Kentucky Permit Test (KY Driver Manual) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs & Signals
A downward-pointing (inverted) triangle sign means:
- a.Yield the right of way and stop if necessary
- b.Stop and stay stopped
- c.No entry
- d.Construction ahead
Answer: a
Explanation: An inverted triangle is a YIELD sign. Slow down, give the right of way to traffic and pedestrians, and stop if needed before proceeding. (Kentucky Driver Manual, traffic signs)
- 2. Signs & Signals
What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic going the same direction tell you?
- a.Passing is encouraged
- b.Lane changes are discouraged; stay in your lane
- c.You may drive on either side
- d.The road ends
Answer: c
Explanation: A solid white line separates lanes moving the same direction and discourages lane changes; a broken white line means changing lanes is allowed when safe. (Kentucky Driver Manual, pavement markings)
- 3. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals) where two cars arrive together, the driver who should yield is the one:
- a.On the left
- b.On the right
- c.Going straight
- d.In the newer car
Answer: a
Explanation: With no signs or signals and two vehicles arriving at about the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. (Kentucky Driver Manual, right of way)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
Kentucky's Move Over law requires that when you approach a stopped emergency, tow, or utility vehicle with lights flashing, you must:
- a.Speed up to pass quickly
- b.Stop in your lane
- c.Move over a lane if you can, or slow down if you cannot
- d.Sound your horn and continue
Answer: c
Explanation: The Move Over law says to change lanes away from a stopped emergency or service vehicle showing warning lights; if you cannot move over safely, slow down and use caution. (Kentucky Driver Manual / KRS)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
When a school bus ahead stops with its red lights flashing and its stop arm out on an undivided road, you must:
- a.Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm is withdrawn
- b.Pass carefully on the left
- c.Slow to 15 mph and pass
- d.Honk so children hurry
Answer: a
Explanation: On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, and wait until it is withdrawn and the bus moves. (Kentucky Driver Manual, school buses)
- 6. Sharing the Road Safely
A driver approaching a pedestrian who is crossing at a marked crosswalk must:
- a.Honk and keep going
- b.Continue if the light is green
- c.Speed up to clear the crosswalk
- d.Yield the right of way to the pedestrian
Answer: d
Explanation: Drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk. Be especially alert near schools and in neighborhoods. (Kentucky Driver Manual, pedestrians)
- 7. Speed & Road Conditions
If a speed limit is posted but the road is icy, Kentucky law expects you to:
- a.Always drive the posted limit
- b.Drive at a speed that is safe for the conditions, which may be slower
- c.Drive faster to get off the road
- d.Stop in the traffic lane
Answer: b
Explanation: The posted limit is a maximum for ideal conditions. When it is icy, wet, or foggy, you must reduce speed to whatever is safe and reasonable. (Kentucky Driver Manual, speed and conditions)
- 8. Speed & Road Conditions
A safe following distance is important because it gives you:
- a.A chance to tailgate legally
- b.The right to pass anytime
- c.A way to save fuel only
- d.Time and space to see, react, and stop for problems ahead
Answer: d
Explanation: Following distance gives you time to perceive a hazard and stop safely. Use the three-second rule in good conditions and more in poor ones. (Kentucky Driver Manual, following distance)
- 9. Alcohol, Drugs & Graduated Licensing
A driver 21 or older in Kentucky is legally driving under the influence at a BAC of:
- a.0.02 or higher
- b.0.08 or higher
- c.0.05 or higher
- d.0.12 or higher
Answer: b
Explanation: For drivers 21 and older, Kentucky sets the DUI threshold at a BAC of 0.08 or higher. (Kentucky DUI law)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Graduated Licensing
What is the minimum age to apply for a Kentucky learner's (instruction) permit?
- a.15
- b.17
- c.18
- d.16
Answer: d
Explanation: In Kentucky you may apply for a learner's permit at age 16, then must hold it for a required period (about 180 days) before the intermediate license. (Kentucky graduated licensing)