KS Permit Practice Test 10

All 20 questions in test 10

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1. 1. For a driver age 21 or older operating a noncommercial vehicle in Kansas, what is the lowest BAC covered by the general alcohol per se threshold?

   1. .02 or higher
   2. .08 or higher
   3. .05 or higher
   4. .10 or higher
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   .08 or higher. The Kansas handbook states that a BAC of .08 or higher is a violation of the law. The .02 figure belongs to the handbook's statement that vision is impacted for all drivers, so it should not be substituted for the standard alcohol violation threshold. The .05 and .10 choices do not match the stated number. Keep both figures in their separate contexts: .02 signals an early visual effect, while .08 is the standard BAC level identified as a legal violation. Regardless of the number, the handbook advises against driving after consuming alcohol.

2. 2. What does a round yellow sign with an X and RR letters warn a driver about?

   
   1. A highway-railroad grade crossing
   2. A hospital entrance
   3. A temporary detour
   4. A school-zone speed change
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   A highway-railroad grade crossing. The round yellow sign with an X and RR letters is placed before a highway-railroad grade crossing. It warns the driver to slow down, look, and listen for a train or railroad vehicle, while being ready to stop. A hospital, detour, or school-speed sign has a different purpose and sign treatment. The railroad cue is the paired X and RR marking, which should trigger a search for tracks and an expectation that a train may be present even when none is immediately visible.

3. 3. 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
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   55 mph. The handbook lists 55 miles per hour as the default maximum on any county or township road, unless otherwise posted. The 65 mph choice belongs to state or federal highways. The 35 and 45 mph choices are not the listed default for this road type. Road classification matters more than a driver's preferred pace, and a posted limit can change the baseline. A good recall cue is the ascending pair in the rural list: 55 for county or township roads, 65 for state or federal highways, and 75 only for a specially designated separated multilane highway that is posted.

4. 4. What does a Kansas yield sign require when traffic with the right-of-way is approaching?

   1. Always stop even when the roadway is empty
   2. Slow down and allow that traffic to cross before entering
   3. Speed up so the other driver must yield
   4. Ignore pedestrians if the vehicle lane looks clear
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   Slow down and allow that traffic to cross before entering. A yield sign is a red and white downward-pointing triangle. Its instruction is to slow and let traffic that has the right-of-way cross before entering. A complete stop may be needed, but the sign does not demand a stop every time the approach is empty. Pedestrians are part of the traffic you must consider. Reduce speed early, scan both directions, and stop if necessary rather than forcing another road user to brake for your entry.

5. 5. On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, where should a driver normally travel?

   1. In the left lane except when turning
   2. On the shoulder to avoid merging traffic
   3. In the right lane except when passing
   4. In whichever lane has the fewest vehicles
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   In the right lane except when passing. Kansas directs drivers on a road with at least two same-direction lanes to stay in the right lane except when passing. The left lane is not the ordinary cruising lane, and the shoulder is not a routine escape route. Choosing the lane with fewer vehicles also ignores the stated rule. Move left only for a lawful pass, then return when safe. This habit leaves the passing lane available and makes entering or exiting traffic easier to anticipate.

6. 6. What may a driver do when a dashed yellow line separates opposing lanes and a safe gap is available?

   1. Park on the line until traffic clears
   2. Cross at any time without checking traffic
   3. Pass, while checking that the lane entered is clear
   4. Treat it exactly like two solid yellow lines
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   Pass, while checking that the lane entered is clear. Dashed yellow lines divide opposing traffic but may mark a passing zone. A driver may pass when a safe gap exists and the lane being entered is clear of traffic. The marking never grants permission to cross blindly, park on the centerline, or ignore road conditions. Two solid yellow lines communicate a different restriction. Check ahead and behind, signal, pass only when needed, and return after the entire front of the passed vehicle is visible in the rearview mirror.

7. 7. What warning does a yellow arrow give a driver who is turning?

   1. The turn is permanently protected with no need to check traffic
   2. The green arrow is ending, so prepare to stop and yield
   3. The lane is closed and reversing is required
   4. The signal gives priority over pedestrians forever
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   The green arrow is ending, so prepare to stop and yield. A yellow arrow warns that the green arrow is ending. The driver should prepare to stop and yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians. It does not preserve the protected-turn priority of the green arrow, and it does not announce a lane closure or require reversing. Watch the arrow's color change and decide whether a safe stop is possible rather than rushing through the remaining signal. The key cue is yellow: prepare, stop when appropriate, and yield to crossing road users.

