The Instruction Permit
K.S.A. 8-2,100 — at 14, for one year, with a licensed driver at least 21 in the front seat and no phone
Anyone at least 14 but under 17 may apply for an instruction permit, through a parent or guardian's written application if under 16. Once the applicant passes every part of the exam but the driving test, the permit may issue for one year.
Who handles this in Kansas: Johnson County Bar Association, Find a Lawyer; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Kansas directory.
- The permit holder carries the permit while driving.
- A supervising driver at least 21, with a valid license and at least one year of driving experience, sits beside the holder, and no one else rides in the front seat.
- The holder may not use a wireless device while driving, except to report illegal activity or call for emergency help.
A motorcycle permit holder rides with an adult at least 21 who holds a class M license and has at least one year of experience, riding nearby or as the passenger.
Sources for this section (1)
- K.S.A. 8-2,100 — Instruction permits; conditions, restrictions and requirements; under 17 years of age
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Kansas attorney.