Kansas: Distracted and drowsy driving — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “When may a 14- or 15-year-old driver use a wireless communication device while driving?” · “Before a trip, what should you avoid to help prevent fatigue?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Kansas Driving Handbook" (Revised February 2022), Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles.
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When may a 14- or 15-year-old driver use a wireless communication device while driving?
- Only when stopped at a red light or a stop sign
- Only to report illegal activity or summon emergency help
- Only to make hands-free calls
- Only when driving on a farm job
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Correct answer: Only to report illegal activity or summon emergency help
Wireless communication devices are not allowed while driving except to report illegal activity or summon emergency help.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 12
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A 15- or 16-year-old driver on a restricted license may use a wireless communication device while driving only to do what?
- Call a parent to say the trip is finished
- Send a text message to a friend
- Read an email from a parent
- Report illegal activity or summon emergency help
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Correct answer: Report illegal activity or summon emergency help
The restrictions ban wireless communication devices while driving except to report illegal activity or summon emergency help.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 13
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What does Kansas law prohibit while driving, regarding electronic devices?
- Using an electronic device to write, send or read a written message
- Using any electronic device in any way at all while the vehicle is moving
- Wearing a headset in either ear while driving
- Using a radio or a CD player at a high volume
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Correct answer: Using an electronic device to write, send or read a written message
Kansas law prohibits using any electronic device to write, send, or read a written communication while driving, including texting and email.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 19
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Which use of an electronic device is not covered by the Kansas ban on writing, sending or reading written communications while driving?
- Sending an email
- Texting
- Using a GPS device
- Writing any other message
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Correct answer: Using a GPS device
The ban includes texting, email or any other writing, but it does not include GPS devices or weather reports.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 19
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According to the manual, what is the Kansas law on talking, or dialing a phone number, on a cell phone while driving, for a driver with no permit or license restrictions?
- It is illegal in every case
- It is not specifically illegal
- It is illegal except for emergency calls
- It is illegal on state highways
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Correct answer: It is not specifically illegal
The manual states that talking, or dialing a phone number, on a cell phone is not specifically illegal in Kansas, although anything that distracts from driving is dangerous.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 19
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Which of these can cause fatigue, according to the handbook?
- Driving at the posted speed limit
- Repetitive tasks
- Wearing corrective lenses
- Eating a light meal
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Correct answer: Repetitive tasks
The handbook lists physical or mental strain, repetitive tasks, illness and lack of sleep as causes of fatigue.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 20
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Fatigue impairs which two abilities, just like alcohol and drugs?
- Hearing and balance
- Strength and coordination
- Memory and hearing
- Vision and judgment
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Correct answer: Vision and judgment
Just like alcohol and drugs, fatigue impairs your vision and judgment.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 20
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How does fatigue affect the time you need to make decisions?
- You take more time to make decisions
- You make decisions faster but less carefully
- Decision time is unchanged; only your vision suffers
- You decide faster when the roadway is busy
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Correct answer: You take more time to make decisions
Fatigue causes you to take more time to make decisions, and it can make you more irritable.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 20
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Which kind of errors does fatigue cause, according to the handbook?
- Errors in reading small print on documents
- Errors in remembering the names of roads
- Errors related to speed and distance
- Errors in judging the color of signals only
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Correct answer: Errors related to speed and distance
Fatigue causes errors related to speed and distance and increases the risk of a crash.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 20
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How many hours of sleep do most adults need to maintain proper alertness during the day?
- 4 to 5 hours
- 7 to 9 hours
- 5 to 6 hours
- 10 to 12 hours
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Correct answer: 7 to 9 hours
The handbook says most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to maintain proper alertness during the day.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21
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Why does the handbook say to arrange for a travel companion before a long trip?
- To have someone to talk with and to share the driving
- To have someone who can watch for police officers
- To have someone who can answer your phone calls
- To have someone who can pay for the fuel
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Correct answer: To have someone to talk with and to share the driving
A travel companion is someone to talk with and share the driving, which helps prevent fatigue.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21
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Before a trip, what should you avoid to help prevent fatigue?
- Drinking water
- Stopping for breaks
- Alcohol and sedating medications
- Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep
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Correct answer: Alcohol and sedating medications
The handbook says to avoid alcohol and sedating medications before a trip and to check labels or ask your doctor.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21
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Which of these is a warning sign of fatigue?
- Passing every vehicle ahead
- Drifting from your lane
- Needing to sound the horn often
- Noticing every road sign early
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Correct answer: Drifting from your lane
Drifting from your lane, having trouble keeping your eyes open, or having to turn up the radio or roll down the window are warning signs of fatigue.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21
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If you notice the warning signs of fatigue while driving, which action does the handbook recommend?
- Turn up the radio and keep driving
- Roll down the window and continue to the next town
- Drive faster so the trip is over sooner
- Stop driving and pull off at the next exit or rest area
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Correct answer: Stop driving and pull off at the next exit or rest area
The handbook says to stop driving and pull off at the next exit or rest area, or find a place to sleep for the night.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21
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How long a nap does the handbook suggest taking in a safe parking area when you are fatigued?
- 15 to 20 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
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Correct answer: 15 to 20 minutes
The handbook suggests finding a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20-minute nap.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21
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How much caffeine can increase alertness for several hours, according to the handbook?
- The equivalent of 1 cup of coffee
- The equivalent of 4 cups of coffee
- The equivalent of 2 cups of coffee
- The equivalent of 6 cups of coffee
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Correct answer: The equivalent of 2 cups of coffee
The equivalent of 2 cups of coffee can increase alertness for several hours, but it wears off.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21
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What should you keep in mind about caffeine when you are tired?
- It is safe to drink in large amounts when you are tired
- It will wear off, so do not rely on it to prevent fatigue
- It lasts until you get to sleep, so more is always better
- It removes the need to schedule breaks on long trips
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Correct answer: It will wear off, so do not rely on it to prevent fatigue
The handbook says to avoid drinking too much caffeine, remember it will wear off, and not rely on it to prevent fatigue.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21
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What does the handbook suggest to get the benefits of both caffeine and a short nap?
- Consume the caffeine after you wake from the nap
- Take a long nap and skip the caffeine
- Drink the caffeine while you are asleep
- Consume the caffeine before taking the nap
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Correct answer: Consume the caffeine before taking the nap
The handbook suggests consuming caffeine before taking a short nap to get the benefits of both.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21
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According to the handbook, what is the best way to prevent fatigue?
- Caffeine
- Fresh air
- Sleep
- Loud music
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Correct answer: Sleep
The best way to prevent fatigue is sleep; caffeine only helps for a time and wears off.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21
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How does the handbook define a distraction?
- Only an activity that takes your hands off the steering wheel
- Anything that takes your attention away from driving
- Only the use of a cell phone while the vehicle is moving
- Only something that takes your eyes off the road
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Correct answer: Anything that takes your attention away from driving
A distraction is anything that takes your attention away from driving, including mental activities.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21
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How does the handbook rate mental activities that take your mind away from driving?
- Less dangerous, because your eyes stay on the road and your hands stay on the wheel
- Dangerous only when you are driving at night or in heavy traffic
- Harmless, as long as you look at the road ahead
- Just as dangerous as taking your eyes off the road or hands off the wheel
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Correct answer: Just as dangerous as taking your eyes off the road or hands off the wheel
Mental activities that take your mind away from driving are just as dangerous as taking your eyes off the road or your hands off the steering wheel.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 21