Kansas DMV Cheat Sheet

Correct answer: From $750 to $1,000 plus court costs

A first alcohol-violation conviction may bring a fine of $750 to $1,000 plus court costs. Penalties are much worse for second and later convictions.

Correct answer: 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service

A first conviction can carry a minimum of 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service, plus license suspension and a required ignition interlock device.

Correct answer: Permanent revocation of your license

A fifth test result of .08 or greater, or a refusal to submit to chemical testing, results in permanent license revocation under K.S.A. 8-1001.

Correct answer: Shift to neutral, keep steering, and pull off the roadway

If the engine dies, keep a strong grip on the wheel (it may be harder to turn), shift to neutral, look for an escape path, brake with steady pressure, and pull off the road.

Correct answer: A shorter distance — about 150 to 200 feet ahead

Low beams light about 150 to 200 feet ahead — roughly the distance you need to stop at 45 mph. High beams reach about 350 to 400 feet, enough for about 65 mph.

Correct answer: Taller than 4 feet 9 inches or heavier than 80 pounds

Children ages 4 to 8 must use a child safety seat or booster seat unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches OR weigh more than 80 pounds, in which case they must use a seat belt (K.S.A. 8-1344).

Correct answer: Only to report illegal activity or summon emergency help

Permit and restricted-license holders may not use a wireless communication device while driving except to report illegal activity or summon emergency assistance.

Correct answer: No — internet courses are not accepted for licensure in Kansas

Internet driver-education courses do not meet Kansas requirements. Only programs offered through accredited school districts or approved private schools (8 hours classroom plus 6 hours behind-the-wheel) are accepted.

Correct answer: A one-year suspension

Refusing a chemical test to determine blood alcohol or drug content is a mandatory one-year suspension for the first refusal, rising to two years for a second, three for a third, and ten for a fourth.

Correct answer: Sharply toward the edge of the road

Parking uphill without a curb, turn the wheels sharply toward the edge of the road. If the vehicle moves, it will roll off the road, away from traffic.

Correct answer: Illegal and unsafe, except to parallel park

It is illegal and unsafe to back in any travel lane except to parallel park. Other drivers do not expect a vehicle to back toward them. If you miss a turn, go on and find a safe place to turn around.

Correct answer: When the roadway is divided by a median or other physical barrier

You are not required to stop if the bus is traveling toward you on a roadway separated by a median or other physical barrier. Traffic on the opposing side of a divided highway is not required to stop.

Correct answer: Stop, regardless of which side of the road the bus is on

On a multi-lane highway that is not separated by a median or barrier, you must stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights whether the bus is on your side or the opposite side of the road.

Correct answer: 20 to 30 seconds ahead

A visual lead is an area about 20 to 30 seconds ahead of your vehicle. Searching that far ahead lets you see changes in your path and identify alternate routes with time to react.

Correct answer: About 100 feet, or 3 to 5 seconds, before the maneuver

In urban areas, signal about 100 feet (3 to 5 seconds) before a turn or lane change. At speeds above 40 mph, signal about 200 feet ahead.

Correct answer: Look toward the right side of the road to keep from being blinded

If an oncoming driver fails to dim their lights, look toward the right side of the road to avoid being blinded. Do not retaliate with your high beams — both of you could be blinded.

Correct answer: Fluorescent pink with black lettering

Incident signs are temporary and fluorescent pink with black lettering. They warn you to be prepared to stop or that roadways are closed or detoured due to an incident, natural disaster, or spill.

Correct answer: A reserved lane, such as for buses, bicycles, or high-occupancy vehicles

A white diamond marks a reserved lane set aside for special use, such as transit or bus lanes, bicycle lanes, or high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.

Correct answer: Make left turns from either direction

A shared center left-turn lane is bordered by broken yellow lines and may be used only for left turns from either direction — never for passing or through traffic.

Correct answer: The lane is not available for you to use

Above reversible lanes, a red "X" means the lane is not available. A green arrow means you may use the lane; a steady yellow "X" means the use is changing and you should move out of it safely.

Correct answer: Opening your door with your right hand so you turn to look behind you

With the Dutch Reach, you open the door with your far (right) hand, which turns your body and improves your view of traffic and bicyclists approaching from behind before you open the door.

Correct answer: At least 500 feet

After the emergency vehicle passes, check behind you and return to the road when safe, staying at least 500 feet away from the emergency vehicle. Never follow one closely.

Correct answer: Vacate the lane closest to it if safe, or slow to a safe speed

When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights — including towing and recovery vehicles — vacate the closest lane if it is safe to do so, or slow to a speed safe for road, weather, and traffic conditions.

Correct answer: The blind spots on its sides, rear, and front where it cannot see you

The No-Zone is the area of blind spots around large trucks and buses. If you cannot see the driver’s face in the truck’s side mirror, the driver cannot see you.

Correct answer: Four times longer

When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, the impact force and braking distance are about four times greater. Tripling from 20 to 60 mph makes them about nine times greater.