Kansas Surfaces, hazards and emergencies Test 2

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1. You need to pull off onto a shoulder that may be loose gravel. What should you do before leaving the pavement?
Concentrate on the shoulder without checking traffic behind.Check the surface and traffic, signal, and reduce speed before moving onto it.Make the move without a signal so following drivers do not pass.Leave the pavement at road speed and slow once on the shoulder.
2. A motorcycle's drive chain breaks, leaving no drive to the rear wheel, but the wheel is still rolling. What should the rider do?
Shift repeatedly between gears while maintaining road speed.Keep engine power applied to prevent the rear wheel from slowing.Close the throttle and bring the motorcycle to a controlled stop in a safe place.Continue coasting in traffic until the engine starts driving the wheel again.

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You need to pull off onto a shoulder that may be loose gravel. What should you do before leaving the pavement?
Correct answer: Check the surface and traffic, signal, and reduce speed before moving onto it.
The shoulder may have much less grip than the roadway. Plan a slow, visible departure, get well clear of traffic, and choose firm support before using the stand.
Source: Kansas Motorcycle Handbook, Rev. 2020, Getting off the road; printed and physical PDF page 35. Currently linked official handbook text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A motorcycle's drive chain breaks, leaving no drive to the rear wheel, but the wheel is still rolling. What should the rider do?
Correct answer: Close the throttle and bring the motorcycle to a controlled stop in a safe place.
A broken chain can suddenly remove drive and can also create a skid hazard. When the wheel remains rolling, close the throttle and brake to a safe stop instead of trying to continue.
Source: Kansas Motorcycle Handbook, Rev. 2020, Chain problems - Breakage; printed and physical PDF page 34. Currently linked official handbook text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗

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