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#1. Which pavement marking separates traffic traveling in opposite directions?

Yellow lines

A. Yellow lines

White solid lines

B. White solid lines

Red lines

C. Red lines

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

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

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

Not drive in the motorcyclist's lane

B. Not drive in the motorcyclist's lane

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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#3. When must you stop at a railroad crossing?

When flashing red lights are activated

A. When flashing red lights are activated

When pavement markings before the crossing include a stop line

B. When pavement markings before the crossing include a stop line

When there is more than one track

C. When there is more than one track

At crossings marked with automatic flasher units or automatic crossing gates, drivers must stop if the lights are flashing or the gates are lowered, and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the gates are raised.

At crossings, which have the standard octagonal red and white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when they determine no train is approaching.

Remember, you must also stop if an approaching train is clearly visible and close, or directed to do so by a flagger.

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#4. You should look carefully for bicyclists, especially when:

Entering freeways

A. Entering freeways

Turning or opening a car door

B. Turning or opening a car door

Proceeding straight through an intersection

C. Proceeding straight through an intersection

Be aware of other traffic when exiting your vehicle. When opening your car door, check behind for cyclists and other vehicles.

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#5. You should drive slower at night because:

Your braking distance is increased at night

A. Your braking distance is increased at night

There is more traffic at night

B. There is more traffic at night

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

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

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. Looking 10 to 15 seconds ahead on the roadway can help you avoid:

Blind spots

A. Blind spots

Last-minute moves

B. Last-minute moves

The use of your rear-view mirror

C. The use of your rear-view mirror

To avoid last-second moves, a driver needs to look far enough ahead to see things early. Good drivers focus their eyes at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead. Remember, looking ahead does not mean looking at the middle of the road. It means taking in the entire scene, the sides of the road as well

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#7. In general, you should avoid using your horn:

When passing a child on a bicycle

A. When passing a child on a bicycle

When another driver may have trouble seeing you

B. When another driver may have trouble seeing you

When a child is about to run into the street

C. When a child is about to run into the street

Avoid blowing your horn at a bicyclist except in a real emergency.

There are several other occasions when you should not use your horn. They include:

• Encouraging someone to drive faster or get out of the way
• Apprising other drivers of an error
• Greeting a friend
• Around blind pedestrians or horses

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#8. How should you position your car if you stop behind a truck on an uphill grade?

Close to the curb and with extra space

A. Close to the curb and with extra space

To the left in your lane and with extra space

B. To the left in your lane and with extra space

In the middle of your lane and close behind

C. In the middle of your lane and close behind

When stopped behind a truck on an upgrade, stay to the left of your lane where the driver can see you. Allow extra space between you and the truck in case the truck drifts backwards slightly.

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#9. When brakes fail and you cannot get them to work:

Steer off the road

A. Steer off the road

Swing from one side of the road to the other to reduce speed

B. Swing from one side of the road to the other to reduce speed

Apply your parking brake cautiously

C. Apply your parking brake cautiously

Use the parking brake, but hold the brake release so you can let off the brake if the rear wheels lock and you begin to skid.

If that does not work shift to a lower gear and look for a place to slow to a stop.

Move your vehicle completely off the roadway, to the right if possible. After the vehicle has stopped, wait for help. Do not try to drive the vehicle to a garage.

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#10. When you have a green light at an intersection, and a blind pedestrian enters the intersection in front of your car, you should:

Carefully drive around the pedestrian

A. Carefully drive around the pedestrian

Stop and stay stopped until the pedestrian has crossed

B. Stop and stay stopped until the pedestrian has crossed

Honk your horn

C. Honk your horn

Kentucky law requires operators of a vehicle to yield the right-of-way to any blind pedestrian carrying a clearly visible white cane or accompanied by an assistance dog. Failure to yield the right-of-way to a blind pedestrian is a violation that could result in a fine up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

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#11. When are you most at risk of drowsy driving?

When getting plenty of quality sleep before the trip

A. When getting plenty of quality sleep before the trip

When driving long distances without rest breaks

B. When driving long distances without rest breaks

When driving in heavy city traffic

C. When driving in heavy city traffic

You are most at risk when you are sleep deprived, drive long distances without rest breaks, and take medicine that increases sleepiness. Stop driving when you feel tired.

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#12. When you parallel park, you should stop even with the front car. The distance between the side of your car and the car you will be parking behind should be about:

Two feet

A. Two feet

Ten feet

B. Ten feet

Five feet

C. Five feet

Stop smoothly two to three feet away from car you will be parking behind, and give your signal for the direction you will be backing.

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#13. The blood alcohol level at which it is illegal for any person under 21 years to drive is:

0.08 percent

A. 0.08 percent

0.06 percent

B. 0.06 percent

0.02 percent

C. 0.02 percent

If you are under 21 and found driving with a BAC of .02 percent or more, you will be convicted of underage driving while under the influence.

Under state law, it is unlawful for any of the following persons to operate or be in actual physical control of a vehicle:

• A person who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• A person who is under the influence of a drug to a degree which renders him incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle.
• A person whose blood contains .08 percent or more concentration of alcohol.
• A person under the combined influence of alcohol and a drug to a degree which renders him incapable of safely driving.
• Commercial vehicle operators whose blood alcohol content is .04 percent or more.
• Persons under 21 years of age whose blood alcohol content is .02 percent or more.
• School bus and daycare drivers whose blood alcohol content is .02 percent or more.

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#14. If your view is blocked by the crest of a hill, you should:

Keep a steady speed

A. Keep a steady speed

Speed up slightly to keep traction

B. Speed up slightly to keep traction

Not pass other vehicles

C. Not pass other vehicles

Hills and curves can limit how far you can see. Any time your view is blocked by a curve or a hill, you should assume that there is an oncoming vehicle just out of sight. Therefore, you should treat a curve or a hill as you do an oncoming car. This means you should not start to pass when approaching a hill or a curve.

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#15. If you are less than 18 years of age, your license may be suspended as soon as your driver's record accumulate how many points?

Three points

A. Three points

Seven points

B. Seven points

Four points

C. Four points

If a person of eighteen or more years accumulates twelve points within a period of two years, or a person less than eighteen accumulates more than six points in a period of two years, the Cabinet may suspend the driving privilege for a period of six months for the first accumulation of points, one year for the second accumulation of points, and two years for any subsequent accumulation of points within a two-year period.

For any offense for which the suspension of the driving privilege is six months or less for the first offense, the second conviction of a similar offense shall result in a suspension period of not less than one year, and any subsequent conviction for any similar offense not less than two years. If the Cabinet suspends the driving privilege of a person more than one (1) time, the suspension times shall run consecutively.

Note that seven points are required (more than six points).

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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.