Kansas Permit Practice Test 5
25 questions written from the Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver 21 or older in violation of Kansas law?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual (AAMVA 09 Model Test Version). 11 of the 20 Kansas questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Kansas or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver 21 or older in violation of Kansas law?
- A .12 or higher
- B .10 or higher
- C .08 or higher
- D .05 or higher
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C. .08 or higher
In Kansas, a BAC of .08 or higher is a violation of the law. You can still be convicted of impaired driving below .08 if alcohol affects your driving.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 23
After passing a vehicle on a two-lane road, when is it safe to return to the right lane?
- A When the passed vehicle's entire front shows in your rearview mirror
- B As soon as your rear bumper has cleared the other vehicle's front bumper
- C When the other driver flashes their headlights
- D After counting one second past the vehicle
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A. When the passed vehicle's entire front shows in your rearview mirror
Do not return to the right lane too soon. Wait until you can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror, then signal and move back.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17
Kansas law bans using a device to write, send or read a written message while driving. Which use is NOT covered by that ban?
- A Typing a social media post
- B Following a GPS navigation device
- C Sending a short text message
- D Reading an email while moving in traffic
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B. Following a GPS navigation device
Kansas prohibits using any electronic device to write, send or read a written communication while driving, including texts and email. GPS devices and weather reports are not covered, though any distraction is still dangerous.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19
How close may you park to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing in Kansas?
- A No closer than 30 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 50 feet
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D. No closer than 50 feet
You may not park within 50 feet of the nearest rail at a railroad crossing. A parked car there can block views of trains and crowd the crossing.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- A Slow down and proceed with caution
- B The light is about to turn red
- C You have the right-of-way over all traffic
- D Stop and wait for a green light
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A. Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution. Be ready to stop for any traffic entering the intersection.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 34