Free Kansas Permit Practice Test (2026)
Real questions from the official Kansas driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.
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This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
- Licensing & Permits — 7
- Sharing the Road — 4
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 3
- Vehicle Equipment — 3
- Points & Penalties — 1
- Signaling & Communication — 1
- Speed Limits & Speed Management — 1
Heaviest on Licensing & Permits (7 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
20 are Kansas-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. In Kansas, if you're tailgated and there's an empty lane, you should:
- Move over to the empty lane and let them pass
- Speed up
- Slow suddenly
- Brake to warn them
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Answer: Move over to the empty lane and let them pass
Move over to let a tailgater pass; never brake-check them.
2. During the Kansas restricted period, in the front seat there may be:
- Only friends
- Up to three passengers
- No one but the supervising adult
- Anyone
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Answer: No one but the supervising adult
No person but the supervising adult may ride in the front seat.
3. A Kansas driver under 21 is subject to a BAC limit of:
- .10
- .02
- .08
- .05
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Answer: .02
Under-21 drivers face a .02 limit.
4. To be licensed in Kansas you must pass a:
- Swim test
- Fitness test
- Vision test
- Hearing test
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Answer: Vision test
A vision test is required.
5. A commercial driver in Kansas is DUI at a BAC of:
- .02
- .10
- .08
- .04
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Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are DUI at .04.
6. For a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, Kansas requires you to:
- Ignore it
- Stop in your lane
- Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
- Speed up
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Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, or slow down, for stopped emergency vehicles.
7. Give a motorcycle:
- A full lane
- Half a lane
- No room
- The shoulder
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Answer: A full lane
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
8. While driving you must:
- Memorize it
- Leave your license home
- Carry your license and show it on request
- Carry a copy only
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Answer: Carry your license and show it on request
Carry and present your license when asked.
9. When passing a bicyclist, you should:
- Pass close
- Honk and pass
- Give room and pass only when safe
- Speed up
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Answer: Give room and pass only when safe
Give bicyclists room and pass only when safe.
10. During the restricted period, wireless communication devices while driving are:
- Not allowed except to report illegal activity or summon emergency help
- Only for calls
- Required
- Allowed
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Answer: Not allowed except to report illegal activity or summon emergency help
No wireless devices while driving except to report illegal activity or summon emergency help.
11. The minimum age for a Kansas restricted license is:
- 14
- 16
- 15
- 18
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Answer: 15
A restricted license is available at 15 (after holding a learner's permit at least 1 year).
12. A left arm extended straight out means:
- Stop
- Right turn
- Left turn
- Go
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Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
13. In Kansas, failing to maintain continuous liability insurance can bring:
- A warning
- A mandatory indefinite license suspension
- Nothing
- A small fine
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Answer: A mandatory indefinite license suspension
No continuous insurance = a mandatory indefinite suspension.
14. In Kansas winter/ice, you should:
- Speed up
- Drive normally
- Slow down and leave extra following distance
- Brake hard
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Answer: Slow down and leave extra following distance
Reduce speed and leave more room on snow and ice.
15. In Kansas, failing to report a traffic accident can lead to:
- Nothing
- License suspension
- Lower rates
- A reward
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Answer: License suspension
Failing to report an accident can suspend your license.
16. If your turn signals fail, you should:
- Not signal
- Turn without signaling
- Use hand signals until repaired
- Use headlights
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Answer: Use hand signals until repaired
Use hand signals if your signals fail.
17. Kansas law requires:
- Occupants to wear seat belts
- Only at night
- Only kids
- Nothing
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Answer: Occupants to wear seat belts
Buckle up — Kansas's seat-belt law is enforced.
18. A Kansas Non-Commercial Class C 'Farm Permit' is available at age:
- 18
- 14 or 15
- 12
- 16
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Answer: 14 or 15
A Farm Permit is available at 14 or 15.
19. Before a restricted license, you must have held a learner's permit for:
- 1 year or more
- 30 days
- 6 months
- 2 years
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Answer: 1 year or more
You must hold the learner's permit for 1 year or more.
20. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a County or Township road is:
- 65 MPH
- 45 MPH
- 55 MPH
- 70 MPH
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Answer: 55 MPH
55 MPH on any County or Township road unless posted otherwise.