Kansas Driving Handbook Quiz
46 Questions
100 Views

Kansas Driving Handbook Quiz

Created by
@ChivalrousSard7112

Questions and Answers

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.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    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!

    More Quizzes Like This

    Kansas Driving Handbook Quiz
    5 questions
    Kansas State Driving Practice Test
    38 questions
    Kansas Driving Practice Permit Test
    35 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser