Kentucky Written Permit Test Practice – Knowledge Test Questions

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#1. Where should you stop if there is a stop sign at an intersection but no stop line or crosswalk?

Before entering the intersection

A. Before entering the intersection

Where you have a clear view in all directions

B. Where you have a clear view in all directions

You are not required to stop

C. You are not required to stop

Stop at the pedestrian crossing area or stop line if there is one. Otherwise stop before moving into the intersection. When visibility is obstructed, a second stop may be necessary before entering the intersection.

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#2. If you have a tire blowout while driving, you should:

Honk the horn to alert oncoming traffic

A. Honk the horn to alert oncoming traffic

Steer straight down the center of your lane until you can safely drive off the pavement

B. Steer straight down the center of your lane until you can safely drive off the pavement

Quickly apply the brakes to come to a complete stop

C. Quickly apply the brakes to come to a complete stop

• Grip the steering wheel.
• Concentrate on steering.
• Slow down gradually.
• Do not slam on brakes.
• Brake softly when the car is under control.
• Pull completely off the pavement.

Remember, keep your car in the same lane by steering straight until the car is under control.

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#3. During a traffic stop by a law enforcement officer, you should exit your vehicle:

To speed up the process

A. To speed up the process

As soon as you have stopped

B. As soon as you have stopped

Only if requested to do so

C. Only if requested to do so

Stay in your vehicle. Do not get out unless requested. This is for your safety and the safety of the officer.

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#4. If a school bus with flashing red lights has stopped on your side of an undivided highway with two lanes, you must:

Pass as quickly as possible

A. Pass as quickly as possible

Stop

B. Stop

Slow down and proceed with caution

C. Slow down and proceed with caution

Where there are school buses, there are usually children. Children are likely to do something unexpected, so be prepared. When you come to a school or church bus that is stopped on any roadway to load or unload passengers, you must stop. By law you must remain stopped until all people are clear of the roadway and the bus is in motion.

A stop is not required when approaching a stopped bus from the opposite direction upon a highway of four or more lanes.

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#5. Which of the following is generally illegal when driving on a limited-access highway?

Keeping to the right when driving slower than other vehicles

A. Keeping to the right when driving slower than other vehicles

Going to the next exit when you miss your exit

B. Going to the next exit when you miss your exit

Stopping

C. Stopping

Never stop on the pavement, shoulder, or connecting ramp of a limited-access highway except in an emergency.

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#6. If you have been involved in an argument and are angry and upset before getting behind the wheel, you should:

Give yourself time to cool off

A. Give yourself time to cool off

Start to drive, but open a window

B. Start to drive, but open a window

Drive slower than usual and turn your radio on

C. Drive slower than usual and turn your radio on

If you are angry or excited, give yourself time to cool off. Do not drive until you have control of your emotions.

Remember, emotions can have a great effect on your driving. You cannot drive well if you are worried, excited, afraid, angry, or just depressed. Emotions are hard to control.

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#7. How many points will be added to your driver's record after a conviction of following too closely?

Two points

A. Two points

Four points

B. Four points

Three points

C. Three points

Following too closely will result in four points.

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#8. When passing a truck, it is dangerous to:

Cut in directly in front of the truck

A. Cut in directly in front of the truck

Drive through the truck's blind spot as quickly as possible

B. Drive through the truck's blind spot as quickly as possible

Pass on the left side

C. Pass on the left side

Do not cut in too quickly after passing a large vehicle.

Pull back when you can see its headlights in your inside rear-view mirror. Maintain your speed. Never make sudden stops in front of large vehicles.

This question asked what you should not do.

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#9. When driving in foggy conditions, high beams will:

Impair your visibility

A. Impair your visibility

Improve your ability to see ahead

B. Improve your ability to see ahead

Reduce glare

C. Reduce glare

Use low beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain. The light from high beams will reflect back and cause glare during these conditions.

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#10. If you have been drinking alcohol, what will help you to sober up?

