Kansas Permit Test Flashcards
205 cards from our Kansas question bank. Read each question, decide on your answer, then tap “Show answer”. Cards you mark “Still learning” go to your review list and come back over the next week. When you know them, check yourself with the Kansas mock test.
Cards 1-20 of 205
Card 1: A red octagonal sign always means:
- Do not enter
- Slow down and look
- Stop completely
- Yield to cross traffic
Answer: Stop completely. A red octagon (8-sided sign) always means STOP. You must come to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or before entering the intersection.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗, Kansas Driving Handbook (Rev. Feb 2022) p.40, Regulatory Signs - Stop Sign
Did you know it?Card 2: What shape and color is a yield sign?
- Diamond and orange with black
- Triangular and red with white
- Octagonal and red with white
- Round and yellow with black
Answer: Triangular and red with white. A yield sign is triangular (inverted triangle) with a red border and white interior. It means slow down and give the right of way to traffic or pedestrians.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗, Kansas Driving Handbook (Rev. Feb 2022) p.40, Regulatory Signs - Yield Sign
Did you know it?Card 3: A diamond-shaped orange sign means:
- Construction or work zone warning
- A detour route for through traffic
- A school crossing is just ahead
- A railroad crossing is just ahead
Answer: Construction or work zone warning. Orange diamond-shaped signs indicate construction or work zones. Slow down, stay alert, and follow all posted directions in work zones. Fines are doubled.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗, Kansas Driving Handbook (Rev. Feb 2022) p.38, Work Zone Signs
Did you know it?Card 4: A green traffic signal means:
- Go if the intersection is clear
- You have the absolute right of way
- Proceed at full speed
- Speed up to clear the intersection
Answer: Go if the intersection is clear. A green light means go if the intersection is clear. You must still yield to emergency vehicles, pedestrians in crosswalks, and any remaining cross-traffic.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗, Kansas Driving Handbook (Rev. Feb 2022) p.34, Traffic Signals
Did you know it?Card 5: What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign indicate?
- No passing zone
- Railroad crossing
- Divided highway begins
- Bicycle lane ahead
Answer: No passing zone. The No Passing Zone sign is the only pennant-shaped warning sign - a yellow, sideways triangle. It marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is placed on the left side of the road facing the driver.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗, Kansas Driving Handbook (Rev. Feb 2022) p.17, Passing
Did you know it?Card 6: What shape is a stop sign?
- Pentagon (5-sided)
- Octagon (8-sided)
- Hexagon (6-sided)
- Triangle (3-sided)
Answer: Octagon (8-sided). Stop signs are always octagonal (8-sided) and red. This unique shape allows drivers to recognize them even when covered in snow or seen from behind.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗
Did you know it?Card 7: What color are warning signs?
- Yellow or orange
- Blue or green
- White with black letters
- Red
Answer: Yellow or orange. Warning signs are yellow (standard warnings) or orange (construction/work zones). They alert drivers to potential hazards ahead such as curves, intersections, or pedestrians.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗
Did you know it?Card 8: What does a triangular sign with a red border mean?
- No entry
- Yield the right of way
- Stop for all cross traffic
- Merging traffic ahead
Answer: Yield the right of way. A yield sign is triangular with a red border and white background. It means slow down and give the right of way to traffic or pedestrians. Only stop if necessary.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗
Did you know it?Card 9: A diamond-shaped orange sign indicates:
- A work zone ahead
- A slow-moving vehicle ahead
- A yield ahead
- A school zone
Answer: A work zone ahead. Orange diamond-shaped signs indicate construction or work zones. Speed limits are often reduced and fines are doubled in work zones. Slow down and stay alert.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗
Did you know it?Card 10: Green traffic signs provide:
- Guide information (directions)
- Warning information (hazards)
- Service information (gas, food)
- Regulatory information (laws)
Answer: Guide information (directions). Green signs provide guidance information such as highway route numbers, exit numbers, destinations, distances, and directions. They help drivers navigate.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗
Did you know it?Card 11: What does a railroad advance warning sign look like?
