Kansas DMV Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions
Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Kansas driving rules, including uncontrolled intersection, roundabout entry, truck blind spots and highway hypnosis. 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 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Uncontrolled Intersection
- Roundabout Entry
- Truck Blind Spots
- Highway Hypnosis
- Blind Pedestrian
- Motorcycle Sharing
- Steering Failure
- Rural Kansas Roads
- Four-Way Stop Two Arrive Simultaneously
- Night Driving Requirements
- Icy Road Technique
- Freeway Exit
- Passing When Not Allowed
- Oncoming Drifts into Lane
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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At an uncontrolled intersection, who must yield?
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A. Drivers who arrive later
Yield to vehicles already in the intersection or arriving first.
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A roundabout requires drivers to:
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C. Yield to traffic already inside
Vehicles in the circle have the right-of-way.
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When driving near a large truck, avoid:
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C. Lingering in blind spots
Trucks have large blind spots where crashes occur.
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To avoid highway hypnosis:
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B. Shift your eyes often
Frequent eye movements keep you alert.
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A pedestrian with a white cane is:
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C. Visually impaired
White canes identify visually impaired pedestrians.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. At an uncontrolled intersection, who must yield?
Correct answer: Drivers who arrive later
Why: Yield to vehicles already in the intersection or arriving first.
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Q2. A roundabout requires drivers to:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already inside
Why: Vehicles in the circle have the right-of-way.
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Q3. A flashing red light means:
Correct answer: Stop completely and proceed when safe
Why: Treat flashing red like a stop sign.
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Q4. When driving near a large truck, avoid:
Correct answer: Lingering in blind spots
Why: Trucks have large blind spots where crashes occur.
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Q5. When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights:
Correct answer: You must stop
Why: You must stop for flashing red lights.
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Q6. If your vehicle skids, steer:
Correct answer: In the direction you want to go
Why: Steer with the skid to regain control.
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Q7. When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels:
Correct answer: Away from the curb
Why: Turning away prevents rolling into traffic.
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Q8. 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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Q9. When driving in fog, use:
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare in fog.
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Q10. Hydroplaning happens when:
Correct answer: Tires lose contact with road due to water
Why: Water lifts tires off road surface.
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Q11. If your brakes fail:
Correct answer: Pump the brakes and downshift
Why: Pumping may restore pressure; downshifting slows the vehicle.
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Q12. When exiting a freeway:
Correct answer: Signal and move into exit lane early
Why: Move into exit lane smoothly and early.
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Q13. You must yield to pedestrians:
Correct answer: In crosswalks, marked or unmarked
Why: Pedestrians have right-of-way in any crosswalk.
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Q14. When you see a yield sign:
Correct answer: Slow and give right-of-way if needed
Why: Yield signs require giving way when necessary.
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Q15. A broken yellow line allows:
Correct answer: Passing when clear
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when safe.
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Q16. A double solid yellow line means:
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid lines prohibit passing.
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Q17. Backing out of a driveway requires:
Correct answer: Turning and looking through rear window
Why: Look over your shoulder and back slowly.
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Q18. On a multilane road, the left lane is usually for:
Correct answer: Passing
Why: Left lane is for passing slower vehicles.
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Q19. If you miss your exit:
Correct answer: Go to the next exit
Why: Never reverse or stop on freeway.
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Q20. When following another vehicle at night, dim high beams at:
Correct answer: 300 feet
Why: Dim to avoid blinding drivers ahead.
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Q21. When turning right on red:
Correct answer: Stop fully and yield
Why: Right on red is allowed after a full stop unless posted otherwise.
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Q22. If you encounter an aggressive driver:
Correct answer: Create space and avoid interaction
Why: Avoiding escalation keeps you safe.
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Q23. To avoid highway hypnosis:
Correct answer: Shift your eyes often
Why: Frequent eye movements keep you alert.
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Q24. When a traffic signal is out:
Correct answer: Treat as a four-way stop
Why: All drivers must stop and proceed in order.
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Q25. When driving near motorcycles:
Correct answer: Give full lane width
Why: Motorcycles need the entire lane.
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Q26. If a tire blows out:
Correct answer: Hold wheel firmly and slow gradually
Why: Maintain control and slow down safely.
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Q27. Using a phone while driving:
Correct answer: Increases crash risk
Why: Distraction significantly raises crash risk.
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Q28. You must not park:
Correct answer: Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Why: Hydrant areas must remain clear.
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Q29. At a stop sign, you must stop:
Correct answer: Before the line or crosswalk
Why: Stop where required before proceeding.
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Q30. At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive:
Correct answer: Goes first
Why: First come, first served.
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Q31. If two vehicles arrive at the same time:
Correct answer: Driver on the right goes first
Why: Yield to the right.
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Q32. Night driving requires:
Correct answer: Increased following distance
Why: Visibility is reduced, requiring extra space.
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Q33. When entering a curve:
Correct answer: Slow before entering
Why: Slowing before improves control.
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Q34. A pedestrian with a white cane is:
Correct answer: Visually impaired
Why: White canes identify visually impaired pedestrians.
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Q35. When passing another car:
Correct answer: Return only when you see the car in your mirror
Why: Ensure safe distance before returning.
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Q36. When roads are icy:
Correct answer: Make gentle movements
Why: Smooth actions prevent skids.
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Q37. If your wheels drop off pavement:
Correct answer: Ease off gas and return gradually
Why: Re-enter slowly and safely.
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Q38. A yellow traffic light means:
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: Yellow warns the red light is coming.
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Q39. Your car does not have daytime running lights. According to the Kansas handbook, what should you do when you drive?
Correct answer: Turn on your headlights so other road users can see you
Why: Headlights help other roadway users see you. If your vehicle has no daytime running lights, remember to turn your headlights on.
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Q40. You are coming up behind a bicyclist on a Kansas road. What should you do as you pass?
Correct answer: Slow down and give the bicyclist as much space as possible
Why: When approaching or passing a bicyclist, slow down, allow as much space as possible, and consider the bicyclist's speed.
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Q41. If an emergency vehicle approaches:
Correct answer: Pull to right and stop
Why: Move right and stop to allow passage.
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Q42. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights:
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Kansas Move Over Law requires caution.
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Q43. When driving downhill:
Correct answer: Shift to lower gear
Why: Lower gear helps control speed.
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Q44. When backing:
Correct answer: Look over right shoulder
Why: Look directly behind you.
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Q45. If steering fails:
Correct answer: Slow down and stop
Why: Gradually slow and pull over.
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Q46. Good defensive drivers:
Correct answer: Anticipate hazards
Why: Watching for hazards prevents crashes.
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Q47. When approaching a railroad crossing with no lights or gates, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down, look, and be ready to stop
Why: Uncontrolled crossings require drivers to look and prepare to stop.
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Q48. If an oncoming vehicle drifts into your lane, your best action is to:
Correct answer: Slow down, move right, and use your horn
Why: Slowing and moving right creates space to avoid a collision.
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Q49. You must use your turn signal at least:
Correct answer: 100 feet before turning
Why: Kansas requires signaling at least 100 feet in advance.
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Q50. When driving on rural Kansas highways, you should:
Correct answer: Look farther ahead due to higher speeds
Why: Higher speeds require scanning farther ahead for hazards.