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What does an instructional permit allow you to do?
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?
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?
When does your Drivers License expire?
On your birthday
When must seat belts be worn, and by whom?
When must seat belts be worn, and by whom?
If the speed limit is not posted, what is the town/city speed limit?
If the speed limit is not posted, what is the town/city speed limit?
If the speed limit is not posted, what is the speed limit on roads/highways outside towns?
If the speed limit is not posted, what is the speed limit on roads/highways outside towns?
What is the speed limit in a school zone/business district if not posted?
What is the speed limit in a school zone/business district if not posted?
Do not make a U-turn within how many feet of a curve or top of a hill where you cannot be seen?
Do not make a U-turn within how many feet of a curve or top of a hill where you cannot be seen?
Always turn on which side of the road?
Always turn on which side of the road?
Only pass into the left lane if there is a _____ yellow line on your lane.
Only pass into the left lane if there is a _____ yellow line on your lane.
Signal at least ____ feet before turning.
Signal at least ____ feet before turning.
If you're being passed, what should you do?
If you're being passed, what should you do?
A ____ ____ yellow line prohibits traffic from passing on both sides of the centerline.
A ____ ____ yellow line prohibits traffic from passing on both sides of the centerline.
When can you pass on the right?
When can you pass on the right?
Use the 2-second rule for measuring safe following distance under prime conditions, but under adverse conditions use the ____ second following rule.
Use the 2-second rule for measuring safe following distance under prime conditions, but under adverse conditions use the ____ second following rule.
When following vehicles that often stop or make sudden turns, you should?
When following vehicles that often stop or make sudden turns, you should?
You must stop when meeting a school bus or daycare bus that has stopped to?
You must stop when meeting a school bus or daycare bus that has stopped to?
You must remain stopped after a bus until?
You must remain stopped after a bus until?
Who always has the right-of-way, even if they're jaywalking?
Who always has the right-of-way, even if they're jaywalking?
You must park more than ___ inches from the curb.
You must park more than ___ inches from the curb.
Watch for warnings of fatigue, such as?
Watch for warnings of fatigue, such as?
If you are 21 or older, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) must be no higher than ____.
If you are 21 or older, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) must be no higher than ____.
If you're younger than 21, ____ BAC amount will get you into trouble.
If you're younger than 21, ____ BAC amount will get you into trouble.
What are the effects of alcohol?
What are the effects of alcohol?
Before taking over-the-counter drugs, check the ____ before you go out driving.
Before taking over-the-counter drugs, check the ____ before you go out driving.
To prevent fatigue-related crashes while driving, you should?
To prevent fatigue-related crashes while driving, you should?
If you're driving and you need to use your cell phone, it's best to?
If you're driving and you need to use your cell phone, it's best to?
To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver, you should?
To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver, you should?
The traditional mirror setting may be more appropriate when?
The traditional mirror setting may be more appropriate when?
Where should you place a child under 12 years old in a vehicle equipped with airbags?
Where should you place a child under 12 years old in a vehicle equipped with airbags?
When using hand-to-hand steering, where do you place your hands?
When using hand-to-hand steering, where do you place your hands?
When using hand-over-hand steering, where do you place your hands?
When using hand-over-hand steering, where do you place your hands?
If someone is in your blind spot, what should you do?
If someone is in your blind spot, what should you do?
Before stopping on the roadway, what should you do?
Before stopping on the roadway, what should you do?
What does a steady green traffic light mean?
What does a steady green traffic light mean?
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.
