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Kansas Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions
Traffic lights, flashing signals, lane lines and curb colors.
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Question 1
You're already in the intersection when the light turns yellow. What should you do?
Stop in the intersection
Continue safely through
Speed up a lot
Back up
Correct answer: Continue safely through
If you're already in the intersection when yellow comes on, you may continue safely through.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Traffic Signals
Question 2
What does a yellow arrow mean?
Go faster
Turn without stopping
The green arrow is ending; prepare to stop and yield
A protected turn; oncoming traffic must stop
Correct answer: The green arrow is ending; prepare to stop and yield
A yellow arrow means the green arrow is ending; prepare to stop and yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Traffic Signals
Question 3
What does a red arrow mean?
Slow down
Go straight only
Turn after yielding to oncoming traffic
Stop; don't go that way until green returns
Correct answer: Stop; don't go that way until green returns
With a red arrow you must stop and may not go in its direction until the green arrow or light returns.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Traffic Signals
Question 4
When may a left turn on red be allowed in Kansas?
From a one-way or two-way street onto a one-way street
Never
From any street
Only when a green arrow is lit for the turn
Correct answer: From a one-way or two-way street onto a one-way street
Some left turns on red may be permitted from a one-way onto a one-way street or a two-way onto a one-way street.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Traffic Signals
Question 5
What is the small, very bright blinking light inside some red signals for?
To alert you to the red light
To show the signal is broken and flashing
To signal trains
To allow turns
Correct answer: To alert you to the red light
Some red lights have a small bright blinking light to alert you that you must stop.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Traffic Signals
Question 6
In horizontal traffic lights, where is the red light?
On the right
On top
In the middle
On the left
Correct answer: On the left
In horizontal signals, red is on the left, yellow in the middle and green on the right.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Traffic Signals
Question 7
What does a solid white line between lanes mean?
You may change lanes freely whenever you like
Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a change
Passing zone
Opposite traffic
Correct answer: Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a change
A solid white line means stay within your lane unless a special situation requires a change.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Pavement Markings
Question 8
May you cross a double solid yellow line to turn into a driveway in Kansas?
Yes, when gaps in traffic exist
Only at night
Only on weekends
No, never; you must find another route
Correct answer: Yes, when gaps in traffic exist
Two solid yellow lines mean no passing either side, but you may cross a solid yellow line to turn when gaps exist.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Pavement Markings
Question 9
Why shouldn't you move into a shared center left-turn lane too soon?
It becomes a passing lane during rush hours
It's illegal to use it
You may meet someone coming the other way
It's only for buses
Correct answer: You may meet someone coming the other way
The longer you stay in the lane, the more likely you'll meet a vehicle coming from the opposite direction.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Shared Center Left Turn Lane
Question 10
Over a reversible lane, what does a steady yellow "X" mean?
Lane for turns only
Use the lane freely
The lane is now closed permanently to all traffic
The lane's use is changing; leave it when safe
Correct answer: The lane's use is changing; leave it when safe
Green arrow: use it; red X: not available; flashing yellow X: turns only; steady yellow X: changing, move out when safe.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Reversible Lanes
Question 11
Over a reversible lane, what does a flashing yellow "X" mean?
The lane is closed
The lane is for turning only
The lane is changing direction
Use the lane normally
Correct answer: The lane is for turning only
A flashing yellow "X" means the lane is for turning only.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Reversible Lanes
Question 12
What does an "HOV 3" lane sign mean?
At least three people must be in the vehicle
Speed limit of 30
Three-lane highway
The lane is reserved for trucks with 3 or more axles
Correct answer: At least three people must be in the vehicle
HOV 3 means there must be at least three people in the vehicle to use that lane.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Reserved Lanes
Question 13
Leaving a gas station or store driveway in Kansas, what must you do?
Slow down only, if no sign is posted there
Stop as if there were a stop sign, behind the sidewalk
Honk and go
Merge without stopping
Correct answer: Stop as if there were a stop sign, behind the sidewalk
Leaving a driveway, alley or building area, stop as if there were a stop sign, behind the sidewalk, and yield.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Crosswalks and Stop Lines
Question 14
Where does a crosswalk exist even if not painted?
Only near schools
Nowhere
At every intersection where a sidewalk meets the street
Only where white lines are painted on the street
Correct answer: At every intersection where a sidewalk meets the street
Crosswalks exist at all intersections where a sidewalk meets the street; not all have markings.
Source: Section 6: Rules of the Road β Crosswalks and Stop Lines
Question 15
What is the only pennant-shaped warning sign?
School Zone
Yield Ahead
No Passing Zone
Railroad Crossing
Correct answer: No Passing Zone
The No Passing Zone sign is the only pennant-shaped warning sign, placed on the left side of the road.
Source: Section 2: State Laws and Rules of the Road β Passing
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