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Kansas DMV driver's license practice test 1

Free Kansas driver's license practice test with 25 original questions from the Kansas Driving Handbook. This test leans on Section 4: Before You Drive (2), Section 1: The Driver's License (3), and Section 9: Sharing the Road (3). It starts with this question: "Why is it wise not to shift gears while crossing railroad tracks?" No account needed, and every answer is explained.

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Questions
25
Passing score
80% (20 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
5
Official handbook
Kansas Driving Handbook

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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

Why is it wise not to shift gears while crossing railroad tracks?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the Kansas Driving Handbook.

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  1. Question 1: Why is it wise not to shift gears while crossing railroad tracks?

    • A. It's illegal in Kansas
    • B. You might stall
    • C. It damages the tracks

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  2. Question 2: The light turns yellow while you're already in the intersection. What should you do?

    • A. Continue safely through
    • B. Back up to the stop line
    • C. Stop where you are

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  3. Question 3: Farm machinery ahead of you swings wide to the left. What might it be doing?

    • A. Getting ready to turn right
    • B. Making a U-turn in the road
    • C. Pulling over to let you pass

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 9: Sharing the Road

  4. Question 4: An eye examination form from your doctor is accepted if the exam was done within how many days?

    • A. 30 days
    • B. 90 days
    • C. 1 year

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 1: The Driver's License

  5. Question 5: When does a School Speed Limit When Flashing sign apply?

    • A. Only when it's flashing
    • B. Only when children are visible
    • C. All day on school days

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  6. Question 6: May bicyclists ride two abreast in a lane in Kansas?

    • A. Only on roads with bike lanes
    • B. Yes
    • C. No, only single file

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 9: Sharing the Road

  7. Question 7: In Kansas, a driver under 21 can be arrested for alcohol impairment at what BAC?

    • A. .08
    • B. .05
    • C. .02

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive

  8. Question 8: When should you reduce speed for a curve?

    • A. Before entering the curve
    • B. In the middle of the curve
    • C. After leaving the curve

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 7: Safe Driving Tips

  9. Question 9: More than half of crashes that cause injury or death happen under what conditions?

    • A. At speeds over 65 mph on interstate highways
    • B. On long trips more than 100 miles from home
    • C. Under 40 mph and within 25 miles of home

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 4: Before You Drive

  10. Question 10: You move to Kansas. How long do you have to get a Kansas driver's license?

    • A. 30 days
    • B. 1 year
    • C. 90 days

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 1: The Driver's License

  11. Question 11: How far behind emergency equipment do many states require you to stay?

    • A. At least 50 feet
    • B. At least 500 feet
    • C. At least 100 feet

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 7: Safe Driving Tips

  12. Question 12: How should you treat a flashing red light?

    • A. Like a yield sign
    • B. Like a stop sign
    • C. As a signal that's about to turn green

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  13. Question 13: How early does the Division of Vehicles send a renewal notice?

    • A. Only after the license has expired
    • B. At least 6 months before expiration
    • C. At least 30 days before expiration

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 1: The Driver's License

  14. Question 14: When should you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle?

    • A. Within about one block of it
    • B. Only if the driver flashes you
    • C. Within about 50 feet of it

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 10: Special Driving Situations

  15. Question 15: When parking on a hill, how close to the curb or road edge should you stop?

    • A. Within 24 inches
    • B. Within 12 inches
    • C. Within 3 feet

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  16. Question 16: What share of rollovers involve no other vehicle?

    • A. About 10%
    • B. More than 80%
    • C. About 50%

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 8: Avoiding Collisions and Emergency Situations

  17. Question 17: When passing on a two-lane road, you must return to your lane before coming within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

    • A. 100 feet
    • B. 50 feet
    • C. 200 feet

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 2: State Laws and Rules of the Road

  18. Question 18: Where should the shoulder harness be worn?

    • A. Behind your back, with the lap belt snug
    • B. Under your arm, so it doesn't rub your neck
    • C. Across the shoulder and chest

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 4: Before You Drive

  19. Question 19: Your wheels drop off the pavement edge. What speed should you slow to before returning?

    • A. 45 mph
    • B. Keep your speed and steer back fast
    • C. 25 mph or less

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 8: Avoiding Collisions and Emergency Situations

  20. Question 20: Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit on a county or township road?

    • A. 45 mph
    • B. 55 mph
    • C. 65 mph

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 2: State Laws and Rules of the Road

  21. Question 21: Between which hours does the handbook suggest not driving late at night?

    • A. Midnight and 6 a.m.
    • B. 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
    • C. 9 p.m. and midnight

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive

  22. Question 22: Driving more than how many mph slower than traffic can be as dangerous as speeding?

    • A. 15 mph
    • B. 5 mph
    • C. 30 mph

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 7: Safe Driving Tips

  23. Question 23: Across the street from a fire station entrance, how close may you park?

    • A. No closer than 75 feet
    • B. No closer than 30 feet
    • C. No closer than 20 feet

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 2: State Laws and Rules of the Road

  24. Question 24: What should you do before getting into your vehicle to back out?

    • A. Check behind the vehicle
    • B. Start the engine so it can warm up
    • C. Adjust the radio and climate controls

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 5: Basic Driving

  25. Question 25: How fast may you pass a trolley safety zone?

    • A. The posted limit
    • B. No faster than 25 mph
    • C. No faster than 10 mph

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 9: Sharing the Road

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