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Kansas lets teens apply for an instruction permit at age 14. Its 25-question knowledge test requires 20 correct, so practice Kansas traffic laws, road signs, and GDL rules, including the 9 p.m.–5 a.m. restricted-license curfew. Preparing for CDL? Check here

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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.

A. 0.08% — Eight-hundredths

B. 0.10% — One-tenth

C. 0.05% — Five-hundredths

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How to Pass the Kansas DMV Permit Test

Whether you are heading out to explore the vast prairies or cruising through Wichita or navigating the daily commute in Kansas, you must first pass the DMV permit exam. Passing requires a solid understanding of local traffic rules, and you need to get 20 out of 25 questions correct (80%). Failing means paying retake fees and scheduling another trip to the office. Our realistic simulator gives you the edge you need to pass on day one.

Rather than cramming the handbook, practice with realistic questions that cover Road signs, right-of-way rules, and safe driving practices along with core driving concepts. Prepare successfully with our customized Kansas DMV Exam State Guide or refer to the official Kansas Driver Handbook.

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AGE REQUIREMENT

14+

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Your Kansas DMV Test, Broken Down by Topic

Know exactly what to study before test day. Explore 6 essential Kansas DMV topics, with clear explanations, key rules, helpful tips, and targeted practice questions for each one.

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Topic 01

Right-of-Way & Intersections

Exam Difficulty:Medium

Understanding who has the right-of-way is one of the most heavily tested areas on the Kansas DMV exam. Most failures occur here.

Must-Know KS Tip: Mountain Road Yield Rule

When two vehicles meet on a steep single-lane mountain road where they cannot pass, the vehicle facing downhill must yield by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass safely.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

At intersections without signs, yield to the vehicle on your right if it arrives at the same time.
At T-intersections, vehicles on the terminating road must yield to vehicles on the through road.
When making a left turn, you must yield to oncoming vehicles close enough to be a hazard.

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Topic 02

Speed Limits, Fines & Limits

Exam Difficulty:Hard

Kansas has strict default speed limits and penalty structures that you must memorize. Memorizing the exact numbers is key.

Must-Know KS Tip: School, Residential & Business Zones

Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit is 25 mph in school zones, business districts, and residential areas. The limit is 15 mph in blind intersections, alleys, and near railroad crossings.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Speed limits are halved or specifically restricted in active school zones when children are present.
Fines for speeding and other moving violations are doubled in active highway construction zones.
Passing speed limit near streetcars, trolleys, or buses when safe is no more than 10 mph.

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Topic 03

Road Signs & Lane Markings

Exam Difficulty:Easy

Kansas uses standard signs with state-specific variations. Focus on regulatory sign shapes and double solid yellow line rules.

Must-Know KS Tip: Double Solid Yellow Lines

A double solid yellow line means no passing. You may cross them only to make a left turn into a driveway, a private road, or to make an authorized U-turn.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

A diamond-shaped sign indicates a warning, notifying you of upcoming road conditions.
A red and white triangular sign pointing down always means Yield to oncoming traffic.
Two sets of double solid yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart are considered a barrier—do not drive over them.

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Topic 04

DUI Laws & Distracted Driving

Exam Difficulty:Hard

Covers blood alcohol limits, chemical test refusal rules, under-18 device usage, and general driving impairment laws.

Must-Know KS Tip: Zero Tolerance for Under-18 Devices

Drivers under 18 cannot use any phone or wireless device while driving—even if it is equipped with a hands-free setup. Handheld devices are illegal for all drivers.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21+, but is 0.01% if you are under 21 or on DUI probation.
Under the "Implied Consent" law, driving in KS means you agree to chemical testing; refusal results in suspension.
A first DUI conviction can result in up to 6 months in jail, a license suspension, and severe fines.

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Topic 05

Parking, Curb Colors & Emergencies

Exam Difficulty:Medium

Frequently tested and heavily missed rules. Focus on hill parking wheel placement and different colored curb rules.

Must-Know KS Tip: Uphill vs. Downhill Parking Wheels

When parking downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb. When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels away (left) from the curb. If uphill without a curb, turn wheels right.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Curb Colors: Red means no stopping; Green means limited-time parking; White means passenger loading only.
Yellow curbs are for commercial loading/unloading; Blue curbs are reserved exclusively for disabled parkers.
In an emergency, if your vehicle stalls on a railroad track, run at a 45-degree angle toward the oncoming train.

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Topic 06

Sharing the Road & Safety

Exam Difficulty:Easy

Sharing lanes safely with pedestrians, emergency vehicles, large semi-trucks, and bicyclists.

Must-Know KS Tip: Three-Foot Bicyclist Passing Law

Under Kansas's Three-Foot Safety Act, you must allow at least 3 feet of space when passing a bicyclist in the same direction. If 3 feet is not possible, slow down and wait.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

You must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, unless it is on a divided highway.
Yield to emergency vehicles with sirens or lights by pulling to the right edge of the road and stopping.
Do not linger in a large truck's blind spots—known as the "No-Zone" (front, sides, and directly behind).

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How many questions are on the Kansas DMV permit test, and what is the passing score?

The Kansas Division of Vehicles written knowledge test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions based directly on the official Kansas Driving Handbook. You must answer at least 20 questions correctly to achieve an 80% passing score. You can miss up to 5 questions; missing 6 results in a fail. The test is administered on computer touchscreens at state Driver License exam stations.

What is the minimum age to get an instruction permit in Kansas?

Kansas allows teenagers to apply for an Instruction Permit at just 14 years old (under K.S.A. 8-239)—one of the youngest permit ages in the nation. Applicants under 18 must bring a parent or legal guardian to sign parental consent, pass a vision screening (minimum 20/40 acuity), and present proof of identity (certified birth certificate), Social Security number, and Kansas residency.

Who is authorized to supervise a permit driver in Kansas?

Under Kansas law, an instruction permit driver must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and has had at least 1 year of licensed driving experience. The supervising adult must sit in the front passenger seat next to the driver at all times.

How long must you hold a Kansas instruction permit before advancing?

Under Kansas’s Graduated Driver Licensing law, teen permit holders must hold their instruction permit for at least 1 full year (365 days) before they are eligible to apply for a Restricted Driver’s License at age 15 or 16.

How many supervised driving hours does Kansas require?

Kansas law requires teen drivers to log at least 25 hours of supervised driving practice before advancing to an Age 15 Restricted License, and a cumulative total of at least 50 hours (including at least 10 hours at night) certified on Form DE-IB01 before receiving an unrestricted license.

What restrictions apply to an Age 15 Restricted License in Kansas?

In Kansas, a 15-year-old with a Restricted License may drive independently: 1) directly to and from school over the most accessible route, 2) directly to and from employment, and 3) anywhere when accompanied by a licensed adult age 21+. Driving is prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless traveling directly to/from school activities or work.

What night curfew and passenger limits apply to Age 16 drivers in Kansas?

Under K.S.A. 8-2,101, 16-year-old restricted drivers must follow strict limits:

Night Curfew: Prohibited from driving between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (unless driving to/from work, school activities, or with an adult 21+).
Passenger Limit: May transport only ONE non-sibling passenger under age 18.
Wireless Device Ban: All drivers holding a permit or restricted license are strictly prohibited from using cell phones while driving.

What are the default statutory speed limits in Kansas when unposted?

Unless posted otherwise, statutory speed limits under K.S.A. 8-1558 are:

School Zones: 20 mph.
Business Districts: 20 mph.
Urban & Residential Districts: 30 mph.
Rural Unpaved Gravel/Dirt Roads: 55 mph.
Paved Two-Lane State Highways: 65 mph.
Four-Lane Divided Highways: 70 mph.
Kansas Turnpike & Rural Interstates: 75 mph.

What are the legal parking distance rules in Kansas?

Under K.S.A. 8-1571, the Kansas Driving Handbook specifies the following parking clearances:

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal.
Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance (or 75 feet across the street).
When parallel parked, wheels must be within 12 inches of the roadside curb.

What are Kansas’s Zero Tolerance underage drinking laws and adult DUI limits?

Under K.S.A. 8-1567 and 8-1001, the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limits are: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.04% for commercial CDL drivers, and 0.02% (Zero Tolerance) for drivers under 21. An underage DUI results in a 30-day license suspension followed by mandatory Ignition Interlock. Under Kansas's Implied Consent law, chemical test refusal triggers an automatic 1-year license suspension.

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Your Kansas DMV Test, Broken Down by Topic

Right-of-Way & Intersections

Must-Know KS Tip: Mountain Road Yield Rule

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Speed Limits, Fines & Limits

Must-Know KS Tip: School, Residential & Business Zones

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Road Signs & Lane Markings

Must-Know KS Tip: Double Solid Yellow Lines

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

DUI Laws & Distracted Driving

Must-Know KS Tip: Zero Tolerance for Under-18 Devices

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Parking, Curb Colors & Emergencies

Must-Know KS Tip: Uphill vs. Downhill Parking Wheels

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Sharing the Road & Safety

Must-Know KS Tip: Three-Foot Bicyclist Passing Law

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