Kansas permit test: distracted & drowsy driving
Phone and texting laws, other distractions and fatigue. 5 questions.
Kansas law bans using a device to write, send or read a written message while driving. Which use is NOT covered by that ban?
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Sample distracted & drowsy driving questions
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
You are driving on a Kansas instruction permit. When may you use a wireless communication device?
- A To call a parent and say you are running late
- B When your supervising adult says it is okay
- C Only to report illegal activity or summon emergency help
- D Whenever you use a hands-free headset
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C. Only to report illegal activity or summon emergency help
Kansas permit and restricted-license holders may not use wireless devices while driving. The only exceptions are reporting illegal activity or calling for emergency help.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 12
On a long road trip, how often does the handbook recommend taking a break?
- A About every 100 miles or 2 hours
- B About every 300 miles or 5 hours
- C Only when you feel sleepy
- D About every 50 miles or 30 minutes
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A. About every 100 miles or 2 hours
Schedule breaks about every 100 miles or 2 hours on long trips. Regular stops help prevent fatigue, which slows your reactions much like alcohol.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 21
An aggressive driver is tailgating and gesturing at you. What should you do?
- A Make eye contact so they know you see them
- B Speed up to hold your position
- C Brake suddenly to teach them a lesson
- D Get out of their way and avoid eye contact
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D. Get out of their way and avoid eye contact
Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Move out of their way, avoid eye contact and ignore gestures; report serious aggressive driving when you can safely do so.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 19