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Question 1 of 25Road signs

What does this sign mean?

1. AA. The road gets narrow on both sides
2. BB. Two roads join into one road
3. CC. A right turn is coming up
4. DD. The right lane ends ahead

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Question 2 of 25Sharing the road

After passing a large truck, when should you move back in front of it?

1. AA. When its whole front shows in your mirror
2. BB. Right after you pass the truck's cab
3. CC. As soon as you are beside its front
4. DD. When the truck driver flashes lights

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Question 3 of 25Parking and stopping

Your car has a problem on the highway. Where should you stop?

1. AA. As far off the road as you can
2. BB. In the right lane, close to the edge
3. CC. In the left lane, near the median
4. DD. On the curve of an exit ramp

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Question 4 of 25Turning, passing and lanes (Kansas)

In a Kansas city or town, at least how far before a turn should you turn on your signal?

1. AA. 40 feet
2. BB. 60 feet
3. CC. 100 feet
4. DD. 250 feet

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Question 5 of 25Parking and stopping

Why should you not park next to a fire hydrant?

1. AA. Its paint can scratch your car
2. BB. The space is kept for city workers
3. CC. Water may leak out onto your car
4. DD. Fire crews need to reach it quickly

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Question 6 of 25Signals and pavement markings

An officer at an intersection waves you on through a red light. What should you do?

1. AA. Wait for the light to turn green first
2. BB. Turn right instead of going straight
3. CC. Stop and ask the officer why you should go
4. DD. Follow the officer and go through with care

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Question 7 of 25Sharing the road

You are turning right and a cyclist is riding in the bike lane next to you. What should you do?

1. AA. Let the cyclist pass, then turn
2. BB. Turn in front of the cyclist
3. CC. Honk, then make your turn
4. DD. Speed up so you turn first

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Question 8 of 25Licensing and insurance (Kansas)

After moving to Kansas, how soon must you have a Kansas driver's license?

1. AA. Within 10 days
2. BB. Within 90 days
3. CC. Within 45 days
4. DD. Within 120 days

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Question 9 of 25Safe driving and hazards

You drive into thick smoke or fog and can barely see. What is the safest choice?

1. AA. Stop right away in your lane and wait
2. BB. Slow down, and pull off the road to stop
3. CC. Speed up to get through it quickly
4. DD. Use your high beams and keep your speed

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Question 10 of 25Parking and stopping

You park on a hill with no curb, facing up or down. Which way should you turn your wheels?

1. AA. Toward the edge of the road
2. BB. Toward the middle of the road
3. CC. Straight ahead
4. DD. Away from the edge

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Question 11 of 25Road signs

Signs that are wider than they are tall, in green, usually:

1. AA. Tell you a rule you must obey
2. BB. Give directions and distances
3. CC. Warn of road work
4. DD. Mark a school zone

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Question 12 of 25Safe driving and hazards

On a long, dull highway drive, you start to feel drowsy and stare blankly ahead. What should you do?

1. AA. Drive faster so you finish sooner
2. BB. Look only at the road right ahead
3. CC. Take a break and move your eyes often
4. DD. Turn up the heat and the radio

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Question 13 of 25Safe driving and hazards (Kansas)

In Kansas, when must your headlights be on even in the daytime?

1. AA. Whenever your windshield wipers are in use
2. BB. Only when it is foggy outside
3. CC. Only on interstate highways at night
4. DD. Only when you are within city limits

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Question 14 of 25Road signs (Kansas)

A Kansas "School Speed Limit When Flashing" sign is posted before a school. When does its lower limit apply?

1. AA. Only when children are in the crosswalk
2. BB. Only while its lights are flashing
3. CC. At all hours on school days
4. DD. Only before and after the school day

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Question 15 of 25Parking and stopping

How should you back out of an angled parking space?

1. AA. Quickly, before other cars come
2. BB. Using only your side mirrors
3. CC. Slowly, looking all around you
4. DD. With your horn held down

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Question 16 of 25Turning, passing and lanes

Why is weaving from lane to lane dangerous?

1. AA. It wears out your tires and brakes
2. BB. It is fine on empty roads
3. CC. It is safe if you signal
4. DD. It raises the chance of a crash

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Question 17 of 25Signals and pavement markings

You reach an intersection where the traffic lights are not working at all. In general, what should you do?

1. AA. Go through at normal speed
2. BB. Treat it as an all-way stop
3. CC. Treat it as a yield for you only
4. DD. Turn around and find another road

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Question 18 of 25Road signs

A blue sign with a white "H" tells you:

1. AA. A hotel is nearby
2. BB. A helicopter pad is nearby
3. CC. A hospital is nearby
4. DD. A highway begins here

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Question 19 of 25Road signs

On an Interstate route sign, what does an odd route number usually tell you?

1. AA. The highway runs mostly east and west
2. BB. The highway is a toll road for its whole length
3. CC. The highway loops around a city
4. DD. The highway runs mostly north and south

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Question 20 of 25Parking and stopping (Kansas)

In Kansas, how close to a stop sign at the side of the road may you park?

1. AA. No closer than 10 feet
2. BB. No closer than 40 feet
3. CC. No closer than 60 feet
4. DD. No closer than 30 feet

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Question 21 of 25Right of way

You are in the middle of an intersection when an ambulance with a siren comes up behind you. What should you do?

1. AA. Stop right away in the intersection
2. BB. Back up out of the intersection
3. CC. Clear the intersection, then pull over
4. DD. Turn left in front of it to get away

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Question 22 of 25Safe driving and hazards (Kansas)

If you feel drowsy on a Kansas trip, how long a nap does the manual suggest in a safe parking area?

1. AA. 2 to 5 minutes
2. BB. 3 to 4 hours
3. CC. 15 to 20 minutes
4. DD. 45 to 60 minutes

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Question 23 of 25Parking and stopping

In many states, what does a curb painted red mean?

1. AA. Parking for 20 minutes
2. BB. No stopping or parking
3. CC. Loading only
4. DD. Parking for disabled drivers

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Question 24 of 25Sharing the road

Why is it dangerous to cut in front of a large truck?

1. AA. It cannot turn left at lights
2. BB. Its brakes do not work well in rain
3. CC. It needs much more distance to stop
4. DD. It is almost always speeding

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Question 25 of 25Road signs

Green signs on a highway show:

1. AA. Rules that you must obey
2. BB. Hazards such as sharp curves
3. CC. Work zones, detours and lane closures
4. DD. Directions, exits and distances

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