KS Permit Practice Test

How to use this KS practice test

1. Take the 25 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Kansas Driving Handbook, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.

KS practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable KS practice test with answer key

All 25 questions, KS exam length

Every question below comes from the Kansas question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. When approaching construction workers actively engaged on the roadway, what lane action does Kansas require when possible?

   1. Move to a lane not next to the construction vehicles
   2. Use the shoulder to pass the work crew
   3. Keep the same lane and sound the horn continuously
   4. Stop in the opposite lane until workers leave
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   Move to a lane not next to the construction vehicles. Kansas treats active roadway construction like an emergency scene when deciding where to travel. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. Two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection from different roads at about the same time. Who yields?

   1. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
   2. The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left
   3. The faster vehicle goes first
   4. The vehicle turning right always yields
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   The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. At an uncontrolled intersection, Kansas gives priority to the vehicle on the right when vehicles enter at approximately the same time. Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. What should a driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing red lights or a siren?

   1. Drive right and stop without blocking an intersection
   2. Follow behind the emergency vehicle through traffic
   3. Stop in the center of the intersection
   4. Continue at the same speed if the lane is clear
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   Drive right and stop without blocking an intersection. When an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing red lights or a siren, the handbook directs drivers to move immediately to the right and Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic generally require?

   1. Stay within the lane unless a special situation requires a lane change
   2. Cross whenever the driver wants to pass a slower vehicle
   3. Use the lane only for emergency vehicles
   4. Stop before reaching the line at every intersection
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   Stay within the lane unless a special situation requires a lane change. A solid white lane line generally means the driver must remain in the lane unless a special situation requires changing it. Full explanation in Test 2

5. 5. At a flashing yellow traffic light, what action is required?

   1. Slow down and proceed cautiously, ready to stop
   2. Stop and wait for a green signal
   3. Accelerate before cross traffic enters
   4. Treat the light as a four-way stop in every case
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   Slow down and proceed cautiously, ready to stop. A flashing yellow light permits movement, but it is a warning to reduce speed and approach carefully. Full explanation in Test 2

6. 6. When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing warning lights from behind, what should you do on a multilane road?

   1. Move to a lane not next to it when possible, or slow and proceed cautiously
   2. Stop in the lane beside the emergency vehicle
   3. Maintain speed because only the stopped vehicle must act
   4. Pass on the shoulder without reducing speed
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   Move to a lane not next to it when possible, or slow and proceed cautiously. Kansas requires a driver approaching a stationary emergency vehicle from the rear to proceed with due caution and move into a lane that is n Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. What license consequence does Kansas describe for refusing a requested BAC test the first time?

   1. A one-year loss of the driver's license
   2. A seven-day warning suspension
   3. A two-year loss of the driver's license
   4. No license consequence if the driver was not arrested
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   A one-year loss of the driver's license. Kansas implied consent means a licensed driver has agreed to a lawfully requested test when an officer suspects impaired driving. Full explanation in Test 3

8. 8. How old must the licensed adult in the front seat be when supervising a Kansas instructional permit holder?

   1. 18 years old
   2. 19 years old
   3. 21 years old
   4. 25 years old
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   21 years old. A Kansas instructional permit holder may drive only with a licensed adult in the front seat, and that adult must be at least 21 years old wi Full explanation in Test 3

9. 9. What does the downward-pointing red and white triangle require?

   1. Slow down and allow right-of-way traffic to cross before entering
   2. Stop for a fixed ten seconds before every movement
   3. Enter first because the sign grants priority
   4. Reverse immediately whenever another vehicle is present
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   Slow down and allow right-of-way traffic to cross before entering. A yield sign calls for reduced speed and requires the driver to let traffic with the right-of-way cross before entering. Full explanation in Test 3

10. 10. What does a black-and-white maximum Speed Limit sign indicate?

    1. The maximum legal speed for ideal conditions
    2. A speed that may always be exceeded safely
    3. The minimum speed required on every roadway
    4. A recommendation that has no legal effect
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    The maximum legal speed for ideal conditions. A black and white maximum Speed Limit sign sets the highest legal speed for ideal driving conditions. Full explanation in Test 4

11. 11. A yellow warning sign with a smaller STOP symbol tells you to prepare for what?

    1. A stop sign or other hazard may be ahead, requiring caution
    2. A new minimum speed begins immediately
    3. Parking is prohibited on the next block
    4. The roadway has become a one-way street
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    A stop sign or other hazard may be ahead, requiring caution. The small stop symbol gives advance warning that a stop condition is ahead. Full explanation in Test 4

12. 12. What does the sharp right-angle arrow warn a driver to anticipate?

    1. A sharper change in direction that calls for lower speed
    2. A straight roadway where passing is always permitted
    3. A traffic signal that requires an immediate U-turn
    4. A parking area with a mandatory stopping lane
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    A sharper change in direction that calls for lower speed. The right-angle arrow represents a sharper turn than a gentle bend, so approach at a speed that lets you remain in control. Full explanation in Test 4

13. 13. Under Kansas child-restraint law, how must a child younger than four be protected?

