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. Traffic is backed up beyond railroad tracks. When may you start across?

1. When your front wheels can reach the far side
2. Only when there is enough space to get completely across and off the tracks
3. As soon as the vehicle ahead begins moving
4. Whenever no train is currently visible

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. An oncoming driver leaves high beams on at night. Where should you direct your gaze to reduce glare?

1. Directly into the oncoming lights
2. At the center of your rearview mirror
3. Toward the right side of the road
4. At the floor until the vehicle passes

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. You are circulating in a roundabout and reach your street. What should you do?

1. Exit without signaling so following drivers stay alert
2. Stop inside the circle until all entering traffic clears
3. Proceed to the appropriate exit, signal your intent, and exit
4. Change direction and travel clockwise to the exit

12. Which combination requires a Kentucky Class A commercial license?

1. A single vehicle with a gross combination weight rating below 26,001 pounds that is placarded for hazardous materials
2. Any single vehicle of 26,001 pounds or more towing nothing
3. Any combination with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more and a towed vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds
4. A single vehicle with a gross combination weight rating below 26,001 pounds designed to carry more than 16 people including the driver

13. Before a driving trip, how can you protect yourself against unexpected delays and emotional upset on the road?

1. Leave at the last possible minute to stay focused
2. Skip rest and food so nothing distracts you
3. Plan to make up lost time by speeding later
4. Give yourself extra time by leaving a few minutes early for delays or unexpected problems

14. During a police traffic stop, when should you get out of your vehicle?

1. When the officer requests it
2. Immediately after stopping
3. As soon as you locate your license
4. Whenever you want to explain the violation

15. Which drug effect warns a driver to check labels before driving after taking pep pills, uppers, or diet pills?

1. They can make you nervous, dizzy, and unable to concentrate, and can affect your vision
2. They always improve concentration for long drives
3. They affect only appetite and never driving
4. They become safe when combined with alcohol

16. What maximum speed may a vehicle still meet while qualifying as a moped in Kentucky?

1. Not more than 30 miles per hour
2. Not more than 25 miles per hour
3. Not more than 20 miles per hour
4. Not more than 35 miles per hour

17. How do safety belts change a person's chances of surviving a crash, according to Kentucky's seat belt discussion?

1. Chances are two times greater if the occupant stays inside the vehicle
2. Chances are five times greater if the occupant stays inside the vehicle
3. Chances are unchanged if the vehicle has air bags
4. Chances improve only at speeds below 25 mph

18. What is a child booster seat designed to do for a child passenger?

1. Elevate the child to properly sit in a federally approved lap and shoulder belt system
2. Replace all seat belts with a padded cushion
3. Face the child rearward until age eight
4. Attach the child directly to the vehicle frame

19. After a young driver finishes the graduated process and the regional office issues the full unrestricted license, what arrives first for immediate use?

1. A temporary license printed on paper until the card arrives by mail
2. Only a mailed card, with nothing to carry meanwhile
3. A sticker placed on the old intermediate permit
4. A verbal approval with no document

20. On what basis may citizens report a driver to Kentucky's Medical Review Board as incapable of operating a vehicle safely?

1. An affidavit signed by at least two citizens
2. One anonymous phone call with no names given
3. A single social media post about the driver
4. A petition signed by ten neighbors

21. What limitation of mirrors must a driver remember while backing up?

1. Mirrors show the area immediately behind the vehicle best
2. Mirrors do not show the area immediately behind the vehicle
3. Mirrors replace looking through the rear window
4. Mirrors are only for traffic approaching from the front

22. When should you avoid sounding your horn close to a bicyclist?

1. Whenever the bicycle is moving faster than you
2. When there is no chance of a crash requiring a warning
3. Only when the rider has signaled a turn
4. Only in areas with marked bicycle lanes

23. Which distraction category covers the mental workload of thinking about something other than driving?

1. Visual distraction
2. Cognitive distraction
3. Manual distraction
4. Mechanical distraction

24. How often should a driver glance at the speedometer to stay at a safe and legal speed?

1. About once a minute
2. Only when passing a police vehicle
3. Once at the start of each trip
4. Never, if traffic flow feels right

25. How should the front passenger seat be set in a vehicle with air bags, and what should passengers keep off the dashboard?

1. Seat fully forward; arms may rest on the dashboard
2. Seat position does not matter with air bags
3. Seat reclined fully; feet may rest on the dashboard
4. Seat as far back as possible; keep arms, legs, and personal items off the dashboard

26. 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

27. Why should a passing maneuver be completed as quickly and safely as possible?

1. It gives the other driver more time to stop for you
2. It lets you skip checking for oncoming traffic
3. It makes signaling unnecessary before returning
4. Staying alongside longer increases exposure to the other vehicle moving toward your lane

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. From what part of your lane should you begin a right turn?

1. The leftmost portion after swinging wide
2. The rightmost portion
3. The center line of the opposing lane
4. Any position if the turn signal is on

34. 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

35. 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

36. When adjusting the driver's seat, where should the top of the steering wheel sit?

1. No higher than the top of the shoulders and below chin level
2. At eye level for a clear view over it
3. Above chin level but below the eyes
4. At forehead level

37. During a traffic stop, how should you handle your hands and documents while waiting for the officer's request and when providing the documents?

1. Gather license, registration, and insurance at once so they are ready
2. Step out of the vehicle holding all documents
3. Keep your hands on the steering wheel and limit movements; when documents are requested, say where they are and reach slowly with one hand on the wheel
4. Reach into storage areas quickly to show cooperation

38. An applicant age 18 to 20 lets a Kentucky instruction permit expire and does not renew it within one year of expiration. What follows?

1. The permit renews automatically for three more years
2. The permit converts to a full license
3. Only the road test must be repeated
4. The written and vision tests must be repeated

39. A Kentucky permit holder age 15 to 20 has passed the vision and written tests. For how long must that driver hold the permit at minimum?

1. A minimum of 30 days
2. A minimum of 90 days
3. A minimum of 180 days
4. A minimum of one year

40. What must Kentucky liability coverage provide besides bodily injury and property damage limits, and what is the exception?

1. Collision coverage for every vehicle, with no exceptions
2. Basic reparations benefits, unless the insured vehicle is a motorcycle
3. Rental car coverage, unless the vehicle is a truck
4. Roadside assistance for all insured vehicles