KY Permit Practice Test 11

All 20 questions in test 11

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1. 1. 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
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   Proceed to the appropriate exit, signal your intent, and exit. Roundabout traffic travels counterclockwise around the raised center island. Yield to circulating traffic when entering. Proceed to the appropriate exit, signal your intent, and exit. Stopping inside the circle blocks vehicles already circulating. Circle travel is counterclockwise, never clockwise toward an exit. Exiting without a signal contradicts the instruction to signal your intent before leaving the circle. Yielding to circulating traffic happens on entry, before a driver circulates toward the chosen exit.

   Study this in the handbook: Roundabouts and traffic circles

2. 2. 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
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   No higher than the top of the shoulders and below chin level. The top of the steering wheel should be no higher than the top of your shoulders and below chin level. Sit upright with your back against the seat and feet on the floor. The manual also specifies 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel. Eye level is too high; the rim should stay no higher than the shoulders. Above chin level violates the below chin limit given for wheel position.

3. 3. When backing up, how should the driver position the hands, arm, and eyes?

   1. Both hands at 9 and 3, eyes in the rearview mirror only
   2. Right hand at 12 o'clock, left arm on the seat back, looking through the rear window
   3. Both hands at 12 o'clock, looking at the side mirrors and backup camera
   4. Left hand at 12 o'clock, right arm on the seat back, looking through the rear window
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   Left hand at 12 o'clock, right arm on the seat back, looking through the rear window. Place your foot on the brake and shift to reverse. Grasp the wheel at 12 o’clock with your left hand, put your right arm on the back of the seat, and look directly through the rear window. Use mirrors too, but remember that they do not show the area immediately behind the vehicle. Back slowly, and if turning, make quick checks to the front and sides while continuing to look rearward until stopped.

4. 4. Before starting a turnabout, how far must the driver's car be visible in either direction?

   1. For 200 feet in either direction
   2. For 300 feet in either direction
   3. Visibility distance is not specified
   4. For 500 feet in either direction
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   For 500 feet in either direction. Before a turnabout, make sure your car can be seen for 500 feet in either direction. A turnabout uses a street, alley, or driveway to reverse direction when driving around a block is not practical or possible. Signal right, stop, and check traffic to the sides and rear before backing until the rear bumper reaches the near edge of the driveway.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

5. 5. How much sleep do most people need before a trip to maintain proper alertness during the day?

   1. Most people need 4 to 5 hours
   2. Most people need 7 to 9 hours
   3. Most people need 5 to 6 hours
   4. Most people need 10 to 12 hours
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   Most people need 7 to 9 hours. Most people need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to maintain proper alertness during the day. The manual advises getting adequate sleep before a trip. The other choices do not match its stated range. Four to five hours falls short of the stated 7 to 9 hours for alertness. Five to six hours falls short of the stated 7 to 9 hours for alertness.

   Study this in the handbook: Fatigue, distraction and emotions

6. 6. What does Kentucky say about remaining in the left lane on a limited access highway?

   1. It is illegal
   2. It is permitted below the speed limit
   3. It is required when traffic is light
   4. It is permitted when exiting within one mile
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   It is illegal. Remaining in the left lane on a limited access highway is illegal. On roads with three or more lanes in one direction, the left lane serves drivers who want to pass or turn left, while middle lanes carry through traffic and the right lane serves slower drivers and those entering or turning right. Light traffic and a near exit do not create exceptions in this statement. Cue: the left lane is a tool for passing and left turns, not a place to settle in on a limited access highway.

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, crosswalks and lane use

7. 7. Who may use designated handicapped parking in Kentucky?

   1. Any driver running a short errand
   2. Only vehicles with special license plates, never decals
   3. Any vehicle with a disabled passenger, permit or not
   4. Only vehicles displaying an official permit and transporting a disabled person
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   Only vehicles displaying an official permit and transporting a disabled person. Handicapped parking is only for vehicles displaying an official permit and transporting a disabled person, and unauthorized parking in those areas is unlawful and punishable by a fine. A short errand does not create an exception. Carrying a disabled passenger without the permit also fails, because both conditions must hold together. Plates are not the only credential either; persons needing these privileges apply to the County Clerk's Office for special decals or plates. Cue: permit displayed plus disabled person transported, both at once.

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, crosswalks and lane use

8. 8. You have started a legal turn at an intersection and then realize it is the wrong turn. What should you do?

