Kansas permit test numbers to know
Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 53 Kansas numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.
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Alcohol & drugs
A Kansas officer lawfully asks you to take a BAC test and you refuse for the first time. What is the penalty?
Your license is suspended for one year
Under Kansas implied consent law, getting a license means you have agreed to a lawful alcohol or drug test.
Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 24
Fines, points & penalties
What are the minimum liability insurance limits for bodily injury that Kansas requires on a vehicle policy?
$25,000 for one person and $50,000 per accident
Kansas requires at least $25,000 for injury to or death of one person and $50,000 for two or more people in one accident, plus $25,000 for property damage.
Speed limits
About how fast should you be going when you enter a roundabout?
15 to 20 mph
When entering a roundabout you must take a sharp curve, so slow to about 15 to 20 mph.
Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 49
Every Kansas number, by topic
Official test facts and Kansas laws come first in each group, then the numbers from our handbook questions. Tap a source to read the exact words it comes from.
- Alcohol & drugs 8
- Fines, points & penalties 3
- Speed limits 12
- Distances & following gaps 12
- Parking 5
- Ages, permits & the test 10
- Time limits & deadlines 1
- Seat belts, lights & equipment 2
Alcohol & drugs
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 0.08% | Legal BAC limit for adult drivers | ksrevisor.govQuoteThe alcohol concentration in the person's blood or breath as shown by any competent evidence, including other competent evidence, as defined in K.S.A. 8-1013 (f)(1), and amendments thereto, is 0.08 or more; |
| 0.02% | BAC limit for drivers under 21 | ksrevisor.govQuoteIt shall be unlawful for any person less than 21 years of age to operate or attempt to operate a vehicle in this state with a breath or blood alcohol content of .02 or greater. |
| 0.04% | BAC limit in a commercial vehicle | ksrevisor.govQuoteThe alcohol concentration in the person's blood or breath, as shown by any competent evidence, including other competent evidence, as defined in K.S.A. 8-1013 (f)(1), and amendments thereto, is 0.04 or more; |
| 6 months · 100 hours · $750-$1,000 | Drunk driving (DUI)Class B nonperson misdemeanor: 48 consecutive hours to 6 months in jail, or 100 hours of public service at the court's discretion, plus a $750-$1,000 fine | ksrevisor.govQuoteOn a first conviction, a class B, nonperson misdemeanor. The person convicted shall be sentenced to not less than 48 consecutive hours nor more than six months' imprisonment, or in the court's discretion 100 hours of public service, and fined not less than $750 nor more than $1,000; |
| 1 year · 2 years | Drunk driving (DUI)First refusal: driving privileges suspended for 1 year, then restricted for 2 years to vehicles with an ignition interlock (longer interlock periods for later refusals) | ksrevisor.govQuoteOn the person's first occurrence, suspend the person's driving privileges for one year and at the end of the suspension, restrict the person's driving privileges for two years to driving only a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device; |
| one year | A Kansas officer lawfully asks you to take a BAC test and you refuse for the first time. What is the penalty?Answer: Your license is suspended for one year | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 24QuoteYou can lose your Driver’s License for one year if you refuse to take a BAC test. |
| 48 hours · 100 hours | For a first DUI conviction in Kansas, what minimum sentence can you face besides the fine?Answer: 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 24QuoteYou could be sentenced to a minimum of 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service and your license will be suspended. |
| one hour | A friend had four normal drinks. What is the only way for the alcohol to leave their system?Answer: Time, about one hour per drink | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 23QuoteIt takes about an hour for the body to get rid of one normal drink from the circulatory system. |
Fines, points & penalties
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $75 | Move Over lawFine for passing a stationary vehicle: $75 | ksrevisor.govQuoteUnlawful passing of a stationary vehicle 8-15,116 $75 |
| $25,000 · $50,000 · $25,000 | InsuranceKansas requires liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, plus $25,000 for property damage, along with personal injury protection (PIP) | ksrevisor.govQuotenot less than $25,000 because of bodily injury to, or death of, one person in any one accident and, subject to the limit for one person, to a limit of not less than $50,000 because of bodily injury to, or death of, two or more persons in any one accident |
| $25,000 · $50,000 | What are the minimum liability insurance limits for bodily injury that Kansas requires on a vehicle policy?Answer: $25,000 for one person and $50,000 per accident | Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles websiteQuotenot less than $25,000 because of bodily injury to, or death of, one person in any one accident and, subject to the limit for one person, to a limit of not less than $50,000 because of bodily injury to, or death of, two or more persons in any one accident |
Speed limits
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | Speed limitsUrban district 30 mph | ksrevisor.govQuoteIn any urban district, 30 miles per hour; (2) on any separated multilane highway, as designated and posted by the secretary of transportation, 75 miles per hour; (3) on any county or township highway, 55 miles per hour; and (4) on all other highways, 65 miles per hour. |
| 55 mph | Speed limitsCounty or township highway 55 mph | ksrevisor.govQuoteIn any urban district, 30 miles per hour; (2) on any separated multilane highway, as designated and posted by the secretary of transportation, 75 miles per hour; (3) on any county or township highway, 55 miles per hour; and (4) on all other highways, 65 miles per hour. |
| 65 mph | Speed limitsAll other highways 65 mph | ksrevisor.govQuoteIn any urban district, 30 miles per hour; (2) on any separated multilane highway, as designated and posted by the secretary of transportation, 75 miles per hour; (3) on any county or township highway, 55 miles per hour; and (4) on all other highways, 65 miles per hour. |
