Yes. You can take the Kansas permit test online at home through KnowTo Drive, the online testing site linked by the Kansas Department of Revenue's Division of Vehicles (ksrevenue.gov). Any Kansas resident who is at least 14 can test online, adults included. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian registers with you. You still visit a driver's license office afterward to get the instruction permit.
Here are the rules, the cost, the retake limits and the steps, all from the KnowTo Drive Kansas FAQ and the Kansas Driving Handbook.
Who can take the Kansas permit test online?
- Any Kansas resident who is at least 14 years old.
- Test takers 18 or older verify their own identity.
- Residents under 18 must have a parent or guardian register with them. That adult must be a Kansas resident and at least 18.
Kansas does not have a "DMV." Driver licensing belongs to the Division of Vehicles in the Kansas Department of Revenue, so the Kansas DMV written test online you are searching for is this KnowTo Drive test.
Kansas permit test online at a glance
| Detail | What the Kansas FAQ says |
|---|---|
| Cost | $6.50 per test attempt. Kansas Department of Revenue fees are paid at the office |
| Equipment | Desktop or laptop with internet, keyboard, mouse and webcam |
| Time limit | 60 minutes |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Retakes | 4 times within 6 months. You can retest the next day |
| After 4 fails | Wait 6 months from the last failed test |
| Questions | 25 on traffic laws, plus road sign identification (Kansas Driving Handbook) |
How the KS permit test online works
- Gather your documents first, so the office visit goes smoothly later.
- Go to the Kansas page on knowtodrive.com, linked from ksrevenue.gov, and register. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian registers with you.
- Complete identity verification and pay the $6.50 attempt fee.
- Take the test on your computer within the 60-minute limit.
- Watch for an email from KS_K2DO@iti4dmv.com with the subject "You have passed your Kansas Driver's Exam!" It lists your next steps.
- Book an appointment at a driver's license office through the KDOR appointment system at getinline.kdor.ks.gov to get your permit.
What gets you disqualified
KnowTo Drive watches you through the webcam and takes photos during the test. You are disqualified if:
- Your mouse cursor leaves the test session's red border.
- Photos taken during the test do not match the first photo you submitted.
- A photo shows anyone else in the room.
A disqualification counts the same as a fail toward your four tries. Close every other program, sit in good light with no glare, and ask the family to stay out of the room until you finish.
For anyone under 18, the parent or guardian's job is registration and identity, not help. Once the test starts, they should be outside the camera's view.
Kansas DMV written test online vs at an office
You can also take the written exam at a driver's license office. The Kansas Driving Handbook gives you four chances to pass and lets you retest at an office the next working day after paying a $1.50 re-exam fee. Online or in person, the six-month wait after a fourth failure applies, so do not rush your retakes.
Prepare before your first attempt
The Division of Vehicles does not publish a passing score in the handbook. Study the Kansas Driving Handbook from ksrevenue.gov, learn every road sign, and take practice tests until you score 24 or 25 out of 25. With only four tries in six months, each attempt matters.
Can I take the Kansas permit test online?
Yes, if you are a Kansas resident at least 14 years old. Under 18, a parent or guardian registers with you.
How much is the KS permit test online?
KnowTo Drive lists $6.50 per test attempt. Kansas Department of Revenue fees are collected at the office when you get your permit.
Is the Kansas DMV written test online the same for adults?
Yes. Adults 18 and older can test online and verify their own identity.
How many times can you take the Kansas permit test online?
You may retake it 4 times within 6 months. After a fourth fail or disqualification, you wait 6 months from the last failed test.
