Free Kansas DMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 1 2026
This Practice Test 1 is modeled on the Division of Vehicles (DMV) written knowledge exam, which has 25 questions; to pass you need 20 of 25 correct (80%). These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DMV tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.
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What's on the Kansas Practice Test 1
The real Kansas knowledge test has 25 questions, and to pass you need 20 of 25 correct (80%). Practice Test 1 is a 25-question set drawn from 73 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.
Topics in this test's question pool
- Road signs 24
- Traffic laws 22
- Safe driving 9
- Right of way 7
- Parking 4
- Speed limits 3
- Alcohol & drugs 2
- Vehicle equipment 1
- Emergencies 1
73 questions in the pool, 31 of them written specifically for Kansas. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.
Sample questions from this test, with answers
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1. In Kansas, a driver under age 21 is considered legally intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of:
- A. 0.08%
- B. 0.04%
- C. 0.02% (correct)
- D. Any amount above 0.00%
Why: Kansas has a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 21. A BAC of 0.02% or higher is considered driving under the influence for drivers under 21.
Source: K.S.A. 8-1567a (Driving under the influence by any person less than 21)
2. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
- A. Stop and proceed only when safe
- B. Slow down and proceed with caution (correct)
- C. The signal is about to turn red
- D. Yield to all traffic
Why: A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed with caution. You do not need to stop, but you must be alert for cross traffic and pedestrians.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook, Kansas Driving Handbook (Rev. Feb 2022) p.34, Traffic Signals
3. What must you do when you see this sign?
- A. Slow down and go if no one is coming
- B. Stop fully, then go when it is safe (correct)
- C. Stop only if cross traffic is coming
- D. Stop, then go ahead of cross traffic
Why: This is a STOP sign (red octagon). You must come to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or before the intersection, then proceed only when it is safe.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2B.04; Table 2A-1 (Octagon* = Stop)
4. For adult drivers (21+), what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the legal limit in most states?
- A. 0.05%
- B. 0.08% (correct)
- C. 0.04%
- D. 0.02%
Why: In most US states, a BAC of 0.08% or higher is legally considered driving under the influence (DUI) for drivers 21 and older. Always check your state's specific laws.
Source: official Kansas driver handbook
5. Green guide signs are used to show:
- A. Hazards on the road ahead
- B. Parks and historic sites
- C. Directions and distances (correct)
- D. Locations of gas and food
Why: Green signs provide guidance: route numbers, directions, distances, and destination names. They help you navigate to where you are going.
6. What does this sign prohibit?
- A. Left turns at this location
- B. U-turns at this location (correct)
- C. Right turns at this location
- D. Lane changes at this location
Why: This sign prohibits making a U-turn at this location. The red circle and slash over the U-turn arrow means the maneuver is not allowed here.
More Kansas facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Kansas permit practice test page.
Kansas DMV Test Info
- Questions on real test
- 25
- Passing score
- 80%
- Correct needed
- 20 of 25 correct (80%)
- Minimum age
- 14 years old
- Testing agency
- Division of Vehicles
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Study Tip
Don't just aim to pass this Kansas Practice Test 1 once - keep taking it until you score 80% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DMV exam.