Kansas DMV Permit Practice Test 1: 50 Questions
Practice Test 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Kansas driving rules, including solid yellow on your side, broken yellow between lanes, solid white between lanes and double solid yellow. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 1 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Solid Yellow on Your Side
- Broken Yellow Between Lanes
- Solid White Between Lanes
- Double Solid Yellow
- Kansas Headlight Law
- Hydroplaning Cause
- Skid Recovery
- Kansas BAC Limit
- Seat Belt Requirement
- Child Safety Seat
- Hill Parking Uphill with Curb
- Hill Parking Downhill with Curb
- Police Stop Procedure
- Backing Safely
- Kansas Freeway Entry
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:
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A. Passing is not allowed
A solid yellow line on your side marks a no-passing zone.
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It starts raining while you are driving in Kansas, and you turn on your windshield wipers. What else does Kansas require you to do?
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C. Turn on your headlights
Kansas requires you to turn on your headlights whenever your windshield wipers are in use.
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Hydroplaning occurs when:
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B. Your tires ride on water
Hydroplaning happens when tires lose contact with the road due to water.
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The legal BAC limit in Kansas for adult drivers is:
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C. 0.08%
0.08% is the legal limit for most drivers.
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When parking uphill with a curb, turn your wheels:
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C. Away from the curb
Turn wheels away so the vehicle rolls into the curb if needed.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: A solid yellow line on your side marks a no-passing zone.
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Q2. When approaching a stop sign, you must stop:
Correct answer: Before the stop line or crosswalk
Why: You must stop before the line or crosswalk.
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Q3. A flashing red light at an intersection means:
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe
Why: A flashing red works like a stop sign.
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Q4. At an uncontrolled intersection, you must yield to:
Correct answer: Vehicles already in the intersection
Why: Cars already in the intersection have the right-of-way.
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Q5. A broken yellow line between lanes means:
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when clear.
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Q6. A solid white line between lanes generally indicates:
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines mean avoid lane changes unless necessary.
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Q7. When turning left, you must yield to:
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic
Why: Oncoming traffic has the right-of-way during a left turn.
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Q8. A double solid yellow line means:
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q9. If a traffic signal is dark due to power failure, treat it as:
Correct answer: A four-way stop
Why: All drivers must stop and take turns.
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Q10. Before changing lanes, you should:
Correct answer: Check mirrors, signal, check blind spot
Why: Use mirrors, signal, and check blind spots.
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Q11. The correct hand signal for a right turn is:
Correct answer: Left arm up
Why: Left arm upward indicates a right turn.
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Q12. It starts raining while you are driving in Kansas, and you turn on your windshield wipers. What else does Kansas require you to do?
Correct answer: Turn on your headlights
Why: Kansas requires you to turn on your headlights whenever your windshield wipers are in use.
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Q13. Hydroplaning occurs when:
Correct answer: Your tires ride on water
Why: Hydroplaning happens when tires lose contact with the road due to water.
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Q14. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction of travel
Why: Steer gently in the direction you want to go.
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Q15. In rain or fog, increase your following distance to:
Correct answer: At least 4 seconds
Why: More space gives you extra reaction time.
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Q16. The left lane on a multilane road is for:
Correct answer: Passing
Why: Left lane is primarily for passing.
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Q17. If another driver tailgates you, the safest action is to:
Correct answer: Change lanes and let them pass
Why: Create space by letting them pass.
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Q18. A steady yellow light means:
Correct answer: Prepare to stop if safe
Why: Yellow means the red light is coming.
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Q19. A green arrow means:
Correct answer: You have a protected turn
Why: A green arrow gives a protected turn.
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Q20. A school bus with flashing red lights requires drivers to stop:
Correct answer: From both directions, unless on a divided roadway
Why: Both directions must stop unless separated by a physical barrier.
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Q21. You may proceed after stopping for a school bus when:
Correct answer: The lights stop flashing
Why: You may go once the flashing red lights stop.
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Q22. The legal BAC limit in Kansas for adult drivers is:
Correct answer: 0.08%
Why: 0.08% is the legal limit for most drivers.
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Q23. Even at low BAC levels, alcohol can:
Correct answer: Affect judgment and reaction time
Why: Any alcohol impairs driving ability.
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Q24. Seat belts in Kansas are required for:
Correct answer: Driver and all passengers
Why: All occupants must wear seat belts.
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Q25. The safest place for a child safety seat is:
Correct answer: Back seat
Why: Children are safest in the rear seat.
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Q26. When backing up, you should:
Correct answer: Look through the rear window
Why: Turn and look through the rear window.
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Q27. Bicyclists on the road have:
Correct answer: The same rights and responsibilities as drivers
Why: Bicyclists follow the same rules as vehicles.
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Q28. Before entering a roundabout, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Traffic inside the roundabout has the right of way.
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Q29. When parking uphill with a curb, turn your wheels:
Correct answer: Away from the curb
Why: Turn wheels away so the vehicle rolls into the curb if needed.
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Q30. When parking downhill with a curb, turn wheels:
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Why: Turn wheels toward the curb downhill.
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Q31. You must use turn signals at least:
Correct answer: 100 feet before turning
Why: Signal early to alert other drivers.
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Q32. At a four-way stop, right-of-way goes to:
Correct answer: The first car to stop
Why: First vehicle to stop goes first.
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Q33. Drivers must yield to pedestrians:
Correct answer: In marked or unmarked crosswalks
Why: Pedestrians legally crossing have right-of-way.
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Q34. Driving too fast for conditions is:
Correct answer: Illegal and dangerous
Why: You must adjust speed to weather and traffic.
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Q35. When merging onto a highway, use the acceleration lane to:
Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic
Why: Match traffic speed before merging.
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Q36. If you miss your exit, you should:
Correct answer: Go to the next exit
Why: Never stop or reverse; continue to next exit.
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Q37. If your brakes fail, you should:
Correct answer: Pump the brakes, use lower gear
Why: Pumping brakes and downshifting can slow the car.
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Q38. When a police officer stops you, keep your hands:
Correct answer: Visible on the wheel
Why: Keep hands visible and wait for instructions.
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Q39. On icy roads, you should:
Correct answer: Drive slowly and smoothly
Why: Smooth, slow actions prevent skids.
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Q40. When approaching a railroad crossing with no signals, you must:
Correct answer: Look both ways and be ready to stop
Why: Always look and listen for trains.
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Q41. A yellow curb usually means:
Correct answer: Loading zone restrictions
Why: Yellow curbs typically indicate loading zones.
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Q42. You must dim high beams when:
Correct answer: Within 500 feet of oncoming traffic
Why: Dim high beams for oncoming vehicles.
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Q43. A red X over a lane means:
Correct answer: Do not use that lane
Why: A red X indicates the lane is closed.
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Q44. A driver approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights must:
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Slow down or move over to protect workers.
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Q45. Following distance in ideal conditions should be:
Correct answer: At least 2 seconds
Why: The Kansas handbook says to use the two-second rule in good conditions and a four-second rule in adverse conditions.
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Q46. If your tires blow out, you should:
Correct answer: Grip the wheel and slow gradually
Why: Slow down gradually while steering straight.
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Q47. When entering traffic from a driveway, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to all approaching vehicles
Why: Traffic on the road has the right-of-way.
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Q48. Driving while distracted:
Correct answer: Greatly increases crash risk
Why: Distractions increase reaction time and crash risk.
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Q49. If your engine overheats, you should:
Correct answer: Pull over and let it cool
Why: Stop safely and let the vehicle cool down.
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Q50. When entering a freeway in Kansas, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to all traffic already on the freeway
Why: Freeway traffic has the right-of-way; adjust speed on the ramp and merge safely.