You plan an ordinary turn on a Kansas road. For at least how far before the turn must the required signal be given continuously?
Correct answer: The last 100 feet before turning.
The current statute requires the signal continuously during at least the last 100 feet before turning. Signaling does not remove the duty to make the maneuver safely.
Source: 2026 Kansas Statutes, K.S.A. 8-1548(a)–(b); current text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
You are preparing a normal right turn with no special lane directions. Which setup avoids a wide, unexpected movement?
Correct answer: Approach from the rightmost proper lane and turn into the appropriate right lane without swinging left first.
Get into the proper lane early and keep a normal right turn close to the right side. Do not create an unexpected left swing or cut across lanes.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 46: Turning—right turns ↗
Two lanes are marked for left turns. You turn from the outer left-turn lane. What is the safe path?
Correct answer: Stay in the corresponding lane through the turn, following the lane guidance.
Where several lanes turn together, keep the proper path through the turn. Crossing into the neighboring turning vehicle’s lane creates a sideswipe risk.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 46: Turning—multiple turn lanes ↗
You are stopped waiting for a gap to turn left. How should you hold the front wheels while waiting?
Correct answer: Keep them pointed straight ahead until you begin the turn.
The handbook calls for the front wheels to remain straight while stopped before a turn. Pre-turning them can direct the car into a conflict if it is pushed from behind.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 104: Road Test—Turns, stopping before a turn ↗
You realize too late that you have passed the street where you meant to turn. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue to a safe, legal place to change your route.
A navigation mistake does not justify an abrupt turn or backing in traffic. Continue and choose a safe, lawful alternative.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 45: General Rules—missed turn ↗
Outside a city, a highway has two lanes carrying traffic in your direction. You have finished passing, are not preparing a left turn and have no other reason to remain left. Which lane should you use?
Correct answer: The right lane once you can return safely.
On this highway layout outside city limits, Kansas requires right-lane travel except for the listed reasons such as passing, a proper left turn or official direction.
Source: 2026 Kansas Statutes, K.S.A. 8-1522(c); current text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
Your mirrors show no car in the lane beside you. Before changing lanes, what additional check is important?
Correct answer: Briefly check the blind spot over your shoulder while maintaining control.
Mirrors leave blind areas. Combine mirrors, a brief head check, a signal and a safe gap before moving.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 58: Looking to the Sides—changing lanes ↗
You need to move across two lanes to reach the correct lane for a later turn. How should you make the move?
Correct answer: Change one lane at a time, checking and signaling for each safe movement.
Each lane change creates a new set of blind spots and conflicts. Make deliberate, checked movements rather than crossing several lanes at once.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 64: Space to Merge—one lane at a time ↗
You are overtaking a car and want to return to its lane. What is the useful clearance check described in the handbook?
Correct answer: Wait until its whole front is visible in your inside rearview mirror, then return when safe.
Allow enough space before moving back. Seeing the entire front is a practical clearance cue, but you must still judge speed and the full traffic situation.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 65: Space to Pass ↗
A slow car is ahead near a hill crest, and you cannot see far enough to know whether the opposing lane is clear. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait until a legal passing location with adequate sight distance is available.
Do not begin a pass without enough visible clear roadway to complete it safely. Another driver should not have to brake or move aside to rescue the maneuver.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 66: Space to Pass—hills and curves ↗
The car ahead is waiting to turn left. There is not enough roadway space to pass, but the shoulder is clear. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait; do not use the shoulder as an ordinary passing lane.
The handbook prohibits using the shoulder to pass except for an emergency or official direction. A turning vehicle ahead does not by itself authorize shoulder passing.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 17: Passing—passing on the shoulder ↗
Another vehicle begins a lawful pass on your left. What should you do with your speed?
Correct answer: Do not increase it until the passing vehicle has completely passed.
An overtaken driver must not accelerate during the pass. Maintain a predictable course and give the passing vehicle room to finish.
Source: 2026 Kansas Statutes, K.S.A. 8-1516(b); current text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
