20 questions from the Kansas driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. When crossing railroad tracks, what condition must be met before entering the crossing?
Answer: You must ensure you can cross without having to stop on the tracks. The handbook instructs drivers to ensure they can complete the crossing without stopping on the tracks.
Kansas driver handbook, page 65: “When crossing railroad tracks, make sure you can cross the highway-railroad grade crossing without having to stop on the tracks.”
2. Under what condition may a bicyclist utilize the complete lane according to the handbook?
Answer: When an obstacle or hazard such as road debris or parked vehicles exists. The handbook specifies that using the full lane is permitted when obstacles or hazards impede the riding path.
Kansas driver handbook, page 80: “You are allowed to utilize the complete lane if an obstacle and/or hazard presently exist such as: road debris, cracks, parked vehicles or something that may impede your riding path.”
3. If two vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the exact same time, which vehicle proceeds first?
Answer: The vehicle on the right. The rule for simultaneous arrival at a 4-way stop gives priority to the vehicle positioned on the right.
Kansas driver handbook, page 33: “If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.”
4. When exiting a highway using a deceleration lane, when should you begin to slow down?
Answer: After the vehicle has moved onto the deceleration lane. The handbook instructs drivers to maintain speed on the main roadway and only reduce speed once inside the deceleration lane.
Kansas driver handbook, page 61: “When using a deceleration lane (exit ramp), do not slow down until the vehicle has moved onto the deceleration lane.”
5. If your vehicle is being tailgated and there is no empty lane available, what action does the handbook recommend?
Answer: Wait until the roadway ahead is clear, then reduce speed slowly. The handbook advises waiting for a clear road ahead and reducing speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to pass.
Kansas driver handbook, page 64: “If there is no empty lane, wait until the roadway ahead is clear, then reduce speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around your vehicle.”
6. Where is the safest position to place a child safety seat?
Answer: In the middle of the backseat. The handbook identifies the middle of the backseat as the safest location for installing a child safety seat.
Kansas driver handbook, page 17: “The safest position to place a safety seat is in the middle of the backseat.”
7. According to the handbook, how far in advance should a driver signal before making a turn or lane change in urban areas?
Answer: 100 feet or 3 to 5 seconds. The handbook states that in urban areas, drivers must signal 100 feet or 3 to 5 seconds prior to turning or changing lanes.
Kansas driver handbook, page 69: “In urban areas signal 100 feet or 3 to 5 seconds before making a turn or a lane change.”
8. What is the recommended action when approaching an intersection after the light has just turned green?
Answer: Look to the front, left and right to ensure the path is clear. Drivers must actively scan all directions upon entering an intersection, particularly right after the light turns green, to account for other drivers or pedestrians who may not obey signals.
Kansas driver handbook, page 57: “At intersections, look to the front, left and right, even if other traffic has a red light or a stop sign. This searching technique is especially important just after the light has turned green.”
9. When completing a left turn on a multiple lane road, in which lane should the vehicle finish the turn?
Answer: The left-most lane, directly to the right of the centerline. The handbook states that a left turn must be completed in the left-most lane adjacent to the centerline.
Kansas driver handbook, page 106: “Complete a turn in the proper lane on a multiple lane road (vehicle should finish a left turn in the left-most lane, the one directly to the right of the centerline).”
10. According to the handbook, what is the required procedure when encountering a flashing red traffic light?
Answer: Stop behind a stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, look both ways, and yield right-of-way. The handbook states that a flashing red light requires a complete stop, checking both ways, and yielding right-of-way, similar to a stop sign.
Kansas driver handbook, page 35: “Flashing RED Traffic Light – This means you must stop behind a stop line, crosswalk, or intersection before entering and use the same procedure as you would at a stop sign, by coming to a complete stop, looking both ways before entering the intersection and yielding right-of-way.”
11. What is the recommended distance for placing emergency flares behind a disabled vehicle on the highway?
Answer: About 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle. The handbook advises placing flares 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle to provide sufficient warning time for other drivers.
Kansas driver handbook, page 69: “Place emergency flares about 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle, giving other drivers some time to change lanes if necessary.”
12. What is the correct procedure when approaching a stop sign with a stop line present?
Answer: Stop behind the stop line or crosswalk if one is present. The handbook instructs drivers to stop behind the stop line or crosswalk, rather than on them or before them.
Kansas driver handbook, page 40: “You must stop behind the stop line or crosswalk if one is present.”
13. What action must a driver take when approaching a highway-railroad grade crossing marked by a round yellow warning sign with an 'X' symbol?
Answer: Slow down, look and listen for a train, and be prepared to stop. The handbook instructs drivers to slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to stop when seeing this specific warning sign.
Kansas driver handbook, page 36: “The sign cautions you to slow down, look and listen for a train or railroad vehicle and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.”
14. If two vehicles arrive at a traffic circle at the same time, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
Answer: The vehicle on the right. The handbook specifies that when arriving simultaneously, you must yield to the vehicle positioned on your right.
Kansas driver handbook, page 49: “If another vehicle arrives at the traffic circle at the same time as you do, yield to the vehicle if it is on your right.”
15. What is the correct behavior for a bicyclist under the Dead Red Law if a traffic signal does not respond to them?
Answer: Cross the intersection after waiting a reasonable amount of time without impeding cross-traffic. The law allows bicyclists to proceed after a reasonable wait if the signal fails to detect them, provided they do not impede traffic.
Kansas driver handbook, page 81: “Under the Dead Red Law, if you reach an intersection and the traffic signal will not respond to your bicycle, after waiting what you determine is a reasonable amount of time, you may cross the intersection.”
16. Under what condition must a driver stop when meeting a school bus that is stopped to pick up or let off children?
Answer: When the bus is stopped on the same side of the road. Since traffic on the opposing side of a divided highway does not need to stop, the requirement applies to those meeting or overtaking on the same side.
Kansas driver handbook, page 18: “Traffic approaching a school bus in the opposing roadway of a divided highway is not required to stop.”
17. What should a driver do with their hands while executing a turn?
Answer: Keep both hands on the steering wheel. The instructions for making a turn specifically require keeping both hands on the steering wheel throughout the maneuver.
Kansas driver handbook, page 104: “Keep both hands on the steering wheel during the turn.”
18. What is the correct procedure when approaching railroad tracks if you need to stop for traffic or a signal?
Answer: Stop at the stop line, prior to the railroad tracks. Drivers must stop before the tracks at the designated stop line to avoid being trapped on the crossing.
Kansas driver handbook, page 37: “If you are approaching railroad tracks and you need to stop for traffic or a signal, stop at the stop line, prior to the railroad tracks.”
19. What does a steady green arrow indicate when turning at an intersection?
Answer: You can safely turn in the direction of the arrow if the intersection is clear. A green arrow permits turning in the indicated direction provided the intersection is clear of other users.
Kansas driver handbook, page 34: “GREEN Arrow – This means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow, if the intersection is clear of other roadway users.”
20. According to the handbook, what does a yellow painted curb indicate?
Answer: A loading zone or some other restriction. The handbook defines yellow curbs as indicating loading zones or other restrictions, distinct from white, blue, or red curbs.
Kansas driver handbook, page 55: “Yellow – indicates a loading zone or some other restriction”