Kansas DMV Driver's Knowledge Test — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign mean in Kansas?
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- Divided highway begins
- Slow moving vehicle ahead
- School zone warning
Correct answer: No passing zone
The pennant-shaped sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone on two-lane roads in Kansas.
Question 2: In Kansas, which of the following factors can elevate a DUI charge to a felony?
- Any DUI with a BAC above .08%
- A third or subsequent DUI conviction within 10 years (Correct answer)
- A DUI citation with no prior record
- A first DUI causing property damage
Correct answer: A third or subsequent DUI conviction within 10 years
A third or subsequent DUI conviction within a 10-year period is charged as a felony DUI in Kansas.
Question 3: What is the minimum visual acuity requirement for obtaining a driver’s license in Kansas?
- 20/40 vision in both eyes (Correct answer)
- 20/50 vision in one eye
- 20/30 vision in both eyes
- 20/60 vision in one eye and 20/40 vision in the other
Correct answer: 20/40 vision in both eyes
Kansas mandates a minimum visual acuity of 20/40 in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses, for obtaining a driver's license. This standard is crucial for ensuring drivers can adequately perceive road signs, traffic signals, and potential hazards, thereby promoting road safety. If this requirement is not met, restrictions may be placed on the license, or it may be denied.
Question 4: What does a flashing red traffic light require you to do in Kansas?
- Treat it as a yield sign
- Stop and wait for green
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop and proceed when safe (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Stop and proceed when safe
A flashing red light must be treated like a stop sign — you must stop completely and proceed only when it is safe.
Question 5: In Kansas, what is 'DUI per se'?
- A DUI charge only applicable to repeat offenders
- A lesser charge for first-time offenders
- Being convicted of DUI based solely on BAC at or above .08% without additional proof of impairment (Correct answer)
- A DUI charge requiring evidence of erratic driving
Correct answer: Being convicted of DUI based solely on BAC at or above .08% without additional proof of impairment
DUI per se means that a BAC at or above the legal limit is sufficient for conviction, regardless of whether the driver appeared impaired.
Question 6: What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle drivers in Kansas?
- .04% (Correct answer)
- .08%
- .06%
- .02%
Correct answer: .04%
Commercial driver's license (CDL) holders are held to a stricter .04% BAC standard while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Question 7: What does a blue sign on Kansas highways typically indicate?
- Motorist services such as food, gas, or lodging (Correct answer)
- Recreational and scenic areas
- Construction zone warnings
- Distance to the next city
Correct answer: Motorist services such as food, gas, or lodging
Blue signs in Kansas provide information about motorist services available at upcoming exits or locations.
Question 8: In Kansas, a sign showing a truck on a downhill slope warns of what?
- A truck entrance or exit
- A steep downgrade ahead (Correct answer)
- A low-clearance bridge ahead
- A truck weigh station
Correct answer: A steep downgrade ahead
The truck on a downgrade sign warns drivers, especially those in heavy vehicles, of a steep hill ahead where braking distance increases.
Question 9: At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time from different directions. Who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle traveling straight
- The larger vehicle
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The vehicle on the left
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
At a four-way stop when two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Question 10: In Kansas, what does a solid yellow center line on your side of the road mean?
- Passing is permitted when safe
- No passing is allowed from your side (Correct answer)
- Divided highway ahead
- Lane ends, merge left
Correct answer: No passing is allowed from your side
A solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing from your lane, though the other direction may still pass if their line is dashed.
Question 11: What is the minimum property damage liability insurance required in Kansas?
- $15,000
- $10,000
- $25,000 (Correct answer)
- $50,000
Correct answer: $25,000
Kansas requires a minimum of $25,000 in property damage liability coverage to pay for damage you cause to another person's property.
Question 12: To obtain a motorcycle endorsement in Kansas, what must a new rider typically complete?
- No testing is required if you hold a valid car license
- Only a written knowledge test
- Only a behind-the-wheel road test
- A knowledge test and skills test, or an approved motorcycle safety course (Correct answer)
Correct answer: A knowledge test and skills test, or an approved motorcycle safety course
Kansas requires new motorcycle riders to pass both a knowledge test and a skills test, or successfully complete an approved motorcycle safety course to earn the endorsement.
Question 13: What is the timeframe for reporting a change of address to the Kansas Department of Revenue?
- Within 5 days
- Within 30 days
- Within 10 days (Correct answer)
- Within 15 days
Correct answer: Within 10 days
Kansas law requires residents to report a change of address to the Kansas Department of Revenue within 10 days of moving. This ensures that the state has accurate contact information for drivers and vehicle owners, which is crucial for official communications, license and registration renewals, and other administrative purposes. Failure to update can lead to missed notices and potential complications.
Question 14: What endorsement must Kansas drivers obtain to legally operate a motorcycle?
- A special permit is sufficient for all riding
- A motorcycle endorsement (M) on their driver's license (Correct answer)
- A commercial endorsement
- A separate motorcycle-only license
Correct answer: A motorcycle endorsement (M) on their driver's license
Kansas riders must obtain an 'M' endorsement added to their standard driver's license to legally operate a motorcycle on public roads.
Question 15: What penalty can a Kansas driver face for driving without the required minimum insurance?
- A fine with no license action
- Points added to driving record only
- License suspension, fines, and possible vehicle impoundment (Correct answer)
- Only a written warning for a first offense
Correct answer: License suspension, fines, and possible vehicle impoundment
Driving without minimum required insurance in Kansas can result in license suspension, fines up to $1,000, and vehicle impoundment.