Time

A. Time

A short nap

B. A short nap

A cold shower

C. A cold shower

There is no way to sober up quickly. Things like coffee, fresh air, exercise, or cold showers will not help. Sleep will not help either, except to pass the time.

Time is the only thing that will sober you up.

This is a very common question on DMV tests.

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#11. If a yellow center line is solid on your side of the road, it means:

Slow down

A. Slow down

Pass carefully

B. Pass carefully

Do not pass

C. Do not pass

Many roads have lane markings that tell you when passing is legal or illegal. You may NOT pass when there is a solid line on your side of the broken line of the road or two solid yellow lines.

Yellow lines mark the center of a road used for traffic going in opposite directions.

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#12. When changing lanes, it is essential to:

Look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear

A. Look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear

Check the inside rear-view mirror

B. Check the inside rear-view mirror

Slow down

C. Slow down

Blind spots are areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you cannot see in your mirrors. Before you move sideways to change lanes or to pass, glance over your shoulder to check for traffic near the left or right rear corners of your vehicle. Do not drive in someone else’s blind spot.

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#13. Parking or stopping your vehicle is always prohibited:

On a hill

A. On a hill

On one-way streets

B. On one-way streets

Within a runaway truck ramp

C. Within a runaway truck ramp

On long downgrades, there are sometimes special escape or runaway ramps for trucks. These ramps are for use only by large vehicles that are out of control or cannot stop because of brake failure. Never stop or park in the vicinity of these ramps.

The distance you must keep to a fire hydrant in Kentucky is more than 15 feet.

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#14. A traffic crash report must be filed when an investigation is not conducted by a law enforcement officer and the crash resulted in property damage that appears to be:

$1,500 or more

A. $1,500 or more

$500 or more

B. $500 or more

$750 or more

C. $750 or more

Any person operating a motor vehicle on the highways of this state who is involved in an accident resulting in any property damage exceeding $500 in which an investigation is not conducted by a law enforcement officer, shall file a written report of the accident with the Department of State Police within ten days of occurrence of the accident, using forms provided by the Department.

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#15. Which is true about the right of way at a 4-way stop?

The first vehicle to reach the stop is the first to go

A. The first vehicle to reach the stop is the first to go

The vehicle to the left always has the right of way

B. The vehicle to the left always has the right of way

The vehicle to the right always has the right of way

C. The vehicle to the right always has the right of way

At a 4-way, 3-way, or 2-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection and stopping first should go first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

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How Many Questions are on the KY Written Knowledge Exam?

The written knowledge test in Kentucky is a multiple-choice test with 40 questions.

On the first part, the test has 30 questions about traffic signals, Kentucky vehicle laws, and common safe-driving practices.

The second part asks about the highway signs described in the Kentucky Driver Manual. You will be asked to identify 10 road signs based on their color, shape, symbols, or word messages.

You take both tests on a computer.

What is the Passing Score on the Kentucky Written Test?

The passing score on the Kentucky knowledge test is 80%.

You must correctly answer 24 of the 30 multiple-choice questions. On the road signs test, you must correctly identify 8 of the 10 signs.

To pass the test, you must correctly answer at least 32 questions in total.

Is There a Time Limit on the Kentucky Permit Test?

There is no time limit on test. You should allow yourself enough time to read all questions very carefully before you answer. Expect the test to take 15-20 minutes. It will take even less if you are well prepared.

Where Can I Take the Test?

You must take the test at the Department of Kentucky State Police in the county where you live.

To take the test in another county, you need a written permission by the Transportation Cabinet and the State Police in that county must agree to arrange the test.

Can I Take the Kentucky Permit Test Online?

Kentucky State Police does not offer the permit test online.

What Kind of Questions are on the Test in Kentucky?

The Kentucky written knowledge test has questions about driving rules, regulations, procedures, and safe driving practices. Answers to all questions are found in the Kentucky Driver Manual.

