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Kansas Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
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Free Kansas DMV practice test with 500 practice questions written from the official Kansas Driving Handbook, each with an explanation and a handbook page citation. No signup and no ads. The Kansas permit test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. Page updated 2026-10-19.
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How many questions are on the Kansas permit test?
The Kansas permit test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.
See the official source · Checked 2026-10-18 against the official text on file.
How much does the Kansas permit test cost?
$3 first examination fee; waived for applicants using an accepted driver-education form.
- Learner permit / application fee: $2.00 issuance fee plus $8.00 photo fee ($10.00 total) for a Regular Learners Permit, all ages
- Initial driver license fee: Regular Class C at ages 21-64: $18 issuance plus $8 photo, with $3 testing when required ($29 with testing). Other ages differ.
Source: Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles · Fee source checked 2026-10-05. Our 500-question Kansas practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
Is the Kansas permit test hard?
You can miss up to 5 of the 25 questions and still pass with 20 correct (80%).
Every question comes from the Kansas Driving Handbook, so reading it and practicing until you pass consistently is the most direct preparation.
What do I need to bring to the Kansas DMV for a permit?
The official Kansas checklist for a permit has 10 items, covering identity, Social Security number, residency, parent or guardian, driver education, fees and vision test.
Who this list covers: First Kansas regular Class C instruction permit for U.S.-citizen residents age 14 or older with an assigned Social Security number. Includes teens and adults under the original-credential document checklist; excludes farm permits, school-issued driver-education permits, noncitizens and license transfers.
- Bring one List A document proving identity, birth date and citizenship
- Bring original documents
- Bring legal name-change evidence if documents differ
- Bring any out-of-state permit or ID you already hold
- Bring one document with your current name and SSN
- Bring two Kansas residency proofs
- Under 18: Applicants under 16: bring a parent or guardian with photo ID
- If you completed driver education, bring the completion form
- Bring payment for the regular learner permit
- Pass the vision and required knowledge test
Source: official Kansas document list · Checked 2026-10-05. Conditions and exceptions for each item are on the full printable checklist, with a source for every item.
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Before your Kansas knowledge test
Cost details
- The permit consists of $2 issuance and $8 photo charges. The first-exam charge is $3, waived with an accepted driver-education form. Official cost source
- Retests within six months cost $1.50; after six months, a $3 abandonment fee applies instead. Official cost source
Before you apply
These notes cover selected application steps. Check the linked official instructions for the full requirements for your situation.
- Prepare identity and Social Security evidence plus two Kansas residency proofs; bring legal-name-change documents if names differ. Official application instructions
- Applicants younger than 16 need a parent or guardian present with photo ID. Bring the driver-education completion form if applicable. Official application instructions
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Quick facts
Minimum permit age
14 years old, with parental/guardian consent required for ages 14-15
Permit fee
$2.00 issuance fee plus $8.00 photo fee ($10.00 total) for a Regular Learners Permit, all ages
Initial license fee
Regular Class C at ages 21-64: $18 issuance plus $8 photo, with $3 testing when required ($29 with testing). Other ages differ.
Questions on the knowledge test
25 multiple choice questions on traffic signs, pavement markings and Kansas laws
Passing score
You must score an 80% to pass the knowledge test
Retake fee
$1.50 re-exam fee (retest within 6 months; after 6 months a $3.00 abandonment fee applies instead)
Retake wait after failing
The handbook permits another attempt the next working day; after the fourth failure, the wait is at least six months from the most recent failed exam.
Supervised driving before road test
50 hours of supervised practice driving, including at least 10 hours at night, before an unrestricted license at 16
Documents to bring
Proof of lawful presence, proof of Social Security number, and two documents proving Kansas residential address
Find an office / appointment
Use the ksrevenue.gov Division of Vehicles office and appointment scheduling tool; customers with appointments receive priority.
REAL ID status
Requires proof of identity, SSN document, 2 proofs of Kansas residency; optional but required for flying/federal facility access since federal May 7, 2025 enforcement.
Motorcycle license
Requires a motorcycle knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test
Official source: Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles site.
Kansas DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee | $2.00 issuance fee plus $8.00 photo fee ($10.00 total) for a Regular Learners Permit, all ages | source |
| Initial license fee | Regular Class C at ages 21-64: $18 issuance plus $8 photo, with $3 testing when required ($29 with testing). Other ages differ. | source |
| Retake fee | $1.50 re-exam fee (retest within 6 months; after 6 months a $3.00 abandonment fee applies instead) | source |
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What a Kansas driver license covers
Initial license fee: Regular Class C at ages 21-64: $18 issuance plus $8 photo, with $3 testing when required ($29 with testing). Other ages differ. (official source)
REAL ID status: Requires proof of identity, SSN document, 2 proofs of Kansas residency; optional but required for flying/federal facility access since federal May 7, 2025 enforcement. (official source)
The gold star marks a REAL ID compliant card. Many states hand you a paper interim license the day you pass and mail the physical card later; the interim paper generally works for driving but not for TSA airport ID. Check the official Kansas DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Kansas
Getting your first permit
In Kansas, the minimum permit age is 14 years old, with parental/guardian consent required for ages 14-15. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: proof of lawful presence, proof of Social Security number, and two documents proving Kansas residential address. Use the ksrevenue.gov Division of Vehicles office and appointment scheduling tool; customers with appointments receive priority.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
If you fail the knowledge test: the handbook permits another attempt the next working day; after the fourth failure, the wait is at least six months from the most recent failed exam. Before the road test, the state requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including at least 10 hours at night, before an unrestricted license at 16.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
Requires proof of identity, SSN document, 2 proofs of Kansas residency; optional but required for flying/federal facility access since federal May 7, 2025 enforcement. For a motorcycle license: requires a motorcycle knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test.
The Kansas bank has 500 questions across 9 topics
Test day: what to bring and where to go: a printable Kansas checklist of the documents for the permit test, plus the official office finder and appointment links.
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