Kansas Driving Handbook
Asking yourself "what if"
"What if" this driver pulls in front of me and be prepared if they do so, Search your surrounding area and identify potential hazards
You're in violation of the law if your BAC is over:
.08
SIGNAL at least ____ feet or __ to __ SECONDS before making a turn/lane change in URBAN areas.
100 feet or 3 to 5 seconds
Park more than ____ inches from the curb.
12 inches
Non-Commercial Class C (Farm Permit) age/requirements
14 years old or 15 years old
Non-Commercial Class C (Restricted) age/requirements
15 years old and have completed Driver's ed, 25 of the 50 of practice supervised, 10 of those hour at night
Non-Commercial Class C or M (Less Restricted) age/requirements
16 years old and have completed Driver's Ed, the 50 hours of supervised practice and 10 of those hours at night
Non-Commercial Class C (Less Restricted Farm Permit) age/requirements
16 years old, completed 50 hours of supervised practice 10 of which at night.
Commercial Class A B or C Intrastate age/requirements
18 years old or older
Non-Commercial Class A or B age/requirements
18 years old or older
If speed limit isn't posted; school zone/business district:
20 MPH
At speeds ABOVE 40 MPH, signal ___ feet or __ to __ seconds before Turning/Making a lane change.
200 feet or 3 to 5 seconds
If you are under ____, any level of BAC will get you into trouble.
21 years old (the legal drinking age)
Commercial Class A B or C Interstate age/requirements
21 years old or older
With a Class C Driver's License you may operate a vehicle with a GVR less than:
26,001 pounds
Stopping or slowing down unexpectedly, to let other drivers know, tap the brake __ or __ times.
3 or 4 times
When you cannot see any farther than 100 feet ahead due to rain, snow, blowing dust, smoke or thick fog then you cannot safely drive faster than:
30 MPH
If the speed limit isn't posted; town/city speed limit:
30 MPH in urban areas
When changing lanes identify a __ to __ SECOND gap in traffic.
4 to 5
After an emergency vehicle passes you, STAY ___ feet behind it.
500 feet
Don't make a U-turn for ___ feet on a curve, hilltop or when you cannot be seen by drivers
500 feet
If speed limit isn't posted; roads/highways out of town:
75 mph on separated, multilane highway, 65 mph on state/federal highway, and 55 mph on county/township road.
Red Arrow
A red arrow means "STOP." Remain stopped until the green signal or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.
Steady Yellow Light:
A red light is about to appear. Slow down and stop unless you are already within the intersection.
Sign that Indicates a Road Bend:
A yellow diamond that looks like a sideways S with an arrow at the top Ex- https://goo.gl/images/Wnk9TJ (I don't have premium so I can't put images)
How do you make right turns?
Avoid a wide turn to the left before initiating the turn. This may make other drivers think that you are changing lanes.
How do you make left turns?
Avoid starting the turn so soon that you are turning on the wrong side of the street. However, be sure to leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you. Always turn from the left most lane or when lane markers indicate multiple lanes can be used at the same time. However, be sure to leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you.
When parking your vehicle facing uphill with a curb, your tires should be facing:
Away from the curb
A child under 12 years old should be placed in the:
Back seat
Don't honk when there's a _____ __________.
Blind Pedestrian
If you can't see a driver assume they _____ see you.
Can't
Three-Point Turnabout:
Change direction on narrow, two-lane roads-they're tricky bc it's narrow and your car blocks traffic.
Motorcycle operators have the right to use a:
Complete traffic lane
You go __________ Wise around a roundabout.
Counter-Clock Wise
A ______ white line means you can pass when there's a safe gap in traffic.
Dashed
A ______ yellow line on your side of the road means passing is permitted on your side.
Dashed
A ______ _____ YELLOW line prohibits traffic from passing on both sides of the centerlines.
Double Solid
You can drive on the shoulder when it's an ________ or if directed by _______ __________.
Emergency/Traffic Authorities
Your driver's license will:
Expire on your birthday
Avoid fatigue-related crash:
Find a safe place to park and take a 15-20 minute nap
Roadways are the most slippery after rain, snow or sleet when it _____ ______.
