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.

    Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles website

  • 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

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
0.08%Legal BAC limit for adult driversksrevisor.gov
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The 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 21ksrevisor.gov
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It 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 vehicleksrevisor.gov
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The 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-$1,000Drunk 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 fineksrevisor.gov
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On 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 yearsDrunk 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.gov
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On 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 yearA 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 yearKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 24
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You can lose your Driver’s License for one year if you refuse to take a BAC test.
48 hours · 100 hoursFor 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 serviceKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 24
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You could be sentenced to a minimum of 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service and your license will be suspended.
one hourA friend had four normal drinks. What is the only way for the alcohol to leave their system?Answer: Time, about one hour per drinkKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 23
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It takes about an hour for the body to get rid of one normal drink from the circulatory system.

Fines, points & penalties

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
$75Move Over lawFine for passing a stationary vehicle: $75ksrevisor.gov
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Unlawful passing of a stationary vehicle 8-15,116 $75
$25,000 · $50,000 · $25,000InsuranceKansas 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.gov
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not 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 · $50,000What 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 accidentKansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles website
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not 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

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
30 mphSpeed limitsUrban district 30 mphksrevisor.gov
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In 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 mphSpeed limitsCounty or township highway 55 mphksrevisor.gov
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In 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 mphSpeed limitsAll other highways 65 mphksrevisor.gov
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In 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 mphSpeed limitsSeparated multilane highways designated and posted by KDOT 75 mphksrevisor.gov
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In 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 mphAbout how fast should you be going when you enter a roundabout?Answer: 15 to 20 mphKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 49
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When entering the roundabout or traffic circle you must negotiate a sharp curve. Slow your speed to about 15 to 20 mph.
30 mphUnless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed in a Kansas urban district?Answer: 30 mphKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 16
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Thirty (30) miles per hour in any urban district
65 mphOutside of town, unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed on a Kansas state or federal highway?Answer: 65 mphKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 16
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Sixty-five (65) miles per hour on any State or Federal Highway
55 mphUnless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed on a Kansas county or township road?Answer: 55 mphKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 16
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Fifty-five (55) miles per hour on any County or Township road
75 mphWhat is the highest speed limit Kansas allows on a separated multilane highway designated and posted by the Secretary of Transportation?Answer: 75 mphKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 16
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Seventy-five (75) miles per hour on any separated, multilane highway as designated and posted by the Secretary of Transportation
25 mphA vehicle displays a fluorescent orange and red triangle on its rear. What does this tell you?Answer: It travels less than 25 mphKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 88
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A 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 mphOn a wet road, above what speed do your tires begin to ride up on pooled water and hydroplane?Answer: 35 mphKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 60
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However, 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 mphYour right wheels drop off the pavement edge. To what speed should you slow before trying to return?Answer: 25 mph or lessKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 76
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Steer straight ahead and slow to 25 mph or less.

Distances & following gaps

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
100 miles · 2 hoursOn a long road trip, how often does the handbook recommend taking a break?Answer: About every 100 miles or 2 hoursKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 21
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Schedule proper breaks—about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips
100 feetUnder Kansas law, how far before a turn must you signal?Answer: At least 100 feetKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17
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All signals must be given at least 100 feet before making the actual move or turn.
500 feetWhere does Kansas law prohibit making a U-turn?Answer: Anywhere other drivers cannot see you for at least 500 feetKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17
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Do 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 feetUnder Kansas law, within what distance of an intersection or railroad grade crossing is passing prohibited?Answer: 100 feetKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17
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Within 100 feet of crossing any intersection or railroad grade crossing.
200 feetWhen 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 feetKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17
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You must return to your driving lane before coming within 200 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
Two secondsUnder good conditions, what following distance does the Kansas handbook's rules-of-the-road section tell you to use?Answer: Two secondsKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17
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Use the two-second rule for measuring a safe following distance under prime conditions.
Four secondsIt is raining hard. What following distance does the Kansas handbook's rules-of-the-road section call for in adverse conditions?Answer: Four secondsKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17
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Under adverse conditions use a four-second following rule.
3 to 4 secondsWhat following distance should you allow behind a motorcycle on a dry road?Answer: 3 to 4 secondsKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 84
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When following a motorcyclist/scooter/moped, allow for a 3 to 4 second following distance or more in wet conditions
268 feetUnder 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 feetKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 58
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At 50 mph, your vehicle will travel a minimum of 268 feet.
4 to 6 secondsWhen merging with other traffic, what size gap should you look for?Answer: 4 to 6 secondsKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 64
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When merging with other traffic flow, select a gap in the traffic flow of 4 to 6 seconds.
500 feetAfter an emergency vehicle passes you, how far behind it must you stay?Answer: At least 500 feetKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 85
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You must stay at least 500 feet away from the emergency vehicle.
6 inchesAbout how much water does it take to reach the bottom of most passenger cars?Answer: 6 inchesKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 91
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Remember, 6 inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control or possible stalling

Parking

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
15 feetHow close to a fire hydrant may you park in Kansas?Answer: No closer than 15 feetKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19
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Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
50 feetHow close may you park to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing in Kansas?Answer: No closer than 50 feetKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19
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Within 50 feet of the nearest rail at railroad crossings.
30 feetIn Kansas, you may not park within what distance when approaching a stop sign or traffic signal at the side of the road?Answer: 30 feetKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19
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Within the 30 feet approaching any traffic control signal, stop sign, or flashing beacon at the side of the roadway.
75 feetYou want to park across the street from a fire station entrance. How far away must you be?Answer: At least 75 feetKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19
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Within 20 feet of driveway entrance to a fire station and on side of street opposite the entrance within 75 feet of entrance.
12 inchesWhen parking next to a curb in Kansas, what is the farthest your wheels may be from it?Answer: 12 inchesKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19
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Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. • More than 12” from a curb.

Ages, permits & the test

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
25Questions on the testksrevenue.gov
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Knowledge 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 scoreksrevenue.gov
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You must score an 80% to pass the knowledge test.
$10Feeksrevenue.gov
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New Issuance Fees (With Testing) table row: 'Regular Learners Permit | All | $2.00 | [Test Fee blank] | | | $8.00 | $10.00'
at least 21 · one yearYou 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 experienceKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 12
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Licensed adult must be at least 21 years old and have at least one-year driving experience
25 hoursA 15-year-old applies for a Kansas restricted license. How many hours of supervised driving must they have completed?Answer: 25 hoursKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 12
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15-year-old applicants must have completed 25 hours of supervised driving.
50 hoursTo 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 nightKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 12
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Parent/Guardian must sign an affidavit attesting to at least 50 hours of driving time with at least 10 at night
1 yearHow long must you have held a Kansas learner's permit before you can get a restricted license?Answer: 1 year or moreKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 12
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Must 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 94
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You must score an 80% to pass the knowledge test.
six monthsYou 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 retestKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 14
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After the fourth failure of either test, you must wait a minimum of six (6) months from the most recent failed exam before retesting.
90 daysYou 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 daysKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 11
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You are required to have a Kansas Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to Kansas.

Time limits & deadlines

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
10 days · $1,000CrashesOfficers who investigate file reports with KDOT within 10 days for crashes with injury, death or $1,000+ damageksrevisor.gov
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results 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

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
under 14Seat beltsChildren under 14 under the child passenger safety actksrevisor.gov
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who 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 inchesTo 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 inchesKansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 28
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you 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:

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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