An emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from behind. You should:

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

A school bus on a two-lane road has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. You must:

Stop, whether you are behind it or approaching from the front

Kansas DMV Permit Practice Test

The Kansas DMV knowledge test has 25 questions. Practice free with questions based on the official Kansas driver handbook, with every answer explained.

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Kansas permit test at a glance

Agency	Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles (DMV)
Test questions	25
Minimum permit age	14 years old
Permit holding period	1 year
Supervised driving	50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by a parent or guardian (25 hours are needed before the restricted license at 15).
Provisional license from	age 15
Full license	at 17
Official handbook	Kansas Driving Handbook

Try 5 Kansas permit test questions

How many questions are on the Kansas DMV knowledge test? 25 / 15 / 35 / 45. Answer: 25. The 25 questions cover Kansas traffic laws and the identification of road signs.
In Kansas, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.08%. As in almost every state, the limit in Kansas is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over; 0.04% for commercial drivers, and zero tolerance under 21.
What does a red octagonal sign mean? Yield / Stop completely / Slow down / No entry. Answer: Stop completely. The eight-sided red sign is always STOP. Stop completely at the stop line, before the crosswalk or before entering the intersection, then go when it is safe.
An emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from behind. You should: Speed up to clear the way / Pull to the right edge of the road and stop / Stop in your lane immediately / Keep driving at the same speed. Answer: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop. Pull over to the right edge of the road, clear of intersections, and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
A school bus on a two-lane road has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. You must: Pass slowly on the left / Stop, whether you are behind it or approaching from the front / Stop only if you are behind it / Honk to warn the children. Answer: Stop, whether you are behind it or approaching from the front. On an undivided road, traffic in both directions stops until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted. Rules for divided highways vary by state.

How the Kansas DMV permit test works

The Kansas knowledge test (the learner's permit test) has 25 multiple-choice questions. Every question comes from the official DMV handbook, the Kansas Driving Handbook.

The 25 questions cover Kansas traffic laws and the identification of road signs.

The written exam can be taken online at any hour through the Division of Vehicles' web-based exam, or in person at a driver's license office.

The Kansas Driving Handbook says applicants get four chances to pass the written test.

Kansas learner's permit requirements

In Kansas you can apply for a learner's permit at 14. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

An approved driver education course is required for the restricted license at 15. At 16, completing driver education can replace the state's written and driving tests.

Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 1 year. Supervised driving required: 50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by a parent or guardian (25 hours are needed before the restricted license at 15).

Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
Your Social Security number, if you have one.
Proof of Kansas residency.
A vision screening and the knowledge test.

The DMV publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.

Kansas graduated driver licensing (GDL)

After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 15.

At 15, teens may drive only to and from school or work, or with a licensed adult in the front seat, with no non-sibling minor passengers and no phone use except to report an emergency. At 16, driving is allowed from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and anytime to or from work, school activities or religious services, with at most one non-family passenger under 18 for the first 6 months.

Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 17, provided your record stays clean.

Kansas rules worth knowing for the test

Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the DMV test asks about them.

Kansas lets new drivers take the written knowledge exam online from a computer instead of at a driver's license office.
An instruction permit is available from age 14, but applicants under 16 need a written application from a parent or guardian.
Teens under 17 must hold the instruction permit for one year or until their 17th birthday, whichever comes first.
The Division of Vehicles also publishes the driving handbook in Spanish.

What the Kansas knowledge test covers

Topics follow the chapters of the DMV handbook. These are the ones asked most often:

Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
Alcohol and drugs: the 0.08% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.

How to study for the Kansas permit test

Read the official DMV handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.

Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.

How to get your learner's permit in Kansas

Check the minimum age In Kansas, you can apply for a learner's permit at 14.
Complete the required course An approved driver education course is required for the restricted license at 15. At 16, completing driver education can replace the state's written and driving tests.
Study the handbook and practice Read the official DMV handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and Kansas residency; parental consent if under 18.
Pass the vision and knowledge tests Take the test with the DMV.
Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 1 year. Supervised driving: 50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by a parent or guardian (25 hours are needed before the restricted license at 15).
Take the road test From age 15 you can get a provisional license.

Kansas permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Kansas permit test?

The Kansas knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. The 25 questions cover Kansas traffic laws and the identification of road signs.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Kansas?

You can apply at 14. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

How long do you have to hold your permit in Kansas?

At least 1 year for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by a parent or guardian (25 hours are needed before the restricted license at 15).

What happens if I fail the Kansas permit test?