All 43 Kansas Permit Test Questions
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Get Smart Review & Mock Exams Licensing & Permits In Kansas, a Class C or M instruction permit is available at age:
Answer: 14
A Class C or M instruction permit is available at 14.
The minimum age for a Kansas restricted license is:
Answer: 15
A restricted license is available at 15 (after holding a learner's permit at least 1 year).
A 15-year-old applying for a Kansas restricted license must have completed:
Answer: 25 hours of supervised driving
15-year-olds need 25 hours of supervised driving.
Before a restricted license, you must have held a learner's permit for:
Answer: 1 year or more
You must hold the learner's permit for 1 year or more.
During the Kansas restricted period, in the front seat there may be:
Answer: No one but the supervising adult
No person but the supervising adult may ride in the front seat.
During the restricted period, wireless communication devices while driving are:
Answer: Not allowed except to report illegal activity or summon emergency help
No wireless devices while driving except to report illegal activity or summon emergency help.
A full (less-restricted) Class C or M Kansas license is available at 16 after completing:
Answer: 50 hours of practice (10 at night)
At 16, with 50 hours of practice driving (10 at night), you get less-restricted privileges.
A Kansas Non-Commercial Class C 'Farm Permit' is available at age:
Answer: 14 or 15
A Farm Permit is available at 14 or 15.
During the learner/permit stage you must drive accompanied by an adult who is:
Answer: At least 21 years old
A supervising adult must be at least 21.
To be licensed in Kansas you must pass a:
Answer: Vision test
A vision test is required.
While driving you must:
Answer: Carry your license and show it on request
Carry and present your license when asked.
Speed Limits & Speed Management Unless otherwise posted, the Kansas speed limit on a State or Federal Highway is:
Answer: 65 MPH
65 MPH on any State or Federal Highway unless posted otherwise.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a County or Township road is:
Answer: 55 MPH
55 MPH on any County or Township road unless posted otherwise.
The maximum speed limit posted on some Kansas highways (by the Secretary of Transportation) is:
Answer: 75 MPH
Up to 75 MPH may be posted on some highways.
Unless otherwise posted, the Kansas speed limit in a marked school zone is:
Answer: 20 MPH
20 MPH in a properly marked school zone.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a marked business district is:
Answer: 20 MPH
20 MPH in a properly marked business district.
Kansas may also set minimum speed limits because:
Answer: Driving too slowly impedes the flow of traffic
Driving too slowly impedes traffic; minimum limits may be posted.
Alcohol, Drugs & the Law .02 under 21 .08 adult
In Kansas, you are DUI (driving under the influence) at a BAC of:
Answer: .08 or above
DUI applies at .08 BAC or above (K.S.A. 8-1567).
.02 under 21 .08 adult
A Kansas driver under 21 is subject to a BAC limit of:
Answer: .02
Under-21 drivers face a .02 limit.
A commercial driver in Kansas is DUI at a BAC of:
Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are DUI at .04.
In Kansas, transporting an open container of liquor or 3.2 beer is:
Answer: A violation that can suspend your license
Transporting an open container is a violation (open container in the trunk is the exception).
In Kansas, failing to maintain continuous liability insurance can bring:
Answer: A mandatory indefinite license suspension
No continuous insurance = a mandatory indefinite suspension.
The only thing that lowers your BAC is:
Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
The safest choice if you'll be drinking is to:
Answer: Use a designated driver or ride
Plan a sober ride — never drive impaired.
Sharing the Road In Kansas, if you're tailgated and there's an empty lane, you should:
Answer: Move over to the empty lane and let them pass
Move over to let a tailgater pass; never brake-check them.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, you should:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop until it passes
Pull right and stop until it passes.
For a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, Kansas requires you to:
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, or slow down, for stopped emergency vehicles.
When a school bus stops with red lights flashing on an undivided road, traffic:
Answer: In both directions must stop
Both directions stop for a stopped school bus on an undivided road.
Give a motorcycle:
Answer: A full lane
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
When passing a bicyclist, you should:
Answer: Give room and pass only when safe
Give bicyclists room and pass only when safe.
Signaling & Communication You should signal before turning for at least:
Answer: 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before turning.
Use headlights:
Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and in low-visibility conditions.
A left arm extended straight out means:
Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
Vehicle Equipment Kansas law requires:
Answer: Occupants to wear seat belts
Buckle up — Kansas's seat-belt law is enforced.
If your turn signals fail, you should:
Answer: Use hand signals until repaired
Use hand signals if your signals fail.
Replace tires when the tread is:
Answer: Worn too low to grip the road
Worn tread loses traction — replace low tires.
In Kansas winter/ice, you should:
Answer: Slow down and leave extra following distance
Reduce speed and leave more room on snow and ice.
Safe Driving
Texting while driving in Kansas is:
Answer: Illegal and dangerous
Texting while driving is illegal and dangerous.
If you become drowsy while driving, you should:
Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
On open Kansas plains, strong crosswinds mean you should:
Answer: Keep a firm grip and steer gently to stay in your lane
Grip the wheel firmly and correct gently for gusts on open roads.
Keeping a safe following distance helps you:
Answer: React to sudden stops without a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
Points & Penalties In Kansas, failing to report a traffic accident can lead to:
Answer: License suspension
Failing to report an accident can suspend your license.
If you are involved in a crash, you must:
Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.