10 real, verified Kansas driving-test questions on minor & provisional licensing, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Minor & Provisional Licensing practice round.
1. Who qualifies for a Kansas Farm Permit instead of the standard Instruction Permit?
AA 14-year-old who lives on or is employed on a farm of at least 20 acres, with signed affidavits from a parent/guardian and, if employed, the employerCorrect answer
BAny 14-year-old living in a rural county, with no signed affidavit or minimum farm-size requirement needed at all
COnly a 16-year-old who has already completed the standard Instruction Permit stage and held it a full year
DAny minor whose family happens to own farmland, regardless of the land's total size or the minor's own age
Why: Kansas's Farm Permit is a separate track for a 14-year-old (under 17) who lives on or is employed on a farm of at least 20 acres, requiring signed affidavits from a parent/guardian and, if employed, the employer.
2. What are a 14- or 15-year-old Farm Permit holder's driving restrictions in Kansas?
AFarm-related work only, with absolutely no restriction at all on any minor passengers or wireless device use
BFarm-related work only, plus a direct route to and from school for attendance -- no non-sibling minor passengers and no wireless device use except to report an emergencyCorrect answer
CAny daytime driving at all between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., including school activities and running personal errands
DOnly driving within the physical boundaries of the farm property itself, and never once out on public roads
Why: A 14- or 15-year-old Farm Permit holder may drive only for farm-related work and a direct route to and from school for attendance (not school activities), with no non-sibling minor passengers and wireless devices limited to reporting illegal activity or summoning emergency help.
3. How long is a Kansas Class C or M Instruction Permit valid, and how is it renewed?
AIt is valid for two years and renews by mail with a signed affidavit only
BIt expires in six months and renews automatically with no further testing
CIt expires in one year and may only be renewed by retaking and passing the written examinationCorrect answer
DIt never expires as long as the holder remains under 18 years old
Why: A Kansas Class C or M Instruction Permit expires in one year and can only be renewed by retaking and passing the written examination.
4. Who may sit in the front seat with a Kansas Instruction Permit holder while they drive?
AAny adult family member, licensed or not, as long as they are over 21
BAny licensed adult of any age, plus one additional passenger in the front seat
CA licensed sibling who is at least 18 years old, with no experience requirement
DOnly a licensed adult at least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience, and no one else in the front seatCorrect answer
Why: An Instruction Permit holder may only drive with a licensed adult in the front seat who is at least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience, and no one else may occupy the front seat.
5. What must a 15-year-old complete, beyond holding an Instruction Permit for a year, to move up to a Kansas Restricted License?
A25 hours of supervised driving and an approved driver's education courseCorrect answer
B50 hours of supervised driving, with no driver's education requirement
CA separate written exam only, with no minimum supervised-driving hours
D100 hours of supervised driving and a road test at a state highway patrol station
Why: Beyond holding the Instruction Permit at least one year, a 15-year-old Restricted License applicant must complete 25 hours of supervised driving and an approved driver's education course.
6. How does a 16-year-old's path to a Kansas Restricted License differ from a 15-year-old's?
AA 16-year-old needs the same 25 hours of supervised driving and driver's education as a 15-year-old
BA 16-year-old needs 50 hours of supervised driving with at least 10 at night, but not an approved driver's education courseCorrect answer
CA 16-year-old skips supervised driving entirely but must complete driver's education
DA 16-year-old needs 50 hours of supervised driving and driver's education, unlike a 15-year-old
Why: A 16-year-old applying for a Restricted License needs 50 hours of supervised driving with at least 10 at night, but -- unlike a 15-year-old applicant -- is not required to have completed driver's education.
7. When may a 15-year-old Kansas Restricted License holder drive?
AOnly when a licensed adult is present, with no restriction on time or purpose otherwise
BAnytime between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. for any purpose, including school activities
CFor job or farm-related work, a direct route to and from school, religious activities, or with a licensed adult in the front seatCorrect answer
DFor any purpose during daylight hours, as long as no minor passengers are present
Why: A 15-year-old Restricted License holder may drive only for job or farm-related work, a direct route to and from school for attendance, religious activities, or when accompanied by a licensed adult in the front seat.
8. How do a 16-year-old Kansas Restricted License holder's privileges differ from a 15-year-old's?
AThe 16-year-old loses the licensed-adult option that a 15-year-old still has
BThe 16-year-old has identical restrictions to a 15-year-old, with no expanded privileges
CThe 16-year-old may drive at any hour with unlimited passengers, unlike the 15-year-old
DThe 16-year-old may drive anytime from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., plus to school activities, and may carry one non-sibling minor passengerCorrect answer
Why: A 16-year-old Restricted License holder may drive any time from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., plus to school activities, religious activities, and job or farm-related work, and -- unlike the 15-year-old restrictions -- may carry one non-sibling minor passenger.
9. What happens to a 16-year-old's age-related driving restrictions after holding a Restricted License for six months in Kansas?
AAll age-related driving restrictions are removed, even though they're not yet old enough for the formal Unrestricted License classCorrect answer
BNothing changes until the driver turns 17 and formally receives an Unrestricted License
COnly the passenger restriction is lifted; the time-of-day restriction remains until 18
DThe restrictions are removed only if the driver has also completed driver's education
Why: Once a 16-year-old has held the Restricted License for six months, all age-related driving restrictions are removed, even though the formally named Unrestricted License still has its own minimum age of 17.
10. What's required of an under-18 applicant for a Kansas Unrestricted Driver's License, which has a minimum age of 17?
ANothing extra -- turning 17 alone is sufficient with no affidavit needed
BA parent or guardian must sign an affidavit attesting to at least 50 hours of driving experience, including at least 10 at nightCorrect answer
CA separate road test administered only by the Kansas Highway Patrol
DProof of at least one full year holding a Restricted License, with no hour requirement
Why: Kansas's Unrestricted Driver's License has a minimum age of 17, and an applicant still under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign an affidavit attesting to at least 50 hours of driving experience, including 10 at night.