Kansas Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Correct answer: On the left side, facing traffic

Without a sidewalk, walk on the left side of the street facing oncoming traffic.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Pedestrians

Correct answer: Slow and don't pass until sure no pedestrians are crossing

Slow down and don't pass until you're sure no pedestrians are crossing in front of it, even on multi-lane roads.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Pedestrians

Correct answer: Cross after a reasonable wait if the signal won't detect the bike

If a signal won't respond to a bicycle, after a reasonable wait the cyclist may cross without impeding cross-traffic.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Bicyclists

Correct answer: A headlight (taillight recommended)

A headlight at dusk is required; a taillight is highly recommended.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Bicyclists

Correct answer: Yes

Bicyclists are allowed to ride two abreast in a lane.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Bicyclists

Correct answer: Pavement markings showing where cyclists should ride in a lane

Sharrows are a bicycle symbol with two chevrons recommending where in a lane cyclists should ride.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Bicyclists

Correct answer: Car brakes are stronger and the cyclist could hit you

Don't slow or stop quickly after passing; a car's brakes are more powerful than a bike's.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Bicyclists

Correct answer: Yes, but you may not share it with them

Motorcycles have the right to a complete lane, and two motorcycles may share a lane; don't pass one in the same lane.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds

Correct answer: Nearly 40 percent

About half of motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle; nearly 40% were caused by it turning left in front of the rider.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds

Correct answer: 3 to 4 seconds or more

Allow a 3 to 4 second following distance, or more in wet conditions.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds

Correct answer: 30 mph

A moped has a motor up to 3.5 hp, up to 130 cc, automatic transmission and max design speed of 30 mph.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds

Correct answer: Keep your lane position and speed

Maintain lane position and speed and let the rider complete the pass; never speed up.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds

Correct answer: More than 70%

Over 250,000 car–commercial vehicle crashes occur yearly; in over 70% of fatal ones the car driver contributed.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – Interacting with Commercial Vehicles

Correct answer: The right side

Trucks have a larger blind spot on the right side, starting behind the cab and up to the truck's length.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – The No-Zone

Correct answer: Up to 200 feet

Large vehicles have blind spots directly behind them extending up to 200 feet.

Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road – The No-Zone