Printable KY Permit Practice Test

1. What visual field does Kentucky's bioptic program require?

1. 180 degrees horizontally
2. No field requirement
3. 90 degrees in each eye
4. 120 degrees horizontally and 80 degrees vertically in the better eye

2. Who must accompany a Kentucky permit holder while the permit holder is driving?

1. Any passenger at least 18 years old in the back seat
2. A licensed driver at least 21 years old in the front passenger seat
3. A parent only, regardless of age or seat
4. A licensed driver at least 16 years old in another vehicle

3. What type of roadway location can the pictured fluorescent yellow school sign identify?

1. A one-way street entrance
2. A railroad crossing with several tracks
3. A school zone or school crossing
4. A general guide route to a city

4. When Kentucky work zone signs state that fines are double, what additional condition must exist for that rule?

1. The work must occur only at night
2. The road must be closed completely
3. At least one bona fide worker must be present
4. A police car must be parked at the entrance

5. What should a driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights and a siren?

1. Stop in the center of the intersection to let it choose a path
2. Pull to the edge of the road, clear of an intersection, and stop
3. Continue at the same speed if the emergency vehicle can pass
4. Follow closely behind the emergency vehicle through traffic

6. What warning does the pictured WRONG WAY sign give?

1. The driver is traveling in the wrong direction
2. The driver is approaching a rough pavement section
3. The driver may use the lane only to pass
4. The driver must stop because a school zone begins

7. At what breath alcohol level does a Kentucky ignition interlock device stop the vehicle from being operated?

1. Above .02
2. Above .08
3. Above .15
4. Above .04

8. When may a Kentucky permit holder under 18 drive between midnight and 6:00 a.m.?

1. Any time with a friend who is 18
2. Never, with no exceptions
3. Only on weekends
4. Only if the person can demonstrate good cause for driving

9. On a two-lane road, when may an approaching vehicle proceed after a school bus finishes loading or unloading?

1. After waiting five seconds even if the bus remains stopped
2. As soon as the driver sees no child nearby
3. After the bus is in motion
4. Before the bus finishes receiving or discharging passengers

10. What must a driver expect from a vehicle carrying hazardous materials when it reaches a railroad crossing?

1. It may bypass the crossing on the shoulder
2. It may continue if no train is visible
3. It stops only at crossings with gates
4. It must stop at every railroad crossing

11. On a main road and a minor road, which driver must yield?

1. The driver who reaches the center line first
2. The driver on the main road
3. The driver traveling below the speed limit
4. The driver on the minor road

12. What is the safest response when an ambulance approaches using its lights and siren?

1. Treat the ambulance like an ordinary passenger car
2. Maintain speed until the ambulance passes without changing position
3. Stop only if you are traveling behind the ambulance
4. Yield the right of way and clear its path when safe

13. What is the usual appearance of a Kentucky warning sign?

1. White with green letters and rectangular
2. Yellow with black lettering or symbols and diamond shaped
3. Blue with white symbols and circular
4. Orange with red letters and octagonal

14. What does the online version of Kentucky's graduated licensing course cost?

1. $12.50, while the classroom version is free
2. $50
3. Both versions are free
4. $100

15. Which warning signs may be fluorescent yellow?

1. Work zones, detours, and construction equipment only
2. Railroad crossings, hospitals, and fuel stations
3. Interstate routes, city limits, and county roads
4. School zones, school crossings, and pedestrian crossings

16. For a person under 18 convicted of an alcohol offense, what does the manual say about the license suspension?

1. It is replaced by a warning with no suspension
2. It is automatically canceled permanently
3. It is limited to exactly 30 days
4. It may be longer than the listed suspension

17. Where must a driver stop when a stop line appears before a crosswalk?

1. At the stop line before reaching the crosswalk
2. On the crosswalk so the front bumper is visible
3. Past the crosswalk near the intersection center
4. At the nearest driveway beyond the intersection

18. Your vehicle breaks down on a roadway. Which action helps warn approaching drivers?

1. Leave the vehicle in the lane with no lights so traffic can pass quietly
2. Turn on emergency flashers and place warning flares behind the vehicle when available
3. Stand in the travel lane and wave vehicles around the disabled car
4. Turn off all lights to preserve the battery while waiting

19. What response do warning signs encourage when a hazard may be ahead?

1. Ignore the sign until another driver stops
2. Accelerate so the hazard is passed immediately
3. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
4. Change lanes without checking nearby traffic

20. What visual acuity does Kentucky's bioptic driving program require with corrective lenses?

1. Any acuity with the device
2. 20/40 in each eye
3. 20/20 in the better eye
4. 20/200 or better in the better eye, and 20/60 with the bioptic device

