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Kansas DMV quick permit practice test 1

A short Kansas permit practice test: 12 questions taken from our full tests, all written from the Kansas Driving Handbook. This one draws mostly on Section 5: Basic Driving (2), Section 6: Rules of the Road (3), and Section 7: Safe Driving Tips (3). It starts with: "Why is it wise not to shift gears while crossing railroad tracks?" Every answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
Kansas Driving Handbook

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

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

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What this test covers

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

All 12 questions on this test

Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  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: How far ahead should you look to avoid panic stops?

    • A. Only at the car in front
    • B. At least ten seconds ahead
    • C. At least two seconds ahead

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

  3. Question 3: 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

  4. Question 4: When steering to evade a problem, what is the most steering input you should use?

    • A. 180 degrees
    • B. 720 degrees
    • C. 360 degrees

    Source:Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 5: Basic Driving

  5. Question 5: In heavy rain, at about what speed can your tires lose all traction with the road?

    • A. 45 to 50 mph
    • B. 70 to 75 mph
    • C. 15 to 20 mph

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

  6. Question 6: When should you not use your horn?

    • A. To tell another driver about an error
    • B. When a child is about to run into the street
    • C. When another vehicle may hit you

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

  7. Question 7: 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

  8. Question 8: At 15, can you drive yourself to an after-school sports practice without an adult?

    • A. No, school activities aren't included
    • B. Yes, school activities count as school
    • C. Yes, if the practice ends before 9 p.m.

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

  9. Question 9: 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

  10. Question 10: At an uncontrolled intersection in a residential area, whom must you yield to?

    • A. Only vehicles coming from your left
    • B. No one, if you're on the wider street
    • C. Vehicles in the intersection and those on your right

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

  11. Question 11: How long can you lose your license for refusing a BAC test in Kansas?

    • A. Six months
    • B. 30 days
    • C. One year

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

  12. Question 12: May you park on the opposite side of the street facing against traffic?

    • A. Yes, on quiet residential streets
    • B. Yes, for short stops of a few minutes
    • C. No

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

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