Pedestrians — Kansas Permit Test

A Kansas driver must yield when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, and crosswalks exist at all intersections where a sidewalk meets the street whether or not they have markings.

Paint does not create the crosswalk; the corner does. Drivers who look only for stripes miss most of them.

Crosswalks exist at all intersections where a sidewalk meets the street. Not all crosswalks have markings.

A Kansas driver must come to a complete stop when a pedestrian is crossing a street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane.

They cannot see you slowing or judge your speed. A complete stop is the only signal they can rely on.

When a pedestrian is crossing a street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane, you must come to a complete stop.

Mid-block Kansas crosswalks require a driver to yield as they would at a corner, and mid-block crossings have warning signs and pavement markings.

A crossing in the middle of a block is where drivers least expect one. The duty to yield is the same.

Mid-block crosswalks require you to yield as you would at a corner.

Even facing a green light a Kansas driver must yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in the intersection, and can only assume right-of-way when the intended path is clear.

A green light says the cross traffic is stopped. It says nothing about the person already walking across.

Even when you are facing a green light, you must yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in the intersection.

When preparing to make a Kansas left turn or U-turn a driver checks for pedestrians in their path even if they have a green arrow.

The arrow protects you from cars, not from people. They are crossing the road you are turning into.

When preparing to make a left turn or U-turn, check for pedestrians in your path even if you have a green arrow.

When approaching a stopped Kansas vehicle from behind a driver slows down and does not pass until sure there are no pedestrians crossing in front of it, which is true even on multi-lane roads.

The stopped car is stopped for a reason, and the reason is usually hidden behind it.

When approaching a stopped vehicle from behind, slow down and do not pass until you are sure that there are no pedestrians crossing in front of it.

A Kansas driver should be careful in school, playground and residential areas where children could run out from between parked vehicles, and it is a good idea to drive slower than the speed limit in these areas.

A child running out has no idea the road is dangerous. Below the limit is what gives you time.

It is a good idea to drive slower than the speed limit in these areas and be prepared to stop quickly.

In a Kansas school zone when lights are flashing or children are present a driver must obey a slower speed limit, and at a school crossing with traffic patrol must stop and yield if signaled to do so.

Either the lamp or the children triggers it. The crossing guard's signal is binding on its own.

In a school zone when lights are flashing or children are present, you must obey a slower speed limit.

A Kansas pedestrian must walk where there is a sidewalk, and if there is no sidewalk should walk on the left side of the street facing oncoming traffic.

Facing the traffic means you can see what is coming and step aside. Walking with your back to it you cannot.

If there is no sidewalk, you should walk on the left side of the street facing the oncoming traffic.

A Kansas pedestrian facing a flashing DON'T WALK signal that appears while they are crossing may finish crossing the street.

The flashing signal means do not start, not stop where you are. Stopping in the road is worse.

If the flashing “DON’T WALK” signal appears when you are crossing the street, you may finish crossing the street.

A Kansas pedestrian should establish eye contact with drivers who slow down or stop to ensure the driver is yielding, and should not assume the driver will stop.

A slowing car is not a stopping car. Eye contact is the only confirmation you get.

You should establish eye contact with drivers who slow down or stop to ensure the driver is yielding the right-of-way to you. Do not assume the driver will stop for you.

Where do Kansas crosswalks exist?

At all intersections where a sidewalk meets the street. Paint does not create the crosswalk; the corner does. Drivers who look only for stripes miss most of them. Kansas Driving Handbook, p.80: “Crosswalks exist at all intersections where a sidewalk meets the street. Not all crosswalks have markings.”