530+ questions based on the official Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022). Realistic exam simulator with instant scoring. No signup required.
25 random questions, 30-min simulator timer. The real Kansas test has no time limit. Need 20/25 (80%) to pass.
Practice road signs exclusively — shapes, colors, and meanings. Perfect for targeting the sign section before your exam.
Test only the critical numbers — speed limits, distances, BAC limits, suspension periods. The most memorized facts on the real exam.
Fast 15-question session — perfect for a daily warm-up or quick review before bed.
Every question, random order, no timer. Best for deep study before your test date.
Key chapters from the official handbook — organized, summarized, and exam-focused. Read before your test!
Everything important from the official Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022) — organized for the exam
Memorize these numbers first. Kansas test questions are frequently built around specific distances, speeds, BAC levels, and time periods. These come up constantly.
Road signs are tested heavily. Know each sign's shape, color, and meaning. The real test often shows a sign description and asks what it means.
| Shape | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Octagon (8-sided) | STOP — always and only | Stop sign |
| Triangle (pointing down) | YIELD — give right of way | Yield sign |
| Diamond | WARNING — hazard ahead | Curve, pedestrian, deer |
| Pentagon (5-sided) | SCHOOL ZOKS | School crossing |
| Pennant (triangle right) | NO PASSING ZOKS | No-passing pennant |
| Round (circle) | RAILROAD CROSSING advance warning | RR crossing sign |
| Rectangle (vertical) | REGULATORY — rules you must follow | Speed limit, turn restrictions |
| Rectangle (horizontal) | GUIDE or INFORMATION | Street name, mile marker |
| X-shaped crossbuck | RAILROAD CROSSING — treat like yield | Railroad crossbuck |
| Color | Category | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Regulatory — STOP / PROHIBIT | Stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way, no-turn circles |
| Yellow | WARNING | General hazard warnings — curves, hills, intersections, animals |
| Orange | WORK ZONE / CONSTRUCTION | Construction ahead, road crew, slow down and drive with care. Fines for speeding in a work zone are doubled in Kansas (p.39) |
| Green | GUIDE / DIRECTIONAL | Highway exits, distances, direction, mile markers |
| Blue | SERVICES | Gas, food, lodging, hospital, rest area |
| Brown | RECREATION / CULTURAL | Parks, campgrounds, historical sites, scenic areas |
| White | REGULATORY | Speed limits, lane rules, turn restrictions |
| Fluorescent Yellow-Green | WARNING — pedestrian / school / bike | School zones, crosswalks, bike lanes |
| Fluorescent Pink | INCIDENT MANAGEMENT | Crash clean-up, debris removal, temporary traffic control |
Right of way is the #1 failure topic on the KDOR knowledge test. Master every scenario below — these questions will be on your exam.
| Signal | What You Must Do |
|---|---|
| Solid GREEN | Proceed — but yield to traffic already in intersection |
| Solid YELLOW | Prepare to stop if safe; proceed only if stopping would be dangerous |
| Solid RED | Stop completely; may turn right on red after stop and yield (unless posted) |
| GREEN ARROW | Protected turn — oncoming traffic must stop. You may turn in the arrow's direction, but still yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection. |
| YELLOW ARROW | Protected turn is ending — prepare to yield or stop |
| Flashing YELLOW ARROW | Unprotected turn — you MAY turn but MUST yield to oncoming and pedestrians |
| Flashing RED | Treat exactly like a STOP sign — stop, yield, proceed when safe |
| Flashing YELLOW | Caution — slow down and proceed carefully. Do not need to stop. |
| RED + GREEN ARROW | Stop for through traffic; turn in direction of arrow only |
| Signal NOT working | Treat as ALL-WAY STOP — all traffic stops |
DUI questions appear on virtually every KDOR knowledge test. Know the BAC levels, implied consent law, and penalties. Kansas uses "DUI" (Driving Under the Influence).