| 75 mph | Speed limitsSeparated multilane highways designated and posted by KDOT 75 mph | ksrevisor.govQuoteIn any urban district, 30 miles per hour; (2) on any separated multilane highway, as designated and posted by the secretary of transportation, 75 miles per hour; (3) on any county or township highway, 55 miles per hour; and (4) on all other highways, 65 miles per hour. |
| 15 to 20 mph | About how fast should you be going when you enter a roundabout?Answer: 15 to 20 mph | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 49QuoteWhen entering the roundabout or traffic circle you must negotiate a sharp curve. Slow your speed to about 15 to 20 mph. |
| 30 mph | Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed in a Kansas urban district?Answer: 30 mph | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 16QuoteThirty (30) miles per hour in any urban district |
| 65 mph | Outside of town, unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed on a Kansas state or federal highway?Answer: 65 mph | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 16QuoteSixty-five (65) miles per hour on any State or Federal Highway |
| 55 mph | Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed on a Kansas county or township road?Answer: 55 mph | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 16QuoteFifty-five (55) miles per hour on any County or Township road |
| 75 mph | What is the highest speed limit Kansas allows on a separated multilane highway designated and posted by the Secretary of Transportation?Answer: 75 mph | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 16QuoteSeventy-five (75) miles per hour on any separated, multilane highway as designated and posted by the Secretary of Transportation |
| 25 mph | A vehicle displays a fluorescent orange and red triangle on its rear. What does this tell you?Answer: It travels less than 25 mph | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 88QuoteA fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle displayed on the rear of vehicles drawn by animals, farm equipment or construction equipment means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph. |
| 35 mph | On a wet road, above what speed do your tires begin to ride up on pooled water and hydroplane?Answer: 35 mph | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 60QuoteHowever, as you go faster than 35 mph, the steering tires will start to ride up on any pooled water, similar to the action of water skis. |
| 25 mph | Your right wheels drop off the pavement edge. To what speed should you slow before trying to return?Answer: 25 mph or less | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 76QuoteSteer straight ahead and slow to 25 mph or less. |
Distances & following gaps
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles · 2 hours | On a long road trip, how often does the handbook recommend taking a break?Answer: About every 100 miles or 2 hours | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 21QuoteSchedule proper breaks—about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips |
| 100 feet | Under Kansas law, how far before a turn must you signal?Answer: At least 100 feet | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17QuoteAll signals must be given at least 100 feet before making the actual move or turn. |
| 500 feet | Where does Kansas law prohibit making a U-turn?Answer: Anywhere other drivers cannot see you for at least 500 feet | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17QuoteDo not make a “U” turn on a curve, near the top of a hill or anywhere you cannot be seen by other drivers for at least 500 feet. |
| 100 feet | Under Kansas law, within what distance of an intersection or railroad grade crossing is passing prohibited?Answer: 100 feet | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17QuoteWithin 100 feet of crossing any intersection or railroad grade crossing. |
| 200 feet | When passing on a two-lane road in Kansas, you must be back in your own lane before coming within what distance of an oncoming vehicle?Answer: 200 feet | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17QuoteYou must return to your driving lane before coming within 200 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. |
| Two seconds | Under good conditions, what following distance does the Kansas handbook's rules-of-the-road section tell you to use?Answer: Two seconds | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17QuoteUse the two-second rule for measuring a safe following distance under prime conditions. |
| Four seconds | It is raining hard. What following distance does the Kansas handbook's rules-of-the-road section call for in adverse conditions?Answer: Four seconds | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17QuoteUnder adverse conditions use a four-second following rule. |
| 3 to 4 seconds | What following distance should you allow behind a motorcycle on a dry road?Answer: 3 to 4 seconds | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 84QuoteWhen following a motorcyclist/scooter/moped, allow for a 3 to 4 second following distance or more in wet conditions |
| 268 feet | Under ideal conditions, about how far will a car travel from the moment the driver sees a hazard until it stops from 50 mph?Answer: At least 268 feet | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 58QuoteAt 50 mph, your vehicle will travel a minimum of 268 feet. |
| 4 to 6 seconds | When merging with other traffic, what size gap should you look for?Answer: 4 to 6 seconds | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 64QuoteWhen merging with other traffic flow, select a gap in the traffic flow of 4 to 6 seconds. |
| 500 feet | After an emergency vehicle passes you, how far behind it must you stay?Answer: At least 500 feet | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 85QuoteYou must stay at least 500 feet away from the emergency vehicle. |
| 6 inches | About how much water does it take to reach the bottom of most passenger cars?Answer: 6 inches | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 91QuoteRemember, 6 inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control or possible stalling |
Parking
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 15 feet | How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Kansas?Answer: No closer than 15 feet | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19QuoteWithin 15 feet of a fire hydrant. |
