Kansas Teen Driving Laws, Insurance Requirements & Drivers License

Kansas Instruction Permit – 14-16 Years of Age

Minimum Age – 14
Vision Test Required
Written test required, or completion certificate from driver education course.
Parent approval required for teen drivers 14 and 15 years of age
The permit holder must drive with a licensed driver that is a minimum of 21 years of age.
The use of wireless communication devices is prohibited – Emergencies Excepted
The Instruction permit must be held for a period of 1 year to advance to a restricted license.

Vision Test Required
Written test required, or completion certificate from driver education course.
The permit holder must drive with a licensed driver that is a minimum of 21 years of age.

Vision Test Required
Written test required, or completion certificate from driver education course.
Parent approval required
Farm Affidavit Required
Driving permitted to or from farm job, school, and employment or,
Anytime and anywhere with a licensed adult
The use of wireless communication devices is prohibited – Emergencies Excepted
Prohibited from transporting minor passengers – Siblings Excepted
Reduction in restrictions when driver reaches the age of 16 if 50 hour affidavit is turned in.

Vision Test Required
Written test required, or completion certificate from driver education course.
Driving allowed anywhere from 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Driving allowed anytime to or from school, employment and farm related employment.
Driving allowed anytime and anywhere with a licensed adult.
The use of wireless communication devices is prohibited – Emergencies Excepted
Prohibited from transporting more than one under 18 passenger – Siblings Excepted
Restrictions removed after 6 months or age 17 if held without offenses.

Vision Test Required
Parent Approval Required
Driver Education Required
Must have held instruction permit for 1 year
Must have logged 25 hours of driving
May drive to or from school or work or anytime / anywhere with a licensed adult.
The use of wireless communication devices is prohibited – Emergencies Excepted
Prohibited from transporting minor passengers – Siblings Excepted
Reduction in restrictions when driver reaches the age of 16 if 50 hour affidavit is turned in.

Vision test required
Written test required
Driving test required or driver education certificate
Must have held instruction permit for 1 year
50 hour driving affidavit required
Driving allowed anywhere from 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Driving allowed anytime for employment or school activities
May drive anytime / anywhere with a licensed adult.
The use of wireless communication devices is prohibited – Emergencies Excepted
Prohibited from transporting more than one under 18 passenger – Siblings Excepted
Restrictions removed after 6 months or age 17 if held without offenses.

In the State of Kansas it is illegal to drive without minimum insurance coverage. The list below reflects the minimum insurance requirements in the State of Kansas .