Kansas Driver Handbook
This manual is published by KS DOR. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by KS DOR
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the KS DOR website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Kansas
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the KS DOR knowledge test.
25
80%
60 min
$3
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Kansas Test
Proof of name, age, and Kansas residency; Social Security number; parental/guardian consent and driver's education (DE-99) if under 18.
Kansas-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Kansas that KS DOR weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel Kansas Farm Permit at age 14 (K.S.A. 8-296)
- gavel Move Over law for stationary emergency vehicles (K.S.A. 8-1530)
- gavel Texting and electronic-writing ban while driving
- gavel Graduated Driver's License: restricted Class C at age 15
- gavel Yield to construction workers and equipment (K.S.A. 8-1531)
After You Pass: Kansas License Renewal
6 years
$26
Up to 1 year before expiration
More Kansas Driving Resources
Kansas Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Kansas driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. KS DOR publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does KS DOR require when I show up for the test?
Proof of name, age, and Kansas residency; Social Security number; parental/guardian consent and driver's education (DE-99) if under 18.
How is the Kansas knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
Computer (in-office, untimed) or web-based online via ks.knowtodrive.com (60-minute timed).
Do I have to read the whole Kansas handbook to pass the test?
The KS DOR test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Kansas handbook version?
KS DOR reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Kansas test after reading the handbook?
At any KS DOR location. Use our /dmv-near-me/ks finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Kansas driver handbook free to download?
Yes. KS DOR publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Kansas handbook on my phone?
Yes. The KS DOR site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.