Kansas DMV Practice Test 2026

Practice Questions

12 free Kansas DMV practice questions

Real Kansas-specific questions sourced from the official Kansas Driver Handbook. Read each one, pick your answer, then check the explanation.

1. Question 1 · Sharing the Road

   Why should you avoid making sudden stops in front of large trucks?

   • ALarge trucks have smaller mirrors than passenger vehicles.
   • BLarge trucks travel at higher speeds than smaller vehicles.
   • CLarge trucks need much longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles.✓ Correct

   Why: Because of their size and weight, large trucks need significantly longer stopping distances than cars — a loaded truck at 55 mph can require more than 335 feet to stop. A sudden stop in front of one risks a serious rear-end collision.

   Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 86 · Interacting with Commercial Vehicles

2. Question 2 · Highway Driving

   Fatigue while driving can cause which of the following?

   • AFaster reaction times and sharper focus.
   • BErrors in judging speed and distance, increasing crash risk.✓ Correct
   • CImproved alertness when the windows are open.

   Why: Fatigue impairs your vision and judgment, causes errors related to speed and distance, and increases your crash risk. When fatigued, you could even fall asleep at the wheel.

   Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 20 · Fatigue

3. Question 3 · DUI Laws

   What is the only medically proven way to remove alcohol from your system?

   • ADrinking several cups of coffee or energy drinks.
   • BAllowing time to pass.✓ Correct
   • CEating a large meal or exercising.

   Why: Time is the only medically proven method to remove alcohol from the circulatory system. Coffee, fresh air, cold showers, and eating will not speed up the process.

   Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 23 · Alcohol

4. Question 4 · General Rules

   Before changing lanes, you should:

   • ACheck your mirrors and look over your shoulder to check your blind spot.✓ Correct
   • BOnly glance in your rearview mirror and proceed quickly.
   • CSignal after you begin moving into the new lane.

   Why: Before changing lanes, check your rearview and side mirrors, then check your blind spots by turning your head and looking over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

   Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 58 · When Changing Lanes

5. Question 5 · Traffic Signs & Signals

   A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

   • AYou have the absolute right-of-way over all other road users.
   • BYou must stop and wait for a green arrow before turning.
   • CYou may go if the intersection is clear, yielding to anyone already in it.✓ Correct

   Why: A steady green light means you may go through the intersection if it is clear. You must still yield to emergency vehicles, pedestrians, and any traffic already in the intersection.

   Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 34 · Traffic Signals

6. Question 6 · Right of Way

   At a four-way stop, who has the right-of-way?

   • AThe driver who arrived at the intersection first.✓ Correct
   • BThe driver on the widest road.
   • CThe driver turning right in all cases.

   Why: At a four-way stop, the driver who reaches the intersection first should be given the right-of-way. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.

   Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 33 · Right-Of-Way

7. Question 7 · Turns & Intersections

   When turning left at an intersection, you must:

   • AYield to oncoming traffic going straight and to pedestrians.✓ Correct
   • BProceed immediately if no stop sign is present.
   • CSignal only if other vehicles are within 100 feet.

   Why: When turning left, you must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead or turning right, and you must always yield to pedestrians in your path.

   Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 33 · Right-Of-Way

8. Question 8 · Speed Limits

   The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

   • AUnder ideal road and traffic conditions.✓ Correct
   • BAt night when roads are less congested.
   • CDuring daylight hours on dry roads.

   Why: The maximum speed limit is posted for ideal conditions. You must reduce your speed when roads are wet or icy, in fog, or when traffic is heavy.

   Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 62 · Obeying Appropriate Speed Limits

9. Question 9 · Weather & Visibility

   To improve visibility in rain or fog, drivers should use:

   • AHigh-beam headlights for maximum illumination.
   • BParking lights to avoid blinding other drivers.
   • CLow-beam headlights.✓ Correct

   Why: Use low-beam headlights in fog, rain, or snow. High beams reflect off the precipitation and reduce visibility. Kansas also requires headlights whenever your wipers are in use.

   Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 67 · Communicating

10. Question 10 · Pedestrian Laws

    If pedestrians are jaywalking (crossing mid-block illegally), you:

    • AMust still stop and yield to them.✓ Correct
    • BAre not required to stop since they are breaking the law.
    • CShould honk to warn them and proceed slowly.

    Why: You must yield to pedestrians at all times — even if they are jaywalking or crossing where they should not be. You must do everything possible to prevent striking a pedestrian.

    Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 80 · Pedestrians

11. Question 11 · Accidents & Emergencies

    If you must make an emergency stop on an interstate, you should:

    • AStop in the right travel lane and turn on your hazard lights.
    • BGet out of the vehicle and flag down passing motorists.
    • CPull fully off the road if possible, turn on your emergency flashers, and stay inside.✓ Correct

    Why: Get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic if possible, turn on your emergency flashers, and stop where other road users can clearly see you. Standing on an interstate amid high-speed traffic is extremely dangerous.

    Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 68 · Communicating

12. Question 12 · Driver Readiness

    In a vehicle with airbags, children age 12 and under should sit:

    • AIn the front seat as long as they are wearing a seat belt.
    • BIn the rear seat to avoid airbag injury.✓ Correct
    • CIn either seat if secured in a child safety seat.

    Why: Never secure a child in the right front passenger seat of a vehicle with an airbag. Children age 12 and under should ride in the rear seat to avoid injury from a deploying air bag.

    Source: Kansas Driver Handbook, page 28 · Air Bags

How to get your Kansas driver's license

The knowledge test is one step in Kansas's licensing process. Here's how the path typically works for a new driver.

1. 1

   Check the age and eligibility requirements

   Eligibility in Kansas: 14 for an instruction permit, 15 for a restricted license, and 16 for a full (unrestricted) license. Have your proof of identity, residency, and any required parental consent ready.

2. 2

   Study the official handbook

   Read the Official Kansas Driving Handbook (ksrevenue.gov) and practice with DMV Ace until you're consistently scoring above 80%.

3. 3

   Pass the knowledge test

   The Kansas written test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. Permit/licensing fee: $2 for the instruction permit plus an $8 photo fee (the original driver's license is $20 per class for applicants under 21).

4. 4

   Build supervised driving experience

   Hold your permit for the period Kansas requires and log supervised driving hours with a licensed adult before you schedule the road test.

5. 5

   Pass the road test and get licensed

   After you pass the behind-the-wheel road test, Kansas issues your driver's license — often an intermediate/provisional license first for younger drivers.

Steps are a general guide — always confirm the current process with your local Kansas DMV office.

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