Kansas DMV Practice Test 2

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20 Questions
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Kansas permit prep works better when it feels connected to the license process itself, not just a pile of practice questions floating around by themselves. This second Kansas permit practice test gives you 20 multiple-choice and true/false questions built around the material that actually matters for the Kansas DMV written test: traffic laws, road signs, seat belt rules, safe driving habits, permit restrictions, and the kind of licensing details people often think they understand until they have to explain them cleanly. One thing worth knowing early: Kansas allows a Class C instruction permit at age 14. That is young, compared with a lot of states, but it comes with guardrails. Applicants under 16 need written approval from a parent or guardian, and permit applicants generally need to pass the vision and written exams unless they have the proper driver education authorization, such as the DE-99 form. Also, and this is where Kansas gets a little particular, online driver education does not automatically satisfy the state’s driver education requirement. Approved programs are tied to Kansas-approved instruction, often through local accredited school districts. The teen licensing path is where the details start stacking up. Kansas uses a graduated driver licensing system for drivers ages 14 through 17, moving from an instruction permit to restricted driving privileges and eventually to a non-restricted license at 17. A 15-year-old applying for a restricted license must have held a state-issued learner permit for at least 1 year, completed approved driver education, and logged 25 hours of supervised driving. At 16, the requirements shift: the 50-hour affidavit matters, including 10 hours at night, and the driver may qualify for less restricted privileges if the record is satisfactory. The restrictions are worth practicing too, because they are exactly the sort of thing that can show up in plain language on a Kansas DMV test online. Instruction permit drivers need a licensed adult at least 21 in the front seat. Teen drivers also face wireless-device limits, passenger rules, and time-of-day limits depending on the license stage. Adults have a more direct route, thankfully, but still need proof of identity and residence, lawful eligibility, vision testing, applicable written exams, a driving test, and fees, but without the teen holding periods or supervised-hour affidavits. Use this Kansas DMV practice test as a focused check on what you know, what you half-know, and what needs another pass through the Kansas driver’s handbook.
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Sample Kansas Permit Test Questions

Question 1

On a Kansas highway outside city limits with two lanes going your direction, you are in the left lane but are not passing or preparing to turn left. What should you do?

  1. A Use the left shoulder to let traffic pass
  2. B Turn on your emergency flashers
  3. C Remain in the left lane regardless of other traffic
  4. D Move into the right lane when the change can be made safely

Correct answer: D – Move into the right lane when the change can be made safely

On such a highway, vehicles must normally use the right lane unless passing, preparing for a proper left turn, following a traffic-control device, or complying with another law. Before changing lanes, the driver must first determine that the movement can be made safely. Do not use the shoulder as a travel lane.

Source: K.S.A. 8-1522(a), (c) – Driving on roadways laned for traffic; driving in right lane required; exceptions

Question 2

What is the only medically proven way to remove alcohol from your circulatory system?

  1. A Drink strong coffee
  2. B Exercise vigorously
  3. C Allow your body enough time to eliminate it
  4. D Take a cold shower

Correct answer: C – Allow your body enough time to eliminate it

The Kansas handbook states that time is the only medically proven method for removing alcohol from the circulatory system. Coffee, fresh air, cold showers, and eating do not remove it quickly. The handbook estimates that the body takes about one hour to eliminate one normal drink and advises against driving after consuming alcohol or impairing drugs.

Source: Kansas Driving Handbook — § 3, “Alcohol”

Question 3

When may a motorist drive on a designated bicycle lane?

  1. A During heavy traffic whenever no bicycle is visible
  2. B When entering or leaving an alley or driveway, performing official duties, following police direction, or handling an emergency
  3. C Whenever the bicycle lane appears empty
  4. D When using the lane to pass a vehicle on the right

Correct answer: B – When entering or leaving an alley or driveway, performing official duties, following police direction, or handling an emergency

The Kansas handbook says motorists should not stop, park, or drive on a designated bicycle path or lane except in the listed circumstances. Drivers must also yield when a bicycle path or lane intersects a road. Before crossing the lane to enter or leave a driveway or alley, check carefully for approaching bicyclists.

Source: Kansas Driving Handbook — § 9, “Bicyclists”

Question 4

What should you do first if the accelerator pedal becomes stuck down while driving?

  1. A Shift into neutral, find an escape path, and brake gently
  2. B Apply the parking brake as hard as possible
  3. C Try to lift the pedal with your foot
  4. D Pump the brake pedal rapidly

Correct answer: A – Shift into neutral, find an escape path, and brake gently

For accelerator failure, shift into neutral and search for a safe escape path. Steer smoothly, apply the brakes gently, and pull off the roadway. After stopping, turn off the vehicle and have the accelerator repaired before driving again.

Source: Kansas Driving Handbook — § 8, “Accelerator Failure”

Question 5

In Kansas, without the required accessible-parking credentials or an applicable official or traffic-safety exception, a driver may:

  1. A Park in an accessible space during an emergency
  2. B Stop briefly in the space without parking
  3. C Stand in the space while waiting for a passenger
  4. D Neither stop, stand, nor park in the space

Correct answer: D – Neither stop, stand, nor park in the space

A person may not stop, stand, or park in a designated accessible space without displaying the required plate or placard and identification. The law provides limited exceptions when necessary to avoid a traffic conflict or to obey the law, an officer, or a traffic-control device. A violation is an unclassified misdemeanor carrying a fine of $50 to $100.

Source: K.S.A. 8-1,129(a)(1), (b) – Unlawful parking in accessible parking; blocking access ramp or aisle; penalties

Question 6

What color pavement lines separate traffic lanes moving in the same direction?

  1. A Yellow
  2. B White
  3. C Red
  4. D Black

Correct answer: B – White

White pavement markings separate lanes carrying traffic in the same direction. A broken white line may be crossed for a lane change when a safe gap is available. A solid white line generally requires drivers to remain in their lane unless a special situation requires a lane change.

Source: Kansas Driving Handbook — § 6, “Pavement Markings: White Lane Markings”

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