Kansas DMV Practice Test 2026: knowledge test
Free Kansas DMV practice test: official facts from Kansas Department of Revenue, questions written from the official Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual).
- 25 questions
- 80% pass mark
- $10 fee, Regular learner's permit
- 14 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from Kansas Department of Revenue
| Official exam name | Knowledge Test(Class C instruction permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR), Division of Vehicles, Driver's License official page |
| Number of questions | 25 |
| Breakdown | traffic signs, pavement markings and Kansas laws and driving practices |
| Pass mark | 80% |
| Time limit | No time limit is published for the in-person test.60 minutes is the official limit for the online test. |
| Fee | $10 — Regular learner's permitRegular learner's permit $10.00: KDOR Credential Fee Chart (updated 5/2023) 'Regular Learners Permit All $2.00 ... $8.00 $10.00' (issuance fee $2.00 + photo fee $8.00), listed the same under 'New Issuance Fees (With Testing)'. Examiner notes on the same chart: 'The first time an applicant takes an exam they are charged $3.00'; 'Reexams within a 6-month period are $1.50'; 'A testing fee is not charged for those who use a driver's education form.' Handbook: re-take 'after paying a $1.50 re-exam fee'. Online test (KnowTo Drive, KDOR's online testing platform): 'Each test attempt costs $6.50. Additional Kansas Department of Revenue fees will be collected at the DMV office.' Printed handbook $2.00. |
| Minimum age | 14 |
| Where to book | Kansas Department of Revenue test booking and locations (official site) |
The Kansas Knowledge Test (Class C instruction permit) has 25 questions (traffic signs, pavement markings and Kansas laws and driving practices); you need 80% to pass, per Kansas Department of Revenue; questions come from the official Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual) (revised February 2022).
Source: Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR), Division of Vehicles, Driver's License official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Proof of identity page: original documents only ('Faxed, photo-copied, electronic or laminated copies of documents will not be accepted'): 'One document from list A or B' (e.g. state-issued certified birth certificate, unexpired U.S. passport; lawful-presence documents for non-citizens), 'One document from List D' (Social Security number), 'two proofs of Kansas residency from List C', a List F document if the name differs, the driver's education completion form if completed; 'If you are younger than 16, you need to have a parent or guardian present with photo identification.' Handbook: instruction permit 'Less than 16 requires written application by the parent/guardian'; 'Affidavit must be signed by the parent/guardian at time of application at the Driver Licensing office'. Vision screening (20/40 in one eye) at the office. |
|---|---|
| Retake | Handbook: 'If you fail to pass either the written test or driving test, you may take again the next working day after paying a $1.50 re-exam fee.' Online test FAQ: 'If you fail or are disqualified from the test, you can retake the test the next day.' |
| Attempts | Handbook: 'You have four chances to pass the written test and four chances to pass the driving test. After the fourth failure of either test, you must wait a minimum of six (6) months from the most recent failed exam before retesting.' Online FAQ: 'You may retake the test 4 times within 6 months.' Instruction permit 'Expires in 1 year - may be renewed with testing'; 'All Instructional Permits are renewed by retaking and passing the written examination.' A DE-99 driver's education completion certificate is accepted 'in lieu of written testing for an instruction permit' (teen FAQ). |
| Languages | Online test (KnowTo Drive FAQ): 'What language is the test available in? English and Spanish.'; audio playback can be enabled. KDOR publishes a Spanish handbook ('Manual de conducción de Kansas', pdf/dlhb-sp.pdf). No list of in-office test languages, oral-test or interpreter rules found on KDOR pages. |
| Road signs | US traffic signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the Kansas Driving Handbook (AAMVA model manual); the test asks applicants to 'identify certain signs by their shape, color, or the symbol appearing on them'. |
| Handbook | Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual) — Revised February 2022 (cover: 'AAMVA 09 Model Test Version (Revised February 2022)'; PDF created 21 Feb 2023) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
Kansas road signs test
US traffic signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the Kansas Driving Handbook (AAMVA model manual); the test asks applicants to 'identify certain signs by their shape, color, or the symbol appearing on them'. Practice them in the free Kansas road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
Kansas knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Kansas permit test?
The Kansas knowledge test has 25 questions (traffic signs, pavement markings and Kansas laws and driving practices), per Kansas Department of Revenue.
What is the pass mark for the Kansas permit test?
You need 80% to pass, per Kansas Department of Revenue.
Is the Kansas permit test hard?
You need 20 of 25 (80%) to pass, so in the official 25-question format you can get at most 5 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual) (revised February 2022) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Kansas permit test cost?
$10 — Regular learner's permit, per Kansas Department of Revenue.
Is there a free Kansas DMV practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Kansas knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 25 questions and the official pass mark of 20 of 25 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Knowledge test questions come from the official Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual). Read the Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR), Division of Vehicles, Driver's License official pages. This site is independent and is not run by Kansas Department of Revenue.