Kansas DMV Driving Test

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1. The 'three-second rule' applies to the space ____ of your vehicle. To the sides. Ahead. In back. All around.

2. Before you start the vehicle: Place your foot on the accelerator. Turn the low beam headlights on. Make sure the parking brake is set.

3. What do broken line pavement markings indicate? None of the answers listed. They are permissive in nature. They delineate roadways that cannot be used They are restrictive in nature. They mean nothing.

4. Which of the following would best improve traffic flow? Using public transportation. Eliminating the space cushion. Raising the speed limit. Banning cyclists from the road.

5. A driver must ____ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road. Reduce speed. Not stop. Move fast. Come to a complete stop.

6. What is a good way, in general, to avoid accidents? Adjust to road, traffic, and weather conditions. Safety check your vehicle regularly. Slow down All listed answers are correct. Think ahead.

7. On an undivided highway when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and/or flashing lights on, you should: Speed up to clear traffic. Drive slowly until it has passed. Pull to the right and stop

8. Where should you start your u-turn on a street with two lanes in each direction? Always use the center left turn lane. The left lane. The right lane. Any available lane.

9. To avoid glare from headlights of an approaching car: Stay focused on the center line on the road. Keep looking briefly to the side of the road. Flash your high beams.

10. Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks? Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal. Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Motorcyclists always have the right-of-way.

11. When you enter traffic from a stop (ex: pulling away from the curb), you: Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 ft. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. Should wait for the first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane. Should expect other drivers to make room for you to enter traffic.

12. A pedestrian crossing at the corner has the right-of-way: At marked crosswalks only. At marked or unmarked crosswalks. Only at intersections controlled by signals, lights, or stop signs. Only at intersections controlled by traffic signals.

13. When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay ____ and make the turn close to the right curb. As close to the left as possible. As close to the right as possible. In the center lane. On the shoulder.

14. Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime. About the same. About twice as high. About 3 to 4 times as high. About five to six times as high.

15. Before driving into an intersection after a stop, you should look: Straight ahead and to the left. Left and right only. Left, right and ahead. Straight ahead and to the right.

16. A flashing red traffic light should be considered as A yield sign. A merge sign. A stop sign A do not enter sign.

17. Which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow? Lowering the speed limit on major freeways. Not slowing down to look at an accident scene. Using your car instead of public transportation. Raising the speed limit on major freeways.

18. If, while driving, a tire suddenly blows out, you should: Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit from the traffic lanes. Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway. Pump the brakes rapidly

19. In inclement weather, you should: Drive in low gear. Steer off the road. Steer and brake smoothly.

20. If you are about to overtake a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must Alert the oncoming vehicle to slow down. Speed up and quickly pass the bicycle. Alert the bicycle rider about the oncoming vehicle Slow down and let the vehicle pass first.

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To operate a motorcycle in Kansas, you must have a Class M license or a motorcycle endorsement on your license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Revenue (DOR). At age 14, you can apply for a motorcycle instruction permit. At age 16, you can apply for a less-restricted Class M license, and at age 17, you can apply for a Class M license or a motorcycle endorsement. A permit, license, or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must submit your application and documentation, pass the vision screening and motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a less-restricted motorcycle license, you must have held an instruction permit at least 12 months, submit an application and documentation, complete the required driving hours, and pay the fees. Additionally, you must either complete a motorcycle driver's education course or pass the written and motorcycle rider skills tests. To receive a Class M license or endorsement on your driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, motorcycle knowledge test, and the motorcycle rider skills test.

Tests are scheduled through the DOR. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions covering road rules and safe riding practices. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.