8. 8. What must a driver do when approaching a pedestrian in or entering a crosswalk?

   
   1. Yield to the pedestrian
   2. Sound the horn and continue first
   3. Pass the pedestrian inside the crosswalk
   4. Yield only if the crosswalk has painted stripes
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   Yield to the pedestrian. Drivers must yield to pedestrians entering or already in a crosswalk. The duty is not limited to striped markings because the handbook warns that not all crosswalks are marked. A horn does not replace yielding, and passing through the crossing creates the very conflict the rule is designed to prevent. Slow before the crossing, check both sides of the intersection, and wait until the pedestrian has cleared your path before continuing.

9. 9. Which electronic-device use does Kansas specifically prohibit while driving?

   1. Dialing a phone number
   2. Listening to a weather report through a GPS device
   3. Writing, sending, or reading a written communication
   4. Using a phone for a hands-free conversation
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   Writing, sending, or reading a written communication. Kansas law prohibits using an electronic device to write, send, or read a written communication while driving. Text messages and email fall within that rule. The handbook separately says GPS devices and weather reports are not included, and it notes that talking or dialing is not specifically illegal under this provision, although any distraction remains dangerous. The safest cue is to handle messages before moving or pull into a safe parking area first.

10. 10. Which electronic-device activity does Kansas law prohibit while a person is driving?

    1. Adjusting the radio volume
    2. Checking a vehicle's fuel range
    3. Listening to a navigation prompt
    4. Reading a written message
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    Reading a written message. Kansas prohibits using an electronic device to write, send, or read a written communication while driving. Reading a text or email falls directly within that rule. The other activities describe different uses, and the handbook specifically distinguishes GPS devices and weather reports from written communications. That distinction does not make every electronic task safe, since distraction can still create danger, but it identifies the conduct covered by the statute. A practical cue is to treat any message composition, transmission, or reading as prohibited until the vehicle is safely stopped.

11. 11. You feel drowsy while driving. How long a nap does the Kansas handbook suggest in a safe parking area?

    1. 2 to 3 minutes
    2. 45 to 60 minutes
    3. 3 to 4 hours
    4. 15 to 20 minutes
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    15 to 20 minutes. The handbook suggests finding a safe parking area for a 15 to 20 minute nap, and says caffeine taken just before a short nap gives the benefit of both. Two or three minutes is too short to help. The longer choices are not the recommended nap length; if you need real rest, stop for the night instead. The handbook also says the best way to prevent fatigue is sleep.

12. 12. How many questions does the Kansas knowledge test require an applicant to answer?

    1. 25 questions
    2. 20 questions
    3. 30 questions
    4. 40 questions
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    25 questions. The Kansas knowledge test requires an applicant to answer 25 questions about traffic laws and identify certain signs. The 20-question choice understates the number, while 30 and 40 overstate it. This test is not limited to signs or to one narrow subject: the handbook says it covers Kansas traffic laws and road signs. A practical memory cue is to pair 25 with the knowledge test and remember that the applicant must also recognize signs by shape, color, or symbol. That detail distinguishes this exam from the separate driving test on a designated route.

13. 13. According to the Kansas handbook, how much rushing water can carry away most vehicles?

    1. About 6 feet
    2. About 6 inches
    3. About 4 feet
    4. About 2 feet
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    About 2 feet. Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles, and just 6 inches reaches the bottom of most passenger cars and can cause loss of control or stalling. Six inches is the depth that reaches the car's floor, not the depth that sweeps it away. Four and six feet overstate the danger threshold. Do not drive through flooded areas; turn around and find another route.

14. 14. A car leaves a private driveway and enters a public street. Which vehicle has the right-of-way?

    
    1. The vehicle that is closest to the driveway
    2. The vehicle leaving the driveway
    3. The vehicle already on the public street
    4. The larger vehicle
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    The vehicle already on the public street. Vehicles traveling on a public street or highway have the right-of-way over vehicles entering from a private drive or side road. The driveway vehicle must wait for a safe opening rather than claiming priority because it started moving first. Distance from the driveway is not the controlling test, and vehicle size does not change the rule. The useful cue is to identify who is entering the public roadway: that vehicle yields to traffic already using it. Check both directions, stop if needed, and proceed only after the street traffic can pass without interference.