An additional test has questions about highway signs and their meaning, including how colors and shapes are used to convey basic messages (like warning, regulations, guidance, and directions).

How Should I Study for the Test?

You should start by studying the Kentucky Driver Manual. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk’s office in your county of residence or download the latest version online .

When you’ve studied the manual, use these practice tests to check your progress and if you are ready for the real knowledge test or not.

What is this Practice Test?

This practice test focuses on the knowledge part. You can practice the road signs here: Kentucky Road Sign Recognition Test .

Each test has 15 random questions each (half of the real exam). Test questions are based on the information in the Driver Manual and real exam questions.

After each question, you will get instant feedback. If miss a question, there is also a brief comment to help you learn faster. Use this information to look up more information in your manual.

You can see your score at the end of each test.

How Can the Practice Tests Help Me?

Practice tests are a proven way of increasing your chances to pass the permit test the first time. You will familiarize yourself with the kind questions the Department of Kentucky State Police will ask. By taking several tests, your score will also get better and better, which will boost your confidence and make you less nervous.

It is always a good idea to aim a little higher than 80% on this practice test.

Remember that the test is random, which means you will get a new set of questions each time you take it.

Learn more about how you can ace the exam .

How Many Practice Tests Should I Take?

Keep practicing until you feel comfortable with all answers and are able to reach a full score on each test.

Don’t rely on memorizing questions and answers. You never know which questions you will get on the real exam since each test is random. Questions and answers can also be worded slightly different, which can trip you on the real exam unless you truly understand the rules.

Who Must Take the Kentucky Written Knowledge Test?

  All first-time applicants.

All first-time applicants must pass the Kentucky knowledge test, road test, and a vision exam.

  Holders of an expired, suspended, or revoked Kentucky license.

You must pass all tests, including the written knowledge test, if you let your Kentucky driver’s license expire for more than one year or if the state has revoked or suspended your license for more than one year.

  Holders of a foreign license.

Non-citizens who hold a foreign license may normally drive in Kentucky up to one year after the become residents.

Note that your home country must be part of the Foreign License Reciprocity. If not, you must apply for a Kentucky license within 30 days.

If you are a permanent resident with a valid license from a foreign reciprocity country, you must take the written test and the vision exam. Otherwise, you must pass all testing.

What if I Hold a License from Another State?

If you have a valid out-of-state license, the written test and road test are normally waived. Should you let your out-of-state license expire only one day, you must pass the written and vision tests.

What Happens if I Fail the Test?

If you fail any part of the written permit test, you can usually take it again the next day, if your county office is open for testing that day.

You can, however, not attempt the written test more than six times in a row.

If you fail the written test six times, you must wait six months before you can try again.

Languages

The official test is available in the following languages:

If you have trouble reading, you can ask for an oral test in English.

At What Age Can I Get a Learner’s Permit?

In Kentucky, you must be at least 16 years to apply for a learner’s permit.

You must hold the permit for a period of at least 180 days before you can apply for a license.

What Documents Do I Need to Apply for a Permit?

To apply for your first learner’s permit you must provide proof of your identity and date of birth. You must also have your social security card with your social security number, if you have one.

If you are under 18 years, you also need a school attendance form, and a parent or guardian must accompany you and sign the application form.

Must I Take a Driver Education Course?

If you are under 18 years, you must complete a driver education program before moving to the full, unrestricted licensing phase.

Currently (spring 2021), the Kentucky Division of Driver Licensing has halted all in-person state traffic school and graduated license courses. You may continue to complete the programs via online learning or instructor-led virtual learning. DDL has migrated all classes from in-person instruction to instructor-led virtual learning.

When Can I Get an Intermediate Driver’s License?

You must be at least 16½ years and have had a learner’s permit for at least 180 days.

During the permit phase you must have completed at least 60 hours of practice driving, of which at least 10 hours must be at night.

You must submit a driving log that is signed by both you and a parent/guardian.