| 50 feet | How close may you park to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing in Kansas?Answer: No closer than 50 feet | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19QuoteWithin 50 feet of the nearest rail at railroad crossings. |
| 30 feet | In Kansas, you may not park within what distance when approaching a stop sign or traffic signal at the side of the road?Answer: 30 feet | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19QuoteWithin the 30 feet approaching any traffic control signal, stop sign, or flashing beacon at the side of the roadway. |
| 75 feet | You want to park across the street from a fire station entrance. How far away must you be?Answer: At least 75 feet | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19QuoteWithin 20 feet of driveway entrance to a fire station and on side of street opposite the entrance within 75 feet of entrance. |
| 12 inches | When parking next to a curb in Kansas, what is the farthest your wheels may be from it?Answer: 12 inches | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19QuoteWithin 15 feet of a fire hydrant. • More than 12” from a curb. |
Ages, permits & the test
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Questions on the test | ksrevenue.govQuoteKnowledge Test – This test consists of written questions on Kansas traffic laws and road signs. You will be required to answer 25 questions about traffic laws and identify certain signs by their shape, color, or the symbol appearing on them. The knowledge exam may be taken at the driver's license office or online at https://ks.knowtodrive.com. |
| 80% | Passing score | ksrevenue.govQuoteYou must score an 80% to pass the knowledge test. |
| $10 | Fee | ksrevenue.govQuoteNew Issuance Fees (With Testing) table row: 'Regular Learners Permit | All | $2.00 | [Test Fee blank] | | | $8.00 | $10.00' |
| at least 21 · one year | You are driving on a Kansas instruction permit. Who must be supervising you?Answer: A licensed adult at least 21 with at least one year of driving experience | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 12QuoteLicensed adult must be at least 21 years old and have at least one-year driving experience |
| 25 hours | A 15-year-old applies for a Kansas restricted license. How many hours of supervised driving must they have completed?Answer: 25 hours | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 12Quote15-year-old applicants must have completed 25 hours of supervised driving. |
| 50 hours | To drive under the less-restricted rules for 16- and 17-year-olds, how much supervised driving must a parent or guardian certify?Answer: At least 50 hours, with at least 10 at night | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 12QuoteParent/Guardian must sign an affidavit attesting to at least 50 hours of driving time with at least 10 at night |
| 1 year | How long must you have held a Kansas learner's permit before you can get a restricted license?Answer: 1 year or more | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 12QuoteMust have held state issued Learner’s Permit for 1 year or more. This does not include driver's education permit slip time held. |
| 80% | What score do you need to pass the Kansas knowledge test?Answer: 80% | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 94QuoteYou must score an 80% to pass the knowledge test. |
| six months | You have failed the Kansas written test four times. What happens next?Answer: You must wait at least six months from the last failed exam to retest | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 14QuoteAfter the fourth failure of either test, you must wait a minimum of six (6) months from the most recent failed exam before retesting. |
| 90 days | You just moved to Kansas and have a license from another state. How long do you have to get a Kansas driver's license?Answer: 90 days | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 11QuoteYou are required to have a Kansas Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to Kansas. |
Time limits & deadlines
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 10 days · $1,000 | CrashesOfficers who investigate file reports with KDOT within 10 days for crashes with injury, death or $1,000+ damage | ksrevisor.govQuoteresults in injury or death to any person or total damage to all property to an apparent extent of $1,000 or more, shall forward a written report of such accident to the department of transportation within 10 days after investigation of the accident. |
Seat belts, lights & equipment
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| under 14 | Seat beltsChildren under 14 under the child passenger safety act | ksrevisor.govQuotewho is at least 14 years of age but less than 18 years of age, shall have a safety belt properly fastened about such person's body at all times when the passenger car is in motion. |
| 10 inches | To reduce the risk of injury from a deploying air bag, how far should your chest be from the center of the steering wheel?Answer: At least 10 inches | Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 28Quoteyou should adjust your seat so at least 10 inches is between the center of your chest and the center of the steering wheel |
Memory tips
Straight from the handbook:
“Use the two-second rule for measuring a safe following distance under prime conditions.”
Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17
How to study them (our advice, not official rules):
- Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
- Say the answer before you look. Recalling the number yourself is harder than spotting it among four options, and it is what makes it stick.
- Come back to the ones you miss. The quiz above brings missed questions back more often. Short rounds over several days beat one long session.
Questions about the numbers
What numbers do I need to know for the Kansas permit test?
Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 53 of them for Kansas, each with its source.
Why focus on numbers?
A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.
Where do these numbers come from?
Each one is quoted from the Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, Kansas statutes or DOR pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.
Is the numbers drill free?
Yes. The table and the numbers quiz are free and unlimited, and so are the first 20 flashcards.
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