KS Permit Practice Test 3

All 20 questions in test 3

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1. 1. A Kansas teen finished an online driver education course from an internet provider. Will Kansas accept it for licensing?

   1. Yes, if the certificate is printed and signed
   2. Yes, but only for the restricted license
   3. Yes, once a parent signs an affidavit
   4. No; internet courses do not meet Kansas license requirements
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   No; internet courses do not meet Kansas license requirements. Kansas does not accept internet driver education courses, and a certificate of completion from one will not be accepted for licensure. Printing or signing the certificate does not change that, and there is no exception for the restricted license. The approved programs are those run through accredited school districts approved by the Department of Education, or approved private schools offering 8 hours of classroom and 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction. A parent affidavit covers supervised driving hours, not the course.

2. 2. Fog lets you see only 100 feet ahead. What is the fastest speed the Kansas handbook says you can safely drive?

   1. 30 mph
   2. 20 mph
   3. 40 mph
   4. 45 mph
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   30 mph. When rain, snow, dust, smoke, or thick fog limits your view to 100 feet, you cannot safely drive faster than 30 mph. Forty and 45 mph are too fast to stop within 100 feet, and 45 mph is the speed that matches low beam headlight range at night. Twenty mph is safe but is not the handbook's figure. If visibility gets worse, pull off the road in a safe place and wait.

3. 3. At a stop sign, where should a driver stop when a clearly marked stop line is present?

   1. At the center of the intersection
   2. After entering the crosswalk
   3. Behind the stop line
   4. Beside the sign, even if the line is farther ahead
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   Behind the stop line. A stop sign requires a complete stop, and a clearly marked stop line sets the stopping point. Stopping after the crosswalk places the vehicle where pedestrians should have room to cross and may reduce the view of other traffic. The intersection center is much too far forward, while the sign itself does not determine the stopping position. Use the visual cue of the painted line: bring the vehicle to a full stop before it, then look in every direction and yield before entering.

4. 4. 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.

5. 5. Can a Kansas driver still be convicted of driving impaired with a BAC below .08?

   1. Yes, impairment can support a conviction below .08
   2. No, .08 is an absolute minimum
   3. Only if the driver is under 21
   4. Only when a blood test is unavailable
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   Yes, impairment can support a conviction below .08. Kansas describes .08 or higher as a violation, but it also warns that a driver remains impaired below .08 and can still be convicted for driving impaired. The .08 threshold is therefore not a safe harbor. The choice “No, .08 is an absolute minimum” incorrectly turns that number into an absolute minimum. The under-21 choice confuses this rule with the separate lower BAC enforcement described for younger drivers. The testing choice adds a condition the handbook does not require. Remember the distinction: .08 is the standard alcohol violation figure, while impairment can exist and lead to a conviction below it.

6. 6. Why should you wait to move in front of a large vehicle until its whole front is visible in your rear-view mirror?

   1. The rear-view mirror shows only the truck's license plate
   2. The truck cannot see any vehicle in its side mirrors
   3. Large vehicles are required to stop immediately after a pass
   4. The large vehicle needs more stopping distance than a car
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   The large vehicle needs more stopping distance than a car. Large vehicles need substantially more distance to stop than passenger cars. Before moving back into the lane ahead of one, wait until the vehicle's entire front appears in your rear-view mirror. That visual cue gives the truck a safer cushion if traffic slows and prevents cutting off a vehicle that cannot brake as quickly. Seeing only part of the front means the gap is still too small. Complete the pass smoothly, maintain a predictable speed, and leave room for the truck's longer stopping response.

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

   1. Pump it repeatedly and release it after each pulse
   2. Press as hard as possible and keep pressing it
   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. The system is designed to help the vehicle stop without skidding, and the pedal may push back while it operates. Pumping the pedal can interfere with the system, while light pressure or a parking-brake maneuver reduces stopping control. In an urgent stop, keep both hands ready to steer and maintain firm pedal pressure until the vehicle stops.

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

   
   1. Stay in the adjacent lane at the same speed
   2. Move to a lane that is not next to it, if possible
   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 is not next to it if that change is possible. If a lane change cannot be made, reduce speed and proceed with due caution. Staying alongside at normal speed gives the emergency workers less protection, and the shoulder is not a shortcut. Scan early, signal the lane change, and leave a full buffer around the stopped vehicle.

9. 9. 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.

10. 10. 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 with at least one year of driving experience. The age choices below 21 do not satisfy the handbook's minimum, while 25 adds a requirement the passage does not state. Do not overlook the separate experience condition: age alone is insufficient. A strong study cue is 21 plus one year, both attached to the supervising adult rather than the permit holder.

11. 11. How should a driver respond to the pictured lane-ending warning?

    
    1. Move left without checking mirrors because the sign grants priority
    2. Accelerate onto the shoulder and pass the traffic beside you
    3. Stop in the lane until every other vehicle has passed
    4. Watch for the lane change ahead and merge when a safe gap is available
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    Watch for the lane change ahead and merge when a safe gap is available. A lane-ending symbol gives advance notice of a change in the roadway, so use the time to check mirrors, signal, and select a safe opening in the continuing lane. The shoulder is not a passing lane, and stopping in a live lane creates a new hazard. The sign also does not grant automatic priority over traffic already in the destination lane. A steady scan and a measured merge turn the warning into useful preparation instead of a last-second maneuver.

