Kansas Permit Practice Test No. 2 - 25 Questions and Answers

# 1: If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, you should:

Stand in the roadway behind your car Try to stop where other drivers can see it Turn on your headlights

Stop where other roadway users have a clear view of your vehicle. Do not stop just over a hill or just around a curve where visibility is limited.

Warn others, but never stand or remain on the roadway and do not try to change a tire in traffic lanes.

# 2: A penny test is an easy way of checking:

The exhaust system Tire wear Window tinting

One easy way to check for tire wear is by using the penny test. Take a penny and hold Abraham Lincoln's body between your thumb and forefinger, select a point on your tire where the tread appears to be lowest and place Lincoln's head into one of the grooves. If any part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread, you are driving with the safe amount of tread. If your tread gets below that, your car's ability to grip the road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced.

# 3: A blind spot is the area of the road:

You cannot see beyond the area lighted by your headlights You cannot see without looking over your shoulder You see in your side mirror

Blind spots are areas which your mirrors do not cover. Look over your shoulder to check the blind spot. Stay out of another driver's blind spot.

# 4: A driver must wear his seat belt:

Even if the vehicle is equipped with air bags Only when driving 12 mph or faster Unless driving in inclement weather.

Before you drive away, always fasten your safety belt and make sure all your passengers are using safety belts or child restraints. Air bags are supplemental restraints and are designed to work best in combination with safety belts.

# 5: If you see a flooded roadway, you should:

Grip the steering wheel firmly and cross carefully Stop your vehicle on the roadway Turn around and find another route to get to your destination

Do not drive through flooded areas. If you see a flooded roadway ahead, turn around and find another route to get to your destination. Remember, even if the water appears shallow enough to cross, do not attempt to cross a flooded road. Water can hide dips, or worse, floodwaters can damage roadways by washing away the underlying road surface.

# 6: How is your braking distance affected when you double your speed from 20 mph to 40 mph?

It is doubled It is four times longer It is not affected

The faster you drive the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle. When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph the impact is 4 times greater. The braking distance is also 4 times longer.

# 7: A blue curb indicates:

A handicap restriction A loading zone A fire zone

A blue curb indicates a handicap restriction.

# 8: A road sign with a round shape means:

Do not enter Railroad crossing ahead Yield ahead

A round yellow warning sign with an X symbol and black RR letters is placed along the road prior to a highway-railroad grade crossing.

# 9: What does this road sign mean?

Divided highway Traffic signal ahead Stop ahead

Traffic signal ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

# 10: When is a good time to adjust your seat and mirrors?

Before you drive After you start driving When you stop at a red light

You should always adjust your seat and mirrors before you start to drive. Always fasten your safety belt and make sure all your passengers are using safety belts or child restraints.

# 11: If you see a pedestrian with a white cane at a crosswalk, you must:

Stop and turn off your engine Honk your horn Always give the pedestrian the right-of-way

Drivers must always come to a complete stop when approaching a blind person who is crossing a street or highway, when such person is carrying a white cane or is being guided by a dog, regardless of any traffic control signs or signals which may be in operation.

# 12: On cold, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice?

Roadways paved with asphalt Roadways that are shaded by trees or buildings Roadways outside city limits

Shady spots can be ice-covered on cold, wet days because shade-covered areas often freeze first and dry out last on the roadway.

# 13: If a collision with a wild animal is inevitable, you should:

Not swerve to avoid the animal Keep your foot on the gas pedal and flash your high-beam headlights Steer your vehicle off the roadway

The safest alternative may be hitting the animal. Do not swerve into oncoming traffic or off the roadway to avoid hitting the animal, your risk of personal injury may be greater if you do. Concentrate on regaining control of the vehicle before, during, and after the collision with the animal.

# 14: If you run off the pavement, you should:

Use your gas pedal to keep speed Brake gently and slow gradually Drive directly back onto the pavement

If you run off the road, do not panic. Take your foot off the accelerator. Brake carefully or not at all. Grip the steering wheel tightly. Do not try to get back on the roadway until you have the vehicle completely under control. Wait until no oncoming car in immediate vicinity. Turn back on pavement sharply at slow speed.

# 15: When driving inside a roundabout, you should:

Not pass other vehicles Only use your turn signal when entering Change lane before exiting

Do not change lanes or pass any vehicles inside a traffic circle.

# 16: Which of the following vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

A motorcycle A motorhome longer than 40 feet A school bus

Leave extra space in front of your vehicle for vehicles required to come to a stop at railroad crossings, including transit buses, school buses or vehicles carrying hazardous materials.

# 17: A center lane marked on both sides by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line is used for:

Two-way left-turn lane - FreeDMVTest.info

Both right and left turns Carpooling Left turns

Shared center lanes are reserved for making left turns from or into the roadway or when preparing for or making a U-turn where permitted by law. You cannot use the lane for passing maneuver or as a regular traveling lane.

# 18: What does this warning sign mean?

Divided highway ends Cross road ahead Side road ahead

Divided highway ends. The divided highway on which you are traveling ends ahead. You will then be on an undivided roadway with two-way traffic. Keep to the right.

# 19: If you are involved in a collision you must always:

Warn other traffic by standing behind your vehicle Stop at the scene. Immediately move injured people out of the traffic lane

If you are involved in an accident, stop the car at once.

# 20: The golden rule of driving is to:

Ignore other drivers on the roadway Treat others the way you want to be treated Drive aggressively

The golden rule of driving is to treat others the way you would want to be treated. You should obey traffic laws, drive responsibly, and avoid taking unnecessary risks. If you remember to be courteous, you can help avoid crashes and keep traffic moving in an orderly fashion.

# 21: Which is the main cause of car skids?

Poor road conditions Drivers driving too fast for road conditions The size of the car

In the vast majority of cases, skids were caused by drivers traveling too fast for conditions. The best policy is to keep a skid from happening. Slow down to a speed at which you can control the car.

# 22: A flashing yellow signal means:

Stop, the light is about to change All other traffic is stopped by a red light Slow down and proceed with caution

Yellow flashing light means slow down and be extra careful of intersecting traffic, whether you have right of way or not. Proceed with caution.

# 23: What does this sign mean?

Hotel Hospital Interstate Highway

Hospital is a word message sign or an H symbol sign. Remember, blue and white signs direct you to services, such as rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds, or hospitals.

# 24: These pavement markings indicate:

pavement marking with bicycle and diamond symbol

A lane reserved for bicyclists A lane shared by bicyclists and motorists A lane not to be used by bicyclists

Bike Lanes are road markers on the pavement that provide a designated part of the roadway for bicycle traffic to use. This does not preclude the bicyclist from exiting such a lane to proceed straight through an intersection and avoid a collision, as well as to make a left-hand turn. Bike lanes can be designated using solid white lines, and are commonly found towards the right side of the roadway.

# 25: When an emergency vehicle using flashing lights approaches from behind, you must:

Drive to the right side of the road and stop Proceed at normal speed, the emergency vehicle will move over to pass Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down

When police cars, fire engines, ambulances, or other emergency vehicles approach using sirens, emergency lights, or other warning devices, you must yield the right-of-way. You must immediately drive to the right side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. You must stop clear of any intersection.

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Practice Questions for the Kansas Written Test

This is the 2nd practice test for your Kansas instruction permit or full unrestricted license. Just like the other tests, it has 25 questions and answers that help you study for the real knowledge exam.

Remember to get the driving handbook and read all of it before you attempt the real test.

If you fail your exam 4 times, you must wait six months before you can try again.

Read more about the Kansas knowledge test and different kinds of permit and driver licenses: DMV Questions for a Kansas Instruction Permit

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Kansas Permit Practice Test No. 2 – 25 Questions and Answers

# 1: If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, you should:

# 2: A penny test is an easy way of checking: