Free Kansas DMV Practice Test (2026)

Kansas · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Kansas permit test with a learning path built around the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles rules: a Kansas-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Kansas permit test at a glance

Questions25

To passSee handbook

Min. permit age14

AgencyDivision of Vehicles (DOV)

The written test has 25 questions on Kansas traffic laws and road signs. You can take it at a driver's license office or online through KnowTo Drive Online, the Division of Vehicles' official web test ($10 first try, $8.50 retest). If you fail, you may retest the next working day; after the fourth failure you must wait at least 6 months from the last failed exam.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Kansas laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Kansas, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Kansas traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Kansas rule	Source
Under-21 alcohol limit	Drivers under 21 may not drive with a blood or breath alcohol content of 0.02 or more. A first offense under 0.08 brings a 30-day suspension followed by 180 days of restricted driving.	kslegislature.gov
DUI limit and implied consent	For drivers 21 and older, a BAC of 0.08 or higher is illegal. Under implied consent you must take a BAC test when an officer asks; a first refusal means a 1-year license suspension.	ksrevenue.gov
Texting while driving	No driver of any age may use a wireless device to write, send or read a text, email or other written message while driving. Exceptions include being lawfully stopped off the roadway and reporting an emergency or illegal activity.	kslegislature.gov
Phones in school and work zones	Under a 2026 law (SB 366), you may not use a handheld mobile phone in a school zone while the reduced speed limit is in effect or in a road construction zone with workers present; hands-free use is allowed. Officers give warnings until July 1, 2027, and after that the fine is $60.	kslegislature.gov
Seat belts	Kansas requires all occupants to buckle up, and it is a primary violation: police can stop you just for an unbelted front-seat adult or an unbelted child anywhere in the car. The fine is $30 for ages 18 and up and $60 for ages 14 to 17.	kslegislature.gov
Child passenger seats	Children under 4 must ride in an approved child safety seat. Children 4 to 7 must use a child seat or booster unless they weigh more than 80 pounds or are taller than 4 feet 9 inches; children 8 to 13 must wear a seat belt.	kslegislature.gov
Default speed limits	Unless signs say otherwise: 30 mph in urban districts, 55 mph on county or township roads, 65 mph on other highways, and up to 75 mph on separated multilane highways.	kslegislature.gov
Move over for emergency vehicles	When you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights flashing, move into a lane not next to it if it is safe on a multilane road; otherwise slow down and proceed with caution.	kslegislature.gov

Kansas learner permit and teen license rules

If you are under 17, you must hold your instruction permit for 1 year (or until your 17th birthday, whichever comes first) before getting a restricted license.
Your supervising driver must be a licensed adult at least 21 years old with at least 1 year of driving experience, seated next to you; no one else may ride in the front seat.
At 15, a restricted license requires 25 hours of supervised driving (parent or guardian affidavit). You may drive alone only to and from work or school, to religious activities from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and you may not carry non-sibling minor passengers.
At 16, you need a total of 50 supervised hours, including 10 at night. For the first 6 months you may drive alone from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. (plus work, school and religious trips) with no more than one non-sibling passenger under 18.
Permit and restricted-license holders may not use a wireless device while driving, except to report illegal activity or call for medical or emergency help.
Restrictions end after you have held the 16-year-old license for 6 months or turn 17, whichever comes first, if you have obeyed all laws.
Driver education is not required, but hours driven with a driver-ed instructor who is 21 or older count toward your 50 hours.

How to get your Kansas learner's permit

Study the Kansas Driving Handbook and gather your documents: one proof of lawful presence (such as a birth certificate or U.S. passport), proof of your Social Security number, and two recent proofs of your Kansas home address.
Schedule an appointment at a Division of Vehicles driver's license office through the online scheduling system.
If you are under 16, a parent or guardian must apply with you and sign the affidavit at the driver's license office.
Pass the vision screening: at least 20/40 in one eye (if you need glasses or contacts, a restriction is added).
Pass the 25-question written test at the office or online through KnowTo Drive Online. A driver education completion certificate can take the place of the written test.
Pay the fees ($2 permit plus $8 photo fee, plus the exam fee) and start practicing with a licensed adult 21 or older. The permit is valid for 1 year.

Sample Kansas-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Kansas module. Each one is based on the official Kansas Driving Handbook (Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, revised February 2022) or Kansas law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. What is the minimum age to apply for a Kansas instruction permit?

14
15
15 and a half
16

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Correct answer: 14. Kansas lets you apply for an instruction permit at 14. You must pass the vision and written tests (or show a driver-ed completion certificate). Source: ksrevenue.gov

2. Who may supervise a Kansas instruction permit holder?

Any licensed driver 18 or older
Any passenger with a permit
A licensed adult at least 21 with at least 1 year of driving experience
Only a certified driving instructor

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Correct answer: A licensed adult at least 21 with at least 1 year of driving experience. The supervising driver must be at least 21, hold a valid license, have at least one year of driving experience, and sit in the front seat beside you. Source: kslegislature.gov

3. How many hours of supervised driving must a 16-year-old complete for a Kansas restricted license?

30 hours, with 5 at night
40 hours, with 10 at night
60 hours, with 15 at night
50 hours, with 10 at night

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Correct answer: 50 hours, with 10 at night. At 16 you need at least 50 hours of adult-supervised driving, and at least 10 of those hours must be at night. A parent or guardian signs an affidavit. Source: kslegislature.gov

4. How many supervised driving hours does a 15-year-old need before getting a Kansas restricted license?

10 hours
25 hours
40 hours
50 hours

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Correct answer: 25 hours. A 15-year-old must have held the permit for one year and completed at least 25 hours of adult-supervised driving before the restricted license is issued. Source: kslegislature.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Kansas rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Kansas exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Kansas permit test online?

Yes. The Division of Vehicles offers KnowTo Drive Online, its official web-based written test, which you can take from a laptop or desktop computer. The fee was announced as $10 for the first test and $8.50 for a retest.

What happens if I keep failing the written test?

You can retest the next working day after paying the re-exam fee. You get four chances; after the fourth failure you must wait at least 6 months from your last failed exam before trying again.

What is a Kansas farm permit?

Teens 14 to 16 who live on or work for pay on a farm larger than 20 acres can get a farm permit to drive for farm work and to school. Under 16 you may not carry non-sibling minor passengers, and you may not use a wireless device while driving except in an emergency.

Do I need driver's ed to get a Kansas license?

No, driver education is not required. However, a driver-ed completion certificate can replace testing, and supervised hours with a driver-ed instructor who is 21 or older count toward the 50 hours you need at 16.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles does not publish its exam. Our Kansas module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Kansas sources

Every Kansas fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles website or Kansas law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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