Speed Limits & Following Distance — Kansas
Kansas DMV practice test: 454 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 25 Q, pass 20. Speed Limits & Following Distance: 23 questions.
Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Speed Limits & Following Distance |
| License test | Kansas Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 23 (5% of 454 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (23)
1. If bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly, you should:
- Speed up to get off the road quickly.
- Drive in the lane closest to oncoming traffic.
- Increase your following distance. ✓
Answer: C. Increase your following distance.
2. Reaction time is slower after:
- Drinking alcohol. ✓
- Sleeping.
- Working hard.
Answer: A. Drinking alcohol.
3. You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
- Are following a small passenger vehicle.
- Are being tailgated by another driver. ✓
- Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.
Answer: B. Are being tailgated by another driver.
4. When driving in work zones, you should:
- Follow the driver in front of you closely.
- Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.
- Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance. ✓
Answer: C. Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.
5. When driving in a construction zone:
- Slightly increase your speed.
- Expect the unexpected. ✓
- Expect construction workers to yield to motorists.
Answer: B. Expect the unexpected.
6. Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?
- Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances. ✓
- Getting adequate rest and staying alert.
- Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.
Answer: A. Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances.
7. When you drive through a construction zone, you should:
- Stop to watch the workers.
- Decrease your following distance.
- Pass the construction zone carefully and not “rubberneck." ✓
Answer: C. Pass the construction zone carefully and not “rubberneck."
8. To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver:
- Relax and concentrate on driving. ✓
- Drive above the posted speed limit.
- Tailgate the driver in front of you.
Answer: A. Relax and concentrate on driving.
9. When driving in work zones, you should:
- Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible.
- Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly. ✓
- Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone.
Answer: B. Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.
10. Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):
- Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry. ✓
- Cannot result in a traffic citation.
- Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."
Answer: A. Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook