Kansas Permit Test High-Yield Study Guide

A high-yield study guide covering speed limits, right-of-way, signs, and parking regulations for the Kansas driving permit test.

Urban district speed limit

$$30\,mph$$

State/Federal highways speed limit

$$65\,mph$$

Separated multilane highways speed limit

$$75\,mph$$

County/Township roads speed limit

$$55\,mph$$

School/Business zones speed limit

$20\,mph$ when posted.

Four-way intersection rule

If two vehicles arrive together, the driver on the LEFT yields to the driver on the RIGHT.

Left turn Right-of-Way

Drivers making left turns must yield to oncoming traffic.

School Bus Stop Rule

Stop when meeting or overtaking a stopped school bus with red lights/STOP arm, unless on the opposite side of a divided highway.

Passing Prohibited

Locations such as hills, curves, intersections, RR crossings, where there is a solid yellow on your side, or where prohibited.

Parking distance from Fire Hydrant

Never park within $15\,ft$ of a hydrant.

Parking distance from Stop Sign/Signal

Never park within $30\,ft$ of a stop sign/signal.

Parking distance from Railroad

Never park within $50\,ft$ of a railroad.

Broken yellow line

Indicates that a driver may pass if safe.

Solid yellow line

Indicates that no passing is allowed from your side.

Double solid yellow line

Indicates that no passing is allowed in either direction.

$2$-second rule

The following distance recommended for good conditions.

$4$-second rule

The following distance recommended for bad weather.

STOP sign

A red octagon.

YIELD sign

A red/white triangle.

WARNING sign

A yellow sign.

CONSTRUCTION sign

An orange sign.

GUIDE sign

A green sign.

SERVICES sign

A blue sign.

RECREATION sign

A brown sign.

Emergency vehicle procedure (approaching)

If approaching from behind with lights/siren, pull to the right and stop.

Stationary emergency vehicle rule

Move over if possible or slow down when approaching.