KS Permit Practice Test 2

All 20 questions in test 2

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1. 1. 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
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   The vehicle that reached the intersection first. At a 4-way stop, Kansas says the driver who reaches the intersection first should be given the right-of-way by the other drivers approaching it. If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first. Vehicle size, horn use, and a turn signal do not create priority. A signal tells other road users what the driver intends to do, but it does not erase the arrival order. Approach slowly, stop as required, note who arrived first, and communicate clearly before moving through.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections

2. 2. You are driving at 60 mph. Kansas says you are driving too fast for your visibility if you cannot see at least how far ahead?

   1. 400 feet
   2. 150 feet
   3. 200 feet
   4. 100 feet
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   400 feet. Kansas ties speed to how far ahead you can see. At 60 mph, if you cannot see at least 400 feet ahead, you are driving too fast for your visibility. The 150 feet figure belongs to 30 mph, so it is the tempting mix-up. Without enough visual lead, by the time you see an object in your path it may be too late to stop without hitting it. The same handbook notes that stopping from 60 mph can take about 359 feet on dry pavement. Slow down whenever a hill, curve, or weather shortens your view.

   Study this in the handbook: Safe speed and stopping distance

3. 3. After passing on a two-lane Kansas road, you must be back in your own lane before coming within what distance of an oncoming vehicle?

   1. 100 feet
   2. 200 feet
   3. 500 feet
   4. 50 feet
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   200 feet. Kansas requires you to return to your driving lane before coming within 200 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. The 100-foot figure belongs to other passing limits, such as near an intersection, railroad crossing, or a stopped emergency vehicle, and 500 feet is the U-turn visibility distance. Before moving back, also make sure you can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.

   Study this in the handbook: Turn signals, U turns and passing

4. 4. Why should the gap behind a bus or delivery van be larger than the usual following space?

   1. Their brake lights are not required to work
   2. Their drivers are always permitted to exceed the speed limit
   3. Those vehicles may stop often or make sudden turns
   4. They must be followed closely to prevent other cars merging
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   Those vehicles may stop often or make sudden turns. Buses, delivery vans, and police cars can make frequent stops or unexpected turns. The handbook advises increasing the following distance behind vehicles with those behaviors, then adding still more space in bad weather. Extra room improves your view and creates time to respond when the larger vehicle blocks sight lines or changes speed. Tailgating does the opposite: it hides conditions ahead and leaves little room for a controlled stop. Treat the vehicle's operating pattern as a cue to lengthen the gap early.

   Study this in the handbook: School buses and required stops

5. 5. What does a green arrow above a reversible lane mean in Kansas?

   1. The lane is reserved for turning only
   2. The lane beneath the arrow may be used
   3. The lane is unavailable to traffic
   4. Traffic must leave the lane immediately
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   The lane beneath the arrow may be used. A green arrow authorizes use of the lane directly beneath it. This signal matters because a reversible lane can carry traffic in one direction during one period and the opposite direction later. A red X closes the lane, while a flashing yellow X limits it to turning and a steady yellow X announces a change in permitted use. Before entering, look overhead and confirm the current indication. Do not treat the lane as permanently assigned to your direction, since drivers from the opposite flow may enter it when the control changes.

   Study this in the handbook: Lane markings and special lanes

6. 6. When a vehicle begins to lose traction, what should the driver do first?

   1. Fixate on the object the vehicle may hit
   2. Look for open space
   3. Brake as hard as possible while turning sharply
   4. Accelerate until the tires regain grip
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   Look for open space. Kansas places visual direction first when a vehicle begins to lose traction. Look toward open space where the vehicle can travel rather than staring at the hazard you are trying to avoid. Fixating on the object can draw the vehicle toward it. Hard braking with a sharp turn can increase the skid, and acceleration can continue overwhelming the tires. Once your eyes are directed toward the intended path, follow the handbook guidance for lifting pedal pressure and steering according to which tires have lost traction. Keep the visual target open and safe.

