Kansas Driving Handbook Questions - Noncommercial Driver's Manual

If you parallel park, you must park your vehicle no more than ___ inches away from the curb.

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Regulatory signs are: a. Green b. Yellow c. White

C. White

If you are over ____ blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you are in violation of the law: a. 0.08 b. 0.10 c. 0.04

a. 0.08

Which of the following statements about roundabouts is FALSE? a. Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island b. Put on your right turn signal to tell drivers that you intend to exit c. Don't try to pass bicyclists within the roundabout d. Yield to vehicles and bicyclists within the circulating roadway

a. Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island

Your Driver's License will: a. Expire on your birthday b. Never expire c. Expire after five years of issuance

a. Expire on your birthday

When driving at night and a vehicle comes toward you with their high beam headlights on: a. Flash your headlights once quickly b. Keep your high beam headlights on c. Look in the direction of their vehicle

a. Flash your headlights once quickly

The traditional mirror setting: a. May be more appropriate when towing or backing in tight areas b. Adds 12 to 16 degrees additional viewing area to each side of the vehicle c. Can be adjusted by leaning your head to the left/right until it touches the driver side window and the rear fender is just visible

a. May be more appropriate when towing or backing in tight areas

If a pedestrian is crossing in the middle of the street, not at a crosswalk (also know as jaywalking) even if it is illegal, you: a. Must stop for them b. Do not have to stop for them c. Should honk your horn at them

a. Must stop for them

An Instructional Permit allows you to: a. Operate a motor vehicle when supervised by another driver over the age of 21 b. Operate a motor vehicle without supervision c. Observe another driver operate a motor vehicle

a. Operate a motor vehicle when supervised by another driver over the age of 21

If your vehicle has an anti-lock braking system and you need to stop quickly: a. Press on the brake pedal as hard as you can b. Press on the brake pedal repeatedly c. Gradually press on the brake pedal

a. Press on the brake pedal as hard as you can

To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver: a. Relax and concentrate on driving b. Drive above the posted speed limit c. Tailgate the driver in front of you

a. Relax and concentrate on driving

When overtaking a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching: a. Slow down and let the vehicle pass first b. Keep driving, the oncoming vehicle must stop for you c. Honk your horn so the pedestrian moves over

a. Slow down and let the vehicle pass first

Motorcycle operators have the right to: a. Use a complete traffic lane b. share a traffic lane with a vehicle c. Use the shoulder of a roadway

a. Use a complete traffic lane

To make a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make: a. a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street b. a tight turn into the left lane of the cross street c. a wide turn into the right lane of the cross street d. a right turn at high speek

a. a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street

In urban areas you must signal for at least __________ before you make a left or right turn: a. 60 feet b. 100 feet c. 200 feet d. 300 feet

b. 100 feet

When you cannot see any farther that 100 feet ahead due to rain, snow, blowing dust, smoke or thick fog then you cannot safely drive faster than: a. 20 mph b. 30 mph c. 40 mph

b. 30 mph

You must dim your headlights when following another vehicle within: a. 400 feet b. 300 feet c. 250 feet d. 500 feet

b. 300 feet

Never make a U-turn on a curve, near the top of a hill, or where you cannot be seen by another driver within: a. 1,000 feet b. 500 feet c. 400 feet d 300 feet

b. 500 feet

Before stopping your vehicle on the roadway: a. Place your foot on the accelerator b. Check mirrors for traffic c. Set the parking brake

b. Check mirrors for traffic

Before you start the vehicle: a. Turn the low beam headlights on b. Make sure the parking brake is set c. Place your foot on the accelerator

b. Make sure the parking brake is set

With a Class C Driver's License you may: a. Operate any motor vehicle, regardless of size or weight b. Operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001 c. Operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,001

b. Operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001

Having a Driver's License is a: a. Right, not a privilege b. Privilege, not a right c. Requirement

b. Privilege, not a right

When approaching animals that are standing near the roadway: a. Speed up to scare them away b. Slow down and use caution c. Swerve to avoid the animal

b. Slow down and use caution

If you are driving and a tire suddenly goes flat: a. Rapidly pump the brake pedal several times b. Slow down gradually and do not brake c. Press on the brake pedal as hard as you can

b. Slow down gradually and do not brake

If you are driving and you need to use your cell phone it is best to: a. Carefully use your cell phone, but do not talk for a long time b. Stop in a safe parking area and then make the call c. Use a hands-free device so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel

b. Stop in a safe parking area and then make the call

Where should you place a child under 12 years old in a vehicle equipped with air bags? a. The front seat b. The back seat c. In either the front or back seat

b. The back seat

If a truck or bus needs to make a right turn and you are also turning right: a. Quickly turn right before the truck or bus does b. Wait until the truck or bus turns before turning right c. Squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb

b. Wait until the truck or bus turns before turning right

When is it safe to pass another vehicle? a. When driving through an intersection and there are no oncoming vehicles b. Whenever signs and/or roadways markings permit passing other vehicles c. When entering a curve and there are no oncoming vehicles

b. Whenever signs and/or roadways markings permit passing other vehicles

When parking your vehicle facing uphill with a curb: a. Your wheels should be turned toward the curb b. Your wheels should be turned turned away from the curb c. Your wheels should face straight ahead

b. Your wheels should be turned turned away from the curb

You are on a two lane road with traffic moving in both directions. To pass a vehicle on the left, you must: a. give a right-turn signal before passing and a right-turn signal after passing b. give a left-turn signal before passing and a right-turn signal after passing c. give a left-turn signal before passing and a left-turn signal after passing d. give a right-turn signal before passing and a left-turn signal after passing

b. give a left-turn signal before passing and a right-turn signal after passing

On the highway, you should drive in the right lane because the left lane is for: a. slower vehicles b. passing or turning left c. trucks d. merging or exiting

b. passing or turning left

When an emergency vehicle is approaching you from either direction, displaying flashing red lights or sounding a siren, you must: a. move into the left lane b. pull over to the right and stop c. continue at the same speed d. increase your speed

b. pull over to the right and stop

A flashing red light indicates that you must ____________ before going forward. a. slow down and proceed with caution b. stop c. turn d. not stop

b. stop

On a multi-lane roundabout, if you intent to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use: a. the center lane b. the right lane c. the left lane d. none of the above

b. the right lane

When changing lanes identify a: a. 2 to 3 gap in traffic b. 3 to 4 gap in traffic c. 4 to 5 second gap in traffic

c. 4 to 5 second gap in traffic

To prevent a fatigue-related crash while driving a. Continue driving so you will reach your destination sooner b. Drive late at night when there are not as many users on the roadway c. Find a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20 minute nap

c. Find a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20 minute nap

Where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel when using hand-to-hand steering? a. Left hand between 9 and 10 o'clock and right hand between 2 and 3 o'clock b. Left had between 10 and 11 o'clock and right hand between 1 and 2 o'clock c. Left hand between 7 and 8 o'clock and right hand between 4 and 5 o'clock

c. Left hand between 7 and 8 o'clock and right hand between 4 and 5 o'clock

Safety belts: a. Do not need to be worn if you vehicle is equipped with air bags b. Only need to be worn when driving on long trips c. Must be worn at all times

c. Must be worn at all times

A yellow dashed line on your side of the roadway only means: a. Passing is prohibited on both sides b. Passing is permitted on both sides c. Passing is permitted on your side

c. Passing is permitted on your side

When you hear a siren or see a vehicle approaching with flashing lights: a. Maintain speed and stay in your lane until the vehicle has passed b. Move into the right land and drive slowly until the vehicle has passed c. Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop to allow the emergency vehicle to pass

c. Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop to allow the emergency vehicle to pass

You do NOT need to stop when: a. an emergency vehicle is approaching you while displaying flashing red lights or sounding a siren b. a school crossing guard is displaying an official flag in a STOP position c. you see a flashing yellow light d. directed to do so by a flag person or traffic control device at railroad crossing

c. you see a flashing yellow light

Which of the following statements about hydroplaning is TRUE? a. Partial hydroplaning can begin at about 25mph b. hydroplaning decreases at high speeds c. hydroplaning can occur on unpaved roads d. Partial hydroplaning can begin at 35mph

d. Partial hydroplaning can begin at 35mph

When making a left turn at an intersection, you must yield right-of-way to: a. oncoming traffic b. other vehicles already in the intersection c. pedestrians d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Stopping on the shoulder is only permitted when: a. to make a right turn b. to make a left turn c. to pick up or let off passengers d. in an emergency or if your vehicle is disabled

d. in an emergency or if your vehicle is disabled

Under normal conditions, you should use the two-second rule to leave a safe following distance. Under adverse conditions you should use: a. the five-second rule b. the three-second rule c. the two-second rule d. the four-second rule

d. the four-second rule

What are large areas around trucks or other large vehicles where cars may disappear into blind spots called?

no-zones