| Situation | Consequence |
|---|---|
| BAC of 0.08%+ (driver 21+) | DUI — license may be suspended 30 days; criminal penalties: fine $750–$1,000 + court costs; minimum 48 hours jail OR 100 hours community service; ignition interlock required (p.23). |
| BAC of 0.02%+ (driver under 21) | Zero Tolerance — can be arrested for alcohol impairment at 0.02% (p.23). Subject to same DUI laws as adults if BAC 0.08%+. |
| Test refusal — 1st offense (Implied Consent) | 1-year suspension (K.S.A. 8-1001). By driving in Kansas you consent to chemical testing. |
| Test refusal — 2nd offense | 2-year suspension (p.14) |
| Test refusal — 3rd offense | 3-year suspension (p.14) |
| Test refusal — 4th offense | 10-year suspension (p.14) |
| 5th test result 0.08%+ OR 5th refusal | Permanent revocation (K.S.A. 8-1001, p.14) |
| Second/subsequent DUI convictions | Penalties are much worse — increased fines, longer jail, longer suspension (p.23) |
School bus rules are heavily tested. In Kansas, you must stop for a school bus with red lights flashing from ANY direction — UNLESS the roadway is separated by a median or other physical barrier. This applies even on multi-lane highways. All other traffic from BOTH directions must stop (p.18, p.51).
| Location | Minimum Clearance |
|---|---|
| Fire hydrant | 15 feet — do not park within 15 ft of a fire hydrant (K.S.A. 8-1571, p.18) |
| Traffic signal, stop sign, or flashing beacon | 30 feet — do not park within 30 ft approaching any of these (p.18) |
| Pedestrian crosswalk at intersection | Do not park within a pedestrian crosswalk at an intersection (p.18) |
| Railroad crossing | 50 feet — do not park within 50 ft of the nearest rail (p.18) |
| Fire station driveway | 20 feet (same side) / 75 feet (opposite side) (p.18) |
| More than 12 inches from curb | Do not park more than 12 inches from a curb (p.18) |
| Driveway entrance | Not in front of — always prohibited |
| Handicapped space (without placard) | Never park here |
| Inside an intersection / on crosswalk / on sidewalk | Never — always illegal (p.18) |
| Bridge, overpass, or tunnel | Never — always prohibited (p.18) |
The rule: always turn wheels so that if the car rolls, it rolls away from traffic or is caught by the curb.
| Situation | Turn Wheels | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Facing DOWNHILL, WITH curb | RIGHT (into curb) | Car rolls into curb and stops |
| Facing DOWNHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
| Facing UPHILL, WITH curb | LEFT (away from curb) | Car rolls back, caught by curb |
| Facing UPHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
GDL questions appear on many tests, especially for younger test-takers. Know the three phases, the restrictions in each, and the specific numbers.
| Equipment | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Headlights (on) | Kansas requires headlights whenever wipers are in use. Also use from sunset to sunrise and in fog, rain, or snow. A good rule: if you turn on the wipers, turn on the headlights (p.67). Low beams: 150–200 ft visibility. |
| High beams (dim) | Dim when approaching an oncoming vehicle within about one block. Use low beams when following another vehicle, in heavy traffic, fog, snow, or rain (p.90–91). |
| Horn | Use when needed to prevent a crash. Do NOT use to express anger, greet friends, or encourage others to move. Avoid around blind pedestrians and animal-drawn vehicles (p.68) |
| Turn signals | Signal at least 100 feet before turn/lane change in urban areas; 200 feet at speeds above 40 mph (K.S.A. 8-1548, p.17, p.69). |
| Tinted windows | Kansas manual does not specify tint percentages. Obey state law — avoid excessive tint that impairs vision. |
| TVs / video screens visible to driver | Prohibited while vehicle is in motion (navigation is excepted) |
| Muffler | Must prevent excessive or unusual noise |
| Brakes | Required on all four wheels; must stop within a safe distance |
| Wipers | Must adequately clean the windshield when used |
| Tail lights / rear reflector | At least one red tail light visible from 500 feet |
| Tires | Must have adequate tread depth and be in safe condition |
| Hazard lights | For use when parked/stopped in an emergency — not while driving normally |
| Seat belts & child restraints | All occupants must use safety restraints — seatbelt use is a Primary Violation (K.S.A. 8-2501). Children under 4: federally-approved child safety seat. Children 4–8 (unless over 4'9" or 80+ lbs): booster seat. Age 8+: seatbelt. Children under 14 must be in the rear seat (p.16, p.27). |
A proven 4-phase approach that builds real understanding — not just memorization. Work through each phase at your own pace, and you'll walk into the DMV ready to pass on your first try.