   Study this in the handbook: Emergency braking, skids and vehicle failures

7. 7. What should a driver do when a warning sign announces a possible danger ahead?

   1. Stop immediately in the travel lane for every warning sign
   2. Accelerate so the hazard is passed more quickly
   3. Ignore the sign unless a police officer is present
   4. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
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   Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs communicate that a danger, special condition, or roadway hazard may be ahead. The expected response is to reduce speed and prepare to stop if the developing situation requires it. The sign is advance notice, not an instruction to accelerate or an automatic order to stop in the lane. Scan beyond the sign, look for the roadway feature it identifies, and adjust for weather, traffic, and visibility. A controlled approach preserves time to respond when the warning becomes an immediate problem.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

8. 8. Two solid yellow lines separate your lane from oncoming traffic. When may you cross them?

   
   1. To pass a slow vehicle when the road is clear
   2. To turn, when gaps in traffic flow exist
   3. Never, for any reason
   4. Only at night
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   To turn, when gaps in traffic flow exist. Two solid yellow lines mean neither side may pass, but they do not ban every crossing. Kansas says you may cross a solid yellow line to turn when there are gaps in the traffic flow. Passing is the movement the double solid line forbids, which makes that choice the trap. Before turning across the lines, check for oncoming vehicles and wait for a safe gap.

   Study this in the handbook: Work zone, guide and incident signs

9. 9. You have just overtaken a car on the left on a two-lane road. What should you be able to see before moving back into the right lane?

   1. Its rear bumper beside your front door
   2. Its driver waving you over
   3. The entire front of that car in your rearview mirror
   4. Its headlights in your side window
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   The entire front of that car in your rearview mirror. Kansas warns passing drivers not to return to the right lane too soon. Wait until you can see the entire front of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror, and use your right-turn signal before moving back. Seeing the car beside your door or in a side window means it is still right next to you, and a wave from the other driver is not the test the handbook gives. Cutting back in early leaves the passed vehicle almost no room. Check the mirror, signal right, then return smoothly.

   Study this in the handbook: Turn signals, U turns and passing

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

    
    1. The minimum speed required on every roadway
    2. A speed that may always be exceeded safely
    3. The maximum legal speed for ideal conditions
    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. Kansas still expects a driver to reduce speed when weather, traffic, visibility, or the road surface makes that posted number unsafe. The sign is not a suggestion that can always be exceeded, and it is not a universal minimum for every roadway. Use the number as an upper boundary, then choose a lower speed when conditions call for it. Rain, fog, ice, and crowded traffic are practical cues to slow down.

    Study this in the handbook: Kansas speed limits

11. 11. At this sign there is no stop line and no crosswalk. Where must you stop?

    
    1. In the middle of the intersection
    2. Wherever you can first see cross traffic, even inside the intersection
    3. Ten feet past the sign
    4. At the point nearest the intersecting roadway
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    At the point nearest the intersecting roadway. Kansas gives an order of stopping points at a stop sign. Stop at a clearly marked stop line. If there is none, stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. If there is no crosswalk either, stop at the point nearest the intersecting roadway. Stopping inside the intersection is not one of these points. After stopping, look for vehicles and pedestrians in all directions and yield before entering.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections

12. 12. When can a Kansas child usually move from a booster seat to the adult safety belt?

    1. At age 5
    2. When the child weighs 30 pounds
    3. Usually at age 8 or when 4 feet 9 inches tall, riding in the back seat
    4. At age 12
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    Usually at age 8 or when 4 feet 9 inches tall, riding in the back seat. When children outgrow their booster seats, usually at age 8 or when they are 4 feet 9 inches tall, they can use the adult safety belt in the back seat. Before that, the handbook says children between the ages of 4 and 8 who are no more than 4 feet 9 inches tall should ride in the back seat in a properly installed booster seat. The handbook points to the vehicle owner's manual and the child restraint directions for more specific guidance, and it keeps children in the back seat even after they graduate from the booster.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts, child seats and air bags

13. 13. What roadway instruction is given by a Keep Right sign?