15. 15. Why is fatigue dangerous when operating a motor vehicle?

    1. It improves concentration after several hours without rest
    2. It impairs vision and judgment, slows decisions, and can lead to falling asleep
    3. It affects comfort only and has no effect on crash risk
    4. It can be fully cancelled by turning up the radio
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    It impairs vision and judgment, slows decisions, and can lead to falling asleep. Kansas compares fatigue with alcohol and drugs because it impairs vision and judgment. It can increase errors involving speed and distance, lengthen decision time, raise crash risk, and cause a driver to fall asleep behind the wheel. Turning up the radio is listed as a warning sign, not a cure. The dependable response is to stop driving, rest, and sleep rather than trying to force alertness through noise or willpower.

16. 16. A front tire suddenly blows out. Which immediate response follows the handbook guidance?

    1. Accelerate hard to stabilize the damaged tire
    2. Stamp on the brake pedal and turn sharply off the road
    3. Release the wheel so the vehicle can find its path
    4. Grip the wheel, keep straight, and slow gradually without braking
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    Grip the wheel, keep straight, and slow gradually without braking. A blowout can pull the vehicle sharply toward the failed tire, so steering control comes first. Hold the wheel firmly, keep the vehicle going straight, remove your foot from the accelerator, and let speed fall gradually. The handbook says not to brake, except for gentle braking if necessary. A hard pedal application or abrupt shoulder turn can worsen the loss of control. Once the vehicle is slow enough, move to a safe place off the roadway and use emergency flashers.

17. 17. What information is shown by a blue service sign?

    1. The location of services such as gas stations or hospitals
    2. The maximum speed allowed on the roadway
    3. A hazard requiring an immediate stop
    4. The name and distance of the next city
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    The location of services such as gas stations or hospitals. Blue service signs point drivers to facilities such as rest areas, gas stations, hotels, and hospitals. They are guide signs, so they provide location information rather than imposing a speed limit or warning of a road hazard. Green or brown destination signs identify places and distances, while yellow signs alert drivers to possible danger. If a blue panel appears ahead, use it to locate a needed service and continue making ordinary traffic checks as you approach the exit or entrance.

18. 18. Which Kansas restricted license applicants must complete an approved driver's education course?

    1. Applicants who are 15; it is not required when applying at 16
    2. Every applicant under 18
    3. Only applicants who failed the written test
    4. Only applicants who are 16
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    Applicants who are 15; it is not required when applying at 16. The driver's education requirement for the restricted license applies to 15-year-old applicants, and the handbook states it is not required for someone applying at age 16. That makes every applicant under 18 too broad, and 16-year-olds exactly backwards. Failing the written test does not trigger the course requirement; a failed test is simply retaken. A 16-year-old applicant instead needs 50 supervised hours and must pass the vision, written, and driving exams or bring the completion slip.

19. 19. The pictured merge warning sign should be read as what type of sign?

    
    1. A red regulatory command that requires an immediate stop
    2. A yellow warning of a roadway condition or hazard ahead
    3. A blue guide sign naming a destination
    4. A white sign declaring a parking restriction
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    A yellow warning of a roadway condition or hazard ahead. The yellow diamond and merging arrows place this image in the warning sign group. Warning signs give advance notice of a possible danger, hazard, or special roadway situation ahead. This image does not require an immediate stop, identify a destination, or establish a parking rule. Look beyond the sign for the entering traffic, check mirrors and blind spots, and adjust speed or lane position with care. A merge warning calls for cooperation and preparation before the paths of vehicles come together.

20. 20. On the Kansas age requirements list, what is the minimum age for a non-commercial Class C license with no restricted status?

    1. 15
    2. 18
    3. 17
    4. 21
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    17. The handbook's age list puts the non-commercial Class C license at 17 years of age or older. Fifteen is the age for the restricted Class C license, and 16 is listed for less restricted privileges, which carry limits until a 16-year-old has held that license for six months. Eighteen is the minimum for non-commercial Class A or B, and 21 is the age for interstate commercial licenses and for the adult who supervises a permit holder.