   1. Reverse to the original position
   2. Follow through with the turn
   3. Swerve back into the through lane
   4. Stop across the intersection and choose a different lane
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   Follow through with the turn. Finish the turn you have already begun. Kentucky warns that last-second changes can cause collisions. A sudden move back into through traffic creates a different path than the one you started, while reversing or stopping across the intersection interrupts the maneuver. Once you have completed the turn, work your way back using another intersection if necessary. Recognizing a navigation mistake is not a reason to make an abrupt change within the intersection.

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, crosswalks and lane use

9. 9. You sometimes get lost on routes that were once familiar. What step does the aging driver guidance suggest considering?

   1. Ignore it unless a collision occurs
   2. Drive only with a passenger navigating every trip forever
   3. Consider a driving evaluation, especially when more than one warning sign has appeared
   4. Surrender the license immediately without evaluation
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   Consider a driving evaluation, especially when more than one warning sign has appeared. Getting lost on formerly familiar routes is a listed warning sign. If more than one warning sign has occurred, the manual suggests considering a driving evaluation. Contact the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Driver Licensing Medical Review Board to schedule an evaluation or get more information. Familiar route confusion is itself a listed warning sign. The manual suggests considering a driving evaluation when more than one listed warning sign has occurred.

   Study this in the handbook: Fatigue, distraction and emotions

10. 10. How far behind a Kentucky vehicle must its red rear taillight be visible?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 200 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 350 feet
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    500 feet. A rear taillight must be red, lighted, and positioned so it can be seen 500 feet behind the vehicle. The separate headlight requirements are 350 feet on high beam and 100 feet on low beam. One hundred feet is the low beam distance ahead. Two hundred feet is too short for taillight visibility. Three hundred fifty feet is the high beam distance ahead.

    Study this in the handbook: Required equipment, safety belts, air bags and child seats

11. 11. Which conviction makes a Kentucky driver ineligible to attend State Traffic School?

    1. A conviction carrying mandatory license suspension
    2. Any minor traffic violation
    3. A minor traffic violation referred by a court for an otherwise eligible driver
    4. A minor traffic violation by an otherwise eligible driver who is not under suspension
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    A conviction carrying mandatory license suspension. A driver cannot attend State Traffic School for a conviction carrying mandatory license suspension. The program permits only minor traffic violations, and the driver must meet the other eligibility conditions, including not being under suspension at the time of the citation. Minor violations are the eligible category. An otherwise eligible driver may attend for a court-referred minor traffic violation. This choice describes an otherwise eligible driver with a minor violation, rather than a conviction carrying mandatory suspension.

    Study this in the handbook: The point system and losing your license

12. 12. What is the maximum recommended speed for most vehicle and trailer combinations?

    1. 45 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 65 mph
    4. The combination may always match passenger car speeds
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    55 mph. The maximum recommended speed for most vehicle-trailer combinations is 55 mph. Drive more slowly when towing, never exceed the posted limit, and reduce speed further if conditions worsen. Slow down before starting down a hill. Allow extra stopping distance, especially in rain, snow, or fog. Forty five is below the stated recommended maximum for most combinations. Sixty five is an interstate default for other traffic, not the trailering guidance.

    Study this in the handbook: Work zones and towing a trailer

13. 13. On a road with three or more lanes in one direction, which lanes are for through traffic?

    1. The middle lane or lanes
    2. The lane closest to the shoulder
    3. The lane next to the center line
    4. All lanes equally for through traffic
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    The middle lane or lanes. With three or more lanes in one direction, the middle lane or lanes are for through traffic, the left lane serves drivers who want to pass or turn left, and the right lane suits slower drivers and those entering or turning right. Left lane camping also separately violates the limited access rule. The right lane mixes with entering traffic, so steady through running fits the middle. Assign each lane its job before you settle in: middle flows, left passes, right merges.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, crosswalks and lane use

14. 14. The broken yellow line is on your side, with a solid yellow line to its left. When may you pass?

    1. Whenever you signal, even if an oncoming car is close
    2. Never, because either solid line prohibits both directions
    3. When the opposing lane is clear and the pass can be completed safely
    4. Only after the driver ahead waves you around
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    When the opposing lane is clear and the pass can be completed safely. When the solid yellow line is to the left of the broken yellow line, Kentucky allows passing from the broken-line side. Permission from the marking still depends on a safe opening: the manual immediately says to pass only if there are no oncoming vehicles. A signal or a wave from another driver cannot replace that check. Look at the marking next to your lane and the opposing traffic before starting.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, crosswalks and lane use

15. 15. While braking hard with ABS, the pedal vibrates and a clicking noise occurs. What does that indicate?

