Arnav's Deck

Question 1

Basic Speed Law

Answer 1

Never drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.
Consider road, weather and your vehicle conditions, as well as your own physical condition.

Question 2

Maximum Speed Limits

Answer 2

30 mph - any urban district
75 mph - on any separated, multilane highway as designated and posted by the Secretary of Transportation.
65 mph - State or federal highway
55 mph - County or township road.
20 mph - school zone or business district

Question 3

Minimum Speed Limit

Answer 3

Whatever is posted

if not posted, speed which impedes the flow of traffic

Question 4

Seatbelts

Answer 4

“Primary violation” if there is an unrestrained adult passenger in the front seat or a unrestrained child anywhere in the vehicle.

Question 5

Passenger Car

Answer 5

Any car that is designated to carry fewer than 10 passengers

Question 6

Child Restraints

Answer 6

Under 4 in a safety seat
4 to 8 Years in a safety seat or a booster seat. Must wear seatbelt if taller than 4’9” and weighs more than 80 lb.
Avoid putting a rear facing car seat in an airbag equipped seat position.

Question 7

Distance to signal before making a turn

Answer 7

100 ft

Question 8

Turns on multi lane roads

Answer 8

for right turn - enter the right lane well in advance and make a tight turn into the right lane of cross street

for left turns - move near the center line and turn from the inside lane in such a way that you will not swing wide and enter just to the right of the center lane.

If intersections are marked to permit turns from more than one lane, you may make turn as indicated by signs or pavement marking.

Question 9

“U” Turns

Answer 9

No “U” turn on a curve, near the top of a hill or anywhere you cannot be seen by other drivers for at least 500 ft.

Question 10

Passing

Answer 10

On two lane roads, with traffic moving in both directions, you may pass traffic on the left if the pass can be completed safely and without exceeding the speed limit.
In preparing to pass, check the road ahead for sufficient distance, and road behind for other traffic that may be preparing to pass you. Turn your left signal before passing. After passing, turn your right signal on to return to the right lane. you should return to the right lane only after you see the entire front of the vehicle you just passed.
When your car is being overtaken, stay in your lane and do not increase your speed.

Question 11

When to avoid to pass

Answer 11

within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel if your view is obstructed.
within 100 ft of any intersection or railroad grade crossing
On a hill, curve, or any no passing zone
anytime when the left side of the road is not clearly visible or free of oncoming traffic
where signs prohibit passing
where there is a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline
within 100 feet of the emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the roadway and has emergency lights on

Question 12

No Passing Zone

Answer 12

is the pennant-shaped warning sign which marks the beginning of a no passing zone, and is placed on the keft side of the road facing the driver

Question 13

Double solid yellow line

Answer 13

Prohibits traffic in both directions from crossing the centerline.

Question 14

Passing on the right

Answer 14

Do not drive on the shoulder to pass except during an emergency or when directed. Check traffic ahead and behind to use signals to show your intentions.

Question 15

Following other vehicle

Answer 15

Do not follow a vehicle more closely than what is reasonable and prudent. Weather, road and traffic conditions influence how far this distance is. You must be able to turn or stop to avoid collision in case the vehicle in front makes a sudden stop.

Use 2 second rule under normal conditions and 4 second rule under adverse conditions. Increase the distance if you are following a vehicle which makes frequent stops e.g. school bus, delivery vehicle etc.

Question 16

A complete stop is required at

Answer 16

At a stop sign.

when coming from an alley, private drive or a building.

when a school crossing guard is displaying a flag.

when an emergency vehicle is coming towards you or approaches you from behind and is flashing red lights. Immediately drive to the right and stop without blocking any intersection.

at a traffic signal that is flashing red.

Question 17

School Bus

Answer 17

You must stop when meeting or overtaking a school bus that is stopped to take or let off children. You must remain stopped until the STOP sign is retracted and the red lights are turned off.

Traffic approaching a school bus on the opposite side of a divided highway is not required to stop.

Question 18

RIght of way

Answer 18

1. To the vehicle that is already on the intersection from a different highway
2. When two vehicles enter on the same time, vehicle on right has right of way.
3. Intersection with no traffic controls, yield to the vehicle on right.
4. Entering a street or highway having stop signs, you must completely stop and proceed when you can.
5. emergency vehicles have right of way
6. When approaching an stopped emergency vehicle flashing lights , proceed to the lane not next to the stalled vehicle. if not possible, move slowly with caution.
7. You must yield to construction vehicles and workers that are actually engaged in work on the roadway.
8. Vehicle turning left must provide right of way to the vehicle in opposite direction. If both cars enter at the same time, vehicle going straight has the right of way.
9. Vehicles on public street or highway have the right of way over vehicles entering from private drive or side streets.
10. Driver coming from a private drive or building should stop before sidewalk and yield right of way.
11. cars controlled by yield sign need to stop only when required.
12. Do not enter an intersection, RR or crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the vehicle.

Question 19

Parking

Answer 19

Do not park

1. Within an intersection
2. Within a pedestrian crosswalk at an intersection
3. within 15 feet of fire hydrant
4. more than 12” from a curb
5. in front of a driveway
6. on a bridge or elevated structure
7. in “No parking” zones
8. Double or two-deep within the curb or side of the street
9. on narrow streets where parking would interfere with the traffic
10. on a sidewalk
11. within 30 ft approaching any traffic control signal, stop sign or flashing beacon
12. between a safety zone and adjacent curb
13. within 50 feet of nearest rail at RR crossing
14. within 20 feet of driveway entrance to the fire station and 75 feet on the street opposite side of the entrance
15. alongside or opposite any excavation.
16. in spaces marked as handicapped parking.

Question 20

Cell Phones

Answer 20

KS law prohibits the use of any electronic device to write, send or read a written communication while driving. It includes texting, email or any other writing. It does not include weather reports or GPS.