Kansas DMV Permit Practice Test: 25 Free Questions

1. What is recommended when driving on dusty gravel roads where vision is reduced?

1. a) Stop in the middle of the road until dust settles.
2. b) Use low beam headlights.
3. c) Use high beam headlights.
4. d) Turn on your hazard lights.

2. If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, what is the best approach regarding eye contact?

1. a) Maintain steady eye contact to show you are not intimidated
2. b) Flash your lights to get their attention before looking away
3. c) Wink or smile at the driver to de-escalate the situation
4. d) Avoid eye contact as it may further anger the driver

3. How do alcohol and other impairing drugs affect a driver's perception of colors?

1. a) They reduce the ability to distinguish colors on signs and signals.
2. b) They make colors appear more vivid and easier to see.
3. c) They have no known effect on a driver's ability to see colors.
4. d) They only affect the ability to see the color red at night.

4. How do safety belts assist a driver during a sudden turn or impact?

1. a) They automatically apply the brakes.
2. b) They prevent the airbags from deploying.
3. c) They help keep the driver behind the wheel to maintain control.
4. d) They prevent the vehicle from rolling over.

5. What should you do immediately if your drive wheels begin to spin while you are accelerating?

1. a) Shift the vehicle into a lower gear.
2. b) Press the accelerator harder to gain traction.
3. c) Apply the parking brake firmly.
4. d) Take your foot off the accelerator.

6. When exiting a roundabout, what signal should you use?

1. a) Right signal.
2. b) Hazard lights.
3. c) No signal is needed.
4. d) Left signal.

7. How far must you park from a fire hydrant?

1. a) 5 ft.
2. b) 15 ft.
3. c) 10 ft.
4. d) 20 ft.

8. What should you do if you are driving in a reversible lane and see a steady yellow X signal?

1. a) Stop your vehicle immediately.
2. b) Move out of the lane as soon as it is safe to do so.
3. c) Only use the lane for making left turns.
4. d) Maintain your speed and stay in the lane.

9. What must you do if the light turns green while you are stopped at an intersection?

1. a) Allow crossing traffic to clear the intersection before you go ahead.
2. b) Go immediately.
3. c) Wait for the next green light.
4. d) Honk at any cars still in the intersection.

10. What does a yellow arrow indicate?

1. a) Protected turn is beginning.
2. b) Turn immediately before the light turns red.
3. c) The green arrow is ending; prepare to stop and yield.
4. d) Proceed with caution, you have the right of way.

11. How should you treat a flashing red traffic light?

1. a) As a yield sign.
2. b) As a green light if the way is clear.
3. c) As a caution signal.
4. d) As a stop sign.

12. What does this sign warn of?

1. a) Side road right.
2. b) No right turn.
3. c) Right curve.
4. d) Sharp Right Turn.

13. Who has the right-of-way at a 4-way stop?

1. a) The driver turning right.
2. b) The driver reaching the intersection first.
3. c) The driver on the left.
4. d) The driver turning left.

14. What does a dashed white line indicate?

1. a) Opposing traffic.
2. b) No passing zone.
3. c) Do not change lanes.
4. d) You may cross it to change lanes if safe.

15. What must you do when entering a road from a driveway or alley?

1. a) Honk and proceed.
2. b) Expect vehicles on the main road to stop for you.
3. c) Yield to vehicles already on the main road.
4. d) Drive out quickly to merge.

16. You should not start to pass if you are within what distance of a hill or curve?

1. a) 1/3 of a mile.
2. b) 1 mile.
3. c) 1/4 mile.
4. d) 100 feet.

17. How long does it typically take to stop a vehicle traveling at 30 mph, including reaction time?

1. a) 4 to 5 seconds.
2. b) 1 to 2 seconds.
3. c) 6 to 7 seconds.
4. d) 2 to 3 seconds.

18. If your accelerator pedal gets stuck, what is the best immediate action?

1. a) Wait for the car to run out of gas.
2. b) Shift to neutral.
3. c) Turn off the ignition immediately.
4. d) Pump the accelerator pedal.

19. How can you recognize that your vehicle has lost traction in the rear tires?

1. a) The steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn.
2. b) The vehicle begins to move sideways without any additional steering input.
3. c) The brake pedal vibrates or pushes back against your foot.
4. d) The vehicle continues to travel straight while you are steering.

20. When steering to recover from a rear-wheel skid, why is it important to avoid looking into the oncoming lane?

1. a) To ensure that your side-impact airbags deploy correctly.
2. b) To prevent your vehicle from traveling across the centerline.
3. c) To help you see the dashboard warning lights more clearly.
4. d) To allow you to check your blind spots for other vehicles.

21. If there is no sidewalk available, where should you walk?

1. a) In the middle of the road.
2. b) On the left side, facing oncoming traffic.
3. c) On the right side, with the flow of traffic.
4. d) On the right shoulder only.

22. What allows a bicyclist to cross an intersection if the traffic signal does not respond to their bicycle?

1. a) The Right-Turn-On-Red Law.
2. b) The Intersection Bypass Act.
3. c) The Dead Red Law.
4. d) The Free Pass Rule.

23. Why might a motorcyclist make sudden changes in lane or speed?

1. a) Because they are driving recklessly.
2. b) To avoid road hazards like potholes or gravel that don't affect cars as much.
3. c) To show off.
4. d) To prevent cars from passing.

24. Are pedestrians required to obey traffic laws?

1. a) Yes, they have the same responsibilities to obey traffic laws as motorists.
2. b) No, laws only apply to vehicles.
3. c) Only when police are present.
4. d) Only on highways.

25. Does the Move-Over Law apply to towing and recovery vehicles with flashing lights?

1. a) Yes, it includes towing and recovery vehicles.
2. b) No, only police and fire.
3. c) Only on interstates.
4. d) Only at night.