Kansas Driving Handbook Quiz
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What does an Instructional Permit allow you to do?

  • Observe another driver operate a motor vehicle
  • Operate a motor vehicle when supervised by another driver over the age of 21 (correct)
  • Operate a motor vehicle without supervision
  • With a Class C Driver's License, you may operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than:

  • 20,000
  • 12,000
  • 26,001 (correct)
  • Your Driver's License will expire on:

  • Your anniversary
  • Your birthday (correct)
  • Never
  • To prevent a fatigue-related crash while driving, you should:

    <p>Find a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20 minute nap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you need to use your cell phone while driving, it is best to:

    <p>Stop in a safe parking area and then make the call</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver, you should:

    <p>Relax and concentrate on driving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are over what blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you are in violation of the law?

    <p>0.08</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The traditional mirror setting may be more appropriate when:

    <p>Towing or backing in tight areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Safety belts must be worn:

    <p>At all times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should you place a child under 12 years old in a vehicle equipped with air bags?

    <p>The back seat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before you start the vehicle, you should ensure that:

    <p>The parking brake is set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel when using hand-to-hand steering?

    <p>Left hand between 7 and 8 o'clock and right hand between 4 and 5 o'clock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before stopping your vehicle on the roadway, you should:

    <p>Check mirrors for traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A flashing red light indicates that you must ____________ before going forward.

    <p>stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stopping on the shoulder is only permitted when:

    <p>In an emergency or if your vehicle is disabled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When making a left turn at an intersection, you must yield right-of-way to:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under normal conditions, to leave a safe following distance, you should use the two-second rule. Under adverse conditions you should use:

    <p>The four-second rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an emergency vehicle is approaching you, displaying flashing red lights or sounding a siren, you must:

    <p>Pull over to the right and stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On a multi-lane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use:

    <p>The right lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To pass a vehicle on the left, you must give a:

    <p>Left-turn signal before passing and a right-turn signal after passing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are large areas around trucks or other large vehicles where cars may disappear into blind spots called?

    <p>no-zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regulatory signs are what color?

    <p>White</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A yellow dashed line on your side of the roadway means:

    <p>Passing is permitted on your side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When parking your vehicle facing uphill with a curb, your wheels should be turned:

    <p>Away from the curb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When changing lanes, identify a:

    <p>4 to 5 second gap in traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Having a Driver's License is considered a:

    <p>Privilege, not a right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When overtaking a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:

    <p>Slow down and let the vehicle pass first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it safe to pass another vehicle?

    <p>Whenever signs and/or roadway markings permit passing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If your vehicle has an anti-lock braking system and you need to stop quickly, you should:

    <p>Press on the brake pedal as hard as you can</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are driving and a tire suddenly goes flat, you should:

    <p>Slow down gradually and do not brake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you cannot see any farther than 100 feet ahead due to poor conditions, you cannot safely drive faster than:

    <p>30 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a truck or bus needs to make a right turn and you are also turning right, you should:

    <p>Wait until the truck or bus turns before turning right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a pedestrian is crossing in the middle of the street, not at a crosswalk, you:

    <p>Must stop for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you hear a siren or see a vehicle approaching with flashing lights, you should:

    <p>Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop to allow the emergency vehicle to pass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Motorcycle operators have the right to:

    <p>Use a complete traffic lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When driving at night and a vehicle comes toward you with high beam headlights on, you should:

    <p>Flash your headlights once quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When approaching animals on the roadway, you should:

    <p>Slow down and use caution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To make a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, you should:

    <p>Make a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Never make a U-turn where you cannot be seen by another driver within:

    <p>500 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about roundabouts is FALSE?

    <p>Always enter the roundabout to the left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about hydroplaning is TRUE?

    <p>Partial hydroplaning can begin at 35 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You do NOT need to stop when:

    <p>You see a flashing yellow light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On the highway, you should drive in the right lane because the left lane is for:

    <p>Passing or turning left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You must dim your headlights when following another vehicle within:

    <p>300 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you parallel park, you must park your vehicle no more than ___ inches away from the curb.

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In urban areas you must signal for at least __________ before you make a left or right turn:

    <p>100 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Instructional Permit & Licensing

    • An Instructional Permit allows operation of a motor vehicle only when supervised by a driver over the age of 21.
    • A Class C Driver's License permits operation of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 26,001 pounds.
    • Driver's licenses generally expire on the licensee's birthday.
    • Possessing a Driver's License is considered a privilege, not a right.

    Safe Driving Practices

    • To avoid fatigue-related crashes, take a 15 to 20 minute nap in a safe area.
    • If using a cell phone while driving, it is safest to stop in a parking area before making a call.
    • Prevent aggressive driving by remaining calm and concentrating on the road.
    • A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher is a violation of law.

    Vehicle & Traffic Regulations

    • Safety belts must be worn at all times, regardless of airbag presence.
    • Children under 12 should be seated in the back seat of vehicles equipped with airbags.

    Driving Procedures

    • Always ensure the parking brake is set before starting the vehicle.
    • Use the correct hand positions on the steering wheel for safe hand-to-hand steering.
    • Check mirrors for traffic before stopping on the roadway; a flashing red light indicates a requirement to stop.

    Turn Regulations

    • Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, oncoming traffic, and vehicles in an intersection when making a left turn.
    • Use the four-second rule under adverse conditions for maintaining a safe following distance.

    Emergency Vehicles & Roundabouts

    • When approached by an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, pull over to the right side and stop.
    • In roundabouts, exit less than halfway around using the right lane.

    Passing Protocols

    • When passing on a two-lane road, signal left before passing and right afterward.

    No-Zones & Signage

    • Large blind spots around trucks or large vehicles are referred to as no-zones.
    • Regulatory signs are white in color.

    Lane Usage & Parking

    • A yellow dashed line means passing is allowed on your side of the roadway.
    • When parking uphill with a curb, turn your wheels away from the curb.
    • Always identify a four to five second gap in traffic before changing lanes.

    Pedestrian Interactions

    • Always stop for pedestrians jaywalking, regardless of legality.

    Hydroplaning & Weather Conditions

    • Hydroplaning can start at speeds over 35 mph and often occurs on wet roads.
    • Do not drive faster than 30 mph in conditions of low visibility (less than 100 feet).

    Understanding Traffic Control

    • You do not need to stop for a flashing yellow light.
    • Dim high beams when following another vehicle within 300 feet, and signal for at least 100 feet before making turns in urban areas.

    Parking Regulations

    • In parallel parking, maintain a distance of no more than 12 inches from the curb.

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    Test your knowledge of the Kansas Driving Handbook with this quiz focused on essential information for noncommercial drivers. Prepare yourself with key concepts such as Instructional Permits and Class C Licenses, ensuring you're ready for the road. Perfect for anyone seeking to refresh their driving knowledge before the test!

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