Printable KY Permit Practice Test

1. When no sign gives a different number, what speed limit applies on a Kentucky state highway other than an interstate?

1. 45 mph
2. 55 mph
3. 60 mph
4. 70 mph

2. What blood alcohol concentration defines Kentucky's zero alcohol tolerance standard for drivers under 21?

1. .02
2. .04
3. .06
4. .08

3. Which situation is an exception to a Kentucky funeral procession's intersection right of way?

1. A vehicle in the procession is directed otherwise by a police or safety officer
2. Another driver has been waiting longer
3. The procession is moving below the speed limit
4. A driver turns on high beams

4. What must a driver do after becoming stalled on railroad tracks in Kentucky?

1. Abandon the car and run in the direction the train is coming
2. Remain inside and restart the car
3. Run along the tracks toward the crossing
4. Wait for a second train to pass

5. Who has priority when a driver enters a Kentucky roundabout?

1. Traffic already circulating
2. Traffic entering from the right
3. The largest vehicle
4. The vehicle that accelerates first

6. 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. Amber lights only when the procession is stopped

7. At a highway railroad crossing, what should you do if a train is approaching?

1. Stop behind the stop line or before the intersection and wait
2. Cross quickly before the train reaches the crossing
3. Stop on the tracks to watch the train pass
4. Drive around the warning devices if the road looks clear

8. When no sign posts another number, what is the Kentucky speed limit on interstate highways and parkways?

1. 55 mph
2. 60 mph
3. 65 mph
4. 70 mph

9. Who may increase the speed limit of specific Kentucky highways to 70 mph?

1. The secretary of transportation
2. The driver who uses the highway most often
3. The county clerk for the county where the highway is located
4. A business owner whose property borders the highway

10. What alcohol concentration places a Kentucky driver under 21 in violation of the law?

1. 0.02 or more
2. 0.08 or more
3. 0.15 or more
4. Any reading only after a crash

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

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

12. What minimum visual acuity must a first-time Kentucky applicant have before taking the written test?

1. 20/40, corrected or uncorrected
2. 20/60, without corrective lenses
3. 20/80, corrected only
4. 20/20, with no exceptions

13. What happens to a Kentucky permit holder's 180 day permit period during a No Pass No Drive suspension?

1. The clock keeps running
2. The period is cut in half
3. The permit is canceled permanently
4. No credit is earned toward the 180 days while suspended

14. What action does the pictured downward-pointing YIELD sign require before entering?

1. Slow down and allow right-of-way traffic to cross first
2. Stop every time, even when no traffic is present
3. Accelerate so crossing traffic must wait
4. Enter without checking because the sign applies only to trucks

15. What movement is prohibited by the pictured red circle and slash over a U-shaped arrow?

1. Making a U-turn at that location
2. Driving straight through the intersection
3. Turning right after yielding to traffic
4. Changing lanes on a multilane roadway

16. What kinds of information can traffic signs provide to a driver?

1. Traffic rules, hazards, roadway directions, and service locations
2. Only the names of nearby businesses
3. Only the legal speed for the roadway
4. Only directions from a police officer

17. What does the pictured fluorescent yellow pedestrian warning sign alert you to?

1. A pedestrian crossing ahead
2. A roadway where pedestrians are prohibited
3. A route marker for a hospital
4. A railroad crossing with a crossbuck

18. 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

19. When this curved-arrow warning sign appears, the driver should:

1. Adjust speed so the vehicle can stop within the visible roadway
2. Brake hard after entering the curve
3. Maintain the same speed regardless of visibility
4. Move across the center line to improve the view

20. The pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the roadway marks the beginning of a:

1. No passing zone
2. Passing lane for slower traffic
3. School loading area
4. Route for emergency vehicles

21. How far must Kentucky headlights reveal a person ahead on high beam and on low beam?

1. 350 feet on high beam and 100 feet on low beam
2. 100 feet on high and 50 on low
3. 1,000 feet on high and 500 on low
4. 500 feet on both

22. Why is driving while fatigued dangerous?

1. Fatigue can affect vision and increase decision time
2. Fatigue improves concentration during long trips
3. Fatigue affects only passengers, not vehicle control
4. Fatigue makes stopping distances shorter

