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KS Drivers Permit
drivers permit study questions for Ks drivers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| if a bicycle rider near you is a child | They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles |
| When passing another vehicle | Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible |
| If you are driving and you need to use your cell phone it is best to | Stop in a safe parking area and then make the call |
| Which of these statements is true about large trucks | They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles |
| If you experience a tire blowout | Slow down gradually and use brakes lightly |
| You should increase your following distance | At night or if it is raining When the roads are slippery |
| If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by | waiting several hours |
| Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's | Judgment and physical coordination |
| Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of | Any amount |
| A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may | Not turn in that direction until the light turns green |
| It is more dangerous to drive at night than in daytime, because | You cannot see as far ahead at night. |
| As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become | More intoxicated |
| BAC means | Blood alcohol concentration |
| Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see; therefore, you should | Make constant visual checks |
| You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should | Wait until the person cross the street |
| When should you use your high beam headlights | When there are no oncoming vehicles approaching |
| When approaching animals that are standing near the roadway | Slow down and use caution |
| Before returning to the original lane after passing another vehicle, you should | See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror |
| A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first | Take your foot off the gas |
| Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street? | The lane nearest the left curb |
| To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver | Relax and concentrate on driving |
| If your vehicle has an anti-lock braking system and you need to stop quickly | Press on the brake pedal as hard as you can |
| When driving on gravel or dirt roads | Your tires do not have as much traction, so you must drive slower |
| Which of the below are common factors contributing to traffic crashes? | Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances |
| If a truck or bus needs to make a right turn and you are also turning right: | Wait until the truck or bus turns before turning right |
| A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should | Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding |
| When entering an interstate highway, you should | Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge when the way is clear. |
| If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will: | Increase your chances of an accident. |
| What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle | If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react |
| When changing lanes, you should never | Change lanes abruptly or on the spur of the moment. |
| Where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel when using hand-to-hand steering? | Left hand between 7 and 8 o’clock and right hand between 4 and 5 o’clock |
| It is night. A vehicle coming towards you has its high beams on which make it hard to see the road ahead, you should | Look ahead towards the right edge of your lane |
| If you are over _____ blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you are in violation of the law. | 0.08 |
| Stopping distances and severity of crashes | Increase as vehicle speed increases |
| Changing from one lane to another is best done: | gradually and carefully |
| With a Class C Driver’s License you may | Operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds |
| You are preparing to exit an expressway. When should you start reducing speed? | immediately upon entering the deceleration lane |
| Regulatory signs are | White |
| Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive | tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines |
| A blood alcohol of .02 | Will double your chances of having an accident |
| As your speed increases it is most important to | Look farther ahead |
| What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? | Time |
| If a pedestrian is crossing in the middle of the street, not at a crosswalk (also known as jaywalking) even if it is illegal, you | Must stop for them |
| Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? | Alertness and concentration Reaction time and coordination |
| Collisions can happen more often when: | One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic |
| If you find yourself in a skid | Stay off the brakes |
| To see vehicles in your blind spot, you should check: | Over your shoulders |
| If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should NOT | Back up on the road or shoulder |
| Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? | Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. |
| To avoid panic stops | Watch for things in the roadway well ahead of you. |
| You should always travel | According to road and weather conditions |
| A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles | Next to the broken line may pass |
| Stopping distances and severity of crashes | Increase as vehicle speed increases |
| The golden rule of driving is to | Treat others the way you want to be treated |
| If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your: | Headlights. |
| You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the | Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken |
| An Instructional Permit allows you to | Operate a motor vehicle when supervised by another driver over age of 21 |
| Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is | Crossing any street |
| Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted | Under any circumstances, even if your light is green |
| When changing lanes identify a: | 4 to 5 second gap in traffic |
| You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck, You should drive | Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle |
| Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often: | locks the front wheels causing loss of steering |
| What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? | Time |
| While driving on a roadway with single broken white line markings: | You may cross it to change lanes |
| You should use your horn when: | It may help prevent a collision |
| Having a Driver’s License is a: | Privilege, not a right |
| When driving in fog, it is best to drive with: | Low beam headlights |
| In inclement weather, you should | Steer and brake smoothly |
| Which of these statements is true about changing lanes | Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change |
| The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only: | In ideal conditions |
| What should drivers do when approaching a construction area? | Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right-of-way. |
| When following another vehicle you should use: | Low beams |
| Your Driver’s License will: | Expire on your birthday |
| If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely | Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket |
| At a 4-way stop: | The driver reaching the intersection first should be given the right-of-way |
| To prevent a fatigue-related crash while driving: | Find a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20 minute nap |
| What is an important step in turning? | Check traffic in all directions |
| Blind spots are: | Areas of the road that cannot be seen even when looking into your mirrors. Check over your shoulders to avoid hitting vehicles that are in your blind spots when you change lanes. |
| A curb painted red means: | No parking or stopping |
| As you enter into the roundabout you should slow down | Both |
| Motorcycle operators have the right to: | Use a complete traffic lane |
| You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to: | Your side of the road is a broken line. |
| When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection: | You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians |
| To avoid hydroplaning, you should: | Slow down |
| Night driving poses special problems for drivers because: | Vehicle speed and distance are harder to judge |
| When driving at night and a vehicle comes toward you with their high beam headlights on: | Flash your headlights once quickly |
| When a vehicle is hydroplaning the | Tires lose contact with the road surface |
| A yellow dashed line on your side of the roadway only means: | Passing is permitted on your side |
| Where should you place a child under 12 years old in a vehicle equipped with air bags? | The back seat |
| Broken yellow lines (dashes) are used on streets and highways to: | Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. |
| What can you do to reduce "road rage"? | Always signal your intention when changing lanes. |
| Should you always drive slower than other traffic? | No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. |
| Excessive speed: | Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injuries and death |
| A school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must: | Stop regardless of your direction of travel |
| If you encounter an aggressive driver you should: | Get out of their way |
| On an undivided highway when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and/or flashing lights on, you should: | Pull to the right and stop. |
| The best way to avoid a dangerous situation when driving is to: | Know what is happening around your vehicle |
| When driving in fog, heavy rain or snow, use: | Low beams |
| When preparing to drive, you should: | Properly adjust your seat and mirrors |
| If the roadway is wet or icy you should | Reduce your speed |
| When you hear a siren or see a vehicle approaching with flashing lights: | Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop to allow the emergency vehicle to pass |
| When parking your vehicle facing uphill with a curb: | Your wheels should be turned away from the curb |
| You may legally block an intersection: | Under no circumstances. |
| Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? | Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed for driving safely |
| What is the proper way to enter an expressway from the entrance ramp? | Use the acceleration lane to blend into the traffic. |
| You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog | At all times |
| The traditional mirror setting: | May be more appropriate when towing or backing in tight areas |
| Safety belts: | Must be worn at all times |
| If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should | Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing |
| When it is raining, you should be most careful when turning or stopping: | During the first half hour of rain. |
| When is it OK to drive faster than the posted speed limit? | Never |
| If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, before driving a car you should: | Take a few minutes to cool off. |
| Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving is true | Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving |
| If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: | Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead |
| What is the only medically proven method to remove alcohol or other drug combinations from your system? | Time |
| Excessive speed: | Often leads to high-risk decision-making |
| Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should: | check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rear signal your intention before changing lanes |
| If you experience a tire blowout | Slow down gradually and use brakes lightly |
| When being passed by another vehicle: | Maintain a constant speed |
| What is a crosswalk? | The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway |
| To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver: | Relax and concentrate on driving |
| A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should | Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding |
| If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should: | park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible |
| With a Class C Driver’s License you may: | Operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds |
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