Kansas Rules of the Road
Safe Driving Habits
Road Signs
Emotional Management while Driving
Scenarios
100
At what age can you get a learner’s permit in Kansas?
a. 12
b. 14
c. 11
14
100
What should you do if an emergency vehicle is coming with sirens?
a. Pull over to the right and stop
b. stop in the road and wait
c. keep going at a steady pace
a. Pull over to the right and stop
100
A red octagon-shaped sign means:
A) Do not enter
B) Stop
C) Yield
B. stop
100
If you feel angry before driving, the safest choice is:
A) Take time to calm down before driving
B) Drive to release the anger
C) Ignore the feeling and drive anyway
A. Take time to calm down before driving
100
You see flashing police lights behind you. You should:
A) Keep driving until your exit
B) Pull over Safely to the right
C) Stop immediately in your lane
B. Pull over safely to the right
200
What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) if you are under 21?
a. .02
b. 1.5
c. 2.0
a. .02
200
What’s the 3-second rule for?
a. dropping things on the ground to eat
b. waiting when the light turns from red to green to go
c. following distance
c. following distance
200
A yellow diamond with a curvy arrow indicates:
A) Winding road ahead
B) Sharp turn only
C) Slippery when wet
A. Winding road ahead
200
If another driver cuts you off, you should:
A) Stay calm and keep a safe distance
B) Speed up and pass them
C) Honk repeatedly to warn them
A. stay calm and keep a safe distance
200
You’re late and stressed. The safest option is to:
A) Text someone at a stop sign that you'll be okay
B) Speeding 5–10 mph over is okay
C. Obey the speed limit
C. obey speed limit
300
When must you use your headlights?
a. always
b. when it is after 9 pm in summer and 7 pm in winter
c. from sunset to sunrise or when there is poor visibility
c. from sunset to sunrise or when there is poor visibility
300
Why should you check your blind spots?
a. it is not necessary
b. because mirrors don't always show something.
c. to make sure they exist
b. because mirrors don't always show something
300
A flashing red traffic light means:
A) Stop completely, then proceed when safe
B) Proceed with caution, no stop needed
C) Same as a flashing yellow light
A. stop completely, then proceed when safe
300
If you feel anxious behind the wheel, you should:
A) Turn up the music
B) Distract yourself with your phone
C) Use deep breathing or pull over safely
C. Use deep breathing or pull over safely
300
You’re driving in heavy rain. You should:
A) Drive the speed limit no matter what
B) Slow down and increase following distance
C) Turn on high beams only
B. Slow down and increate following distance.
400
How far before turning should you signal?
a. 1 mile
c. 500 feet
c. 100 feet
c. at least 100 feet.
400
When should you use your turn signal?
A) Before every turn or lane change
B) Only at stop signs
C) Only when other cars are behind you
A. Before every turn or lane change
400
Most warning signs are shaped like:
A) Circle
B) Diamond
C) Rectangle
B. Diamond
400
Road rage is:
A) Driving defensively
B) Aggressive driving caused by stress or anger
C) Speeding by mistake
B. aggressive driving caused by stress or anger
400
A passenger is distracting you. The best response is:
A) Ask them to stop
B) Ignore them and keep driving
C) Never drive with a passenger
A. Ask them to stop
500
What does Kansas law say about texting and driving?
a. you can text and drive at a stop light
b. you can text and drive over 21
c. you can never text and drive
c. never
500
What’s the safest way to handle icy roads?
A) Slam on brakes
B) Drive as normal
C) Slow down, don’t slam brakes
C. slow down, don't slam brakes.
500
A downward-pointing triangle sign means:
A) Yield
B) Stop
C) Wrong way
A. yield
500
Before a long trip, which is the best preparation?
A) Stay up late but drive carefully
B) Drink energy drinks
C) Get adequate sleep and plan breaks
C. Get adequate sleep and plan breaks
500
You’re upset after an argument and need to drive. What’s the safest option?
A) Wait until you’re calm
B) Drive anyway but avoid highways
C) Call the person back while driving
A. wait until you're calm.