    1. In a federally approved child safety seat
    2. With an adult belt only, regardless of the child's size
    3. In the front seat beside the driver whenever an air bag is present
    4. With no restraint on trips under five miles
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    In a federally approved child safety seat. Kansas requires every child under age four to ride in a federally approved child safety seat. Full explanation in Test 5

14. 14. What shape and color pattern identifies most Kansas warning signs?

    1. Yellow with black lettering or symbols, usually diamond shaped
    2. White with green lettering, usually circular
    3. Blue with white lettering, usually rectangular
    4. Red with white lettering, usually octagonal
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    Yellow with black lettering or symbols, usually diamond shaped. Most warning signs use a yellow background with black letters or symbols and a diamond outline. Full explanation in Test 5

15. 15. What must a driver be able to do by maintaining a reasonable following distance?

    1. Stop or turn to avoid a collision if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly
    2. See only the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead
    3. Match the lead vehicle's speed within one car length
    4. Keep the same gap no matter the weather or road surface
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    Stop or turn to avoid a collision if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly. Following distance is a space-management tool, not merely a visual preference. Full explanation in Test 5

16. 16. If the brake pedal stops working, what should a driver try first?

    1. Rapidly pump the brake pedal several times
    2. Turn off the engine and remove the key immediately
    3. Pull the parking brake fully and lock the rear wheels
    4. Continue driving until the brakes restore themselves
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    Rapidly pump the brake pedal several times. The first listed response to brake failure is to pump the brake pedal rapidly several times. Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. What does the handbook say about insisting on priority in a traffic conflict?

    1. A driver must still do everything possible to prevent a collision
    2. A driver may force the movement because priority guarantees safety
    3. Priority rules apply only when a police officer is present
    4. The vehicle with priority may ignore pedestrians
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    A driver must still do everything possible to prevent a collision. Kansas explains that priority rules tell another road user who must wait, but they do not excuse a collision. Full explanation in Test 6

18. 18. A Kansas child aged 4 through 8 may use a seat belt instead of a child safety or booster seat when the child is:

    1. Taller than 4 feet 9 inches or weighs more than 80 pounds
    2. At least 4 feet tall, regardless of weight
    3. Older than 6 years, regardless of height or weight
    4. Taller than 5 feet or weighs more than 60 pounds
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    Taller than 4 feet 9 inches or weighs more than 80 pounds. For children from age 4 through age 8, Kansas requires a federally approved child safety seat or booster seat unless the child is taller tha Full explanation in Test 6

19. 19. If a vehicle with anti-lock brakes must stop quickly, how should the driver use the brake pedal?

    1. Press as hard as possible and keep pressing it
    2. Pump it repeatedly and release it after each pulse
    3. Press lightly while steering sharply
    4. Avoid the brake and use the parking brake instead
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    Press as hard as possible and keep pressing it. With ABS, the handbook directs the driver to press the brake pedal as hard as possible and keep pressure on it. Full explanation in Test 7

20. 20. On a multilane road, what should a driver do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing warning lights?

    1. Move to a lane that is not next to it, if possible
    2. Stay in the adjacent lane at the same speed
    3. Stop beside the emergency vehicle in the travel lane
    4. Pass on the shoulder without reducing speed
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    Move to a lane that is not next to it, if possible. When a stopped emergency vehicle displays flashing warning lights on a road with at least two lanes in each direction, move into a lane that Full explanation in Test 7

21. 21. What are pavement markings used to do on the roadway?

    1. Give directions or warnings through lines, arrows, words, or symbols
    2. Record the vehicle owner's license information
    3. Replace every traffic signal at an intersection
    4. Identify only locations where fuel is sold
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    Give directions or warnings through lines, arrows, words, or symbols. Pavement markings use lines, arrows, words, and symbols to give roadway directions or warnings. Full explanation in Test 8

22. 22. What following interval should a driver use under adverse conditions?

    1. One second
    2. Two seconds
    3. Three seconds
    4. Four seconds
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    Four seconds. Adverse conditions call for the four-second following rule. Full explanation in Test 8

23. 23. You are about to turn right in Kansas and a bicyclist is ahead. What does the handbook say?

    1. Pass quickly, then turn
    2. Do not pass the bicyclist immediately before the turn; slow down and let the cyclist clear the intersection
    3. Honk so the cyclist stops
    4. Turn from the bike lane
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    Do not pass the bicyclist immediately before the turn; slow down and let the cyclist clear the intersection. Give bicyclists as much space as possible and consider their speed when you pass. Full explanation in Test 8

24. 24. If the accelerator pedal is stuck down, what is the safest sequence?

    1. Shift to neutral, steer smoothly, brake gently, and pull off the roadway
    2. Pump the accelerator until it returns to normal
    3. Turn the steering wheel sharply and keep accelerating
    4. Turn off the vehicle before shifting or steering
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    Shift to neutral, steer smoothly, brake gently, and pull off the roadway. A stuck accelerator is treated as an accelerator failure. Full explanation in Test 9

25. 25. A driver entering a main road from a driveway must yield to which traffic?

    1. Vehicles already on the main road
    2. Only vehicles approaching from the left
    3. Only vehicles that are turning toward the driveway
    4. No traffic if the driver activates a turn signal
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    Vehicles already on the main road. A vehicle entering from a driveway, alley, or roadside is joining traffic that is already established on the main road. Full explanation in Test 9