21. May a driver enter the gap between vehicles in a Kentucky funeral procession?

1. Yes, when the gap is large enough
2. No, unless a police or safety officer authorizes it
3. Yes, after turning on headlights
4. No, but only on an interstate

22. Which situation is an exception to a funeral procession’s intersection right-of-way rule?

1. The procession includes more than three cars
2. A driver is running late for work
3. An emergency vehicle requires the right of way
4. The weather is clear and dry

23. What maximum speed may the secretary of transportation authorize on specific Kentucky highways?

1. 60 mph
2. 70 mph
3. 65 mph
4. 75 mph

24. What penalties does Kentucky list for a first DUI conviction within ten years?

1. A $200 to $500 fine, 48 hours to 30 days in jail, and a 4 to 6 month suspension
2. A $1,000 fine and 1 year in jail
3. A warning and a class
4. A 30 day suspension only

25. What does the pictured black and white SPEED LIMIT sign indicate?

1. A minimum speed required in every weather condition
2. A suggested speed that may be exceeded whenever traffic is light
3. The maximum legal speed allowed in ideal conditions
4. A truck-only speed restriction that excludes passenger cars

26. What minimum age must an applicant reach to apply for a Kentucky operator's, motorcycle, or moped license?

1. 14 years
2. 15 years
3. 16 years
4. 18 years

27. After yielding to an emergency vehicle, when may a driver leave the stopped position?

1. Only after every nearby vehicle starts moving
2. As soon as the siren becomes quieter
3. After following the emergency vehicle for 500 feet
4. After the emergency vehicle passes, unless a police officer or firefighter directs movement sooner

28. Which lights may appear on the escort vehicle leading a Kentucky funeral procession?

1. Flashing yellow, red, or blue lights
2. Steady green lights only
3. Flashing white lights only
4. Headlights only, with no flashing lights

29. A school bus is stopped on a two-lane road to load or unload passengers. What must approaching drivers do?

1. Continue if the opposite lane appears empty
2. Pass slowly if no child is visible
3. Stop only when traveling behind the bus
4. Stop and remain stopped until people are clear and the bus moves

30. How fast does an air bag deploy, according to the Kentucky manual?

1. In about one second
2. In about one twentieth of a second, faster than a blink
3. In about five seconds
4. In about half a second

31. A yellow traffic light appears while you are approaching the intersection. What is the proper response?

1. Continue at the same speed because yellow permits unrestricted entry
2. Accelerate so the signal cannot turn red before you enter
3. Stop when stopping can be done safely
4. Reverse away from the intersection immediately

32. On a four-lane highway, what should a driver do when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder?

1. Turn around before reaching the stopped vehicle
2. Stop in the left lane beside the emergency vehicle
3. Accelerate in the right lane to pass quickly
4. Approach slowly and move into the left lane if it is safe

33. What kind of instruction is identified by an octagonal traffic sign?

1. A route direction to a city or town
2. A warning about a possible hazard ahead
3. A stop instruction
4. A permission to change lanes

34. How should a driver respond as rain, snow, sleet, or ice makes the roadway slippery?

1. Accelerate so the tires cross the slippery area quickly
2. Maintain speed until the tires begin to skid
3. Brake hard immediately while turning the steering wheel
4. Reduce speed at the first sign of those conditions

35. Where should most of a trailer’s cargo weight be placed for stability?

1. All cargo behind the axle
2. About 60 percent in back and 40 percent in front
3. Exactly half at each end
4. About 60 percent in front and 40 percent in back

36. What do work zone signs alert drivers to?

1. Work zones ahead and people working on or near the roadway
2. A guaranteed open lane with no construction activity
3. A nearby hospital or fuel station
4. A route that permits passing in every lane

37. What does an orange work-zone sign warn drivers about?

1. A permanent interstate route designation
2. A hospital entrance and ambulance parking
3. Construction, maintenance, or emergency operations ahead
4. A recreational area with no roadway changes

38. When must a Kentucky driver yield to an emergency vehicle displaying a flashing red or blue light?

1. Only after entering the intersection
2. Only when the emergency vehicle is directly behind
3. When the flashing light or siren signals the emergency vehicle, by pulling to the road edge
4. Only when the driver can see a police officer

39. During what period must Kentucky drivers illuminate their vehicle headlights?

1. Only when the driver is traveling on an interstate
2. Only from sunset until midnight
3. From one hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise
4. From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise

40. What action is required at an octagonal red stop sign?

1. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
2. Reduce speed and continue without stopping if the road looks clear
3. Come to a complete stop before proceeding
4. Stop after entering the crosswalk so the view is wider