Free Kansas DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
Prepare for the Kansas DMV permit test with 590 practice questions drawn from the Kansas Driving Handbook. Each one explains why the answer is right, so you learn the rules instead of memorizing them, and your weak spots come back until they stick.
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How we help you prepare
590 practice questions to help you master the Kansas DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation
Kansas requirement to pass
25 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (20 of 25), 60 minutes (online via knowto drive)
Verified November 2026 by our editorial team from Kansas Driving Handbook. Rules change, so always confirm with the current official materials from the Kansas Department of Revenue (DOR) before your test.
Study by Category
Master each topic before your Kansas written test. 4 categories are free to start.
Shape and color carry the meaning before you can read the words: an octagon is always stop, a yellow diamond always warns. Covers regulatory, warning, guide and work-zone signs, including the ones with no text at all.
Speed limits, parking and the everyday rules that carry points when broken. Covers the basic speed law, why a posted limit is a maximum rather than a target, and where you may never stop or park.
Signals, flashing lights, and the arrows that override them. Covers what a yellow light actually requires of you, when a red arrow forbids a turn a red ball would allow, and who has control when the lights go dark.
The paperwork side of driving legally. Covers licensing and insurance requirements, what to carry in the vehicle, and the steps to take after a collision.
Practice Runs
Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.
Kansas Test 1: All Topics, Set A
Includes steering, warning signs, and slow moving vehicle emblem, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Kansas Test 2: All Topics, Set B
Includes intersections, pavement markings, and regulatory signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Kansas Test 3: All Topics, Set C
ProIncludes warning signs, traffic lights, and service signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Kansas Test 4: All Topics, Set D
ProIncludes warning signs, lane markings, and lane changes, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Pro Study Tools
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ProAbout the Kansas DMV Test
Kansas's written knowledge test is administered by the Kansas Department of Revenue (DOR) and is required for anyone applying for a learner's permit or first driver's license. The test has 25 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Kansas Driving Handbook, and you need at least 20 correct answers (80%) to pass.
Where and How to Take It
In-person at any Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles office. Walk-ins are generally accepted, though booking ahead can shorten your wait. The DOR lists the knowledge test in several languages, including English, Spanish. Confirm the current options with the DOR, since the languages a test is offered in can differ from the languages the handbook is published in. Kansas offers KnowTo Drive (knowtodrive.ks.gov) - an official online knowledge testing platform.
What to Bring
Plan to bring the documents the DOR requires: Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport); Social Security number; Proof of Kansas residency; Parental consent (if under 16). The knowledge test is part of a permit fee of about $10.
On Test Day
You have 60 minutes (online via KnowTo Drive) to complete it. Your results are shown immediately on screen.
If You Don't Pass
You can retake a failed written or driving test the next working day after paying the $1.50 re-exam fee. Fail either portion 4 times within 6 months and you must wait 6 months from your last failed exam, then file a new application for reexamination and pay $3. The optional online KnowTo Drive exam costs $10 for the first test and $8.50 for a retest. For CDL, Kansas publishes no attempt cap or retake wait; a CDL skills retest costs $10.00.
Minimum Age and Eligibility
You must be at least 14 years old to take the Kansas knowledge test. Applicants under 18 must complete driver education, hold the permit for 1 year, and complete 50 hours supervised driving (10 at night).
After You Pass
An instruction permit allows supervised driving with a licensed driver 21+ in the front seat. You must hold for 1 year. Restricted license at 15 with limitations. Full unrestricted license at 17.
Try It Yourself
Get a taste of the study experience. Answer a real question or preview the timed exam simulator.
Sample Flash Card
How many non-sibling passengers under 18 may ride with a Kansas driver who holds a less restricted license?
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