Kentucky Written Permit Test Practice – Knowledge Test Questions

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Road Sign Recognition Test

#1. Before turning left or right, you must signal during the last:

50 feet

A. 50 feet

200 feet

B. 200 feet

100 feet

C. 100 feet

If you plan to turn at an intersection, signal 100 feet before the turn.

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#2. When you park on a hill headed downhill, and there is no curb, you should turn your front wheels:

Parallel to the side of the road

A. Parallel to the side of the road

To the right

B. To the right

To the left

C. To the left

Headed downhill with no curb, turn the wheels to the right or side of the road, so the car will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.

Remember, when you park on a hill, the general rule is to turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road or curb. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll downhill, it will roll away from traffic. However, when headed uphill at a curb, you should turn the front wheels in the opposite direction, away from the curb and towards the road. Then, let your vehicle roll backwards until the back of your front wheel touches the curb. The curb will stop your car from rolling into traffic.

Study the diagram provided in your driver’s handbook.

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#3. When passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you must return to your lane before an oncoming car is within:

100 feet

A. 100 feet

1,200 feet

B. 1,200 feet

300 feet

C. 300 feet

Kentucky law requires that a pass be completed when within 100 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

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#4. When should you use your horn?

When necessary to avoid accidents

A. When necessary to avoid accidents

To alert blind pedestrians of your presence

B. To alert blind pedestrians of your presence

To show other drivers that they made a mistake

C. To show other drivers that they made a mistake

People cannot see you unless they are looking your way. Your horn may get their attention. Use it whenever it will help prevent a collision. Do not use the horn or sound device unnecessarily.

Situations when you might give your horn a gentle tap well in advance:

• When passing another driver and it appears that he might pull in front of you.
• When approaching a driver who is not paying attention or may have trouble seeing you.
• When coming to a place where you cannot see what is ahead (for example, a steep hill or a sharp curve).

Unnecessarily use of horn include:

• Announcing arrival or calling your passengers.
• Encouraging someone to drive faster or get out of the way.
• Letting other drivers know they made a mistake.
• Around blind pedestrians.
• Passing bicyclists.
• Approaching horses.

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#5. Night driving is more dangerous than daytime driving because:

It is more difficult to see at night than during the day

A. It is more difficult to see at night than during the day

There is less traffic at night

B. There is less traffic at night

Drivers tend to be more alert at night

C. Drivers tend to be more alert at night

You will need to drive with extra care at night. It is more difficult to see at night than during the day. You must be closer to an object to see it at night than during the day.

Remember, speed must be adjusted according to how well you can see. Never drive so fast that you cannot stop within the distance you can see with your headlights.

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#6. When driving beside a motorcycle, you should:

Not drive in the motorcyclist's lane

A. Not drive in the motorcyclist's lane

Share the same lane if the speed limit is 35 mph or less

B. Share the same lane if the speed limit is 35 mph or less

Keep two feet between your car and the motorcycle

C. Keep two feet between your car and the motorcycle

Motorcycles have as much right to the road as other vehicles and need as much space. When you pass a motorcycle, give it an entire lane. Do not try to pass in the same lane.

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#7. In which situation are you allowed to pass a school bus?

If red lights are flashing, but no children are present

A. If red lights are flashing, but no children are present

If a traffic officer signals you to proceed

B. If a traffic officer signals you to proceed

If red lights are flashing, but the bus is on the other side of an undivided road

C. If red lights are flashing, but the bus is on the other side of an undivided road

Remember, under special circumstances, an officer may be directing the flow of traffic. If so, obey the officer’s signals instead of the normal traffic signals or signs.

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#8. Traffic facing a steady red light may turn right:

Except where a sign prohibits such a turn

A. Except where a sign prohibits such a turn

After slowing down and yielding

B. After slowing down and yielding

Only where a sign allows a right turn on red

C. Only where a sign allows a right turn on red

A red light means stop. Stop behind a crosswalk or stop line until the green light appears. You may turn right after stopping if there is no approaching traffic unless a sign is posted prohibiting such right turns. Left turns on Red are permitted only when turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street. You must first stop then turn left when the way is clear of vehicle or pedestrian traffic.

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#9. The Implied Consent Law means:

You must take special precautions to avoid accidents

A. You must take special precautions to avoid accidents

You must always carry proper insurance

B. You must always carry proper insurance

If asked by an officer, you must submit to a test

C. If asked by an officer, you must submit to a test

If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer, you may be asked to take a chemical test of the alcohol in your body. Under the Implied Consent Law, anyone who operates a motor vehicle in Kentucky consents to take a chemical test if arrested for DUI. If you take the test, the reading will be used in court as evidence.

If you refuse, your license may be revoked even if you are not convicted of the DUI charge or any other violations.

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#10. When you change lanes, you should:

Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot

A. Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot

Flash your headlights

B. Flash your headlights

Honk your horn

C. Honk your horn

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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#11. When backing a vehicle, you should back slowly because:

The legal speed limit while backing is 10 mph

A. The legal speed limit while backing is 10 mph

It is more difficult to control your speed and direction while backing

B. It is more difficult to control your speed and direction while backing

You must rely on your mirrors while backing

C. You must rely on your mirrors while backing

Follow these steps to back a vehicle up safely:

• Check behind your vehicle before you get in. Children or small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat.
• When backing straight to the rear or to the right, look over your right shoulder directly through the rear window.
• When backing to your left, look over your left shoulder. Do not depend on your mirrors.
• Back slowly. Your vehicle is more difficult to control when you are backing.
• Continue looking back until you come to a complete stop.
• Whenever possible, avoid backing into traffic. If possible, use a person outside the car to help you back up.

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#12. When two vehicles arrive at the same time at an uncontrolled intersection, which should have the right-of-way?

The vehicle approaching from the right

A. The vehicle approaching from the right

The vehicle that is bigger

B. The vehicle that is bigger

The vehicle that is traveling faster

C. The vehicle that is traveling faster

When two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection (without traffic control signs or signals) at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right (the car on the right should have the right-of-way).

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#13. If an oncoming vehicle is drifting head-on into your lane:

Pull to the right

A. Pull to the right

Pull to the left

B. Pull to the left

Steer straight ahead until oncoming driver pulls back

C. Steer straight ahead until oncoming driver pulls back

Sound your horn. Brake sharply. Steer for the side of the road or the ditch.

Remember, it is generally better to run off the road than to crash head-on into another vehicle.

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#14. How many points will be added to your driver's record after a conviction of reckless driving?

Six

A. Six

Two

B. Two

Four

C. Four

Reckless driving will result in four points.

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#15. If you become involved in a road-rage incident, you can make the situation worse if you:

Concentrate on your driving

A. Concentrate on your driving

Back off

B. Back off

Return gestures

C. Return gestures

Do not return gestures.

To prevent the occurrence of road rage, drive safely and be courteous to other motorists. Do not engage in aggressive driving habits. If you should become involved in a road-rage incident, do not retaliate or engage in an argument with the enraged driver. You will only worsen the problem.

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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.