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Kansas permit test: right-of-way, signaling and turns

Kansas signaling and right-of-way laws, stopping, turns, turnabouts, U-turns and roundabouts. 33 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. When two vehicles enter at about the same time, the driver on the left yields to the vehicle on the right. (p. 18)
  2. A driver approaching an intersection must yield to a vehicle that has already entered it from a different road. (p. 18)
  3. A complete stop is required when a school crossing guard displays an official flag in the STOP position. (p. 18)
  4. At an intersection with no traffic controls, you must yield to vehicles already in it and to those coming from your right. (p. 33)
  5. You must always yield to pedestrians, even if they are jaywalking or crossing where they shouldn't. (p. 33)
  6. At a 4-way stop, the first to arrive goes first. (p. 33)
  7. Always give the right-of-way to pedestrians with a guide dog or white cane. (p. 33)
  8. On roads with three or more lanes going the same way, use the center lane, especially when many cars are entering or exiting. (p. 46)
  9. Always turn left from the left-most lane, unless lane markings show that more than one lane may turn left at the same time. (p. 47)
  10. A three-point turnabout is the most difficult and dangerous turnabout. (p. 48)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample right-of-way, signaling and turns questions

  1. 1.You want to pull out, and an approaching car has its turn signal on. What should you do?

    • APull out if it slows down
    • BFlash your lights at it
    • CWait until it starts to turn
    • DPull out, since it is turning
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    ✓ C. Wait until it starts to turn

    The driver may plan to turn after passing you or may have forgotten to cancel the signal. Wait until the vehicle actually starts to turn before you move.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 65

  2. 2.You are in a multi-lane roundabout. What should you NOT do?

    • AChange lanes or pass other vehicles
    • BYield to pedestrians
    • CFollow the signs to your exit
    • DSlow down as you approach
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    ✓ A. Change lanes or pass other vehicles

    In a multi-lane roundabout, choose your lane before entering and do not change lanes or pass any vehicles.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 49

  3. 3.Under emergency conditions, which of these may an ambulance driver legally do?

    • ASkip slowing at a red light or stop sign
    • BIgnore every other road user's safety
    • CGo through a red light after slowing
    • DDrive without regard for others' safety
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    ✓ C. Go through a red light after slowing

    Under emergency conditions, emergency drivers may be exempt from some traffic laws, such as going through a red light or stop sign after slowing down. They must still drive with regard for everyone's safety.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 84

  4. 4.A person is crossing the street in the middle of the block, not at a crosswalk. What must you do?

    • AStop for them
    • BKeep going; they are jaywalking
    • CHonk so they hurry
    • DSwerve around them
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    ✓ A. Stop for them

    You must always yield to pedestrians, even if they are jaywalking or crossing where they shouldn't.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 33