First Starts
Incident Signs:
Fluorescent pink w/ black letter/symbols and are temporary. Be prepared to stop for an accident or natural disaster. For example- Detour (Can be a black arrow on a red rectangle or red rectangle outlined in black saying "detour" and an arrow underneath), Exit closed, Lane ends (Pink diamond-a road w/ lane merging) Remember- Only temp. sign (besides work signs)
Use the ____ ______ rule when measuring safe following distance under ADVERSE (bad weather) conditions.
Four Second
Work Zone Signs:
Generally diamond or rectangular shaped and orange with black lettering or symbols. Ex- road work ahead (Uh yeah I sure hope it does) Remember- only signs that are orange and use the word work or talk about road work.
Steady Green Light:
Go if the way is clear.
If you are being pulled over by law enforcement, turn off your engine/radio and turn your ______ _______ on.
Hazard Flashers
Turning Right on Red:
In Kansas you can turn right on red(you must come to a complete stop before turning)-unless the intersection has a sign that says it's prohibited.
When following vehicles that often stop or make sudden turns you should ________ your _________ distance.
Increase(further)/Following
Blue Painted Curb:
Indicates a handicap restriction
With a ____________ ______- you can drive with a driver ___ or older.
Instructional Permit/21 or older
Crossing the Median Strip or to Use the Crossover Areas:
Is ILLEGAL (they're reserved for emergency vehicles and hun you ain't it)
Use antifreeze washer fluid because...
It will keep the fluid from freezing
Before taking over the counter drugs, check the _____ to before operating a vehicle.
Label
Checking your Blind Spots:
Look over your shoulder
When being Passed by Another Vehicle:
Maintain a constant speed and keep right
Before stopping your vehicle on the roadway check your ______ for ______.
Mirrors for Traffic
Red Painted Curb:
No stopping, standing, or parking-Fire Zone
Warning Signs:
Normally are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black letters or symbols. Ex- Pedestrian crossing signs Easy way to remember- they WARN you of things ahead.
After making a turn/lane change make sure the turn signal is ___ in order not to confuse other drivers.
Off
When driving at night and a vehicle comes towards you with their high beam headlights on flash your headlights:
Once quickly
How to Operate Multiple Lane Turning:
One block before turning, identify and enter the lane where you will turn. Check mirrors for traffic and check blind spots . Signal and when safe enter appropriate lane. When it turns green and it is safe, steer into the lane corresponding to the one from which you turned. Maintain lane position and accelerate smoothly to appropriate speed.
Before you start the vehicle make sure your:
Parking brake is set
You can ____ on the _____ when driving on one-way streets and highways marked for two+ lanes of traffic moving in same direction.
Pass/Right
__________, cars on the _____ and the vehicle that got there _____ always have the right of way.
Pedestrians/right/first
Yellow Arrow:
Prepare to stop and yield right-of-way to oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
If Your vehicle has an Anti-Lock Braking System and you need to stop quickly:
Press the brake pedal as hard as you can
Use extra caution when a vehicle is signaling a turn close to an intersection near a _______ street or ____ street.
Private/Side
Having a Driver's License is a:
Privilege Right
Green Arrow:
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow.
When you hear a siren or see a vehicle approaching with flashing lights:
Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop and allow the emergency vehicle to pass
Two-Point Turnabout:
Pulling into a driveway or cross street in order to change directions.
On a highway you should look a ______ ____ ahead.
Quarter Mile
You MUST stop for a school bus that is stopped with it's ___ ______ ________ and or ____ ___ extended.
Red Flashing Lights/Stop Arm
What do you do when someone is driving too close behind you?
Reduce your speed slowly (that way they can see your brake lights)
You can prevent becoming an aggressive driver by:
Relaxing and focusing on driving
If you are being pulled over, move to the _____ side of the road and move as far away from traffic as possible.