    1. This is normal; keep pressure on the brake pedal
    2. The ABS has failed and braking should stop
    3. The vehicle needs immediate engine shutoff
    4. Release the pedal until the noise ends
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    This is normal; keep pressure on the brake pedal. With ABS, press the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep applying pressure. Pedal vibration and a clicking noise are normal. ABS works only while pressure is maintained and allows you to stop without skidding while retaining steering control. For a vehicle without ABS, consult its owner’s manual for the proper braking procedure. Vibration and clicking are normal ABS operation, not failure; keep pressure applied.

    Study this in the handbook: Skids, pavement drop offs and collisions

16. 16. For how long is a Kentucky operator's license valid, and which credentials may be issued for the longer period?

    1. Five or ten years; ten year credentials for any renewal
    2. Two or four years; four year credentials only for REAL IDs
    3. Four or eight years; eight year credentials only for new standard licenses and REAL IDs
    4. Eight years for every license, with no restriction
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    Four or eight years; eight year credentials only for new standard licenses and REAL IDs. A Kentucky operator's license is valid for four or eight years. The manual states that eight-year credentials are only available for new standard licenses and REAL IDs. Two, five, and ten years are not the lengths listed in this rule. Two years is not a license length here; licenses run four or eight years. Five and ten years are not listed lengths; the stated lengths are four and eight years.

    Study this in the handbook: Renewal, registration and insurance

17. 17. An applicant with no other license applies for a Kentucky moped license. Which tests must that applicant pass, and which are not required?

    1. Road skills test and permit period required
    2. Vision and general knowledge tests; no skills test or permit required
    3. Only a vision test, with no knowledge test
    4. Written test only after holding a permit 180 days
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    Vision and general knowledge tests; no skills test or permit required. A moped license applicant must pass the general knowledge and vision tests, while a skills test and permit are not required. That makes the road test and permit period choice wrong for this class, even though both matter for an operator's license. Vision alone omits the knowledge test that is expressly required. The 180 day permit span belongs to younger operator applicants, not to mopeds. Cue: Class E pares the process down to two tests and drops the permit stage entirely.

    Study this in the handbook: License classes and the tests

18. 18. A SHARED CENTER LANE LEFT TURN ONLY sign marks a lane. Which use is prohibited?

    1. Turning left from either direction
    2. Waiting to make a left turn
    3. Using the lane for a left turn from the opposite direction
    4. Driving through or passing another vehicle
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    Driving through or passing another vehicle. A shared center turn lane serves left-turning traffic approaching from either direction. The sign reserves that space for turns; it does not create an extra travel lane. Do not continue straight through it or use it to overtake a slower vehicle. The key cue is the left-turn-only instruction. Both directions may use the lane for its stated purpose, so treating it as a passing lane conflicts with its reserved use.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, crosswalks and lane use

19. 19. You reach railroad tracks behind other traffic and must stop. Where should you stop?

    1. On the tracks if traffic may move soon
    2. Past the tracks even if your vehicle blocks the crossing
    3. Between the rails where pavement is smoothest
    4. At the stop line before the railroad tracks
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    At the stop line before the railroad tracks. Railroad stops belong before the rails. When approaching tracks where traffic or a signal requires stopping, stop at the stop line before the tracks. Crossing itself should be quick, looking both ways without stopping on the rails. Waiting on the tracks for traffic to shuffle forward traps you where a train cannot stop: an average freight at fifty five miles per hour may need a mile or more. Smooth pavement between rails offers no protection from that distance problem. Blocking the far side still leaves your vehicle fouling the crossing. Hold short until ample space exists to clear completely.

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossings

20. 20. A bicyclist ahead gives no hand signal before a possible turn. What clue should a driver watch for instead?

    1. The color of the bicycle frame
    2. The rider turning his or her head or looking over his or her shoulder before changing lane position
    3. The rider pedaling faster
    4. Music coming from the rider earbuds
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    The rider turning his or her head or looking over his or her shoulder before changing lane position. Bicyclists may be unable to signal when road or traffic conditions require both hands on the handlebars. Watch for other clues, such as the rider turning their head or looking over their shoulder before changing lane position. Frame color and music from earbuds reveal nothing about a coming turn, and pedaling faster does not signal direction either. A head turn or shoulder check before a lane position change is the substitute clue to watch for.

    Study this in the handbook: Sharing the road with bicycles, motorcycles and trucks