Kansas permit test practice

What shape and color are most warning signs, such as those for curves or crossings?

1. ARed octagon with white lettering
2. BYellow diamond shape with black lettering or symbolsCorrect
3. CBlue rectangle with white lettering
4. DOrange triangle with black border

Why: Warning signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.

What is the purpose of a "Shared Center Lane Left Turn Only" sign?

1. AIt marks a lane reserved for buses only
2. BIt marks a lane closed for construction
3. CIt marks the start of a passing zone near the next intersection
4. DIt marks a lane reserved for left turns from either directionCorrect

Why: This sign tells a driver that a lane is reserved for left-turning vehicles from either direction and not for through traffic.

When must a driver yield to a bicyclist under Kansas right-of-way rules?

1. AOnly when the bicyclist signals with a hand
2. BWhen a bicycle path or bike lane intersects the roadCorrect
3. COnly on roads posted for bicycle traffic
4. DOnly if the bicyclist is a child

Why: A driver must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist when a bicycle path or bike lane intersects a road.

Do all crosswalks in Kansas need painted markings to require a driver to yield to pedestrians?

1. AYes, only marked crosswalks require yielding
2. BNo, only crosswalks with traffic signals count
3. CNo, crosswalks exist wherever a sidewalk meets the streetCorrect
4. DYes, but only during posted school crossing guard hours

Why: Crosswalks exist at all intersections where a sidewalk meets the street, and not all crosswalks are marked.

At 50 mph, about how far does a vehicle travel during the average reaction distance?

1. A55 feetCorrect
2. B90 feet
3. C200 feet
4. D500 feet

Why: At 50 mph the average reaction time accounts for about 55 feet traveled before the brakes are physically applied.

When intending to turn left in a roundabout, when should a driver signal a right turn to exit?

1. AImmediately upon entering the roundabout
2. BOnly after passing the desired exit
3. CAfter traveling three-quarters of the way aroundCorrect
4. DSignaling is never required in a roundabout

Why: If intending to turn left, once a driver has traveled three-quarters of the way around, they should signal "right" to take the exit.

Why are SUVs, vans, and pickups more prone to rollover crashes than passenger cars?

1. AThey are generally driven faster than cars
2. BThey have a higher center of gravity and are top heavyCorrect
3. CThey have narrower tires than cars
4. DThey lack safety belts in the rear seats

Why: SUVs, vans, pickups, and small trucks are more rollover-prone due to their higher centers of gravity, making them top heavy.

Why should a driver avoid sounding the horn near a horse being ridden or led along a road?

1. AIt is required by law to always honk near horses
2. BIt has no effect on horses at all
3. CIt risks scaring the horse and causing a crashCorrect
4. DIt alerts the rider to speed up

Why: Sounding the horn or revving the engine near a horse could scare it and cause a crash.

For a first DUI conviction, what minimum jail time or alternative community service may be imposed?

1. A24 hours in jail or 20 hours of community service
2. B48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community serviceCorrect
3. COne week in jail with no community service option
4. D72 hours in jail or 200 hours of community service

Why: A first conviction can bring a minimum of 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service.

What allows a Kansan to complete the noncommercial knowledge exam without visiting a driver's license office in person?

1. AA mail-in paper application
2. BA phone interview with an examiner
3. CAn approved online knowledge exam websiteCorrect
4. DA test administered at any post office

Why: The Kansas Department of Revenue offers an online knowledge exam that eliminates the in-office test for those who qualify.