Kansas Driving Practice Permit Test

Questions and Answers

What does an instructional permit allow you to do?

Only drive during the day

Drive alone

Operate any vehicle without restrictions

Operate a vehicle when supervised by another driver over age 21 (correct)

With a Class C Drivers License, you may operate vehicles with a gross weight rating of less than?

30,000 pounds

20,000 pounds

40,000 pounds

26,001 pounds (correct)

When does your Drivers License expire?

On your birthday

When must seat belts be worn, and by whom?

Always, and by everyone Signup and view all the answers

If the speed limit is not posted, what is the town/city speed limit?

30 mph in urban district Signup and view all the answers

If the speed limit is not posted, what is the speed limit on roads/highways outside towns?

75 mph on separated multilane highway, 65 mph on state/federal highway, 55 mph on county/township road Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit in a school zone/business district if not posted?

20 mph Signup and view all the answers

Do not make a U-turn within how many feet of a curve or top of a hill where you cannot be seen?

500 ft Signup and view all the answers

Always turn on which side of the road?

Left side of the road Signup and view all the answers

Only pass into the left lane if there is a _____ yellow line on your lane.

dashed Signup and view all the answers

Signal at least ____ feet before turning.

100 ft Signup and view all the answers

If you're being passed, what should you do?

Stay at your steady speed and let the person pass, do not speed up Signup and view all the answers

A yellow line prohibits traffic from passing on both sides of the centerline.

double solid Signup and view all the answers

When can you pass on the right?

When driving on one-way streets and highways marked for two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction Signup and view all the answers

Use the 2-second rule for measuring safe following distance under prime conditions, but under adverse conditions use the ____ second following rule.

4 Signup and view all the answers

When following vehicles that often stop or make sudden turns, you should?

Increase your following distance Signup and view all the answers

You must stop when meeting a school bus or daycare bus that has stopped to?

Pick up or let off children Signup and view all the answers

You must remain stopped after a bus until?

The STOP signal is retracted and red lights are turned off Signup and view all the answers

Who always has the right-of-way, even if they're jaywalking?

Pedestrians Signup and view all the answers

You must park more than ___ inches from the curb.

12 Signup and view all the answers

Watch for warnings of fatigue, such as?

Turning up the radio, rolling down the window, having trouble keeping your eyes open, or drifting from your lane Signup and view all the answers

If you are 21 or older, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) must be no higher than ____.

.08 Signup and view all the answers

If you're younger than 21, ____ BAC amount will get you into trouble.

any Signup and view all the answers

What are the effects of alcohol?

Judgement, vision, color distinction, and reaction time Signup and view all the answers

Before taking over-the-counter drugs, check the ____ before you go out driving.

label Signup and view all the answers

To prevent fatigue-related crashes while driving, you should?

Find a safe parking area to take a 15-20 min nap Signup and view all the answers

If you're driving and you need to use your cell phone, it's best to?

Stop in a safe parking area and then make the call Signup and view all the answers

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

Relax and concentrate on driving Signup and view all the answers

The traditional mirror setting may be more appropriate when?

Towing or backing in tight areas Signup and view all the answers

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

The back seat Signup and view all the answers

When using hand-to-hand steering, where do you place your hands?

Your left hand grasps the wheel between 7 and 8 o'clock, and your right hand grasps the wheel between 4 and 5 o'clock Signup and view all the answers

When using hand-over-hand steering, where do you place your hands?

Your left hand grasps the steering wheel between 8 and 9 o'clock, and your right hand grasps the wheel between 3 and 4 o'clock Signup and view all the answers

If someone is in your blind spot, what should you do?

Look over your shoulder to check Signup and view all the answers

Before stopping on the roadway, what should you do?

Check your mirrors for traffic Signup and view all the answers

What does a steady green traffic light mean?

You can go through the intersection Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Instructional Permits and Licensing

An instructional permit allows operating a vehicle under supervision by a driver over 21 years old.
A Class C Driver’s License permits driving vehicles weighing less than 26,001 pounds.
Driver’s licenses expire on the holder's birthday.

Safety Regulations

Seat belts must be worn at all times by all occupants in the vehicle.
If the speed limit is not posted, the urban speed limit is 30 mph in cities or towns.
Outside urban areas, speed limits are 75 mph on multilane highways, 65 mph on state/federal highways, and 55 mph on county/township roads.
In school zones or business districts without posted speed limits, the speed limit is 20 mph.

Maneuvering and Passing Guidelines

U-turns should not be made on curves, near the top of hills, or within a visibility range of 500 feet.
Always turn left when making a turn at an intersection.
You can pass into the left lane only if there is a dashed yellow line in your lane.

Safe Driving Practices

Signal at least 100 feet before turning.
Maintain a steady speed when being passed; do not accelerate.
A double solid yellow line indicates no passing on either side of the centerline.
Pass on the right only on one-way streets or highways with multiple lanes moving in the same direction.

Following Distance and Safety

Use a 2-second rule for following distance under normal conditions; increase to a 4-second rule under adverse conditions.
Increase following distance when behind vehicles that frequently stop or turn suddenly.

School Bus Rules

Stop for school buses or daycare buses that are loading or unloading children.
Remain stopped until the stop signal is retracted and the red lights are turned off.

Pedestrian and Parking Rules

Pedestrians always have the right-of-way, even when jaywalking.
Park at least 12 inches away from the curb.

Fatigue and Impaired Driving

Watch for signs of fatigue such as increased volume, open windows, or drift from the lane.
For drivers 21 and older, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is .08.
For drivers under 21, any detectable BAC can result in penalties.
Alcohol affects judgment, vision, color distinction, and reaction time.
Check labels of over-the-counter drugs for driving warnings.

General Driving Tips

To prevent fatigue-related crashes, take short naps in safe areas.
Use a cell phone only when safely parked.
To avoid aggressive driving, stay relaxed and focused.
The traditional mirror setting is better for towing or backing.
Children under 12 should sit in the back seat of vehicles with airbags.

Steering Techniques

Hand-to-hand steering: Left hand at 7-8 o’clock and right hand at 4-5 o’clock.
Hand-over-hand steering: Left hand at 8-9 o’clock and right hand at 3-4 o’clock.

Checking Surroundings

Check blind spots by looking over your shoulder.
Always check mirrors for traffic before stopping on the roadway.

Traffic Signals

A steady green traffic light indicates it is safe to go through the intersection.

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Test your knowledge of Kansas driving rules with this practice permit test. Use the flashcards to learn about instructional permits, Class C licenses, and the importance of seat belts. This quiz is essential for anyone preparing for the driving permit exam in Kansas.