Kansas Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: Approximately 40%

Alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in approximately 40% of all fatal crashes. Even a little alcohol greatly increases your chance of a collision.

Correct answer: When another vehicle is about to hit you from the side or rear and there is room ahead

Sometimes accelerating is best — for example, when a vehicle is about to hit you from the side or rear and there is open space ahead. Slow down again once the danger has passed.

Correct answer: One year or more

You must have held a state-issued learner’s permit for one year or more before applying for a restricted license. Time held on a driver’s education permit slip does not count toward that year.

Correct answer: Within 50 feet

You may not park within 50 feet of the nearest rail at a railroad crossing, keeping the crossing clear and visible.

Correct answer: Yield to vehicles already on the main road

Vehicles on a public street or highway have the right-of-way over vehicles entering from a private drive, alley, or roadside. You must yield to traffic already on the main road.

Correct answer: Stop in a safe parking area first

If you must use your cell phone, stop in a safe parking area first. Adjust controls, review maps, and secure children and pets before you begin driving.

Correct answer: Slow down and not pass until you are sure no pedestrians are crossing

When approaching a stopped vehicle from behind, slow down and do not pass until you are sure no pedestrians are crossing in front of it — this is true even on multi-lane roads.

Correct answer: Turn safely in the direction of the arrow if the intersection is clear

A green arrow means you may safely turn in the direction of the arrow if the intersection is clear. Oncoming and crossing traffic should be stopped, but still watch for pedestrians and right-on-red traffic.

Correct answer: Drive so slowly that you impede or block the normal flow of traffic

Even when a minimum speed is not posted, it is unlawful to drive so slowly as to impede or block the normal movement of traffic, unless necessary for safe operation.

Correct answer: Swinging wide to the left before the turn

On right turns, avoid swinging wide to the left first. A driver behind you may think you are changing lanes or turning left and try to pass you on the right. Turn from the right-most lane.

Correct answer: Time

Only time removes alcohol from the body — it takes about an hour to eliminate one normal drink. Coffee, fresh air, cold showers, and food do not help.

Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go

If rear traction is lost, turn the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go and continue to steer and counter-steer until the vehicle straightens. Keep looking where you want to go.

Correct answer: 17 years old

An unrestricted Kansas driver’s license is available at 17. Applicants must pass the vision, written, and driving examinations (or present the DE-99 completion slip from driver’s education).

Correct answer: Not allowed

Double parking — stopping two-deep along the curb or side of the street — is prohibited because it blocks traffic and parked vehicles.

Correct answer: There is not enough room on the other side for your vehicle to clear it

Do not enter an intersection, crosswalk, or railroad crossing unless there is space on the other side for your vehicle. Even with a green light, you may not block the intersection.

Correct answer: Get out of their way and avoid eye contact

Get out of an aggressive driver’s way and avoid eye contact, which can anger them further. Do not challenge them by speeding up or returning gestures.

Correct answer: Yield as you would at a corner

Mid-block crosswalks require you to yield just as you would at a corner. They are marked with warning signs and pavement markings.

Correct answer: After stopping completely and checking for traffic and pedestrians

Unless a sign prohibits it, you may turn right at a steady red light after coming to a complete stop and checking for traffic and pedestrians.

Correct answer: Applies only when the sign is flashing

A "School Speed Limit When Flashing" sign posts a reduced limit that applies only when the sign is flashing. At other times, obey the roadway’s normal speed limit.

Correct answer: Illegal and unsafe, except when parallel parking

It is illegal and unsafe to back a vehicle in any travel lane except to parallel park. If you miss a turn or exit, do not back up — go on to where it is safe to turn around.