| Your Score | Status | What to Do Next |
|---|---|---|
| Under 75% | Needs more work | Go back to Phase 3 — run Weak Spots mode on your wrong answers. Re-read the Study Guide for those topics. Then try the simulator again. |
| 75% – 89% | Almost there | Run Weak Spots on what you missed, then take the simulator again. You're close — one more round should get you there. |
| 90%+ | Ready! 🎉 | Run the simulator one more time to confirm. Score 90%+ twice → you are ready for the real test. |
Before you walk into the Kansas KDOR (Division of Vehicles) driver licensing office:
25 questions · need 20 correct (80%) · you can miss up to 5 · no time limit · 4 attempts before 6-month wait
February 2022 · Published by Kansas KDOR
Download Official Handbook →Source: Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) · Free download
We've distilled the official manual into 12 focused study sections. Every number, rule, and fact verified against the handbook. Click any topic to start studying.
The Kansas Department of Revenue written knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions with a single combined score. You must answer at least 20 correctly (80%) to pass. The test is not timed.
No, Kansas does not use a traffic-point system. Instead, under K.S.A. 8-255, the state suspends drivers who accumulate three moving violations within any 12-month period.
Kansas driver's licenses are issued by the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) Division of Vehicles — not a DMV. The testing website is ks.knowtodrive.com.
Kansas requires supervising drivers for teens holding a learner's permit to be at least 21 years old AND have at least one year of driving experience. Most states require only an age minimum — Kansas uniquely requires experience as well.
Yes, this practice test is completely free. Every question is verified against the Kansas Driving Handbook (KDOR, Revised February 2022).
Kansas intermediate license holders can drive from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Driving outside those hours requires a specific exemption (school, work, or religious activity). Full unrestricted licenses are issued at age 17.
Kansas is the only state in the country with no driver point system at all. While every other state uses some version of a points-based violation tracker (where different infractions carry different point values and cumulative thresholds trigger license action), Kansas uses a raw count: three moving violations within any 12-month period results in license suspension under K.S.A. 8-255, regardless of the severity of the violations. This is tested directly on the written exam, and the wrong answers are usually borrowed from point-system states like Oklahoma or Missouri.
Every fact on this page is verified against the Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), published by the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR). Kansas is one of the states where driver licensing is handled by the Department of Revenue rather than a standalone DMV. Kansas uses DUI (Driving Under the Influence) under K.S.A. 8-1567, with a 0.08% BAC limit for drivers 21 and over and a 0.02% Zero Tolerance limit under 21. There is no 0.04% CDL entry in the Kansas manual.
Kansas has several testable specifics that differ from neighboring states: following distance is 2 seconds (not 3 like Missouri or Oklahoma), the dim-headlight distance is described as "one block" rather than a specific foot count, parallel parking requires you to be within 12 inches of the curb, and left turns on red are allowed from one-way-to-one-way OR two-way-to-one-way — a broader rule than Oklahoma's one-way-only standard. These small differences are exactly the kind of facts that appear on the real test, and exactly the kind of facts generic practice sites get wrong.
Kansas's GDL program starts with an Instruction Permit at age 14, requires a 1-year permit hold, and mandates a supervisor who is 21+ with at least 1 year of driving experience. Driving hours are limited to 5 AM to 9 PM during the restricted phases. This practice test is built for residents studying at KDOR driver licensing offices in Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Topeka, Olathe, Lawrence, Shawnee, Manhattan, Lenexa, Salina, and every smaller Kansas town with a testing location. Free, no signup, no paywall.