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Road Sign Recognition Test

#1. To avoid glare from the high-beam headlights of an approaching car:

Look straight ahead until your eyes recover from the glare

A. Look straight ahead until your eyes recover from the glare

Focus on the center line on the road

B. Focus on the center line on the road

Look to the right-hand edge of the road

C. Look to the right-hand edge of the road

If the lights of an oncoming vehicle remain on high beam, look toward the right side of the road. This will keep you from being blinded by the oncoming vehicle’s headlights.

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#2. When you accidentally run off the pavement, you can lose control of the vehicle if you:

Swing back onto the pavement right away

A. Swing back onto the pavement right away

Take your foot off the gas pedal

B. Take your foot off the gas pedal

Use your brakes gradually

C. Use your brakes gradually

• Take your foot off the gas pedal and reduce speed.
• Hold the wheel firmly and steer in a straight line.
• Brake lightly.
• Wait until the road is clear.
• Turn back on the pavement at slow speed (no more than 5 mph).

Remember, do not try to swing back onto the pavement right away. Do not over-correct steering. Over-correcting might throw your vehicle off balance.

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#3. Your car must have the following equipment in proper working order:

Side cowl or fender light

A. Side cowl or fender light

Two red brake lights

B. Two red brake lights

A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle

C. A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle

The rear light, or taillight, must be red and must be lighted and placed so it can be seen 500 feet behind your vehicle. A vehicle must also be equipped with at least two red brake lights to the rear.

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#4. When two vehicles arrive at the same time at a four-way stop, which should have the right-of-way?

The vehicle that is traveling faster

A. The vehicle that is traveling faster

The vehicle approaching from the right

B. The vehicle approaching from the right

The vehicle that is bigger

C. The vehicle that is bigger

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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#5. 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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#6. Which of the following acts could be aggressive driving?

Signaling well in advance

A. Signaling well in advance

Keeping a safe following distance

B. Keeping a safe following distance

Tailgating

C. Tailgating

Beware of behavior that triggers aggressive driving. There are several common triggers, including lane blocking, cutting off drivers, tailgating, failing to use turn signals, blowing your horn, obscene gestures, and keeping your headlights on high beam.

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#7. When entering an interstate or a limited-access highway, you should:

Always drive faster than the highway traffic to find a gap

A. Always drive faster than the highway traffic to find a gap

Always use your turn signal

B. Always use your turn signal

Not use your turn signal since it might distract drivers already on the highway

C. Not use your turn signal since it might distract drivers already on the highway

While moving along the entrance ramp, turn on the turn signal to indicate your need to enter the traffic lane.

When entering traffic, try to enter at the speed of the traffic already in that lane. When you have merged, stay in the right lane until it is safe to change lane.

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#8. If you are involved in a minor collision without injuries, you should always:

Move the vehicle off the road

A. Move the vehicle off the road

Stay on the roadway, behind your vehicle and wave traffic around

B. Stay on the roadway, behind your vehicle and wave traffic around

Keep your motor running

C. Keep your motor running

When involved in a non-injury accident move the damaged vehicles to the shoulder of the roadway.

Do not stand or walk in traffic lanes. You could be struck by another vehicle.

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#9. When is a good time to adjust all inside and outside rear-view mirrors?

After you've been driving for 5 minutes or more

A. After you've been driving for 5 minutes or more

When you stop at a red light or stop sign

B. When you stop at a red light or stop sign

Before you start driving

C. Before you start driving

Adjust your seat, rear-view mirror, and side mirror before you start to drive.

Adjust your seat so that you can see the pavement 12 to 15 feet in front of the vehicle. Your chest should be located 10 to 12 inches from the center of the steering column, and your shoulders should be no lower than the top of the steering wheel. Sliding the seat forward will raise it. Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion. If it is still too low, use a seat cushion. Do not move the seat so far forward that you cannot easily steer.

Adjust your seat belt and shoulder strap so they fit snugly and properly.

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind, use a day-night mirror. Adjust it before you drive.

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#10. If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights has stopped on the shoulder of a four-lane roadway, you should:

Turn on your headlights

A. Turn on your headlights

Keep your speed and avoid stopping

B. Keep your speed and avoid stopping

Move into the left lane if it is safe to do so

C. Move into the left lane if it is safe to do so

When approaching police or other emergency vehicles stopped on the shoulder of the roadway, approach slowly and move into the left lane on four-lane highways if it is safe to do so. On two-lane highways, approach slowly and pass with caution.

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#11. 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

0.02 percent

B. 0.02 percent

0.06 percent

C. 0.06 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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#12. Which of the following vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

A truck with hazardous load

A. A truck with hazardous load

A passenger car with young children

B. A passenger car with young children

A motorcycle

C. A motorcycle

Always approach highway-railroad crossings at a reasonable speed and be prepared to stop if you have to. Be especially alert and leave extra room when you are following school buses and tank trucks carrying flammable liquids or explosives. These vehicles must stop at railroad crossings even when gates are up, and the warning lights are not flashing.

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#13. A general speed rule is:

Adjust your speed to varying road conditions and situations

A. Adjust your speed to varying road conditions and situations

Always drive at the same speed as the rest of the traffic

B. Always drive at the same speed as the rest of the traffic

Do not drive slower than 15 mph

C. Do not drive slower than 15 mph

Posted speed limits do not tell you at what speed to drive. They only tell you what the maximum legal speed is under ideal conditions. By law, you have to go slower if conditions make the posted speed limit unsafe. This is known as the general or basic speed law.

A person shall not operate a vehicle at a greater speed than is reasonable and prudent, having regard for the traffic and for the condition and use of the highway. 189.390(2)

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#14. If you rear-ended the car in front of you, you were probably:

Looking in your rear-view mirrors too often

A. Looking in your rear-view mirrors too often

Weaving in and out of traffic

B. Weaving in and out of traffic

Following too closely

C. Following too closely

Rear-end crashes are more common than any other kind. Many drivers follow too closely, and when the vehicle ahead stops, they cannot react in time.

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#15. Under Kentucky point system any driver may receive a letter from the Division of Driver Licensing and be required to appear for an interview when they reaches how many points?

12 or more points

A. 12 or more points

Six or more points

B. Six or more points

Two or more points

C. Two or more points

Any driver accumulating as many as six (6) points may receive a form letter from the Division of Driver Licensing advising him that immediate action should be taken to improve his driving. The driver may be required to appear for an interview with a representative of the Cabinet to determine his real driving problems

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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.