You cannot see a truck driver’s face in the truck’s side mirror while following closely. What is a sound adjustment?
Correct answer: Drop back and position your car where the driver can see it, with a safe following gap.
Large vehicles have substantial blind areas, including behind them. Close following also hides your own view of the road and removes stopping space.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 86: The No-Zone ↗
You want to move in front of a large truck to reach an exit, but the available gap is short. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait for adequate clearance or miss the exit rather than cut into the truck’s stopping space.
A heavy vehicle needs more stopping room. Do not take away that space and immediately slow for an exit.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 86: Front No-Zones ↗
A truck ahead signals right but swings somewhat left before turning. An open gap appears between the truck and the curb. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay out of that gap and allow the truck to complete its turn.
A large vehicle may swing wide and use extra room to turn right. Entering the curbside gap can trap your car.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 87: Turning—large vehicles ↗
A transit bus stops ahead to let passengers out. What additional hazard should you watch for when proceeding lawfully?
Correct answer: People who may emerge from in front of or behind the bus.
A transit bus can hide people entering the roadway. Do not assume its passengers are visible or will remain at the curb.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 87: Public Transportation—Transit Buses ↗
You approach a wide farm machine that slows and moves left near a field entrance. What should you consider before attempting to pass?
Correct answer: It may be positioning for a wide right turn; wait until its movement is clear and a pass is safe.
Farm machinery may take more than one lane and swing wide to turn. Do not interpret a wide approach as a safe passing invitation.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 88: Farm Machinery ↗
You approach a horse-drawn vehicle on a rural road. How should you pass when there is a safe opening?
Correct answer: Use caution, reasonable space and speed, without sounding the horn or revving the engine.
Loud noise can frighten a horse and cause an unpredictable movement. Treat animal-drawn vehicles as legitimate road users and pass patiently.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 88: Animal Drawn Vehicles and Horseback Riders ↗
A railroad gate is lowering, but you believe there is enough time to get under it. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop and wait; do not go through, under or around the gate.
An active crossing warning requires stopping. Judging that a train looks distant is not a safe reason to bypass the gate.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 37: Railroad Crossings—gates and flashing lights ↗
Traffic is stopped just beyond railroad tracks, leaving less room than the length of your car. The crossing lights are off. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait before the tracks until the entire car can clear them.
Do not enter unless the full vehicle can clear the crossing. A traffic queue is no place to depend on the warning system to keep you safe.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 37: Railroad Crossings—clear space beyond tracks ↗
A freight train has passed across a crossing with two tracks. Before moving when the warning permits, what should you check?
Correct answer: That another train is not approaching on the other track and the crossing is clear.
One train can hide another. Check every track and obey the lights and gates before proceeding.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook, revised February 2022, printed/PDF page 37: Railroad Crossings—multiple tracks ↗
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 ↗
