From their website, only the first instruction permit and the unrestricted license talk about a written test and driving test. If I read this right, I only have to sign an affidavit?
RESTRICTED DRIVER’S LICENSE - AGE 15
Present acceptable proof of identity
Age: Minimum 15 years old but less than 16
Testing required: Vision
Parental approval required: Yes
Driver education required: Yes
Instruction permit required: Yes - must have held a state issued permit at least 1 year. This does not include driver's education permit slip time held. Please visit Kansas Department of Revenue - Reopening to schedule an appointment with the driver's license office to obtain the state issued permit.
50 hour affidavit required: No - at 15 must have at least 25 hours; must provide 50 prior to 16 to move to lesser restrictions
Driving restrictions: To or from work; To or from school on days when school is in session, over the most direct and accessible route between the licensee's residence and school of enrollment for the purposes of school attendance; Anytime/anywhere with licensed adult - minimum age 21
Wireless restriction: No use of wireless communication devices except to report illegal activity or to summons medical or emergency help
Passenger restriction: May not transport any non-sibling minor passengers
Time required to be held: At 16 will move to less restricted privileges if 50 hour affidavit has been turned in, and maintains a satisfactory driving record