Kansas Permit Practice Test – Prep for the 25-Question Driving Test

Practice for your Kansas instruction permit with free Kansas DMV practice tests updated for 2026. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the Kansas Driving Handbook, with an instant explanation for every answer. In Kansas, driver licensing is handled by the Department of Revenue's Division of Vehicles.

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Your Kansas Permit Test Study Plan

All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.

  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions Solid Yellow on Your Side · Broken Yellow Between Lanes · Solid White Between Lanes Practice Test 2 50 questions Kansas Work Zone Approach · Truck Blind Spots · Night Following Distance Practice Test 3 50 questions High Beam Dimming Oncoming · High Beam Dimming Following · Kansas Crash Reporting Practice Test 4 50 questions Uncontrolled Intersection · Roundabout Entry · Truck Blind Spots Practice Test 5 50 questions School Bus Flashing Red · Motorcycle Following Distance · Freeway Entry

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions Solid Yellow on Your Side · Flashing Red Signal · Kansas Headlight Law

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions Solid Yellow on Your Side · Kansas Headlight Visibility · Flashing Red Signal Mini Test 2 12 questions Orange Work Zone Signs · 3-Second Rule · Tailgating Response Mini Test 3 12 questions Uncontrolled Intersection · Roundabout Entry · Kansas Phone Restriction Mini Test 4 12 questions Hill/Curve Limited Visibility · Sticking Accelerator · Driveway Entry

  4. Read the Kansas Driving Handbook

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    Kansas Driving HandbookOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Kansas Division of Vehicles.

    Kansas graduated licensing rulesOfficial state website

Kansas Permit Test Facts

The Kansas knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions on traffic signs, pavement markings, Kansas laws and driving practices, and you need to score 80% to pass. It isn't timed, but usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. You can take it at a Full-Service Driver License Center, through an approved driver's education course, or online at ks.knowtodrive.com. The Kansas Driving Handbook includes sample questions.

Number of questions
25
Passing score
20 correct (80%)
Time limit
None (usually 15 to 20 minutes)
Minimum age
14
Knowledge test fee
$6.50
If you fail
Retake the next business day
Where
A Full-Service Driver License Center, a driver's ed course, or online
Online testing
Yes, at ks.knowtodrive.com
Test languages
English and Spanish
Hold your permit
1 year before a restricted license
Supervised driving
50 hours, including 10 at night
Phone use
Not allowed for permit holders aged 14 to 16

Kansas Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Kansas permit test?

25 multiple-choice questions. You need to score 80% (20 correct) to pass.

How do you get a driver's license in Kansas?

Kansas uses graduated licensing. At 14, get an instruction permit by passing the vision and knowledge tests. After holding it for a year, you can get a restricted license at 15 if you've completed driver education. At 16, with 50 hours of practice driving (10 at night) with an adult 21 or older, you can get a less restricted license, and at 17 a full license with no restrictions (a 50-hour affidavit is required if you're 17).

Is the Kansas permit test timed?

No. It isn't timed, but it generally takes 15 to 20 minutes.

Can you take the Kansas permit test online?

Yes, at ks.knowtodrive.com. You can also take it at a Full-Service Driver License Center or through an approved driver's education course.

How old do you have to be to get an instruction permit in Kansas?

At least 14.

Who can ride with you on a Kansas instruction permit?

A licensed adult at least 21 years old, in the front seat at all times.

How long do you have to hold a Kansas instruction permit?

If you're 14 to 16, one year before you can advance to a restricted license (see the Division of Vehicles' graduated licensing rules).

Can you use a phone with a Kansas instruction permit?

No. Permit holders aged 14 to 16 may not use wireless communication devices, except to report illegal activity or to summon medical or emergency help.

Does the Kansas Driving Handbook have sample questions?

Yes. Sample questions follow the knowledge test section of the handbook.

Is this the same as the Kansas DMV test?

Yes. In Kansas, driver licensing is handled by the Department of Revenue's Division of Vehicles.

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Kansas Driving Handbook, Division of Vehicles graduated licensing rules. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.