Right
Two-Point Turnabout Rear First (Most Recommended):
Right blinker on-stop before side street/driveway you wish to turn into. (If you stop after it, cars may block the driveway.) Pull ahead of the entrance and stop-back into the entrance. Left blinker on-enter traffic if safe. Driving forward across a lane of traffic is easier/uses a smaller gap in traffic.
Sharrows
Road Markers on pavement that provide a recommendation of where in a lane a bicyclist should ride to flow easiest with other traffic. Designated by a bicycle with two arrows above it.
The ______ way to make a TWO-point turnabout is to back into a driveway.
Safest
Regulatory Signs:
Set limits or give commands. Is square w/ white background w/ black, red, or green lettering/symbols. Ex- No U-Turns or No Turning Left Remember- regulate, which means to control or maintain (like speed limits).
You are approaching an animal that is standing near the roadway, you should:
Slow down and Use caution
When overtaking a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching:
Slow down and let the vehicle pass first
Flashing Yellow Light:
Slow down and proceed with caution.
If you are driving and a tire suddenly goes flat:
Slow down gradually and do not brake
A _____ white line means STAY in your lane (except certain situations).
Solid
Guide Signs:
Square/Rectangular-green/brown,white lettering. Directions/Distances to locations. Ex- Exit Signs Remember- they are GUIDE-ing you/telling you where things are.
Service Signs:
Square/Rectangular. Blue w/ white letter or symbols. Shows where services are. Ex- Rest Areas, Gas Stations, Hospitals, Telephone and Food. All on a blue square or rectangle. Remember-Where things that SERVE you are with a picture of what it is-except Hospitals (white "H").
Flashing Red Light
Stop behind a line such as a crosswalk or intersection before entering.
White Painted Curb:
Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
Yellow Painted Curb:
Stop only to load or unload. Stay with your car.
Steady Red Light:
Stop prior to entering the intersection.
Hand to Hand Steering
The driver turns the steering wheel by pushing and pulling the wheel to turn the car. One hand mirrors the movement of the other, at the top of the wheel never reaching past 12 o'clock position at any time.
4-Way Stop Situations:
The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
What to do when you miss a turn or are going in the wrong direction:
The safest way to do that is to turn right and go around the block.If you are on the interstate system, go to the next exit and turn around.
Bicycle Signals: They're Turning Right
Their left arm is extended and pointed up in an L shape or their right arm is extended straight out
Bicycle Signals: They're Turning Left
Their left arm is extended straight out
Bicycle Signals: They're Stopping
Their left arm is out and pointed down- Like an upside down L
Slow Moving Vehicle
This road sign displayed on the rear of vehicles drawn by animals, farm/construction equipment, which means that vehicle is moving at 25 mph or less- so your speedy ass gotta slow down and pass with caution
In urban areas, look ahead _____ blocks or traffic signals.
Three
U-turns are made with a _____ _____ turnabout.
Three Point
4-Way Stop
Traffic from all four directions must stop
The golden rule of driving:
Treat others the way you want to be treated
"No Zone,"
Truck's or large vehicle's blind spot.
if you see a flooded roadway ahead:
Turn around and go another way to your destination.
In the city, look ahead ___ blocks or traffic signals.
Two
Use the ___ ______ rule when measuring safe following distance under PRIME conditions.
Two Second
If a truck or bus needs to make a right turn and you are also turning right:
Wait until the bus or truck turns before turning right
When you don't have to Stop for a School Bus:
When the roadway is separated by a median or other physical barrier
When you Must Stop for a School Bus:
When there are two solid yellow lines between lanes of traffic, a center turning lane between roadways, you're on a multi-lane highway and when you're at an intersection !!Regardless of what side the bus is on!!
It's best to use your phone when:
When you're parked in a safe area
It's safe to pass another vehicle when:
Whenever signs and/or roadway marking permit passing other vehicles
If the pedestrian is jaywalking, You need to _____, because they ____ _____ the right of way.
Yield/Still have
When should safety belts be worn?
at all times as a driver and as a passenger
Hand Over Hand Steering
steering where one hand pulls the wheel down while the other hand crosses over to pull the wheel farther down
