Section 2: Laws & Rules of the Road Flashcards
Complete this sentence:
Kansas’ BASIC SPEED LAW requires that you never drive a vehicle at a speed…
…greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.
What 4 conditions should you consider under the BASIC SPEED LAW?
Consider road, weather and your vehicle condition, as well as your own physical condition.
TRUE or FALSE:
What might be a reasonable speed at one time may not be reasonable at another time because of differing conditions.
TRUE
You should always adjust your driving to what 3 conditions?
Road, traffic, and weather conditions.
Unless otherwise posted what are the maximum speeds in Towns or Cities?
Thirty (30) miles per hour in any urban district
Unless otherwise posted what is the maximum speed limit on any separated, multilane highway outside of towns?
Seventy-five (75) miles per hour
Unless otherwise posted what is the maximum speed limit on any State or Federal Highway?
Sixty-five (65) miles per hour
Unless otherwise posted what is the maximum speed limit on any County or Township road?
Fifty-five (55) miles per hour
Unless otherwise posted what is the maximum speed limit in School Zones and Business Districts?
Twenty (20) miles per hour
TRUE or FALSE:
There are no minimum speed limits.
FALSE: Minimum speed limits may be set on some roadways.
Complete this sentence:
When minimum speeds are posted… any speed below that is considered unlawful under normal weather, road and traffic conditions.
…any speed below that is considered unlawful under normal weather, road and traffic conditions.
Complete this sentence:
Even when a minimum speed is not posted, it is unlawful to drive a vehicle so slowly when…
… it impedes or blocks the normal movement of traffic.
What is the exception to driving under the minimum speed limit?
When it is necessary for safe operation in compliance with the basic speed law.
Under Kansas law what type of violation is it to not wear a seatbelt?
It is a Primary Violation.
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.
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.
What type of restraint should children under the age of 4 use?
All children under the age of 4 must be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat.
Children 4 to 8 years of age must use what type of restraint?
All children 4 to 8 years of age must be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat or booster
TRUE or FALSE:
If a child is taller than 4’9” OR weighs more than 80 pounds then they must use a seatbelt.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE:
You should always put a rear-facing infant seat where there is an air-bag.
FALSE
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.
TRUE
Where is the safest position to place a safety seat?
The safest position to place a safety seat is in the middle of the backseat.
Fill in the blank:
Before you slow down, turn or change lanes, you should make sure that you can do so _______.
SAFELY
TRUE or FALSE:
Other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians don’t really care what your vehicle is doing.
FALSE
Always let other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians know what you intend to do by giving the proper signal.
How far before making an actual lane change or turn should you turn on your signal?
All signals must be given at least 100 feet before making the actual move or turn.
