Section 2: Laws & Rules of the Road

Question 1

Complete this sentence:

Kansas’ BASIC SPEED LAW requires that you never drive a vehicle at a speed…

Answer 1

…greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.

Question 2

What 4 conditions should you consider under the BASIC SPEED LAW?

Answer 2

Consider road, weather and your vehicle condition, as well as your own physical condition.

Question 3

TRUE or FALSE:

What might be a reasonable speed at one time may not be reasonable at another time because of differing conditions.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

You should always adjust your driving to what 3 conditions?

Answer 4

Road, traffic, and weather conditions.

Question 5

Unless otherwise posted what are the maximum speeds in Towns or Cities?

Answer 5

Thirty (30) miles per hour in any urban district

Question 6

Unless otherwise posted what is the maximum speed limit on any separated, multilane highway outside of towns?

Answer 6

Seventy-five (75) miles per hour

Question 7

Unless otherwise posted what is the maximum speed limit on any State or Federal Highway?

Answer 7

Sixty-five (65) miles per hour

Question 8

Unless otherwise posted what is the maximum speed limit on any County or Township road?

Answer 8

Fifty-five (55) miles per hour

Question 9

Unless otherwise posted what is the maximum speed limit in School Zones and Business Districts?

Answer 9

Twenty (20) miles per hour

Question 10

TRUE or FALSE:

There are no minimum speed limits.

Answer 10

FALSE: Minimum speed limits may be set on some roadways.

Question 11

Complete this sentence:
When minimum speeds are posted… any speed below that is considered unlawful under normal weather, road and traffic conditions.

Answer 11

…any speed below that is considered unlawful under normal weather, road and traffic conditions.

Question 12

Complete this sentence:

Even when a minimum speed is not posted, it is unlawful to drive a vehicle so slowly when…

Answer 12

… it impedes or blocks the normal movement of traffic.

Question 13

What is the exception to driving under the minimum speed limit?

Answer 13

When it is necessary for safe operation in compliance with the basic speed law.

Question 14

Under Kansas law what type of violation is it to not wear a seatbelt?

Answer 14

It is a Primary Violation.

Question 15

TRUE or FALSE:
Even if a law enforcement officer sees an unrestrained adult in a front seat, or an unrestrained child anywhere in the vehicle, they cannot stop you solely for that violation.

Answer 15

FALSE:
A law enforcement officer can stop you if they see anyone in the vehicle not using a seatbelt. They do not need any other reason to stop the vehicle.

Question 16

What type of restraint should children under the age of 4 use?

Answer 16

All children under the age of 4 must be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat.

Question 17

Children 4 to 8 years of age must use what type of restraint?

Answer 17

All children 4 to 8 years of age must be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat or booster

Question 18

TRUE or FALSE:

If a child is taller than 4’9” OR weighs more than 80 pounds then they must use a seatbelt.

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

TRUE or FALSE:

You should always put a rear-facing infant seat where there is an air-bag.

Answer 19

FALSE

Question 20

TRUE or FALSE:
If you must place a rear-facing infant seat in an airbag-equipped seat position you should move that seat as far to the rear as possible.

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

Where is the safest position to place a safety seat?

Answer 21

The safest position to place a safety seat is in the middle of the backseat.

Question 22

Fill in the blank:

Before you slow down, turn or change lanes, you should make sure that you can do so _______.

Answer 22

SAFELY

Question 23

TRUE or FALSE:

Other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians don’t really care what your vehicle is doing.

Answer 23

FALSE

Always let other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians know what you intend to do by giving the proper signal.

Question 24

How far before making an actual lane change or turn should you turn on your signal?

Answer 24

All signals must be given at least 100 feet before making the actual move or turn.