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Kansas KDOR Division of Vehicles permit practice test 4

25 questions written from the Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual), covering signals and pavement markings, road signs, parking, turns and intersections, following and passing and more. 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.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What does a small, very bright blinking light in the middle of a red signal mean?

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    A: It alerts you to the red light; you must stop. Some red signals have a small, very bright blinking light to alert you to the red light; you must stop. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Traffic Signals: Steady RED Traffic Light, page 34.

  2. Question 2What are blue guide signs used for?

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    A: Services such as rest areas, gas, hotels or hospitals. Service signs are blue with white lettering and show rest areas, gas stations, hotels or hospitals. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Guide Signs: Service Signs, page 42.

  3. Question 3How close to a railroad crossing may you park in Kansas?

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    B: No closer than 50 feet from the nearest rail. Parking is not allowed within 50 feet of the nearest rail at a railroad crossing. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Parking (K.S.A. 8-1571 8-1572), page 19.

  4. Question 4What is the safest way to change direction if you're headed the wrong way?

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    A: Turn right and go around the block. The safest way to change direction is to turn right and go around the block; on interstates, go to the next exit. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Turnabouts, page 47.

  5. Question 5How far ahead must you be able to see before passing at 55 to 60 mph?

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    A: At least 1/3 of a mile (about 20 to 25 seconds). You must be able to see at least 1/3 of a mile or about 20 to 25 seconds ahead at 55-60 mph; don't pass within 1/3 mile of a hill or curve. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Space to Pass: Hills and curves, page 66.

  6. Question 6In heavy traffic, how far before your exit should you get into the proper lane?

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    A: About one-half mile. Plan to get into the proper lane about one-half mile before the exit. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Exiting traffic flow, page 60.

  7. Question 7What do ABS basics 'Search, Stomp, Steer' mean?

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    D: Search for open space, stomp firmly on the brake, steer to the open space. ABS basics: Search (for open space), Stomp (on the brake pedal firmly), Steer (to the open space). Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Traction Technology, page 62.

  8. Question 8What minimum jail or community service may a first Kansas DUI conviction bring?

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    B: 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service. You could be sentenced to a minimum of 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Alcohol and the Law, page 24.

  9. Question 9When may vehicles in Kansas use studded snow tires?

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    D: From November 1 to April 1. Vehicles in Kansas may be equipped with studded snow tires from November 1 to April 1 each year. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Slippery roads, page 59.

  10. Question 10How long must you have held a state-issued learner's permit before getting a Kansas restricted license?

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    D: 1 year or more. You must have held a state issued learner's permit for 1 year or more; driver's education permit slip time does not count. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Restricted License --- K.S.A. 8-2,101, page 12.

  11. Question 11Even where no minimum speed is posted, is it illegal to drive so slowly that you block normal traffic?

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    B: Yes, unless needed for safe operation. It is unlawful to drive so slowly as to impede or block the normal movement of traffic, except when necessary for safe operation. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Minimum Speed/Impeding the Flow of Traffic (K.S.A. 8-1561), page 16.

  12. Question 12How far should the center of your chest be from the center of the steering wheel?

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    B: At least 10 inches. Adjust your seat so at least 10 inches is between the center of your chest and the steering wheel. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Air Bags, page 28.

  13. Question 13When entering a road from a driveway, alley or roadside, whom must you yield to?

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    A: Vehicles already on the main road. Vehicles on a public street have the right-of-way over vehicles entering from a private drive or side road. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Right-of-Way (Section 2), page 18.

  14. Question 14Besides school buses, which other buses must Kansas drivers stop for when loading children?

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    A: Church buses and day care buses. You must stop for a school bus, church bus or day care bus that is stopped to pick up or let off children. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Stopping: School Buses, page 18.

  15. Question 15How should you treat a flashing red traffic light?

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    C: Like a stop sign: stop, look both ways and yield. Stop behind the stop line or crosswalk and use the same procedure as at a stop sign. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Traffic Signals: Flashing RED Traffic Light, page 35.

  16. Question 16On an exit sign, the word 'Exit' appears on the left side. What does that mean?

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    C: The exit lane or ramp is to the left. If 'Exit' is written on the left side of an exit sign, the exit lane or ramp is to the left; on the right side, it is to the right. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Guide Signs: Destination Signs, page 42.

  17. Question 17Within how many feet approaching a traffic signal, stop sign or flashing beacon is parking prohibited?

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    A: 30 feet. No parking within 30 feet approaching any traffic control signal, stop sign or flashing beacon. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Parking (K.S.A. 8-1571 8-1572), page 19.

  18. Question 18Is it legal to cross the median strip or use emergency crossovers on a Kansas interstate?

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    A: No. It is illegal to cross the median strip or use crossover areas reserved for emergency vehicles. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Turnabouts, page 47.

  19. Question 19An oncoming vehicle that is more than how many seconds away generally appears to be standing still?

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    D: 25 seconds. An oncoming vehicle more than 25 seconds away generally appears to be standing still; if you can see it closing, it's probably closer. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Space to Pass: Oncoming vehicles, page 66.

  20. Question 20When exiting, when should you start to slow down?

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    A: After moving onto the deceleration lane. Maintain speed on the main road; do not slow down until you have moved onto the deceleration lane. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Exiting traffic flow, page 61.

  21. Question 21Your brakes fail. What should you try first?

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    A: Rapidly pump the brake pedal several times. Rapidly pump the brake pedal; if that fails, use the parking brake slowly; then find a safe place to stop. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Brake Failure, page 75.

  22. Question 22After a first Kansas alcohol conviction, what device will you be required to drive with?

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    A: An ignition interlock device. You will be required to drive with an ignition interlock device. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Alcohol and the Law, page 24.

  23. Question 23Kansas law requires headlights to be on whenever:

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    A: The windshield wipers are in continuous use because of rain, sleet or snow. The handbook says Kansas requires headlights whenever the wipers are used; the statute (K.S.A. 8-1703) applies when wipers are in continuous use because of rain, sleet or snow. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Use headlights, page 67.

  24. Question 24How many supervised driving hours must a 15-year-old have to get a Kansas restricted license?

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    C: 25 hours. 15-year-old applicants must have completed 25 hours of supervised driving and an approved driver's education course. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): Restricted License --- K.S.A. 8-2,101, page 12.

  25. Question 25A 'School Speed Limit When Flashing' sign means the reduced limit applies:

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    D: Only when the lights are flashing. The reduced school speed limit is required only when flashing; otherwise obey the roadway's normal limit. Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual): School Speed Limit When Flashing Sign, page 40.

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