- A round yellow sign with an X and RR
- A white X-shaped sign reading RAILROAD CROSSING
- A red and white triangle reading RR
- A yellow pentagon showing a train
Answer: A round yellow sign with an X and RR. The round yellow sign with an X and "RR" is the railroad advance warning sign, usually the first sign you see before a highway-rail crossing. At the tracks you will see the white X-shaped crossbuck, which means yield to trains.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗
Did you know it?Card 12: A pentagon (5-sided) shaped sign is associated with:
- Hospital zones
- Construction areas
- No-passing zones
- School zones
Answer: School zones. Pentagon-shaped signs (pointing up or down) are used for school zones and school crossings. They are yellow-green in color and alert drivers that children may be present.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗
Did you know it?Card 13: A yellow pennant-shaped sign (a long triangle pointing sideways) posted on the left side of the road means:
- No passing zone begins
- Divided highway ahead
- Passing lane ahead
- Road narrows ahead
Answer: No passing zone begins. The no-passing zone sign is the only pennant-shaped sign: a yellow, sideways triangle pointing to the right. It is posted on the left side of the road at the start of a no-passing zone, where a solid yellow line also appears on your side of the centerline.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗, Kansas Driving Handbook (Rev. Feb 2022), Passing - No Passing Zone sign; MUTCD 11th ed. Table 2A-1 (W14-3)
Did you know it?Card 14: A small sign below a railroad crossbuck shows the number 2. What does it tell you?
- Trains come through here about twice a day
- Stop at least two car lengths from the rails
- There are two sets of tracks at the crossing
- The crossing is two miles down the road
Answer: There are two sets of tracks at the crossing. When a crossing has more than one track, a sign under the crossbuck shows how many tracks there are. Be ready for a train on any of them.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook (Revised February 2022) ↗
Did you know it?Card 15: What does a sign in the shape of an octagon always mean?
- Wrong way
- Yield
- Do not enter
- Stop
Answer: Stop. An octagon (8-sided shape) is used exclusively for STOP signs. The unique shape lets drivers identify it even when snow-covered or viewed from behind.
Source: Federal MUTCD (11th ed.) ↗, MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2A.05, Table 2A-1 Use of Sign Shapes; 2B.04
Did you know it?Card 16: What does a downward-pointing triangle sign mean?
- Merge
- Do not enter
- Yield
- Stop ahead
Answer: Yield. An inverted (downward-pointing) triangle is always a YIELD sign. Slow down, be ready to stop, and give the right of way to traffic and pedestrians.
Source: Federal MUTCD (11th ed.) ↗, MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2A.05, Table 2A-1 Use of Sign Shapes
Did you know it?Card 17: A diamond-shaped sign is used to indicate:
- A regulation you must obey
- A route number for a highway
- A warning of a hazard ahead
- A recreation or park area
Answer: A warning of a hazard ahead. Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. They alert you to hazards or changes in road conditions ahead, such as curves, intersections, or pedestrian crossings.
Source: Federal MUTCD (11th ed.) ↗, MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2C.02
Did you know it?Card 18: What color background is used for most warning signs?
- White
- Red
- Purple
- Yellow
Answer: Yellow. Most warning signs have a yellow background with black symbols or letters. Yellow signals caution - slow down and watch for the hazard described.
Source: Federal MUTCD (11th ed.) ↗, MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2C.02
Did you know it?Card 19: What does an orange-colored sign indicate?
- A work zone ahead
- A railroad crossing ahead
- A hospital zone ahead
- A school zone ahead
Answer: A work zone ahead. Orange signs indicate construction and maintenance work zones. Reduce speed, watch for workers and equipment, and be prepared for changed traffic patterns. Fines are often doubled.
Source: Federal MUTCD (11th ed.) ↗, MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 1D.05 Color Code
Did you know it?Card 20: A five-sided (pentagon) sign that points upward indicates:
- A railroad crossing ahead
- A school zone or crossing
- A hospital zone ahead
- A no-passing zone
Answer: A school zone or crossing. An upward-pointing pentagon sign marks a school zone or school crossing. It is typically yellow-green and warns that children may be present.
Source: Federal MUTCD (11th ed.) ↗, MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2A.05, Table 2A-1 Use of Sign Shapes
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