Kansas DMV Practice Test
The Kansas permit knowledge test is run by the Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of Vehicles, which does not publish its question count or passing score. This page runs 25 questions and targets 80%, and says plainly that those numbers are ours, not the state's. Free, no signup.
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KansasKansas Department of Revenue — Division of VehiclesKansas Driver's Manual (2025)Checked 2026-06-18Open the official Kansas handbook
Before you go for the real Kansas test
| Minimum permit age | 14 |
|---|---|
| Permit fee | $10 |
KansasKansas Department of Revenue — Division of VehiclesKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Sample Kansas permit test questions
Orange-colored signs indicate:
- A. School zones
- B. Recreational areas
- C. Railroad crossings
- D. Construction zones
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D. Construction zones — Orange signs warn about construction or maintenance work zones. Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and be ready for changing lane patterns.
Universal ruleMUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General)Traffic Signs — GeneralChecked 2026-08-01Read the source
Report a problemIn Kansas, what is the typical posted speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
- A. 30 mph — only residential areas use lower limits
- B. 15 mph
- C. 20 mph
- D. 25 mph
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C. 20 mph — Kansas school zones are typically posted at 20 mph when children are present or the flashing beacon is active. Local authorities may set the limit as low as 15 mph immediately adjacent to school property. All Kansas drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights from both directions on undivided roads. School-zone violations carry doubled fines.
KansasKansas Driver's HandbookChapter 4 — School Zones and School BusesChecked 2026-06-10Read the source
Report a problemIn Kansas, at an intersection with a yield sign, the driver must:
- A. Proceed normally — yield signs are advisory only
- B. Stop completely before proceeding
- C. Only yield to vehicles approaching from the left
- D. Slow or stop and yield to all traffic on the through road
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D. Slow or stop and yield to all traffic on the through road — A yield sign in Kansas requires slowing or stopping as needed to give the right of way to all traffic on the intersecting road before entering the intersection.
KansasKansas Driver's ManualRight of WayChecked 2026-06-18Read the source
Report a problemIn Kansas, the three-second following distance rule should be increased to at least six seconds when:
- A. Driving on a divided highway
- B. Following a motorcycle
- C. Driving on wet or slippery roads
- D. Driving in daylight
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C. Driving on wet or slippery roads — Wet or icy roads can more than double stopping distances. Kansas recommends at least doubling the three-second gap — to six seconds or more — when traction is reduced.
KansasKansas Driver's ManualFollowing DistanceChecked 2026-06-18Read the source
Report a problemUnder Kansas law, drivers must move over for emergency vehicles stopped on the roadside. If you cannot safely change lanes, you must:
- A. Reduce to a safe and reasonable speed for road, weather, and traffic conditions
- B. Come to a complete stop on the highway
- C. Maintain your speed and activate hazard lights
- D. Only slow down on roads with a 70 mph limit
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A. Reduce to a safe and reasonable speed for road, weather, and traffic conditions — When a lane change is not safely possible, Kansas Move Over law (KSA 8-1530(b)) requires drivers to reduce speed and maintain a safe speed for conditions — the statute does not specify a fixed mph reduction.
KansasKansas Driver's ManualEmergency VehiclesChecked 2026-06-18Read the source
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Questions last verified 2026-06-10 · Reviewed by the DMV Prep editorial team · Editorial policy
Before the Kansas knowledge test
These learner's permit requirements are separate from the written knowledge test score above. Use them to plan your application and supervised-driving timeline.
What to bring to the knowledge test:
- Acceptable proof of identity
- Parental approval for applicants younger than 16 where Kansas requires it
Requirements last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Kansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen Drivers ↗. See the complete Kansas permit requirements.
What is different about Kansas
Rules that are set by Kansas rather than nationally, and where they depart from what most states do. Compared against DMV Prep's verified rules for all 51 jurisdictions — unverified figures are left out of both sides of every comparison.
- Minimum permit age: 14 here. The most common minimum permit age is 15 (25 of 50 states we have verified).
- Minimum permit hold: 12 months here. The most common minimum permit hold is 6 months (33 of 46 states we have verified).
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this Kansas DMV practice test?
This practice test uses 25 questions and a 80% study target — at least 20 correct answers. Confirm the current official exam format with the state licensing agency.
What score should I target for the Kansas written test?
Use 80% as the practice target on this site. The readiness dashboard tracks consistent performance; the state agency remains the source for current official requirements.
Is this Kansas practice test really free?
Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMV Prep app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.
Where do these Kansas practice questions come from?
Questions use Kansas Driver's Manual and other handbook or regulatory references, and are not copied from live exams. Citation scope and recency are being revalidated across the bank.
Can I study for the Kansas permit test in Spanish?
Yes — try the Kansas practice test in Spanish. The DMV Prep app includes all 3,671+ questions in Spanish.