    
    1. Drive on the right shoulder around stopped traffic
    2. Use the right lane only when preparing to pass
    3. Avoid all right turns until the next signal
    4. Stay to the right of the roadway feature or obstruction
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    Stay to the right of the roadway feature or obstruction. Keep Right signs direct traffic to remain on the right side of a roadway feature or obstruction, such as a median, island, or lane divider. They do not turn the right lane into a passing-only lane and do not authorize driving on the shoulder. The arrow shows how to pass the feature safely. Slow and follow the marked channel instead of treating the sign as a general turn instruction.

    Study this in the handbook: Regulatory signs

14. 14. 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.

    Study this in the handbook: Work zone, guide and incident signs

15. 15. 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.

    Study this in the handbook: How alcohol and drugs affect driving

16. 16. 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 not next to the stopped vehicle when the roadway provides that option. If changing lanes is unsafe or impossible, reduce speed and continue cautiously. Stopping beside the vehicle creates another hazard, and using the shoulder or maintaining speed ignores the protected space the rule is designed to provide.

    Study this in the handbook: Emergency vehicles, move over and traffic stops

17. 17. When must a driver yield to construction vehicles and workers?

    1. When they are actually engaged in work on the roadway
    2. When they are parked beyond the shoulder
    3. After a construction vehicle enters the driver's lane
    4. Never unless a traffic signal directs the driver to yield
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    When they are actually engaged in work on the roadway. Kansas says drivers must yield to construction vehicles and workers that are actually engaged in work on the roadway. The rule protects people and equipment occupying an active work area, even when the vehicle has not entered the driver's lane. The shoulder choice narrows the rule to a location the handbook does not require. Waiting until a vehicle enters the lane gives up needed reaction time, and the signal choice adds a condition that is not part of the instruction. Reduce speed early, watch the work zone, and give operating crews room to complete the task safely.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections

18. 18. Who must sit in the front seat beside a Kansas instruction permit holder while driving?

    1. Any adult, licensed or not
    2. Any licensed driver
    3. A parent only
    4. A licensed adult at least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience, and no one else
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    A licensed adult at least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience, and no one else. A Kansas instruction permit holder may only drive with a licensed adult in the front seat. That adult must be at least 21 years old and have at least one year of driving experience, and no person other than the supervising adult may occupy the front seat. Use of wireless communication devices is also barred. The permit expires in one year and may be renewed with testing.

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction permit, farm permit and the 15 year old restricted license

19. 19. To prevent a fatigue related crash, which hours does the Kansas handbook say to avoid driving?

    1. Midnight to 6 a.m.
    2. 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
    3. Noon to 3 p.m.
    4. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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    Midnight to 6 a.m.. Among its ways to prevent a fatigue related crash, the handbook advises trying not to drive late at night between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. The morning, afternoon, and early evening windows are not the hours it names. Other advice includes getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep before a trip, taking breaks about every 100 miles or 2 hours, and remembering that the best way to prevent fatigue is sleep.

    Study this in the handbook: Fatigue, distractions and driver responsibility

20. 20. How much slower than the traffic flow can a driver go before it becomes as dangerous as excessive speed?

    1. More than 5 mph slower
    2. More than 30 mph slower
    3. Any speed slower is always safe
    4. More than 15 mph slower
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    More than 15 mph slower. The handbook warns that driving more than 15 mph slower than the traffic flow can be as dangerous as excessive speed, because vehicles bunch up and other drivers take greater risks to pass. Five mph is below that stated figure, and 30 mph is double it. Slower is not always safer. The handbook advises keeping pace with other traffic flow within the legal limits, and a slow vehicle with traffic bunched up behind it should pull over when safe and let others pass.

    Study this in the handbook: Safe speed and stopping distance