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Kansas permit test: speed and space management

Kansas's basic speed law, speed management, following interval and the space around your vehicle. 26 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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Rules to remember10 key speed and space management rulesShow the rules
  1. Unless otherwise posted, the limit is 20 mph in a properly marked school zone or business district. (p. 16)
  2. Unless posted otherwise, the limit is 65 mph on any state or federal highway. (p. 16)
  3. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed in any urban district is 30 mph. (p. 16)
  4. At 50 mph, total stopping distance is at least 268 feet. (p. 58)
  5. Look at least ten seconds ahead so you can see problems early and slow down or change lanes in time. (p. 59)
  6. If there is packed snow on the road, reduce your speed by half or more. (p. 59)
  7. Always slow to a safe speed before entering a curve. (p. 59)
  8. Driving more than 15 mph slower than traffic is dangerous. (p. 60)
  9. You must never drive faster than is reasonable and prudent for the conditions. (p. 62)
  10. Pick a gap of 4 to 6 seconds when merging, changing lanes or entering a roadway. (p. 64)

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

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Sample speed and space management questions

  1. 1.Your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS). What are the basic steps for using them in an emergency?

    • AShift into neutral and coast
    • BSearch, stomp, steer
    • CBrake lightly and wait
    • DPump, pause, pull over
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    ✓ B. Search, stomp, steer

    The basics for ABS are Search for open space, Stomp firmly on the brake, and Steer to the open space.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 62

  2. 2.In ideal conditions, about how far does a car travel before stopping from 50 mph, counting perception, reaction and braking?

    • AAbout 55 feet
    • BAt least 268 feet
    • CAbout 500 feet
    • DAbout 158 feet
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    ✓ B. At least 268 feet

    At 50 mph, total stopping distance is at least 268 feet. Reaction alone is about 55 feet and braking about 158 feet.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 58

  3. 3.What is the maximum speed in a properly marked Kansas school zone, unless posted otherwise?

    • A20 mph
    • B25 mph
    • C15 mph
    • D30 mph
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    ✓ A. 20 mph

    Unless otherwise posted, the limit is 20 mph in a properly marked school zone or business district.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 16

  4. 4.Someone is tailgating you and there is no empty lane to move into. What should you do?

    • ABrake quickly to warn them
    • BSlow down gradually so they pass
    • CStop right in your lane
    • DSpeed up to get away from them
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    ✓ B. Slow down gradually so they pass

    If no lane is open, wait until the road ahead is clear, then slow down gradually so the tailgater goes around. Never slow quickly.

    Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 64