Practice for the Kansas Permit Test (2026)

The Kansas permit test has 25 questions, and you must answer at least 20 correctly to pass (80%).

If you fail, you can retake the test the next day.

Once you pass, you’ll receive your permit and can begin supervised driving.

If you don’t go through a driver’s ed program, you need to pass a written test, which includes 25 questions about basic traffic laws and road signs. All applicants will also need to pass a vision test that requires a vision of at least 20/40 in one eye.

You must provide proof of identity, Social Security number, Kansas residency, and if under 18, parental consent. A school attendance form may also be required. Also, remember to bring your signed driving logs.

The best way to prepare is to take Kansas permit practice tests, study the Kansas Driver Handbook, and use online study tools. Zutobi’s tests gradually introduce more questions so you can build confidence before your exam. We also have videos, step-by-step guides, and progress tracking to help you feel confident and ready.

A Kansas learner’s permit allows new drivers to practice driving under supervision before getting a restricted or full driver’s license. It’s available to teens as young as 14 years old as part of Kansas’ Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program.

Driver’s ed isn’t required to get a learner’s permit, but completing a state-approved course can waive the written test. The driver’s ed program must be approved by the Kansas Department of Education and taken through your local school district.

You can only drive with a licensed adult over 21 in the front seat, and all mobile devices are prohibited.

If you are under 16, you must hold your permit for at least one year and complete at least 25 hours of supervised driving before moving on to the next stage. You must also complete a Kansas-approved drivers ed course.

If you’re between 16 and 17 years old, then you need to hold your permit for at least a year and complete 50 hours of supervised driving, of which 10 are at night. Drivers ed is not necessary.

Kansas follows a Graduated Driver Licensing system. After holding a permit for a year, you can apply for a restricted license at 15. At 16, you may qualify for a less restricted license, and by 17, you can get a full, unrestricted license if you meet all requirements.

At 15 years old, drivers can apply for a restricted license if they have completed driver’s ed and have at least 25 hours of supervised driving. This license lets you drive unsupervised to and from school or work but still has restrictions on passengers and nighttime driving.

Yes, the road test is required unless you completed a state-approved driver’s education course, which can waive the test.

Yes, all drivers in Kansas must have minimum liability insurance to legally operate a vehicle.