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Kansas DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Kansas's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Kansas, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.04%
    2. 0.05%
    3. 0.08%
    4. 0.10%

    Answer: C. Kansas: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, AlcoholIf you are found to have .08 blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or higher, you are in violation of the law.

  2. In Kansas, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: B. Kansas: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Alcohol

  3. In Kansas, if you refuse a chemical test for alcohol for the first time, your license is suspended for:

    1. 9 months
    2. 12 months
    3. 18 months
    4. 24 months

    Answer: B. Kansas: a first refusal means a 12 months license suspension.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, AlcoholYou can lose your Driver’s License for one year if you refuse to take a BAC test.

  4. In Kansas, a third refusal to take a chemical test brings a mandatory suspension of:

    1. 1 year
    2. 2 years
    3. 3 years
    4. 10 years

    Answer: C. 1st refusal: 1 year; 2nd: 2 years; 3rd: 3 years; 4th: 10 years.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 1: The Driver's Licenseis a mandatory 1-year suspension for the 1st refusal, 2 years for the 2nd refusal, 3 years for the third,

  5. In Kansas, a DUI conviction can bring a fine of:

    1. $100 - $250
    2. $750 - $1,000 plus court costs
    3. $5,000
    4. No fine

    Answer: B. $750-$1,000 plus court costs, at least 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service, and a suspension.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 3: Be in Shape to Driveyou may be fined from $750 - $1000 plus court costs.

  6. According to the Kansas handbook, after four normal drinks you should wait at least how long before driving?

    1. 30 minutes
    2. 1 hour
    3. 2 hours
    4. 4 hours

    Answer: D. About one hour per drink: four drinks, four hours or more.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 3: Be in Shape to DriveIt takes about an hour for the body to get rid of one normal drink from the circulatory system.

License rules

  1. In Kansas, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?

    1. 9 p.m.
    2. 10 p.m.
    3. 11 p.m.
    4. Midnight

    Answer: A. Kansas: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 9 p.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, LicensingFrom 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  2. In Kansas, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Kansas: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Licensing16-year-old applicants must have completed 50 hours of supervised driving with 10 at night

  3. In Kansas, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 10 years old
    2. 12 years old
    3. 14 years old
    4. 14½ years old

    Answer: C. Kansas: you can apply for a learner's permit at 14 years old.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, LicensingClass C or M Instruction Permit: 14 years of age or older

  4. In Kansas, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 9 months
    2. 12 months
    3. 18 months
    4. 24 months

    Answer: B. Kansas: hold the permit at least 12 months before the road test.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, LicensingMust have held state issued Learner’s Permit for 1 year or more.

  5. In Kansas, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 40 hours
    2. 50 hours
    3. 60 hours
    4. 65 hours

    Answer: B. Kansas: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Licensing16-year-old applicants must have completed 50 hours of supervised driving with 10 at night

  6. In Kansas, a teen driver with a restricted (provisional) license may carry how many minor passengers who are not siblings?

    1. 0
    2. 1
    3. 2
    4. 3

    Answer: B. Kansas: only one non-sibling minor passenger is allowed in the vehicle.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, LicensingOnly one, non-sibling, minor passenger allowed in the vehicle

  7. In Kansas, your license can be suspended for being convicted of how many moving violations within 12 months?

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 10

    Answer: C. Three moving violations within twelve months can lead to suspension.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, LicensingConviction of three (3) moving violations within a twelve-month period.

  8. In Kansas, a driver with a restricted (teen) license may use a wireless device while driving only to:

    1. Report illegal activity or summon emergency help
    2. Use GPS
    3. Talk hands-free
    4. Text at red lights

    Answer: A. No wireless devices except to report illegal activity or call for emergency help.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, LicensingNO wireless communication devices while driving except to report illegal activity or summon emergency help

  9. How many questions are on the Kansas written test?

    1. 10
    2. 20
    3. 25
    4. 50

    Answer: C. You answer 25 questions about traffic laws and identify certain signs.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, LicensingYou will be required to answer 25 questions about traffic laws and identify certain signs.

  10. In Kansas, failing to keep continuous liability insurance on your vehicle results in:

    1. A warning
    2. A mandatory indefinite suspension
    3. A 1-day suspension
    4. Nothing if you were not stopped

    Answer: B. Lapsed liability insurance means a mandatory indefinite suspension.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, InsuranceFailing to maintain continuous liability insurance on your vehicle is a mandatory indefinite suspension.

  11. After moving to Kansas, you must have a Kansas driver's license within:

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 6 months
    4. 1 year

    Answer: B. Within 90 days.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 1: The Driver's LicenseYou are required to have a Kansas Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to Kansas.

  12. In Kansas, a 15-year-old applying for a restricted license must have completed how many hours of supervised driving?

    1. 25
    2. 50
    3. 10
    4. 100

    Answer: A. 15-year-olds: 25 hours (plus driver's education); 16-year-olds: 50 hours with 10 at night.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 1: The Driver's License15-year-old applicants must have completed 25 hours of supervised driving.

Parking

  1. In Kansas, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 12 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: B. Kansas: park with your wheels within 12 inches of the curb.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, ParkingMore than 12” from a curb.

