Kansas permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 6 questions.
Under Kansas law, how far before a turn must you signal?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
Under Kansas law, how far before a turn must you signal?
- A At least 50 feet
- B At least 25 feet
- C At least 100 feet
- D At least 500 feet
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C. At least 100 feet
Kansas law requires signals to be given at least 100 feet before you turn. Hold the signal until you are ready to make the turn.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17
Where does Kansas law prohibit making a U-turn?
- A Anywhere within 100 feet of any stop sign or a traffic signal
- B Anywhere other drivers cannot see you for at least 500 feet
- C Only in school zones
- D Only on interstate highways
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B. Anywhere other drivers cannot see you for at least 500 feet
Do not make a U-turn on a curve, near the top of a hill or anywhere other drivers cannot see you for at least 500 feet. Also obey local rules and signs about U-turns.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 17
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About how fast should you be going when you enter a roundabout?
- A 25 to 30 mph
- B The posted limit of the road you left
- C 15 to 20 mph
- D 5 to 10 mph
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C. 15 to 20 mph
When entering a roundabout you must take a sharp curve, so slow to about 15 to 20 mph. Pick your lane before entering and do not change lanes inside.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 49
You plan to turn left at a roundabout. When should you turn on your right signal?
- A Never; no signal is needed for a left
- B While approaching the roundabout
- C After traveling about three-quarters of the way around
- D Just as you enter the circle
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C. After traveling about three-quarters of the way around
In a roundabout you always exit to the right. When turning left, go about three-quarters of the way around, then signal right to take your exit.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 50