23. At a yield sign with no visible cross traffic, the driver should:

1. Slow down, check for traffic, and stop if necessary
2. Stop for a fixed amount of time every time
3. Maintain speed because no vehicle is visible
4. Accelerate into the intersection before checking

24. What do the shape, color, symbols, and words of traffic signs help reveal?

1. The type of information the signs provide
2. The exact speed of every vehicle nearby
3. Whether a driver may ignore a stop signal
4. The time remaining before a road closes

25. When turning left on a green circular traffic light, whom must the driver yield to?

1. Through traffic approaching from the opposite direction
2. Only vehicles stopped behind the driver
3. No one, because a green light gives an unconditional turn
4. Only pedestrians walking away from the intersection

26. What penalty do a Kentucky vehicle owner and driver face for driving without insurance?

1. A $25 fine
2. A warning
3. A fine of $500 to $1,000, up to 90 days in jail or both, plus revocation of the registration
4. A one year suspension only

27. What does a flashing yellow traffic light require a driver to do?

1. Slow down and watch for other road users
2. Stop and remain stopped until a green light appears
3. Speed up because cross traffic must stop completely
4. Turn only if the signal changes to a red arrow

28. What does the Kentucky manual suggest doing before a short nap to fight fatigue?

1. Exercise vigorously
2. Turn up the radio
3. Drink water only
4. Consume caffeine first to get the benefits of both

29. In about what share of fatal crashes are alcohol and other impairing drugs involved, according to the Kentucky manual?

1. About 5 percent
2. About 90 percent
3. Approximately 40 percent
4. About 15 percent

30. How may a refusal to take a breath, blood or urine test be used in a Kentucky DUI case?

1. It cannot be mentioned in court
2. As evidence against you in court, in addition to a license suspension
3. Only to reduce the charge
4. Only if the driver is under 21

31. Why must speed be reduced on a wet roadway?

1. Slippery conditions can reduce tire grip and cause a skid or hydroplane
2. The posted limit automatically becomes a minimum speed in rain
3. Wet pavement improves braking, so speed should be increased
4. Rain affects only vehicles with worn tires

32. A rectangular white sign lists a speed, parking restriction, or turn rule. What does that sign family indicate?

1. A regulatory instruction that must be obeyed
2. A warning of a possible curve or grade
3. A service sign for food and lodging
4. A temporary suggestion with no legal effect

33. After escaping a vehicle stalled on Kentucky railroad tracks, whom does the manual say to call?

1. Only a tow truck
2. The 800 number posted on or near the crossbuck, or 911
3. The railroad's business office
4. No one until the train has passed

34. What braking distance does the Kentucky manual give at 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes?

1. About 158 feet
2. About 30 feet
3. About 500 feet
4. About 1,000 feet

35. What does a yellow traffic light indicate?

1. The signal is about to turn red
2. The signal guarantees a protected left turn
3. The signal permits traffic to stop in the intersection
4. The signal is changing directly to a flashing green

36. If the brakes stop working while you are driving, what should you try first?

1. Use the parking brake slowly so the rear wheels do not lock
2. Press the accelerator to restore hydraulic pressure
3. Turn sharply toward the nearest travel lane
4. Continue driving until the warning light turns off

37. What kind of information do regulatory signs provide?

1. Specific laws that drivers must obey
2. Optional suggestions for scenic routes
3. Weather forecasts for the next roadway segment
4. Historical facts about the community

38. Who may direct a stopped driver to move before an emergency vehicle has passed?

1. A police officer or firefighter
2. Any driver waiting behind
3. A passenger in the stopped vehicle
4. A nearby pedestrian

39. At a stop light or sign, how close should a driver stop to a crosswalk when there is no advanced stop bar?

1. No more than five feet from the crosswalk
2. At least twenty feet before the crosswalk
3. With the front bumper inside the crosswalk
4. Anywhere beyond the intersection if pedestrians are absent

40. If you are angry or worried before driving, what does the manual advise?

1. Stay off the road until the symptoms have passed
2. Drive faster to finish the trip before emotions grow
3. Use the vehicle to vent frustration at another driver
4. Follow closely so other drivers notice your concern