Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

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35.If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and signal arm extended, you should:

Stop.

Proceed at 15 mph if no children are present.

Proceed at normal speed, but watch for children.

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36.A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

Stop and wait for the green light.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Stop and yield the right-of-way.

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37.While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?

Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.

Continue driving straight. It is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.

Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.

Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.

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38.This road sign means:

A steep grade is ahead.

You must turn left ahead.

Do not enter.

A four-way intersection is ahead.

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39.At a light rail intersection, always:

Look both ways before crossing tracks.

Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.

Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.

All of these.

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40.The faster the speed of your vehicle, the longer it takes to stop when you must react to other drivers' unexpected movements.

TRUE

FALSE

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41.When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle.

You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.

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42.When entering a curve, you should always position your motorcycle:

On the left side of the lane.

In a position that allows you to most effectively see and be seen.

In the center of the lane.

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43.You should conduct a safety inspection of your motorcycle:

Before every ride.

Every week.

Once a month.

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44.Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Provide you with an escape route.

Help you receive wind blasts.

Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

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45.Reflective, brightly-colored helmets and clothing:

Should only be worn when riding at night.

Can help motorcycle riders be more visible.

Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

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1.The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a SEE strategy to make safe judgments while riding. What does "SEE" stand for?

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2.You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear all of the following, except:

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3.Stopping in a turn can be difficult because:

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4.Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

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5.When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

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6.On a motorcycle, which brake provides the most stopping power?

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7.If bright sunlight makes it difficult for drivers to see a motorcycle's mechanical turn signals, the rider should:

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8.When riding at night, you should:

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9.Which of the following is not a factor in determining a person's blood alcohol content (BAC)?

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10.When riding in a group, mirrors:

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11.To reduce the chances of a collision, you should:

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12.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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13.Before every ride, you should:

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14.What should be your first consideration when buying a motorcycle helmet?

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15.If a motorcycle is towing a trailer, the motorcyclist's following distance should:

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16.You are riding over bridge gratings and your motorcycle has begun to weave. You should:

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17.Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

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18.When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?

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19.When changing lanes, you should:

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