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

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

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

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.

# 2: 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.

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

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

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.

# 4: Which is true about alcohol?

Alcohol improves your sensory and perceptual abilities Alcohol slows your reflexes It always takes about an hour for the body to get rid of all alcohol in your blood

Alcohol and other impairing drugs slows your ability to process information and respond to critical driving tasks. Alcohol and impairing drugs makes you drowsy and less alert to what is around you. Alcohol also affects your judgment, vision, and color distinction.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

# 7: 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

# 11: What does this road sign mean?

Stop ahead Divided highway Traffic signal ahead

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

# 12: The golden rule of driving is to:

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

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.

# 13: What does this sign mean?

Interstate Highway Hotel Hospital

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.

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

A school bus A motorcycle A motorhome longer than 40 feet

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.

# 15: What does this sign mean?

Workers ahead Flagger ahead Pedestrian crossing

This sign is used at locations along a roadway where a flagger may be stationed to control traffic.

# 16: What does this warning sign mean?

Cross road ahead Divided highway ends 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.

# 17: On a two-direction roadway, passing is permitted:

When a solid yellow line is on your side When a dashed yellow line is on your side When there are two solid yellow lines

Passing with caution is permitted next to a dashed line. When the line is solid passing is prohibited.

# 18: 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

# 21: A flashing yellow signal means:

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

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

# 22: 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Yield ahead Do not enter Railroad crossing 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.

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

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