Kansas KDOR Division of Vehicles permit practice test 12
25 questions written from the Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual), covering parking, hazards, weather and night driving, licensing laws and penalties, sharing the road, road signs. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Kansas KDOR Division of Vehicles test has 25 questions and you need 20 right.
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Question 1May you stop in travel lanes or on the shoulder to let out a passenger?
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D: No, keep moving until you can pull off safely in a parking area. Do not stop in travel lanes or on the shoulder for any reason such as confusion, breakdown or letting out a passenger; pull off in a parking area. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): General Rules: General Driving, page 45.
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Question 2Where should you NOT shelter from a tornado while driving?
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C: Under a bridge or overpass. Avoid sheltering under bridges or overpasses; winds are stronger there due to a wind tunnel effect. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Tornadoes, page 110.
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Question 3Is the Kansas knowledge test timed?
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C: No, but it generally takes 15 to 20 minutes. The test is not timed, but generally takes 15 to 20 minutes. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Knowledge Test, page 94.
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Question 4A truck has a larger blind spot on which side?
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A: The right side, starting behind the cab and extending up to the truck's length. Trucks have a larger blind spot on their right side starting behind the cab and extending up to the length of the truck. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): The No-Zone, page 86.
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Question 5What do route number signs indicate by their shape and color?
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D: The type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city, county or local. The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Route Number Signs, page 42.
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Question 6How many chances do you get to pass the Kansas written test before a waiting period applies?
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B: Four. You have four chances; after the fourth failure you must wait at least six months from the most recent failed exam. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Unsuccessful Examinations, page 14.
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Question 7How fast do large vehicles typically travel up or down steep hills, according to the Kansas handbook?
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C: Approximately 35 mph, using the right lane. Large vehicles must drive slowly up or down steep hills, approximately 35 mph, and use the right lane; avoid the right lane there. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): The No-Zone, page 86.
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Question 8A Shared Center Lane Left Turn Only sign means the center lane:
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D: Is reserved for left turns from either direction, not through traffic or passing. The shared center lane is reserved for left-turning vehicles from either direction and is not for through traffic or passing. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Shared Center Lane Left Turn Only, page 40.
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Question 9After failing the Kansas written or driving test four times, how long must you wait to retest?
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B: At least six months from the most recent failed exam. After the fourth failure of either test, you must wait a minimum of six months from the most recent failed exam. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Unsuccessful Examinations, page 14.
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Question 10When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, what should you do?
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B: Keep as far to the right as possible. Keep as far right as possible to avoid a sideswipe and reduce wind turbulence that pushes vehicles apart. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Turning (Commercial Vehicles), page 87.
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Question 11What shape is the railroad crossbuck sign and what must you do there?
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D: White X-shaped sign; wait for any approaching train and stay behind the stop line. A white X-shaped Railroad Crossing sign is at the crossing; you must wait for any approaching train, staying behind the stop line until clear. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Railroad Crossing Warning Signs, page 36.
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Question 12If you fail the Kansas written test, when may you retake it and what does it cost?
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A: The next working day after paying a $1.50 re-exam fee. You may retake the test the next working day after paying a $1.50 re-exam fee. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Unsuccessful Examinations, page 14.
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Question 13In more than what share of fatal car-truck crashes did police report the car driver contributed?
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B: More than 70%. In more than 70% of fatal crashes involving cars and commercial vehicles, police report that the car driver contributed. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Interacting with Commercial Vehicles, page 85.
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Question 14Guide signs that show direction and distance to cities and points of interest are what colors?
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A: Green or brown with white lettering. Destination signs are green or brown, square or rectangular, with white lettering. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Guide Signs: Destination Signs, page 42.
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Question 15What vision standard must you meet at a Kansas driver license station?
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D: At least 20/40 in one eye. Vision must be at least 20/40 in one eye when screened at the driver license station, with or without correction. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Required Noncommercial License Tests: Vision, page 13.
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Question 16Who may use runaway truck ramps?
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A: Only large vehicles that are out of control or have brake failure. These ramps are only for large vehicles that are out of control or cannot stop; never stop or park near them. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Runaway Ramps, page 87.
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Question 17In a work zone with a temporary traffic signal, where should you stop?
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B: At the white line, if present. Temporary traffic signals may be used in work zones; stop at the white line if present. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Work Zone Signs, page 39.
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Question 18If you use an eye doctor's report instead of the station's vision screening, how recent must the exam be?
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C: Within the last 90 days. A Driver Licensing eye examination form completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist in the last 90 days is accepted. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Required Noncommercial License Tests: Vision, page 13.
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Question 19What is the normal speed of an animal-drawn vehicle?
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D: 5 to 8 mph. Normal speeds for animal-drawn vehicles range between 5 and 8 miles per hour. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Slow Moving Vehicles: Animal drawn vehicles, page 88.
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Question 20A sign shows a red circle with a slash over a left-turn arrow. What does it mean?
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C: No left turn. Regulatory signs with a red circle and slash prohibit the action shown, such as No Left Turn. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Regulatory Signs, page 39.
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Question 21Your Kansas license expired more than one year ago. What testing is required?
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B: Full testing: vision, written and driving. If the license has been expired more than one year, full testing (vision, written and driving) is required. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Driver License Renewal, page 14.
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Question 22When passing a horse or animal-drawn vehicle, what should you avoid?
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D: Using your horn or revving the engine. Do not use your horn or rev the engine; it may scare the horse and cause a crash. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Slow Moving Vehicles: Animal drawn vehicles, page 88.
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Question 23What is the penalty fee for renewing an expired Kansas license?
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B: An additional $1.00. An additional $1.00 is charged as a penalty to anyone whose license has expired. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Driver License Renewal, page 14.
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Question 24An orange-and-red triangle on the back of a farm vehicle means it travels at less than:
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D: 25 mph. The slow-moving vehicle triangle means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Slow Moving Vehicles, page 88.
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Question 25When renewing, can a Kansas examiner require a written or driving test?
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C: Yes, if they suspect you can't exercise ordinary and reasonable control of a vehicle. A written exam isn't required for every renewal, but an examiner may require tests if they suspect you can't exercise ordinary and reasonable control. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Driver License Renewal, page 14.
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