Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — Kansas
Kansas DMV practice test: 454 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 25 Q, pass 20. Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation: 28 questions.
Brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, child seats and basic vehicle control.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation |
| License test | Kansas Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 28 (6% 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 (28)
1. If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:
- Seat belts should still be worn. ✓
- Seat belts do not need to be worn.
- Seat belts should be worn behind the back.
Answer: A. Seat belts should still be worn.
2. You should use your horn when:
- Another vehicle is in your way.
- It may help prevent a collision. ✓
- Another driver makes a mistake.
Answer: B. It may help prevent a collision.
3. If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:
- Use only the lap belt.
- Use both the lap and shoulder belts. ✓
- Use only the shoulder belt.
Answer: B. Use both the lap and shoulder belts.
4. Where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel when using hand-to-hand steering?
- The left hand between 9 and 10 o’clock and the right hand between 2 and 3 o’clock
- The left hand between 10 and 11 o’clock and the right hand between 1 and 2 o’clock
- The left hand between 7 and 8 o’clock and the right hand between 4 and 5 o’clock ✓
Answer: C. The left hand between 7 and 8 o’clock and the right hand between 4 and 5 o’clock
5. If you experience a tire blowout:
- Tap or pump the brakes.
- Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly. ✓
- Apply the brakes firmly and quickly.
Answer: B. Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.
6. If you are driving and a tire suddenly goes flat, you should:
- Rapidly pump the brake pedal several times.
- Slow down gradually and not brake. ✓
- Press down on the brake pedal as hard as you can.
Answer: B. Slow down gradually and not brake.
7. In inclement weather, you should:
- Steer off the road.
- Drive in a low gear.
- Steer and brake smoothly. ✓
Answer: C. Steer and brake smoothly.
8. Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:
- Before you start driving. ✓
- Whenever you need to use them.
- Before you get into the car.
Answer: A. Before you start driving.
9. Where should a 12-year-old child be seated in a vehicle equipped with airbags?
- The front seat
- The back seat ✓
- In any seat
Answer: B. The back seat
10. If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for:
- Applying your brakes.
- Letting go of the steering wheel. ✓
- Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint.
Answer: B. Letting go of the steering wheel.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook