Kansas Permit Practice Test No. 1 - 25 Questions and Answers

# 1: The law requires that a child must ride in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat:

Only when riding in a back seat Until at least 5 feet 6 inches tall If under 8 years old and less than 4 feet 9 inches tall

All children under age eight must ride in an appropriate child safety restraint, unless the child is four feet and nine inches or taller.

Infants from birth to at least age one, and until they are at least 20 pounds should ride in the back seat in a properly installed, rear-facing infant seat.
Toddlers over one year old and at least 20 pounds should ride in the back seat in a properly installed, forward-facing child safety seat.
Children between the ages of 4 and 8, who are no more than 4 feet 9 inches tall, should ride in the back seat in a properly installed, booster seat.
When children outgrow their booster seats, usually at age 8 or when they are 4 feet 9 inches tall, they can use the adult safety belt in the back seat.

# 2: Which traffic light has the same meaning as a stop sign?

Steady red Flashing yellow Flashing red

A flashing red signal light means stop.

You must come to a complete stop. Look both ways, yield to traffic and pedestrians and proceed when it is safe to do so.

The signal does not change color, it stays red.

# 3: Making a right turn against a steady red arrow is:

Never allowed Allowed after a complete stop and if no sign prohibits turning Allowed when you enter a one-way street

A red arrow signal means you must stop and you may not go in the direction of the arrow until the green arrow or light returns on the signal.>Remember, Kansas does not allow right or left turns against a steady red arrow.

# 4: If you injure a deer on the road, you should:

Stop and move the animal to the side of the road Report it to the police Report the accident to Kansas Secretary of State within 24 hours

Report the crash to the police if it involves a large animal such as a deer or farm animal. If the animal is a domestic pet and homes are nearby try to notify the pet's owner, if possible.

# 5: When required to stop because of a sign or signal, you must stop:

Behind the stop line, crosswalk, or behind the stop sign or signal At a point where you can see clearly in all directions After a crosswalk and before entering the intersection

When required to stop because of a sign or signal, you must stop behind the stop line, crosswalk, or behind the stop sign or signal.

# 6: Which of the following is true about keeping a following distance of two seconds?

You may need additional seconds for any unusual weather or traffic conditions A two-second following distance is only necessary in bad weather A two-second following distance is safe under all conditions

Drivers following too closely, and then being unable to stop before hitting the vehicle ahead when it stops too quickly causes these types of crashes. Keep a minimum following distance of two seconds with an additional second for any unusual weather or traffic conditions.

# 7: When a school bus stops and activates flashing red lights, only traffic following the bus must stop when the bus is:

On a four-lane roadway with a center turning lane On a divided highway with a barrier between travel directions On any two-lane roadway in Kansas

You are not required to stop if the bus is traveling towards you and the roadway is separated by a median or other physical barrier.

# 8: The alcohol concentration in your blood will be reduced only by:

Food Time Sleep

There is no way to get all the alcohol or other drugs out of the circulatory system in order to become sober quickly. Coffee, fresh air, cold showers or eating will not help to remove the alcohol or other drug combination from the circulatory system. Time is the only medically-proven method to remove alcohol or other drug combinations from the circulatory system.

# 9: At a four-way stop, a driver should yield the right-of-way to:

The vehicle approaching from the left The vehicle that reaches the intersection first The vehicle that is bigger

At four-way stops, the first vehicle to stop should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

# 10: A curb painted red indicates:

A handicap restriction A stop zone A fire zone

A red curb indicates fire zone restrictions.

# 11: Sharrows indicate:

Lanes reserved for bicyclists Lanes reserved for left turns Lanes shared by bicyclists and motorists

Sharrows are road markers on the pavement that provide a recommendation of where in a lane a bicyclist should ride to flow easiest with other traffic. Designated by a bicycle with two chevron (arrows) pointing above it, you will find sharrows on roads with higher volumes of traffic. Sharrows also remind motorists that bicyclists are allowed to lawfully use this portion of a lane.

# 12: What should you do when overtaking a motorcycle?

Go all the way into another lane Pass closely Pass slowly

Do not pass a motorcycle/scooter/moped in the same lane. The motorcycle/scooter/moped needs space to react to other traffic.

# 13: If a tire blows out or suddenly goes flat, you should grip the steering wheel firmly and:

Steer sharply to the right Keep the vehicle going straight Brake hard

Remember, do not overreact. The instinct may be to brake hard or immediately steer off the road. The steering wheel should be held tightly and you should keep the vehicle going straight. Once the vehicle is under control, move slowly and safely off the road.

# 14: This sign tells you that:

You are at the end of a no passing zone Only traffic making a left turn may pass You are approaching a school zone

This sign tells you that you are at the end of a no passing zone. You may pass only when it is safe to do so.

# 15: What is a safety zone?

An empty lane next to freeway dividers A space set aside for pedestrians The median strip on a divided highway

A safety zone is a space set aside for pedestrians boarding, entering and waiting for trolleys and light rail vehicles. Do not drive through or park on tracks or in a safety zone for any reason. You may pass the zone as soon as it is safe to do so and at no faster than 10 mph.

# 16: When driving in rain, you should remember:

Pavements are more slippery when it first starts to rain Headlights should be turned off to avoid glare You need less space than usual between you and the car in front of you

Roadways are more slippery when it first starts to rain, snow or sleet as the water will mix with dirt, oil and other substances on the roadway. Since heat causes the oil in the asphalt roadway to come to the top of the surface a sudden rain on a hot day can make the roadway pavement very slippery for the first few minutes. The surface is more slippery before the oil is washed off.

# 17: When driving at night you should use your high beam headlights:

Whenever there are no oncoming vehicles When it is snowing or raining hard When following another vehicle

Use your high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. High beams let you see twice as far as low beams. Use your low beams when following another vehicle, in heavy traffic, in fog, or when it is snowing or raining hard.

# 18: A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle means the vehicle is:

Making frequent stops Carrying a hazardous load Traveling less than 25 mph

A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle displayed on the rear of vehicles drawn by animals, farm equipment or construction equipment means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph. Use caution when approaching a slow-moving vehicle and be sure it is safe before you pass.

# 19: This blue sign with an emergency telephone number is posted:

At public rest areas At all interstate exits At or near railroad crossings

The Blue Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign is at every highway-rail grade crossing, and provides the public with a 24/7/365 telephone number to call to report problems or emergencies at these railroad locations. ENS signs may be located either on the black and white cross buck or near the actual crossing.

# 20: A horn should only be used:

When near blind pedestrians Telling other drivers of an error In emergency situations

A horn should only be used in emergency situations. There are several occasions when you should not use your horn. They include:

Telling other drivers of an error
Greeting a friend
When near blind pedestrians

# 21: When you park on a hill headed uphill and there is a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

Straight ahead Away from the curb Toward the curb

Headed uphill, turn your front wheels away from the curb (toward the travel lane) and let your vehicle roll back a few inches.

To park safely, first give the proper signal, and then guide your vehicle within six inches of the curb in the parallel position. Next, cut your wheels sharply to the left and allow your vehicle to roll back slowly until the right front wheel is set against the curb.

Study the diagram provided in your driver's manual.

# 22: Being tired while driving increases the risk of:

Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing Being stuck in congested traffic Being late for an appointment

Fatigue causes errors related to speed and distance, increases your risk of being in a crash and causes you to take more time to make decisions, which can make you more irritable and make you get upset more easily. When you are fatigued, you could fall asleep behind the wheel and crash, injuring or killing yourself or others.

# 23: Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a urban district?

30 mph 25 mph 35 mph

Speed limit is 30 mph in any urban district.

# 24: If you are having vehicle trouble and must stop, you should always:

Stay on the roadway, behind your vehicle and wave traffic around Keep your motor running Get your vehicle off the road, if possible

If you are having vehicle trouble and have to stop get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic, if possible. Make sure that other roadway users can see your disabled vehicle. All too often crashes occur because a driver did not see a disabled vehicle until it was too late to stop.

# 25: Regulatory signs are:

White Yellow Green

Regulatory signs are usually white and must be obeyed. The speed limit sign is an example of a regulatory road sign.

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