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Kansas teen permit

Kansas teen graduated-license rules

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

Kansas drivers age 14–17 move through a graduated system that changes supervision, passenger, time-of-day and wireless-device rules as privileges increase.

  • 14permit age
  • 1 yearpermit hold
  • 50 / 10practice / night hours

Instruction permit: start with supervision

At ages 14–16, driving requires an eligible licensed adult age 21+ in the front seat.

Build the supervised-driving record

The later teen stages use a 50-hour affidavit, including at least 10 hours at night.

Restricted stages expand privileges gradually

Kansas adds time-of-day, passenger and wireless-device limits depending on age and license stage.

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    Official sources

    1. Kansas DOV — Graduated Driver License Requirements
    2. Kansas Driving Handbook
    3. Kansas DOV — Driver License FAQ
    4. Kansas DOV — Getting a Driver's License
    5. Kansas DOV — Driver License Exam Stations

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