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#1. By law, you must always signal:
Before you slow down, turn, or change lanes, make sure that you can do so safely. Let other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians know what you intend to do by giving the proper signal. Signaling is required by law.
#2. An instruction permit does not allow you to drive:
The holder of the permit may operate a passenger car at any time if accompanied by an adult who has a valid class A, B or C license, who is at least 21 years of age and has at least 1 year of driving experience occupying the seat beside the driver.
#3. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing?
Advance warning signs tell you to look, listen and slow down because you may have to stop.
#4. A good piece of advice to avoid last-minute moves when driving is to:
Tailor your driving behavior to the unexpected actions of other drivers and conditions. You should be constantly aware of the road and the other vehicles around you.
Keep shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another, near and far left and right. Avoid staring directly in front of your car.
Leave as much space between your vehicle and the one ahead as you possibly can.
#5. If you are having vehicle trouble and you need to stop, you should stop:
If you are having vehicle trouble and have to stop get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic, if possible. Make sure that other roadway users can see your disabled vehicle. All too often crashes occur because a driver did not see a disabled vehicle until it was too late to stop.
#6. Safety belts:
Kansas has a mandatory seat belt law that requires all occupants of a vehicle to wear a seat belt.
#7. This sign means:
This sign is posted on a multi-lane highway for those driving slower than the normal speed of traffic. It tells the slow driver to stay in the right lane.
#8. When you park your car on the same side as an entrance to a fire station, you must keep this distance from the driveway entrance:
It is illegal to park within 20 feet of driveway entrance to fire station and on side of street opposite entrance within 75 feet of entrance.
#9. Which background color is used for motorist service signs?
Motorist services signs are white on blue. They direct you to services, such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals. Blue is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.
#10. When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you should:
When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle from the rear that is using flashing warning lights on a street or highway with two or more lanes in each direction, a driver shall proceed with due caution and move to a lane that is not adjacent to the stopped emergency vehicle.
#11. When entering or crossing a city street from a building within a business or residence district, you must:
The driver of a vehicle within a business or residential district emerging from an alley, driveway or building, shall stop their vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or driveway, and shall yield the right-of-way.
#12. If there is a double solid yellow line in the center of a roadway, crossing the solid yellow line is:
Two solid yellow lines mean no passing.
Crossing center line permitted only as part of left-turn maneuver.
#13. A sign with this shape means:
Stop signs are always octagonal (eight-sided). A stop sign means that you must bring your vehicle to a complete halt.
#14. The blood alcohol level at which it is illegal for any person 21 years or older to drive is:
If the tests show an alcohol concentration of .08 or more, you will be considered legally intoxicated. For drivers under the age of 21, it is against the law to drive if it is .02% or higher.
#15. 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).
#16. 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.
#17. Which is true about bicycle riders?
As a motorist, you should know that a bicyclist has the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as you. You should expect to see bicyclists on the road, driving with traffic. You should not be surprised to see a bicyclist using the left lane when turning. Additionally, when a lane is too narrow for cars and bikes to drive side-by-side, the bicyclist will take the travel lane, which means driving in or near the center of the lane.
#18. If your car starts to skid, what is the most common cause?
In the vast majority of cases, skids were caused by drivers traveling too fast for the conditions. The best policy is to keep a skid from happening. Slow down to a speed at which you can control the car.
#19. When driving at night, you must:
Never overdrive your headlights. When driving at night, you must be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead with your headlights.
#20. A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle means the vehicle is:
A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle displayed on the rear of vehicles drawn by animals, farm equipment or construction equipment means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph. Use caution when approaching a slow-moving vehicle and be sure it is safe before you pass.
#21. A condition known as highway hypnosis is often brought on by:
Road hypnosis is a condition of drowsiness or unawareness brought on by monotony, the sound of the wind, the tires on the pavement, and the steady hum of the engine. Driving at the same speed for a long time and distance also dulls the senses and makes a driver accident prone.
#22. What does this sign mean?
Road curves gradually to the right. Be prepared for the change in direction. Check your speed.
#23. Passing another vehicle to the right on the shoulder is:
You may not pass on the right by driving off the roadway and onto the shoulder.
#24. If an intersection is blocked and you cannot drive through without having to stop in the intersection:
Remember, you may proceed with caution, but only if you are sure way is clear. Do not enter the intersection if you will block traffic.
#25. When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highway with a median separation, you should:
Approaching traffic in the opposite roadway of a divided highway shall not be required to stop, even if the school bus has the stop-arm extended and the alternately flashing warning signal lamps on.
| 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
