Basic Driving — Kansas Driver's License Practice Test
30 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
Before moving your vehicle from a stop, you should:
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This Kansas Driver's License Basic Driving practice set has 30 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Kansas Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Basic Driving bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
Before you start the vehicle, what should you make sure of?
- That the parking brake is set — Correct answer
- That your foot is on the accelerator
- That the low beam headlights are on
- That the gearshift is in drive
Explanation: Before starting the engine, make sure the parking brake is set. This keeps the vehicle from rolling before you are ready to drive.
Handbook: Basic Driving — Starting
With an automatic transmission, what should you do before starting the engine?
- Put your right foot on the brake and check that the gear selector is in park — Correct answer
- Press the clutch to the floor and shift to neutral
- Move the gear selector to drive and press the accelerator
- Release the parking brake and check your mirrors
Explanation: With an automatic transmission, place your right foot on the brake pedal and check that the gear selector lever is in park before starting.
Handbook: Basic Driving — Starting
With a manual transmission, what should you do before starting the engine?
- Press the clutch to the floor and put the gearshift in neutral — Correct answer
- Put your right foot on the brake and shift to park
- Press the accelerator while shifting to first gear
- Release the parking brake and signal
Explanation: With a manual transmission, press the clutch to the floor with your left foot and put the gearshift in neutral before starting.
Handbook: Basic Driving — Starting