Kansas DMV Driver’s License Tests & Permit Practice
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#1. On cold, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice?
The roadway pavement on bridges overpasses and underpasses can be ice-covered even when other roadway pavement is clean and clear of ice. Bridges do not have earth underneath them to help insulate them against the cold and can be colder and more ice-covered than other roadways.
#2. Which of the following is unsafe when driving on a multi-lane highway?
The left lane on interstates and other multi-lane highways is for passing. When you are driving more slowly than the traffic flow on a highway that has two or more lanes in your direction, you should move to and stay in the right lane.
This question asked what is NOT a safe driving practice.
#3. Which of the following vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Be prepared to stop when you are following buses or trucks with hazardous materials which are required to stop at railroad crossings. Do not pass.
#4. What does this sign mean?
Reduction of lanes. There will be fewer lanes ahead. Traffic must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow others to merge smoothly. Right lane ends.
#5. You can park your car:
Parking five inches from a sidewalk is allowed.
Parking is not allowed on a crosswalk, bridge, or in front of a driveway.
#6. Red road reflectors on the pavement mark:
Red markings delineate roadways that shall not be entered or used by the viewer of those markings.
If you are going the wrong way at night, road reflectors will shine red in your headlights.
#7. When leaving a freeway with a deceleration lane:
Do not slow down on the main highway.
When leaving the freeway, signal your intentions to do so well ahead of time and then move to the far right and onto the deceleration lane. This lane provides a place for you to slow down to the proper speed for the exit ramp.
#8. Before placing a rear-facing car seat in the front seat, you must make sure that:
Children in a rear-facing car seat should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag.
A child in a rear-facing car seat may only be placed in the front seat if the front passenger airbag is deactivated.
#9. When a traffic signal is showing a steady green arrow, you:
Proceed with caution only in the direction the arrow points. Remember that you must yield to all pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.
When the green arrow is shown in a left-turn signal, it means that opposing traffic is stopped. This is known as a protected turn.
Remember, the green arrow does not mean that ALL other traffic is stopped by a red light.
#10. Which is true about large trucks?
Trucks take much longer to stop.
A tractor-trailer loaded with freight, safe-rated tires, and properly adjusted brakes, traveling at 55 miles per hour on a clear, dry roadway requires a minimum of 290 feet to come to a complete stop.
#11. Before you submit to and complete an alcohol test, you have a constitutional right to:
There is no constitutional right to consult an attorney regarding whether to submit to testing.
After the completion of the testing, you have the right to consult with an attorney and may secure additional testing, which, if desired, should be done as soon as possible and is customarily available from medical care facilities willing to conduct such testing.
#12. If your car breaks down and you have flares or reflective signs, place them:
Try to warn other roadway users that your vehicle is there. Place emergency flares about 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle, giving other drivers some time to change lanes if necessary.
#13. By law, a pedestrian must be given the right-of-way, regardless of any traffic control signals, when they:
Drivers must always come to a complete stop when approaching a blind person who is crossing a street or highway, when such person is carrying a white cane or is being guided by a dog, regardless of any traffic control signs or signals which may be in operation.
#14. The driver ahead signals:
Left turn – left arm extended horizontally out of an open window .
#15. When you see this sign, you should:
Yield ahead. This sign warns of a yield sign ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop at yield sign or adjust speed to traffic.
#16. This sign tells you:
No Right Turn. You cannot make a right turn at this intersection.
A red circle with a red slash from the upper left to the lower right means NO. You are prohibited from doing whatever is shown in the picture within the red circle.
#17. Which of the following convictions may result in a revocation of your driving privilege?
Your driving privileges may be revoked if you are convicted of:
- Vehicular homicide.
- Failure to stop and render aid.
- Reckless driving.
- Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used.
- Attempting to elude a police officer.
- Aggravated vehicle homicide.
- Vehicle battery.
#18. When must you use your headlights?
Headlights must be used:
- From sunset to sunrise.
- Persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead.
- When windshield wipers are in continuous use as a result of rain, sleet, or snow.
(8-1703).
#19. A white or red square road sign usually indicates:
Vertical signs, including square signs, are generally used for regulatory signs. They give instructions or tell you the rules of the road. Some warning signs may also have this shape.
In the horizontal position, the signs generally give directions or information.
#20. You see this sign on a vehicle ahead. What does it mean?
All animal-drawn vehicles and all vehicles designed for operation at 25 mph or less must display the standard triangular slow moving vehicle emblem.
#21. If an oncoming vehicle is drifting head-on into your lane, it is dangerous to:
Sound horn and brake sharply. Steer to your right-hand side for shoulder or ditch.
Avoid swerving to the left, into the oncoming lane or traffic. The other driver may try to move the car back into the original lane of travel. If you are in that lane because you swerved the wrong direction, you may end up in a head-on collision.
#22. Always look carefully for motorcycles before you make a left turn because:
Motorcycles/scooters/mopeds are small and, therefore, more difficult to see. The smaller profile can make it more difficult to judge the speed and distance as they approach. Before turning left, be alert for them by looking carefully to the front and sides of your vehicle. Their size also allows them to duck easily into your blind spot. Always make a visual check for motorcycles/scooters/mopeds by checking mirrors and blind spots by turning your head and looking before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections.
#23. You may pass a safety zone when it is safe to do so and at no faster than:
A safety zone is a space set aside for pedestrians boarding, entering, and waiting for trolleys and light rail vehicles. Do not drive through or park on tracks or in a safety zone for any reason. You may pass the zone as soon as it is safe to do so and at no faster than 10 mph.
#24. What is the meaning of this sign?
Winding road. There are several curves ahead. Drive slowly and carefully.
#25. As a defensive driver, you should:
Defensive driving means driving so as to prevent accidents in spite of the actions of others or the presence of adverse driving conditions.
As a defensive driver, you will tailor your driving behavior to the unexpected actions of other drivers and pedestrians, to the unpredictable and ever-changing factors of light, weather, road, and traffic conditions, to the mechanical condition of your vehicle, and even to how you feel.
| This Practice Test | |
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| Number of questions on each practice test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 750+ |
| This is a randomized practice test | |
Facts about Your Kansas Knowledge Test
| Kansas DOV Knowledge Test for Learner’s Permit and Driver’s License | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 25 questions |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 20 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | n/a |
| Wait time before retest: | 1 day (New fee is required) |
Kansas Practice Tests for Your Learner Permit & Driver’s License
This sample test is intended as a learning tool when you study for the Kansas DOV knowledge examination.
It draws 25 random questions from a question bank containing all essential items in the Kansas Driving Handbook.
You can find everything you need to learn for your written knowledge in the handbook. So, you should always start by getting a copy from a service center, your driving school, or download a copy online .
Always ensure you have the latest manual version and that you got it from the Kansas Department of Vehicles (DOV). The handbook is the best resource to help you prepare for the knowledge test.
You should use these Kansas practice tests as a supplement to the manual, not a replacement.
The passing score on the actual exam is 80 percent. When you study with our practice tests, you should aim for a 100% score on each test.
This practice test covers all critical items in the Driver Handbook. Still, it may only include some questions Kansas DOV may ask during the official knowledge examination. Since both this practice test and the real test are random, you never know which questions you will get. But the more you practice, the more you will cover, and the more likely you will pass the examination on your first try.
After each question, you will get instant feedback. If your answer is incorrect, there is a short explanation. You can use this explanation to look up information in the handbook and learn from your mistakes.
You will see your total score at the end of the practice test.
Read more: Acing the Exam .
What You Should Know about the Examination
Is the knowledge test timed?
There is no time limit on the Kansas knowledge test. It typically takes 15 minutes to complete.
Your scheduled appointment will make sure you can finish the test before closing.
Is the Kansas test hard?
There are no official data about the failure rates, and DOV has not responded to such requests.
We estimate that more than 50% of all first-time test takers pass the exam and we grade the difficulty level as “moderate.”
Can I take the test online from home?
Yes, you can complete the Kansas driver’s license and other knowledge exams online at knowtodrive.com
To take the online test from home, you must have a desktop or laptop computer with a front-facing camera. The test does not work on a mobile device.
Is the knowledge test available in other languages?
The online test is available in English and Spanish. You can also activate audio playback.
What happens if I fail the test?
You can retake the test the next day. You must pay the testing fee each time you attempt the test. It is a good idea to prepare well for the test.
Be aware that you only have four opportunities to pass the exam within six months. If you fail a fourth time, you must wait at least six months before starting the process again.
What questions are on the test?
There are 25 multiple-choice questions on the test. They focus on your understanding of the safe operation of a motor vehicle. You should expect questions about road signs, including the meaning of shapes and colors. Other questions will address traffic signals, pavement markings, Kansas traffic laws, and standard rules of the road.
Who Must Take the Kansas Written Test?
New drivers
First-time applicants must always pass all examinations, including the written test on Kansas traffic laws and road signs.
Drivers with an expired license
If you let your Driver’s License expire for more than one year, you must pass all tests again, including the vision screening, knowledge exam, and road skills test.
Drivers with a revoked license
If the state revokes your license, they indefinitely remove your driving privilege. After a revocation period, you may apply for a new license. With a new application, you must pass all tests again.
A suspension is a limited withdrawal of your driving privilege. After the suspension, the state will give back your driver’s license. You don’t have to retake all tests.
Drivers with a foreign license
If you move to Kansas and hold a foreign license, you must apply for a state license and pass all tests. Kansas DOV does not waive any tests for holders of a foreign license.
When is the Kansas Written Test Waived?
Kansas waives the written test for a driver already licensed in another state and applying for a Kansas License. The driver must have a valid out-of-state license – not canceled, suspended, or revoked.
You don’t have to pass a knowledge test when you renew your Kansas license.
Kansas Graduated Driver’s Licensing Law
The Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) system is a step-by-step program designed to improve road safety by allowing beginner drivers to get their initial driving experience under lower-risk conditions. As a young driver gets older and gains more driving experience, the state places fewer restrictions on the driving privilege.
The program typically involves these three steps:
Instruction permit (or learner’s permit)
Restricted driver’s license (or provisional license)
Full, unrestricted driver’s license
In Kansas, you can apply for a first instruction permit when you are 14 years old.
You can also get a limited farm permit when you are 14. A farm permit allows you to drive to or from a farm job, farm employment, or other farm-related work. You can also go to or from school on school days, but only over the most direct and accessible route between your home and school.
Your First Kansas Instruction Permit – Requirements 14 – 16 Years Old
When you apply for your first instruction permit, you must:
Be at least 14 years old
Present acceptable proof of identity
Have approval by parent or legal guardian
Pass a vision screening
Pass the written knowledge test
Kansas does not require a driver’s education.
Your First Kansas Instruction Permit – Restrictions
You cannot drive alone
An instruction permit does not allow you to drive on your own. A supervising driver at least 21 years old must always accompany you.
The supervising driver must hold a valid driver’s license and have at least one year of driving experience. They must always be seated in the front seat beside you, and no person other can be in the front seat.
You cannot use a cell phone
You cannot use any wireless communication device while driving unless you need to report illegal activity or summons medical or other emergency help. The prohibition applies even if your car has hands-free devices. The state lifts the restriction for anyone 18 years or older.
Remember that Kansas law prohibits all reading, writing, or sending text messages while behind the wheel, even for adults.
No night curfew – or passenger restrictions
There is no night curfew or other passenger restrictions during the instruction permit phase.
Hold the permit for one year
If you are under 17 years, you must hold the instruction permit for a minimum of one year before DMV lets you advance to the next level in the graduated driver licensing (GDL) program – the restricted driver’s license.
Read more: Graduated Driver’s License Requirements.
Check Your Knowledge
Question: An Instruction Permit allows you to:
- A. Operate a motor vehicle when supervised by another driver
- B. Operate a motor vehicle without supervision if you drive to or from work
- C. Observe another driver operating a motor vehicle
