Kansas Driving Handbook Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the speed limit in towns or cities?

Thirty miles per hour (correct)

Forty-five miles per hour

Fifty miles per hour

Twenty-five miles per hour

The speed limit on any separated multilane highway is __ miles per hour.

The speed limit on any State or Federal Highway is __ miles per hour.

The speed limit on any county or township highway is __ miles per hour.

55 Signup and view all the answers

What should the speed limit be when driving on wet or slippery roads?

Reasonable for existing conditions Signup and view all the answers

How far before turning must you give a signal?

At least 100 ft Signup and view all the answers

What should you do regarding lane changing based on traffic speed?

Get into the proper lane sooner Signup and view all the answers

Under normal conditions, what is a safe following distance?

Two seconds behind the vehicle you follow Signup and view all the answers

When two vehicles enter an intersection at the same time, the driver on the ____ shall yield the right-of-way.

left Signup and view all the answers

Vehicles on a public street have the right-of-way over vehicles entering from_______________________________.

a private drive or side road Signup and view all the answers

Parking is allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

False Signup and view all the answers

Parking is allowed within 50 feet of the nearest rail at railroad crossings.

False Signup and view all the answers

What direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill?

Turn wheels to left Signup and view all the answers

What direction should you turn your wheels when parking downhill?

Turn wheels to right Signup and view all the answers

What direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?

Turn wheels to right Signup and view all the answers

A blind person using a white cane legally has the right-of-way.

True Signup and view all the answers

When should you use bright lights when driving?

Only when driving in the open country without other cars near Signup and view all the answers

When you meet another vehicle at night, when must you lower your headlight beams?

Within 500 feet of them Signup and view all the answers

When following another vehicle, when should you lower your headlight beams?

Within 300 feet Signup and view all the answers

Use your lower headlight beams when driving in...

fog Signup and view all the answers

What does a sign indicating 'No hitchhiking or soliciting' mean?

No hitchhiking or soliciting Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when the automatic traffic signal turns yellow?

Go on if the light turns yellow after you enter the intersection Signup and view all the answers

What should you always use when driving in a fog?

Low headlight beams (dim lights) Signup and view all the answers

To bring your car out of a skid, what should you do?

Turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid Signup and view all the answers

If your right wheels run off the pavement, what should you do?

Apply the brakes lightly, and turn back on the road at slow speed Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when entering the interstate highway?

Use acceleration lane to speed up before moving in Signup and view all the answers

What are Authorized Emergency Vehicles?

Police cars, fire engines, and ambulances, or other vehicles displaying a flashing red light or sounding a warning siren Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Business and Residence District?

Any area where fifty percent of the frontage for 300 feet or more is occupied by either commercial or residential buildings Signup and view all the answers

What are Combinations of Vehicles?

Two or more vehicles, coupled together in a manner prescribed by law Signup and view all the answers

What is a Crosswalk?

Any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing Signup and view all the answers

What is a Divided Highway?

A highway divided into 2 or more roadways by an intervening space or a physical barrier Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Farm Tractor?

Every motor vehicle designed and used as a farm implement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Speed Limits

Speed limit in towns or cities is thirty miles per hour.
Seventy miles per hour is the speed limit on separated multilane highways.
Sixty-five miles per hour applies to State or Federal Highways.
Fifty-five miles per hour is the limit for county or township highways.
On wet or slippery roads, speed limits should be reasonable for existing conditions.

Signaling and Lane Changes

Drivers must signal at least 100 feet before turning.
The faster the traffic, the sooner drivers should get into the proper lane.

Following Distance

Under normal conditions, maintain a safe following distance of two seconds behind the vehicle ahead.

Right-of-Way Rules

At intersections, drivers on the left must yield to vehicles on the right.
Vehicles on public streets have the right-of-way over those entering from a private drive or side road.

Parking Regulations

Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant and 50 feet of railroad crossings.
When parking uphill, turn wheels to the left; when parking downhill, turn wheels to the right.
Turn wheels to the right when parking uphill without a curb.

Special Considerations

Blind pedestrians have the right-of-way when using a white cane or led by a dog.
Use bright lights only in open country without nearby vehicles.
Dim headlights within 500 feet of oncoming cars and within 300 feet when following another vehicle.

Night Driving and Weather Conditions

Use low headlight beams when driving in fog.
If a traffic signal turns yellow, proceed if already in the intersection.

Handling Skids and Road Emergencies

To recover from a skid, turn front wheels in the direction of the skid.
If the right wheels run off the pavement, lightly apply brakes and turn back at a slow speed.

Interstate Highway Entry

Use acceleration lanes to speed up before merging onto the interstate.

Emergency Vehicles

Authorized emergency vehicles include police cars, fire engines, and ambulances identified by flashing red lights or sirens.

District Designations

A business and residence district is identified by at least 50% of the frontage occupied by commercial or residential buildings over 300 feet.

Vehicle Combinations and Definitions

Combinations of vehicles refer to two or more vehicles coupled together, adhering to legal size and weight limits.
A crosswalk is a part of the roadway marked for pedestrian crossings.
Divided highways feature separate roadways to impede vehicular traffic.
A farm tractor is a motor vehicle designed primarily for agricultural use, with or without attached implements.

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Test your knowledge of speed limits with these flashcards based on the Kansas Driving Handbook. Each card presents a question related to the speed limits applicable in different situations and locations. Perfect for anyone preparing to take their driving test in Kansas.