KS DMV Safe Driving Practices Flashcards

In Kansas, what is the correct response when your brakes suddenly fail while driving?

Answer: Pump the brakes, downshift, and use the parking brake gradually

Pumping the pedal may restore hydraulic pressure, downshifting slows the engine, and the parking brake provides mechanical stopping force.

How far in advance should you signal before turning or changing lanes in Kansas?

Answer: At least 100 feet before the turn or lane change

Kansas law requires turn signals to be activated at least 100 feet before turning on city streets, and more distance is recommended on highways.

In Kansas, what should you do if you experience a sudden brake pedal that goes to the floor?

Answer: Pump the brakes rapidly to try to build pressure

Rapidly pumping the brakes can help restore hydraulic pressure in some brake systems, buying time to slow the vehicle safely.

What is the purpose of the 'Move Over' law in Kansas?

Answer: Require drivers to change lanes or slow when passing stopped emergency or service vehicles

Kansas Move Over law requires drivers to move to a non-adjacent lane or reduce speed when passing stopped emergency, utility, or service vehicles with lights activated.

When driving at night in Kansas, how should you adjust your speed?

Answer: Drive at a speed where you can stop within your headlight range

You should always be able to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights — exceeding that creates a 'driving blind' condition.

In Kansas, when is it legal to pass on the right side of another vehicle?

Answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a paved lane to the right

Passing on the right is legal in Kansas only when the vehicle ahead is making or preparing to make a left turn and sufficient road width exists.