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Kansas DMV Road Signs & Traffic Signals Practice Test (2026)

Road signs, traffic signals, and pavement markings make up 25% to 35% of the Kansas written knowledge exam at the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles. To pass on your first try, you must instantly recognize regulatory signs, warning signs, construction work-zone signs, guide signs, and lane markings by their shape, color, symbol, and wording.

Sign Category / ShapeStandard ColorsWhat Kansas Test-Takers Must Know
Regulatory Signs (Octagon, Triangle, Vertical Rectangle)Red, White, BlackEnforce traffic laws: Stop (8-sided octagon), Yield (downward triangle), Speed Limits, Do Not Enter, Wrong Way, and turn prohibitions.
Warning Signs (Diamond & Pennant)Yellow with Black symbolsAlert drivers to hazards ahead: sharp curves, merging traffic, Winding roads, deer crossings, and No Passing Zones (yellow pennant on left side of road).
School & Pedestrian Signs (Pentagon)Fluorescent Yellow-GreenFive-sided pentagon signs mark school zones and school crossings where reduced speed limits and strict pedestrian yield laws apply.
Work Zone Signs (Diamond / Rectangle)Orange with Black legendTemporary construction, maintenance, flaggers ahead, and lane closures. Fines for speeding in Kansas active work zones are severely increased.
Railroad Crossing (Round & Crossbuck)Yellow Circle / White XRound yellow RXR advance warning sign and white Crossbuck at the tracks; stop 15–50 feet back when red lights flash or gates lower.

Sample Kansas Road Signs Practice Test Questions & Official Manual Citations (2026)

Below are 4 real sample questions from our Kansas road signs practice test bank. Every question in PassMyDMV cites the exact page and rule in the official Kansas manual so you understand the law behind every answer:

Sample Question 1 · Farm Permit Official Kansas Manual · Chapter 1 · Page 11

If a farm permit applicant is employed on a farm, who must sign an affidavit attesting to the employment?

  • A. A road test examiner after the test
  • B. Any school teacher
  • C. A passenger in the vehicle
  • D. The employer Correct
Why D. The employer is correct: The farm permit section says the employer must sign an affidavit if the applicant is employed on a farm. [Manual: Pages 7-12 — Farm Permit, p. 11]
Manual excerpt (Official Kansas Manual · Chapter 1 · Page 11): “ • If employed on a farm, then an affidavit must be signed by the employer attesting to such employment.”
Sample Question 2 · Supervised Driving Official Kansas Manual · Chapter 1 · Page 12

Before a 16-17 year old can drive under lesser restrictions, what affidavit must a parent or guardian sign?

  • A. An affidavit saying no permit was ever held
  • B. An affidavit attesting to at least 50 driving hours, including at least 10 at night Correct
  • C. An affidavit proving vehicle ownership only
  • D. An affidavit waiving all night-driving experience
Why B. An affidavit attesting to at least 50 driving hours, including at least 10 at night is correct: For lesser restrictions, the manual requires a parent or guardian affidavit for 50 hours, with at least 10 at night. [Manual: Pages 7-12 — 16-17 restrictions, p. 12]
Manual excerpt (Official Kansas Manual · Chapter 1 · Page 12): “Parent/Guardian must sign an affidavit attesting to at least 50 hours of driving time with at least 10 at night before the applicant can drive under the lesser restrictions for those age 16-17-years-old.”
Sample Question 3 · Abs Official Kansas Manual · Chapter 10 · Page 62

What is ABS designed to allow?

  • A. Ignore the situation until another driver reacts.
  • B. Speed up to get through the situation sooner.
  • C. Rely only on signs or other drivers instead of checking.
  • D. ABS allows steering and braking at the same time without losing vehicle balance. Correct
Why D. ABS allows steering and braking at the same time without losing vehicle balance. is correct: ABS allows steering and braking at the same time without losing vehicle balance. The manual ties this point to safer decisions and more time to avoid a crash. [Manual: Pages 61-66 — ABS, p. 62]
Manual excerpt (Official Kansas Manual · Chapter 10 · Page 62): “ABS is designed to allow steering and braking at the same time without losing vehicle balance.”
Sample Question 4 · Turn Signals Official Kansas Manual · Chapter 10 · Page 65

What should you not assume about a vehicle with an active turn signal?

  • A. Do not assume it is safe to turn into the lane just because the signal is active. Correct
  • B. Assume other drivers will make space for you.
  • C. Move closer so another vehicle cannot enter the gap.
  • D. Brake sharply to make other drivers back away.
Why A. Do not assume it is safe to turn into the lane just because the signal is active. is correct: Do not assume it is safe to turn into the lane just because the signal is active. The manual ties this point to safer decisions and more time to avoid a crash. [Manual: Pages 61-66 — turn signals, p. 65]
Manual excerpt (Official Kansas Manual · Chapter 10 · Page 65): “Do not turn into a lane just because an approaching vehicle has a turn signal active.”

Most-Tested Kansas Road Signs Practice Test Topics in Our 125-Question Bank

Our Kansas road signs practice test bank contains 125 active multiple-choice questions written directly from the official Kansas handbook. Here is how those questions break down across the core exam topics:

Official Manual Topic Area PassMyDMV Question Coverage
Turn Signals24 manual-cited questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Kansas Road Signs Practice Test

How many road sign questions are on the Kansas DMV written test?
Road signs, traffic signals, and pavement markings typically account for 25% to 35% of the Kansas written knowledge exam at the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles. Some states even require passing a dedicated road signs recognition section before the general traffic law section.
What do the 8 standard road sign shapes mean on the Kansas permit test?
On the Kansas test: an Octagon (8 sides) is always Stop; an Equilateral Triangle pointing down is Yield; a Diamond is a Warning sign; a Pennant (sideways triangle) means No Passing Zone; a Pentagon (5 sides) marks a School Zone or Crossing; a Round sign warns of a Railroad Crossing ahead; a Vertical Rectangle gives Regulatory rules (like Speed Limit); and a Horizontal Rectangle provides Guide/Direction info.
What do road sign colors indicate on the Kansas knowledge exam?
Red means stop, yield, or prohibition; Yellow warns of general hazards ahead; Orange warns of construction and maintenance work zones; Fluorescent Yellow-Green marks school, pedestrian, and bicycle crossings; White displays regulatory laws; Green shows directional movements and mileage; Blue indicates motorist services; and Brown marks public recreation and scenic sites.
Does the Kansas road signs test include pavement markings and curb colors?
Yes. You must know the difference between solid yellow lines, broken yellow lines, double yellow lines, shared center left-turn lanes, and white lane lines, as well as flashing red (treat as stop sign) vs. flashing yellow (proceed with caution) traffic signals.
How many Kansas road sign practice questions does PassMyDMV have?
PassMyDMV has 125 road sign, signal, and pavement-marking practice questions specifically tied to the official Kansas driver manual, each citing the manual page that explains the sign.

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