Knowledge Test Class B #1
Class B Driving Test | Kansas 2025 #1 Page 5 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Kansas class B license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a KS CDL class B permit in 2025, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class B requirements may vary from state to state.
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29 . To help your vehicle be seen by others:
Headlights should only be used in the rain.
When driving at night, it is important that your lights be clean so that they provide as much light as possible. This will help others to see your vehicle.
30 . When inspecting the exhaust system, which of the following should not cause concern?
Exhaust system parts that are not rubbing against fuel system parts
When inspecting a vehicle's exhaust system, be alert to a number of potential problems, including loose, broken, or missing exhaust pipes, mufflers, tailpipes, or vertical stacks; loose, broken, or missing mounting brackets, clamps, bolts, or nuts; exhaust system parts rubbing against fuel system parts, tires, or other moving parts of the vehicle; and exhaust system parts that are leaking.
31 . How much water is needed on a road surface for a vehicle to hydroplane?
No water
Hydroplaning is an effect in which a vehicle's tires lose traction with the surface of the road and instead glide along a layer of water. There does not have to be much water on the road for this to occur.
32 . The application pressure gauge:
Shows the number of times the brakes have been used.
In an air brake system, the application pressure gauge shows how much air pressure is being applied to the brakes. Not all vehicles with an air brake system have this gauge.
33 . When driving in fog, you should:
Use the heater.
If you must drive in fog, you should use your low beam headlights and fog lights, even during the day.
34 . Once stopped as a part of the stop/start maneuver, you should:
Park in front of a fire hydrant.
Once you have stopped as a part of the stop/start maneuver during the on-road driving skills test, you must activate your four-way flashers and shift into neutral or park. You must not block any driveways, intersections, fire hydrants, or signs.
35 . When you press the brake pedal in a vehicle with S-cam brakes, air pressure pushes out the rod and moves the:
Alcohol evaporator.
When pressing the brake pedal in a vehicle with S-cam brakes, air will enter the brake chambers. The added air pressure will push out the rods and move slack adjusters, twisting the brake camshafts.
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2025 Kansas | Frequently Asked Questions
A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in Kansas allows you to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds. This typically includes straight trucks, buses, dump trucks, delivery trucks, and garbage trucks. It does not include combination vehicles, such as tractor-trailers.
A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in Kansas allows operation of single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds. This typically includes straight trucks, buses, dump trucks, delivery trucks, and garbage trucks. It does not cover combination vehicles like tractor-trailers.
In Kansas, to acquire a Class B CDL, applicants must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid non-commercial driver's license, pass a vision test, and then pass the written general knowledge test. After that, they must pass a pre-trip vehicle inspection test, basic vehicle control test, and on-road driving test in the type of vehicle they plan to drive.
In Kansas, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for intrastate driving, which means driving only within Kansas. However, to qualify for interstate driving (driving across state lines or transporting cargo that will be delivered out of state), you must be at least 21 years old.
Specific endorsements are not necessary to obtain a Class B CDL license but can be added based on the type of vehicle you wish to operate or the cargo you'll be transporting. For example, endorsements are available for passenger vehicles (P), school buses (S), and hazardous materials (H). Each endorsement requires passing additional tests.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in Kansas includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection test to check your understanding of your vehicle and its safety. The basic vehicle control test evaluates your ability to handle, steer, brake, and shift gears. Lastly, the on-road driving test assesses your ability to drive the vehicle in various traffic situations, including turns, intersections, railway crossings, and public roads.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders in Kansas are restricted to driving single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or towing a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. They cannot operate Class A vehicles unless they've obtained the appropriate endorsements. Also, if the vehicle is used to transport hazardous materials or more than 15 passengers, additional endorsements are required.
No, in Kansas, the written Class B CDL test is only available in English. This is due to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations stating that all commercial drivers must be able to read and understand English to ensure safety on the roads. Therefore, all tests are administered in English only.
Yes, in Kansas, accommodations can be requested for the Class B CDL written test if you have a disability. The request should be made at the time of scheduling your test. Accommodations may include extended time, a quiet room, or other necessary adjustments. It's crucial to provide adequate documentation of your disability when you make your request.
Yes, you can retake the Class B CDL written test in Kansas if you don't pass on your first try. You are allowed to retake the test one day after your initial attempt. However, if you fail the test three times, you will have to wait six months before you can retake it. Each retest may also require an additional fee.
