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Kansas DMV driver's license practice test 3

This Kansas driver's license test has 25 questions written from the Kansas Driving Handbook, and you can take it without signing up. Its biggest sections are Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive (3), Section 7: Safe Driving Tips (4), and Section 1: The Driver's License (3). You begin with: "When should you use hand-over-hand steering?" After each answer you see why it's right or wrong.

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

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When should you use hand-over-hand steering?

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

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  1. Question 1: When should you use hand-over-hand steering?

    • A. When backing with one hand at the top
    • B. At low speeds, as when parking
    • C. At highway speeds above 55 mph

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 5: Basic Driving

  2. Question 2: What does the handbook say about runaway truck ramps?

    • A. Never stop or park near them
    • B. Use them to let traffic pass
    • C. Cars may use them to turn around

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

  3. Question 3: If you need glasses to drive, what does the handbook suggest keeping in your vehicle?

    • A. A pair of dark sunglasses for night
    • B. A copy of your latest eye exam
    • C. An extra pair of corrective lenses

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

  4. Question 4: What is the suspension for a first refusal to take a chemical test for alcohol or drugs?

    • A. 1 year
    • B. 30 days
    • C. 2 years

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

  5. Question 5: What is the maximum design speed of a motorized bicycle (moped) in Kansas?

    • A. 30 mph
    • B. 20 mph
    • C. 45 mph

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

  6. Question 6: An oncoming driver doesn't dim their high beams. What should you do?

    • A. Slow to a stop in your lane until it passes
    • B. Keep your high beams on to get back at them
    • C. Flash once, then look toward the right side of the road

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

  7. Question 7: How far does a 100-car freight train at 55 mph need to stop?

    • A. About a quarter mile
    • B. About 300 feet
    • C. More than a mile

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

  8. Question 8: An aggressive driver is near you. What does the handbook advise?

    • A. Hold your lane so they can't pass
    • B. Get out of their way and avoid eye contact
    • C. Make eye contact so they know you see them

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

  9. Question 9: About what speed should you slow to when entering a roundabout?

    • A. 25 to 35 mph
    • B. 15 to 20 mph
    • C. 5 mph or less

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

  10. Question 10: On a horizontal traffic light, where is the red light?

    • A. In the middle
    • B. On the left
    • C. On the right

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

  11. Question 11: What color are work zone signs?

    • A. Yellow with black letters
    • B. Fluorescent pink with black letters
    • C. Orange with black letters

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

  12. Question 12: Until what age and weight should an infant ride in a rear-facing seat, according to the handbook?

    • A. Only until they can sit up alone
    • B. At least age one and 20 pounds
    • C. At least age four and 40 pounds

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

  13. Question 13: How often should you schedule breaks on a long trip?

    • A. About every 300 miles or 5 hours
    • B. About every 100 miles or 2 hours
    • C. Only when you need fuel

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

  14. Question 14: What does an orange and red triangle on the back of a vehicle mean?

    • A. It's traveling less than 25 mph
    • B. It's carrying hazardous materials
    • C. It's a wide load over 12 feet

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

  15. Question 15: How much should you turn the wheel to return to the pavement after a drop-off?

    • A. A full turn of the wheel
    • B. Half a turn, done quickly
    • C. About one quarter-turn

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

  16. Question 16: A 16-year-old applies for a restricted license. How much supervised driving is required?

    • A. 50 hours, with 10 at night
    • B. 25 hours, with 5 at night
    • C. 100 hours, with 20 at night

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

  17. Question 17: A pedestrian is walking along the road ahead, and a car is coming the other way. How does the handbook say to handle it?

    • A. Pass the pedestrian and the car at the same moment
    • B. Move into the oncoming lane to give the pedestrian room
    • C. Slow down and let the car pass first

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

  18. Question 18: At 60 mph, how far ahead must you be able to see to be driving at a safe speed for visibility?

    • A. At least 100 feet
    • B. At least 150 feet
    • C. At least 400 feet

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

  19. Question 19: How long must you have held a state-issued learner's permit before a restricted license?

    • A. 1 year or more
    • B. 30 days or more
    • C. 6 months or more

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

  20. Question 20: You're waiting to turn left and the light is steady green, with no arrow. When may you turn?

    • A. Right away, since green gives you the right-of-way
    • B. Only after the light turns yellow
    • C. When the intersection is clear

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

  21. Question 21: You want to move into the next lane. How big a gap in traffic do you need?

    • A. A 10 second gap
    • B. A 4 to 6 second gap
    • C. A 1 to 2 second gap

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

  22. Question 22: A head-on collision seems unavoidable. What should you try to do?

    • A. Turn to get a glancing blow
    • B. Brace and hold the car straight
    • C. Speed up to get through the crash

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

  23. Question 23: Under normal conditions, how long does it take to complete a left turn and get up to speed?

    • A. 3 to 5 seconds
    • B. 12 to 15 seconds
    • C. 15 to 18 seconds

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

  24. Question 24: Why can cold and allergy medicine be dangerous for drivers?

    • A. It raises your blood alcohol
    • B. It's illegal to drive after taking it
    • C. It can make you drowsy

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

  25. Question 25: What is the maximum speed in a properly marked Kansas school zone, unless posted otherwise?

    • A. 20 mph
    • B. 25 mph
    • C. 15 mph

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

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