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Kansas Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions
Lane use, merging, passing safely and freeway driving.
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Question 1
After passing, when should you return to the right lane?
When you see the entire front of the passed car in your mirror
After one second
Immediately
When the passed driver flashes their headlights
Correct answer: When you see the entire front of the passed car in your mirror
Don't return too soon; wait until you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
Source: Section 2: State Laws and Rules of the Road β Passing
Question 2
How close to an oncoming vehicle may you be before returning to your lane after crossing a double yellow?
Within 500 feet; then you may stay in that lane
50 feet
No rule
You must be back before coming within 200 feet
Correct answer: You must be back before coming within 200 feet
You must return to your driving lane before coming within 200 feet of any approaching vehicle.
Source: Section 2: State Laws and Rules of the Road β Passing
Question 3
Passing is prohibited within how many feet of a stopped emergency vehicle with lights on?
100 feet
1 mile
20 feet
500 feet
Correct answer: 100 feet
Don't pass within 100 feet of an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with lights on.
Source: Section 2: State Laws and Rules of the Road β Passing
Question 4
Which signal should you use after passing, before returning to the right lane?
Your left-turn signal again
Hazard lights
No signal
Your right-turn signal
Correct answer: Your right-turn signal
Turn on your left signal before passing and your right signal after passing before returning.
Source: Section 2: State Laws and Rules of the Road β Passing
Question 5
When may you pass on the right in Kansas?
On two-lane roads
Never
On any paved shoulder when traffic is slow
On one-way roads or roads with two or more same-direction lanes
Correct answer: On one-way roads or roads with two or more same-direction lanes
You may pass on the right on one-way streets and highways marked for two or more lanes in the same direction.
Source: Section 2: State Laws and Rules of the Road β Passing on the Right
Question 6
How far behind the vehicle you plan to pass should you start your pass?
Right on its bumper, to save time
Half a second
Ten seconds
At least two seconds
Correct answer: At least two seconds
Pass from at least two seconds behind the vehicle to avoid striking its rear side.
Source: Section 7: Safe Driving Tips β Space to Pass
Question 7
An oncoming vehicle more than about 25 seconds away appears how?
Invisible
Very fast
Standing still
Closer than it is
Correct answer: Standing still
Oncoming vehicles over 25 seconds away generally appear to be standing still; if you can see one closing, it's probably closer.
Source: Section 7: Safe Driving Tips β Space to Pass
Question 8
How close to a hill or curve should you not start a pass at 55β60 mph?
Within 1/3 of a mile
Within 100 feet
Any distance is fine if clear
Within 500 feet
Correct answer: Within 1/3 of a mile
You need to see about 1/3 mile ahead; don't start to pass within 1/3 mile of a hill or curve.
Source: Section 7: Safe Driving Tips β Space to Pass
Question 9
As a rule, how many vehicles should you pass at one time?
Three
As many as possible
One
Two
Correct answer: One
Only pass one vehicle at a time; passing may take as many as 20 to 30 seconds.
Source: Section 7: Safe Driving Tips β Space to Pass
Question 10
If you need to cross several lanes, how should you do it?
One lane at a time
Without signaling, to save time
All at once
From the shoulder
Correct answer: One lane at a time
Change lanes one at a time; it's hard to judge whether all lanes are clear at once.
Source: Section 7: Safe Driving Tips β Space to Merge
Question 11
On a road with three or more lanes in your direction and heavy merging traffic, which lane is suggested?
The center lane
The right lane, always
The shoulder
The left lane
Correct answer: The center lane
With three or more lanes, use the center lane, especially with a lot of traffic entering or exiting.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β General Rules
Question 12
Is it legal to back up in a travel lane after missing your turn?
Yes, with flashers
Yes, slowly, with the flashers on
Only on rural roads
No, except to parallel park
Correct answer: No, except to parallel park
It is illegal to back in any travel lane except to parallel park; go on to where it's safe to turn around.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β General Rules
Question 13
On a Kansas interstate, may you use a median crossover to turn around?
Yes, at night
No, go to the next exit
Yes, if clear
Only in emergencies for anyone
Correct answer: No, go to the next exit
Go to the next exit; it's illegal to cross the median or use crossovers reserved for emergency vehicles.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Turnabouts
Question 14
In heavy traffic, how far before your exit should you get into the proper lane?
100 feet
About 5 miles before the exit
About one-half mile
At the ramp
Correct answer: About one-half mile
Plan to get into the proper lane about one-half mile before the exit.
Source: Section 7: Safe Driving Tips β Exiting traffic flow
Question 15
While waiting for a gap in the acceleration lane, what must you not do?
Signal
Check mirrors
Cross the solid white line
Slow down
Correct answer: Cross the solid white line
If you must wait, slow down in the acceleration lane; don't cross the solid white line.
Source: Section 7: Safe Driving Tips β Entering traffic flow
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