Question 1

Unless otherwise posted, what is Kansas's default maximum speed on a state or federal highway?

Accepted Answer

65 mph — Kansas's default maximum speeds are 30 mph in an urban district, 75 mph on a designated separated multilane highway, 65 mph on a state or federal highway, and 55 mph on a county or township road.

Question 2

When is a Kansas driver excused from stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights?

Accepted Answer

Only when a physical median or barrier separates the roadways — Kansas requires stopping for a stopped school bus even with double yellow lines, a center turn lane, a multi-lane highway, or at an intersection, regardless of which side the bus is on -- the only exception is when a physical median or barrier separates the roadways.

Question 3

How far before a turn or lane change must a Kansas driver signal?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet before the move — A turn or lane-change signal must be given at least 100 feet before making the actual move.

Question 4

On a road with a double solid yellow centerline, how close may a passing driver be to an oncoming vehicle before they must be back in their own lane?

Accepted Answer

Within 200 feet — On a road with a double solid yellow centerline, a passing driver must return to their own lane before coming within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

Question 5

Where does Kansas law prohibit making a U-turn?

Accepted Answer

On a curve, near the top of a hill, or anywhere a driver can't be seen by other drivers for at least 500 feet — A driver may not make a U-turn on a curve, near the top of a hill, or anywhere they cannot be seen by other drivers for at least 500 feet.

Question 6

What does Kansas's cell phone law actually prohibit while driving?

Accepted Answer

Using an electronic device to write, send, or read a written communication, such as texting or email — Kansas law prohibits using an electronic device to write, send, or read a written communication while driving, but simply talking on a cell phone or dialing a number is not itself illegal.

Question 7

Why is Kansas's seatbelt law called a "primary violation"?

Accepted Answer

An officer may stop a vehicle solely for seeing an unrestrained adult in the front seat or an unrestrained child anywhere in the vehicle — Kansas's seatbelt law is a primary violation -- an officer may stop a vehicle solely because they see an unrestrained adult in the front seat or an unrestrained child anywhere in the vehicle.

Question 8

What must a Kansas driver do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle from the rear on a road with two or more lanes in each direction?

Accepted Answer

Move into a lane not next to the emergency vehicle, or reduce speed and proceed with caution if changing lanes isn't possible — When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle from the rear on a road with two or more lanes each direction, a driver must move into a lane not next to the emergency vehicle, or reduce speed and proceed with due caution if changing lanes isn't possible.

Question 9

How close to a fire hydrant does Kansas law prohibit parking?

Accepted Answer

Within 15 feet — Kansas parking law bans stopping within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, more than 12 inches from a curb, within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, or within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or flashing beacon.

Kansas: Rules of the Road Questions

1. Unless otherwise posted, what is Kansas's default maximum speed on a state or federal highway?

2. When is a Kansas driver excused from stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights?

3. How far before a turn or lane change must a Kansas driver signal?

4. On a road with a double solid yellow centerline, how close may a passing driver be to an oncoming vehicle before they must be back in their own lane?

5. Where does Kansas law prohibit making a U-turn?

6. What does Kansas's cell phone law actually prohibit while driving?

7. Why is Kansas's seatbelt law called a "primary violation"?

8. What must a Kansas driver do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle from the rear on a road with two or more lanes in each direction?

9. How close to a fire hydrant does Kansas law prohibit parking?

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