Printable KS Permit Practice Test

1. How far before slowing, turning, or changing lanes must a driver give a required signal?

1. At least 25 feet before the move
2. At least 100 feet before the move
3. At least 50 feet before the move
4. Only after beginning the move

2. At a Kansas four-way stop, which vehicle normally receives priority from the other drivers?

1. The vehicle with the loudest horn
2. The largest vehicle
3. The vehicle that reached the intersection first
4. The vehicle signaling a turn

3. When must Kansas drivers turn on headlights because of weather?

1. After complete darkness begins
2. Whenever the vehicle wipers are being used
3. During snowfall at highway speed
4. Only when another driver flashes headlights

4. A Kansas driver's license expired 14 months ago. What testing does renewal require?

1. Only a vision screening
2. Full testing: the vision, written, and driving examinations
3. Only the written examination
4. No testing, just a late penalty

5. At night, about what is the fastest speed that still lets you stop within the distance your low beam headlights show clearly?

1. About 30 mph
2. About 55 mph
3. About 65 mph
4. About 45 mph

6. What does this yellow diamond warning sign announce?

1. Lane ends ahead
2. Merging traffic ahead
3. Added lane ahead
4. Divided highway begins

7. Before emerging from an alley or driveway in a business or residential district, where must a driver stop?

1. After crossing the sidewalk
2. Immediately before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area
3. Only at the edge of the roadway
4. Only when a pedestrian is visible

8. What does the pedestrian crossing warning sign tell a driver to expect?

1. People may be crossing the roadway ahead
2. Pedestrians are forbidden from entering the road
3. A sidewalk repair crew controls the next lane
4. Only bicycles may cross at the marked location

9. A Kansas driver misses a court date on a traffic ticket. What license action does the handbook list?

1. A 30 day suspension
2. A warning letter only
3. No action unless the ticket was for speeding
4. A mandatory indefinite suspension

10. Unless a sign sets a different limit, what is the Kansas maximum speed on a county or township road?

1. 35 mph
2. 45 mph
3. 65 mph
4. 55 mph

11. What does the Kansas handbook say studies show about people who use marijuana and drive?

1. They drive more cautiously than other drivers overall
2. Marijuana affects driving only when mixed with alcohol
3. More mistakes, more glare trouble, and more traffic arrests
4. No measurable driving effects have been shown

12. On the same side of the street as a Kansas fire station, how far from its driveway entrance must you keep a parked car?

1. At least 15 feet from the driveway entrance
2. At least 50 feet from the driveway entrance
3. At least 75 feet from the driveway entrance
4. At least 20 feet from the driveway entrance

13. You approach a Kansas hill where the road beyond the top is hidden. What should you do with your speed?

1. Hold your speed so the traffic behind you is not slowed
2. Reduce speed early so you can still change position
3. Speed up to climb the hill before traffic closes in
4. Brake hard only when you reach the very top of the hill

14. You sit on a two-way Kansas street facing red, wanting to turn left onto a one-way street. When is that ever allowed?

1. After stopping, onto a one-way street where allowed
2. Never; left turns on red are banned in every Kansas case
3. From any lane as long as the one-way street runs either way
4. Without stopping, whenever the one-way street looks empty

15. Why leave extra space when stopped behind another vehicle on a Kansas hill?

1. The vehicle ahead may roll back before moving forward
2. The vehicle ahead may need to make a U-turn before moving forward
3. Headlights on a hill aim too high and may blind the driver ahead
4. Space on hills is only for trucks with trailers

16. Highway traffic ahead of you in Kansas slows as this sign appears. What is joining your road?

1. Merging traffic ahead that may enter your lane
2. A second train track joining the highway corridor
3. Your lane ends and disappears at the next milepost
4. An added lane that separates traffic permanently

17. When should Kansas drivers switch to high beams at night on an open road?

1. Only on roads without street lights or signs
2. Whenever no oncoming vehicles are present
3. Never, because low beams are always safer
4. When following another vehicle closely in fog

18. You see this sign on a Kansas road. What should you expect ahead?

1. A person controlling traffic, whose directions you follow
2. A school crossing guard helping children cross the road
3. A checkpoint where every driver must show a license
4. A railroad worker warning drivers about a nearby train

19. A regulatory sign shows a bicycle symbol under a red circle and slash in Kansas. What does the slash mean?

1. Bicycles receive priority over cars at that location
2. The pictured action or use is prohibited at that place
3. The slash marks the end of a bicycle route in town
4. Red slashes warn of danger but allow the action slowly

20. Why should you avoid swinging wide to the left before a Kansas right turn?

1. Wide swings are required before every right turn at intersections
2. Swinging wide protects cyclists on your left side
3. It only matters for large trucks making turns
4. A driver behind may misread it and try passing you on the right

21. How long is a Kansas non-commercial Class C instruction permit valid, and how is it renewed?

1. One year; it is renewed by passing the written exam again
2. Six months; it is renewed by mail
3. Two years; it renews automatically
4. Until age 18; no renewal is needed

22. A Kansas pedestrian crossing with a guide dog starts across the street. What must you do?

1. Slow down gradually but keep rolling slowly through the crosswalk area
2. Come to a complete stop and give the pedestrian the right-of-way
3. Tap the horn so the pedestrian knows you are there
4. Proceed if your light is green and traffic is waiting

23. You approach a railroad crossing marked with this sign while traffic beyond the tracks is backed up. What should you do?

1. Stop on the tracks and keep watching for a train
2. Cross at once so the traffic keeps moving behind you
3. Wait on the tracks until the gate begins to lower
4. Stay back until you can clear the tracks completely

24. Why should a Kansas driver avoid sunglasses or colored glasses at night?

1. Tinted lenses are only a problem for brand new night drivers in Kansas
2. They make headlights look brighter and clearer
3. Tinted lenses cut the light you need and slow eye adjustment
4. Night driving requires no eye adjustment at all

25. A Kansas driver wants to lower the risk of injury from the steering wheel air bag. Where should the hands rest on the wheel?

1. Across the steering wheel, over the center pad
2. On the outside of the steering wheel
3. Both hands on the horn pad at the center
4. One hand on the wheel and one on the dashboard