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Kansas CDL Knowledge Test Sample Questions

Real, Kansas-specific sample questions from our practice question bank, with the correct answer, a full explanation, and a source reference for each. See our national sample questions for topics that apply to every state, or take the full Kansas cdl practice test to test yourself instead of just reading the answers.

General Driving Knowledge

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1. What does Kansas charge for a commercial learner's permit (CLP), combining the permit and photo fees?

AAbout $13 ($5 permit fee plus an $8 photo fee)
B$50, the same as the knowledge test fee elsewhere
C$92 total
DNothing at all
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2. How many questions are on Kansas's CDL General Knowledge test, and what's the passing score?

A25 questions, with 20 correct required
B50 questions, with at least 80% correct required
C40 questions, with 32 correct required
D50 questions, with a perfect score required
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3. How long is a Kansas CLP valid?

ASix months
B30 days
C12 months
DTwo years
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4. How soon can a Kansas CLP holder schedule the CDL skills test after the permit is issued?

AImmediately, with no minimum holding period
BAfter 90 days
CAfter 60 days
DOnly after holding the CLP at least 14 days
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5. What must a Kansas CDL applicant provide to confirm they meet federal physical standards?

ANothing beyond the knowledge test itself
BA valid Medical Examiner's Certificate
CA note from any physician, with no specific certification required
DA separate state-only fitness exam unrelated to federal standards
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6. What must a Kansas CDL applicant complete before applying for their first commercial driver's license?

AA separate state-only training program unrelated to federal ELDT
BA four-year commercial driving degree program
CNo additional training; the knowledge test alone is sufficient
DFederal entry-level driver training (ELDT) through an authorized provider

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7. Under federal hours-of-service rules that apply to Kansas CDL holders, how many hours of driving are allowed after 10 consecutive hours off duty?

AUnlimited hours as long as breaks are logged
BUp to 8 hours, regardless of the on-duty window
CUp to 15 hours, with no separate on-duty window limit
DUp to 11 hours, within a 14-hour on-duty window