On the Kansas knowledge test, how many traffic law questions must you answer, besides identifying signs?

25. The Kansas test has 25 traffic law questions, plus identifying road signs.

In Kansas, if you are under 21, driving is illegal starting at what BAC?

0.02%. Drivers under 21 can be arrested at a BAC of 0.02 percent or higher.

What is the minimum age for a Class C instruction permit in Kansas?

14. Kansas lets you get an instruction permit at 14.

You are 16 with a restricted license in Kansas. During what hours may you drive anywhere?

5 am to 9 pm. From 5 am to 9 pm; outside those hours only for school, work, religious activities or with a licensed adult.

In Kansas, a school bus stops with red lights on the opposite roadway of a divided highway. What do you do?

You need not stop. Traffic on the opposing roadway of a divided highway is not required to stop.

For a fully licensed driver in Kansas, what does the phone law ban while driving?

Writing or reading texts. Kansas bans writing, sending or reading texts and email while driving; talking is not specifically illegal.

On a Kansas road with two lanes in your direction, you see a stopped emergency vehicle with lights. What do you do?

Move to the other lane. Move to a lane not next to the stopped vehicle; if you can't, slow down and use caution.

In Kansas, if you fail the written test four times, how long must you wait to retest?

6 months. You get four tries; after the fourth failure you must wait at least six months.

In Kansas, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?

15 feet. Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

In Kansas, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?

20 feet. Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

In Kansas, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?

100 feet. Signal at least 100 feet before turning.

State guides · Kansas

Kansas DMV written test guide

Everything you need to know about the written test in Kansas, with the rules your state asks about and practice questions with answers.

Agency	Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles (KDOR)
Official handbook	Kansas Driving Handbook ↗
Questions	Not published
To pass	Not published by the state
Test in Spanish?	Yes

Handbook: 25 questions on Kansas traffic laws plus identifying road signs by shape, color or symbol. Can be taken at a driver's license office or online through KnowTo Drive. Four tries allowed, then a 6-month wait. KDOR does not publish the passing score.

Kansas rules you need to know

Alcohol, 21 and over: In Kansas the legal limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08% BAC. Official source ↗
Alcohol, under 21: Under 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.02% or higher. Official source ↗
Following distance: Keep at least 2 seconds, plus one more second in bad weather or heavy traffic. Official source ↗
High beams: Dim your high beams within 500 feet of oncoming traffic and 300 feet when following. Official source ↗
Turn signal: Signal at least 100 feet before turning. Official source ↗
Fire hydrant: Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Official source ↗
Crosswalk: Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Official source ↗
School bus: You need not stop for a school bus on the opposite roadway of a divided highway. Official source ↗
Right on red: Right on red is allowed after a full stop unless a sign prohibits it. Official source ↗
Left on red: Left on red onto a one-way street is allowed where permitted. Official source ↗
Cell phone: No one may text while driving; permit and restricted drivers may not use phones at all. Official source ↗
Move Over law: Move out of the lane next to stopped emergency or work vehicles with lights; if you can't, slow down. Official source ↗
Permit age: You can get an instruction permit at age 14. Official source ↗

Kansas test FAQ

How many questions are on the Kansas written test?

Kansas doesn't publish the number of questions or the passing score; ask your local office.

Can I take the Kansas driver's test in Spanish?

Yes. Kansas offers the written test in Spanish.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Kansas?

You can get an instruction permit at age 14.

What documents do I need for a permit in Kansas?

It depends on your situation (identity, residency and Social Security number or an alternative). Check the official list from Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles (KDOR) before you go.

Documents guide → · How to pass on the first try →

11 Kansas practice questions

1. On the Kansas knowledge test, how many traffic law questions must you answer, besides identifying signs?
1. 50
2. 30
3. 25
4. 20
Show answer
Answer: 25
The Kansas test has 25 traffic law questions, plus identifying road signs.
Official source ↗
2. In Kansas, if you are under 21, driving is illegal starting at what BAC?
1. 0.02%
2. 0.05%
3. 0.01%
4. 0.08%
Show answer
Answer: 0.02%
Drivers under 21 can be arrested at a BAC of 0.02 percent or higher.
Official source ↗
3. What is the minimum age for a Class C instruction permit in Kansas?
1. 13
2. 15
3. 14
4. 16
Show answer
Answer: 14
Kansas lets you get an instruction permit at 14.
Official source ↗
4. You are 16 with a restricted license in Kansas. During what hours may you drive anywhere?
1. 7 am to 7 pm
2. 6 am to 10 pm
3. 5 am to midnight
4. 5 am to 9 pm
Show answer
Answer: 5 am to 9 pm
From 5 am to 9 pm; outside those hours only for school, work, religious activities or with a licensed adult.
Official source ↗
5. In Kansas, a school bus stops with red lights on the opposite roadway of a divided highway. What do you do?
1. Stop 20 feet away
2. Slow to 10 mph
3. Stop anyway, always
4. You need not stop
Show answer
Answer: You need not stop
Traffic on the opposing roadway of a divided highway is not required to stop.
Official source ↗
6. For a fully licensed driver in Kansas, what does the phone law ban while driving?
1. Using GPS on the phone
2. Writing or reading texts
3. Hearing weather alerts
4. Talking with the phone in your hand
Show answer
Answer: Writing or reading texts
Kansas bans writing, sending or reading texts and email while driving; talking is not specifically illegal.
Official source ↗
7. On a Kansas road with two lanes in your direction, you see a stopped emergency vehicle with lights. What do you do?
1. Honk your horn and keep going
2. Speed up to pass fast
3. Stop in your lane
4. Move to the other lane
Show answer
Answer: Move to the other lane
Move to a lane not next to the stopped vehicle; if you can't, slow down and use caution.
Official source ↗
8. In Kansas, if you fail the written test four times, how long must you wait to retest?
1. 30 days
2. 2 weeks
3. 6 months
4. 1 year
Show answer
Answer: 6 months
You get four tries; after the fourth failure you must wait at least six months.
Official source ↗
9. In Kansas, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?
1. 30 feet
2. 5 feet
3. 15 feet
4. 10 feet
Show answer
Answer: 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Official source ↗
10. In Kansas, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?
1. 15 feet
2. 30 feet
3. 10 feet
4. 20 feet
Show answer
Answer: 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
Official source ↗
11. In Kansas, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?
1. 500 feet
2. 25 feet
3. 200 feet
4. 100 feet
Show answer
Answer: 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before turning.
Official source ↗

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Facts checked against the official state handbook and website in October 2026. Rules change: always check the official handbook.