You see this sign on the left side of a two-lane road. What does it tell you?
A no-passing zone starts here The handbook says this is the only pennant-shaped warning sign. It marks the start of a no-passing zone and stands on the left side of the road, facing you.
You reach this sign at a railroad crossing and a train is coming. What must you do?
Stay behind the stop line until the crossing is clear This is the crossbuck, which stands at the crossing itself. The handbook says you must wait for an approaching train and keep your vehicle behind the stop line, or before the crossing, until it's clear.
What must you do when you face this signal at an intersection?
Stop completely, then go when it's safe, as at a stop sign A flashing red light works like a stop sign. The handbook says to stop behind the stop line, crosswalk or intersection, look both ways and yield before you go.
You're stopped at a red light where this sign is posted. When may you turn right?
Only after the light turns green The handbook says this sign means you may not turn right or left during the red light. You wait for the signal to turn green before turning.
These are the center lines on a two-lane road, seen from your lane. May you pass the car ahead?
No, you may not pass from your side When there's a solid yellow line and a broken one, the line on your side decides. The handbook says not to pass if the solid yellow line is on your side.
When does the lower limit on this sign apply?
Only while the lights are flashing The handbook says this sign is posted before a school, and the lower limit is required only when it's flashing. The rest of the time you obey the road's normal speed limit.
You're 14 and have a Kansas instruction permit. Who has to be with you when you drive?
A licensed adult, 21 or older, in the front seat The handbook says a permit holder may drive only with a licensed adult in the front seat. That adult must be at least 21 and have at least one year of driving experience, and no one else may sit in the front.
How long is a Kansas Class C instruction permit valid?
One year A Class C instructional permit is valid for one year from the day it's issued. The handbook says you renew it by retaking and passing the written exam.
You want a restricted license at 15. Which time counts toward the year you must hold a permit?
Time on a state-issued instruction permit The handbook says you must have held a state-issued permit for a year, and that driver's education permit slip time doesn't count. KDOR's teen driving FAQ adds that the law requires the instruction permit to be issued in Kansas.
Two cars reach an intersection with no signs or signals at about the same time. Which one goes first?
The car on the right When two vehicles enter from different roads at about the same time, the handbook says the driver on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.
You're turning left at a green light, and a car is coming straight toward you. What should you do?
Yield until the oncoming car has passed The handbook says a driver turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead or turning right. A steady green lets you turn only when the intersection is clear.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Kansas?
No closer than 15 feet Both parking lists in the handbook say you may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
You're about to enter a roundabout and a car is already going around it. Who has the right-of-way?
The car already in the roundabout The handbook says entering traffic yields to traffic already circulating. Vehicles go counterclockwise around the center island.
Unless a sign says otherwise, what's the top speed on a Kansas county or township road?
55 mph The handbook's list of maximum speeds, unless otherwise posted, gives 55 mph on any county or township road.
How far before a turn must you start signaling in Kansas?
At least 100 feet The handbook says all signals must be given at least 100 feet before the turn or move, and held until you're ready to make it.
You're on a road with two lanes each way and see a police car stopped ahead with its lights flashing. What should you do?
Move to a lane not next to it, or slow down if you can't change lanes The handbook says that when you come up behind a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a road with two or more lanes each way, you move to a lane not next to it. If you can't, you slow down and go with caution.
A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a highway divided by a median. What do you do?
Keep going with care, since you don't have to stop The handbook says you aren't required to stop if the bus is coming toward you on a road separated by a median or other physical barrier. Traffic on the bus's side still stops.
You'll turn right just ahead, and a cyclist is riding in front of you near the curb. What's the safe move?
Slow down and let the cyclist go through before you turn The handbook says you must not pass a bicyclist immediately before making a right turn. Slow down and let the cyclist go through the intersection first.
At what blood alcohol level can a driver under 21 be arrested for alcohol impairment in Kansas?
.02 The handbook says that in Kansas, a driver under 21 can be arrested for alcohol impairment at .02. For drivers 21 and over, .08 or higher breaks the law.
Which of these does Kansas law ban while you're driving?
Reading a text message The handbook says Kansas law bans using any electronic device to write, send or read a written communication while driving. It names GPS devices and weather reports as not included.
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