Kansas DMV Permit Practice Test 5: 50 Questions
Practice Test 5 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Kansas driving rules, including school bus flashing red, motorcycle following distance, freeway entry and Four-Way stop first arrived. 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 5 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- School Bus Flashing Red
- Motorcycle Following Distance
- Freeway Entry
- Four-Way Stop First Arrived
- Farm Equipment on Rural Kansas Roads
- Phone While Driving
- Skid Recovery
- Railroad Crossing Approach
- Engine Overheat Response
- Emergency Vehicle Flashing Lights Ahead
- Large Truck Following Distance
- Oncoming High Beams
- Missed Exit
- Backing Safely
- Yellow Traffic Signal
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must:
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A. Stop until the lights stop flashing
Flashing red lights always require a full stop.
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When driving behind a motorcycle, you should:
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C. Increase following distance
Motorcycles stop quickly; give them space.
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When entering a freeway, you must:
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B. Match the speed of traffic
Safe merging requires matching freeway speed.
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At a four-way stop, the vehicle that should go first is:
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C. First to arrive
First to arrive has right-of-way.
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When driving near farm equipment on rural Kansas roads, you should:
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B. Slow down and be prepared to pass safely
Farm vehicles move slowly and require patience when passing.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 5, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must:
Correct answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing
Why: Flashing red lights always require a full stop.
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Q2. When driving behind a motorcycle, you should:
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Motorcycles stop quickly; give them space.
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Q3. When entering a freeway, you must:
Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic
Why: Safe merging requires matching freeway speed.
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Q4. At a four-way stop, the vehicle that should go first is:
Correct answer: First to arrive
Why: First to arrive has right-of-way.
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Q5. When driving at night, you should:
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Night driving requires additional space and caution.
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Q6. If your accelerator sticks, you should:
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake smoothly
Why: Shifting to neutral allows safe slowing.
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Q7. A flashing yellow light means:
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow warns drivers to use caution.
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Q8. Using a phone while driving:
Correct answer: Increases crash risk
Why: Distraction greatly increases danger.
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Q9. A broken yellow line means:
Correct answer: Passing allowed when clear
Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing if safe.
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Q10. When you see a pedestrian with a white cane:
Correct answer: Yield and be prepared to stop
Why: White canes indicate visual impairment.
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Q11. Hydroplaning is more likely when:
Correct answer: Driving fast on wet roads
Why: Higher speeds increase hydroplaning risk.
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Q12. If your vehicle skids:
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want to go
Why: Steering with the skid helps regain control.
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Q13. Use low beams when:
Correct answer: Driving in fog
Why: Low beams reduce glare in fog.
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Q14. When driving in rain:
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Wet roads need more reaction time.
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Q15. A solid white line means:
Correct answer: Lane changes discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q16. A double solid yellow line means:
Correct answer: No passing either direction
Why: Double solid lines prohibit passing.
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Q17. When parking downhill with a curb:
Correct answer: Turn wheels toward the curb
Why: Turning wheels toward the curb prevents rolling.
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Q18. Stopping distance is affected by:
Correct answer: Speed and road conditions
Why: Higher speeds and poor roads increase stopping distance.
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Q19. Before changing lanes, you must:
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spot
Why: Blind spots must always be checked.
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Q20. When approaching a railroad crossing:
Correct answer: Slow down and look for trains
Why: Always look and listen before crossing.
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Q21. If your engine overheats:
Correct answer: Pull over and let it cool
Why: Letting it cool prevents serious damage.
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Q22. If emergency lights are flashing ahead:
Correct answer: Slow down and move over
Why: Move Over Law requires caution.
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Q23. When following a large truck:
Correct answer: Stay out of blind spots
Why: Trucks have large blind spots.
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Q24. If an oncoming car has high beams on:
Correct answer: Look to the right edge of road
Why: Looking right reduces glare.
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Q25. When you miss an exit:
Correct answer: Go to next exit
Why: Never stop or reverse on freeway.
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Q26. Backing up safely requires:
Correct answer: Looking over right shoulder
Why: Turn and look directly behind you.
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Q27. A yellow traffic signal means:
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: Yellow warns of upcoming red light.
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Q28. A red arrow means:
Correct answer: No turn allowed
Why: Red arrows prohibit turning.
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Q29. When a tire blows out:
Correct answer: Grip wheel firmly and slow gradually
Why: Maintain control and slow safely.
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Q30. If visibility is reduced to 500 feet or less:
Correct answer: Use headlights
Why: Kansas requires headlights when visibility drops.
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Q31. When driving in rural areas:
Correct answer: Scan farther ahead
Why: Higher speeds require long-range scanning.
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Q32. When driving in work zones:
Correct answer: Expect sudden changes
Why: Work zones require caution.
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Q33. If your wheels drop off pavement:
Correct answer: Ease off gas and return gradually
Why: Re-enter road slowly.
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Q34. At night, use high beams:
Correct answer: When no oncoming traffic
Why: Use high beams when alone on road.
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Q35. If another driver is tailgating you:
Correct answer: Move right and allow them to pass
Why: Creating space prevents collisions.
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Q36. A pedestrian crossing illegally:
Correct answer: Still has right-of-way
Why: Drivers must avoid hitting pedestrians.
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Q37. When approaching a green light:
Correct answer: Be prepared for it to change
Why: Green lights can change at any time.
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Q38. When turning left at an intersection:
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: Oncoming vehicles have right-of-way.
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Q39. A no passing zone sign means:
Correct answer: Do not pass
Why: No passing zones are mandatory.
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Q40. When road surfaces are uneven:
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Uneven roads reduce control.
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Q41. When entering traffic from a driveway:
Correct answer: Yield to all traffic
Why: Vehicles on roadway have priority.
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Q42. Good defensive driving includes:
Correct answer: Scanning and anticipating hazards
Why: Awareness prevents crashes.
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Q43. If your steering fails:
Correct answer: Slow down and stop
Why: Gradual slowing is safest.
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Q44. When passing another vehicle:
Correct answer: Return only when you see headlights in your mirror
Why: Ensure safe distance before returning.
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Q45. Driving too slowly can:
Correct answer: Be dangerous
Why: It disrupts traffic flow.
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Q46. If your vehicle fishtails:
Correct answer: Steer gently in direction of skid
Why: Steer with skid to regain control.
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Q47. When a traffic officer is directing traffic, you must:
Correct answer: Obey the officer over all signals and signs
Why: A traffic officer’s instructions always override signs and signals.
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Q48. If your headlights fail at night, you should:
Correct answer: Try the headlight switch and use hazard lights
Why: Switching settings and using hazards improves visibility to others.
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Q49. Before making a U-turn, you must:
Correct answer: Check for signs prohibiting U-turns
Why: U-turns are only legal where permitted and when safe.
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Q50. When driving near farm equipment on rural Kansas roads, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to pass safely
Why: Farm vehicles move slowly and require patience when passing.