  2. In Kansas, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: C. Kansas: do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, ParkingWithin 20 feet of driveway entrance to a fire station

  3. In Kansas, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 15 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: C. Kansas: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, ParkingWithin 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

  4. In Kansas, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

    1. 30 feet
    2. 40 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 75 feet

    Answer: C. Kansas: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, ParkingWithin 50 feet of the nearest rail at railroad crossings.

  5. In Kansas, you may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign?

    1. 25 feet
    2. 30 feet
    3. 40 feet
    4. 50 feet

    Answer: B. Kansas: do not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, ParkingWithin the 30 feet approaching any traffic control signal, stop sign, or flashing beacon

Rules of the road

  1. In Kansas, children who outgrow a car seat must use a booster seat until at least what age (unless they are tall enough for the seat belt)?

    1. 7 years old
    2. 8 years old
    3. 9 years old
    4. 10 years old

    Answer: B. Kansas: booster seat until at least 8 years old, or until the child fits the adult belt as the law describes.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 2

  2. In Kansas, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?

    1. 4 years old
    2. 5 years old
    3. 6 years old
    4. 7 years old

    Answer: A. Kansas: children ride in a car seat until at least 4 years old.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Child SafetyAll children under the age of 4 must be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat.

  3. In Kansas, the recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is at least:

    1. 1 second
    2. 2 seconds
    3. 3 seconds
    4. 5 seconds

    Answer: B. Kansas: keep at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Following DistanceUse the two-second rule for measuring a safe following distance under prime conditions.

  4. In Kansas, you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a multi-lane road. You must:

    1. Keep your speed and lane
    2. Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
    3. Stop behind it
    4. Honk to warn the workers

    Answer: B. Kansas Move Over law: change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe; if you cannot, slow down.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Emergency Vehiclesmove to a lane that is not next to the stopped emergency vehicle

  5. In Kansas, you may not pass another vehicle within how many feet of an intersection or railroad grade crossing?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 75 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 150 feet

    Answer: C. Kansas: do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad grade crossing.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 2: PassingWithin 100 feet of crossing any intersection or railroad grade crossing.

  6. In Kansas, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a divided highway with a median. You:

    1. Must stop
    2. Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
    3. Must stop only if children are crossing
    4. Must sound your horn and pass

    Answer: B. Kansas: drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, School BusesTraffic approaching a school bus in the opposing roadway of a divided highway is not required to stop.

  7. In Kansas, you must signal at least how far before you turn or change lanes?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 75 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 150 feet

    Answer: C. Kansas: signal at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, SignalsAll signals must be given at least 100 feet before making the actual move or turn.

  8. In Kansas, a U-turn is not allowed if you cannot see approaching traffic for at least:

    1. 300 feet
    2. 350 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. Kansas: do not make a U-turn unless you can see approaching traffic 500 feet away.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 2anywhere you cannot be seen by other drivers for at least 500 feet.

  9. In Kansas, after passing you must return to your lane before coming within how far of an oncoming vehicle?

    1. 200 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1 mile

    Answer: A. Before coming within 200 feet.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 2: PassingYou must return to your driving lane before coming within 200 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.

  10. In Kansas, children 4 to 8 must use a child seat or booster unless they are taller than 4'9" or weigh more than:

    1. 40 pounds
    2. 60 pounds
    3. 80 pounds
    4. 100 pounds

    Answer: C. Unless taller than 4'9" or heavier than 80 pounds; 8 and older: seat belt.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 2unless the child is taller than 4’9” OR weighs more than 80 pounds.

  11. According to the Kansas handbook, children under what age must be secured in the rear seat?

    1. 8
    2. 14
    3. 16
    4. 5

    Answer: B. The law requires all children under the age of 14 to be secured in the rear seat.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 4: Before You DriveThe law requires that all children under the age of 14 must be secured in the rear seat

  12. The Kansas handbook says that when evading a problem on the road, you should limit steering to no more than:

    1. 45 degrees
    2. 90 degrees
    3. 360 degrees
    4. 180 degrees

    Answer: D. No more than 180 degrees — more causes traction loss.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 5: Basic DrivingIt is critical to limit the steering to not more than 180 degrees of steering when trying to evade a problem on the roadway.

  13. A lane marked 'HOV 3' in Kansas may be used by vehicles with at least:

    1. Three people
    2. Two people
    3. Four people
    4. One person

    Answer: A. At least three people in the vehicle.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 6: Rules of the RoadFor example, “HOV 3” means there must be at least three people in the vehicle to use that lane.

Speed

  1. In Kansas, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:

    1. 25 mph
    2. 30 mph
    3. 35 mph
    4. 40 mph

    Answer: B. Kansas: 30 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Speed Limits

  2. In Kansas, unless posted otherwise, the speed limit on state or federal highways is:

    1. 55 mph
    2. 65 mph
    3. 75 mph
    4. 45 mph

    Answer: B. Urban districts: 30 mph; county and township roads: 55; state or federal highways: 65.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Speed LimitsSixty-five (65) miles per hour on any State or Federal Highway

  3. In Kansas, unless posted otherwise, the speed limit on county or township roads is:

    1. 30 mph
    2. 40 mph
    3. 65 mph
    4. 55 mph

    Answer: D. County and township roads: 55 mph.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, Speed Limits

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