Rain begins after a long dry spell. Why should you make especially smooth speed and steering changes?
Correct answer: Water can mix with accumulated oil and dirt, making the road especially slippery.
The beginning of rain can loosen surface contaminants and reduce traction. Slow appropriately and avoid abrupt braking or steering.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 59: Slippery Roads ↗
The main road looks mostly clear on a cold morning. Which areas deserve extra caution?
Correct answer: Bridges and shaded places that may remain icy.
Bridges can freeze sooner, and shaded areas can retain ice. Do not assume every section has the grip of the road you just crossed.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 60: Slippery Roads—shady spots and bridges ↗
You see standing water across part of your lane in heavy rain. What preparation reduces the risk of hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Reduce speed smoothly before reaching it and preserve a larger space cushion.
Water can separate the tires from the road. Lower speed and smooth inputs reduce the risk; tire condition does not make excessive speed safe.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 60: Water on the Roadway—hydroplaning ↗
Fog makes your high beams reflect back and obscure the road. Which light choice is appropriate?
Correct answer: Use low beams and reduce speed to match the available view.
Low beams reduce reflected glare in fog, snow or heavy rain. Slow enough to respond within the distance you can see.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 77: Vision Limitations ↗
An oncoming driver does not dim bright headlights. Where should you direct your gaze while maintaining awareness and control?
Correct answer: Toward the right side of your lane rather than directly into the lights.
Avoid staring into glare. Use the right side of the road as a reference while keeping the car under control; do not retaliate with high beams.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 91: Night Driving ↗
At night, the distance you can see clearly is shorter than your current stopping distance. What should you do?
Correct answer: Reduce speed so you can stop within the roadway you can see.
Do not outrun your headlights. Your speed must leave enough distance to recognize a hazard and stop within the visible path.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 77: Vision Limitations—headlight distance ↗
Water covers the road ahead and you cannot see the pavement beneath it. A larger vehicle has just crossed. What should you do?
Correct answer: Find another route rather than attempt the flooded section.
Floodwater can hide washed-out pavement, depth changes and strong currents. Another vehicle’s crossing does not establish safety for yours.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 91: Flooded Roadways ↗
Your route changes from pavement to loose gravel. How should your driving change?
Correct answer: Reduce speed, increase following space and make smooth control inputs.
Loose gravel reduces traction and can affect steering. Extra space and lower speed help avoid a skid and allow a longer stop.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 90: Rural Road Driving—Gravel or Dirt ↗
A vehicle ahead raises a thick dust cloud on a rural road. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow down, increase your following distance and use low-beam headlights.
Dust limits visibility. More space, lower speed and low beams help you see and be seen without driving into an unseen conflict.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 90: Rural Road Driving—Dust ↗
You drive through a long-running work zone every day. Today the cones and flagger direct a different path. What should you do?
Correct answer: Follow today’s controls, reduce speed as needed and leave extra space.
Work-zone patterns can change daily. Pay attention to current signs, flaggers and lane shifts even when the location is familiar.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 92: Work Zones ↗
A deer suddenly appears in your lane while traffic is coming toward you. Which response best avoids making the emergency worse?
Correct answer: Brake under control and keep the vehicle on the roadway rather than swerving into opposing traffic.
Maintain control and reduce speed. A drastic swerve can produce a more serious collision than the animal hazard itself.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 92: Avoiding Collisions with Animals ↗
A hazard requires an emergency stop in your ABS-equipped car. The brake pedal pulses while you press firmly. What should you do?
Correct answer: Maintain firm, continuous brake pressure and steer as needed toward a safe path.
Pulsation can be normal ABS operation. Keep firm pressure rather than pumping; the system helps preserve steering while braking.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 73: Braking Quickly—With ABS ↗