12. 12. What does the plus-shaped warning sign tell you to anticipate?

    
    1. A no-passing zone that begins only after sunset
    2. A hospital entrance with no intersecting roadway
    3. A crossroad where traffic may enter from more than one direction
    4. A lane reserved for vehicles turning around
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    A crossroad where traffic may enter from more than one direction. The plus shape depicts a crossroad, so look for an intersection and prepare to search both sides for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The warning does not identify a hospital, create a time-based passing rule, or reserve a lane for U-turns. Slow enough to make a deliberate approach, and apply the actual signs, signals, and right-of-way rules when you reach the intersection rather than assuming the warning sign itself grants priority.

13. 13. What does a posted No Turn on Red sign mean?

    1. No right or left turn may be made during the red light
    2. A turn is allowed only for buses
    3. A right turn is allowed after slowing
    4. The driver may turn after yielding without stopping
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    No right or left turn may be made during the red light. A No Turn on Red sign prohibits both right and left turns during the red light. The sign overrides the usual possibility of turning after a stop and traffic check. Slowing without stopping is not enough, and the restriction is not limited to buses. Wait for the signal to turn green, while remaining behind the proper line or crosswalk. The important cue is the posted sign, because a red signal alone and a red signal with this sign have different turning permissions.

14. 14. 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.

15. 15. What does the Kansas handbook say may be the safest choice when a deer is suddenly in your path?

    1. Swerving into the other lane
    2. Hitting the animal rather than taking drastic action that could cause a worse crash
    3. Braking hard and turning toward the shoulder
    4. Speeding up to get past it
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    Hitting the animal rather than taking drastic action that could cause a worse crash. Big game animals, mostly deer, are large enough to damage a vehicle, and their size may tempt a driver to take drastic action. The handbook warns that a swerve can cause a more serious crash than colliding with the animal, so the safest alternative may be hitting the animal. Slow down where deer signs are posted and at dawn and dusk, brake in a straight line if possible, and never leave your lane at speed to avoid one.

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

    1. With no restraint on trips under five miles
    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. In a federally approved child safety seat
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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. An adult belt alone is not the rule for this age group, and neither a front-seat air bag nor a short trip creates an exemption. The driver is responsible for making sure children in a passenger car are properly protected. Use the seat according to its instructions and place a rear-facing infant seat away from an active passenger air bag.

17. 17. What is a shared center left-turn lane used for?

    
    1. Passing slower traffic through the center of the road
    2. Making left turns from either direction
    3. Driving straight until the next traffic signal
    4. Parking while waiting for a turn
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    Making left turns from either direction. A shared center left-turn lane is intended only for left turns by traffic traveling in either direction. The solid yellow centerline means it cannot be used for passing, and the handbook warns against using it to travel straight. Remaining in that lane longer than necessary increases the chance of meeting a vehicle coming the opposite way. Enter after checking ahead, mirrors, and the blind spot, then choose an appropriate gap and complete the turn. It is a preparation lane, not a shortcut around congestion.

18. 18. How far from a curb may a vehicle be parked in Kansas?

    
    1. No more than 12 inches
    2. No more than 18 inches
    3. No more than 24 inches
    4. No more than 36 inches
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    No more than 12 inches. The Kansas list of illegal parking places includes parking more than 12 inches from a curb, along with parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, in front of a driveway, on a bridge or in a tunnel, in No Parking zones, and double parking along the curb. Eighteen inches is the figure used in some other states. When parking downhill, stop parallel to and within 12 inches of the curb or road edge and turn the wheels toward it.

19. 19. How should following distance change when conditions are adverse?

    1. Use a four-second following rule
    2. Keep exactly one second behind the vehicle ahead
    3. Use the same gap as in ideal conditions
    4. Follow more closely so other drivers cannot merge
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    Use a four-second following rule. The handbook uses two seconds as a measuring rule in prime conditions and four seconds when conditions are adverse. Rain, poor roads, traffic, and sudden stops all reduce the margin available to react, so the longer interval gives the driver more space. A one-second gap or the ordinary ideal-condition interval leaves too little room. Use the four-second count whenever weather or road conditions make stopping more difficult.

20. 20. At an uncontrolled intersection, what must a driver do when another vehicle is already entering from a different highway?

    1. Yield only if the other vehicle is turning left
    2. Accelerate to claim the intersection
    3. Yield to the vehicle already in the intersection
    4. Proceed because no signs mean no right-of-way rule
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    Yield to the vehicle already in the intersection. Kansas requires an approaching driver to yield to a vehicle that has already entered the intersection from a different highway. The driver should not accelerate to seize the space. The turning direction of the other vehicle does not remove its established priority, and the absence of signs does not suspend right-of-way rules. Approach with enough control to stop, identify whether the intersection is occupied, and let the vehicle already inside clear before proceeding. The visual cue is position, not size or speed: the vehicle in the intersection has priority over the one still approaching.