KY Permit Practice Test 12

All 20 questions in test 12

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1. 1. 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
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   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. Class A covers a combination with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more when the towed vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating exceeds 10,000 pounds. A single vehicle rated at 26,001 pounds or more is described under Class B. Class C covers a single vehicle rated below 26,001 pounds that is placarded for hazardous materials or designed to transport more than 16 people including the driver.

   Study this in the handbook: License classes and the tests

2. 2. 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
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   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. Keep your hands on the steering wheel and limit movements rather than gathering documents immediately. When the officer requests your license, insurance, and registration, say where they are before reaching slowly with one hand on the wheel. Remain in the vehicle unless asked to get out. The manual says not to start gathering documents; keep your hands on the wheel and limit movements so the officer does not think you are hiding or searching for something.

   Study this in the handbook: Emergency vehicles and school buses

3. 3. What sequence of licensing stages must a Kentucky driver under 18 follow?

   1. Intermediate license, learner’s permit, full unrestricted license
   2. Learner’s permit, intermediate license, full unrestricted license
   3. Learner’s permit, commercial license, full unrestricted license
   4. Full unrestricted license, intermediate license, learner’s permit
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   Learner’s permit, intermediate license, full unrestricted license. Teen licensing progresses from supervised learning to an intermediate stage and then a full unrestricted license. Reversing those stages would remove the intended progression. A commercial license is a different credential, not a required step in this sequence. The graduated process controls a young driver’s exposure while driving experience develops. Remember the order of the three stages in addition to the separate requirements that apply within each stage.

   Study this in the handbook: The learner's permit phase for teens

4. 4. What happens to the license plates of a Kentucky driver convicted of DUI during the license suspension, and what are the exceptions?

   1. Plates are destroyed unless the fine is paid early
   2. Plates stay on the vehicle in every case
   3. Plates transfer automatically to a family member
   4. Plates are forfeited to the Courts unless the person has an ignition interlock license or a hardship license
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   Plates are forfeited to the Courts unless the person has an ignition interlock license or a hardship license. Drivers convicted of DUI forfeit their license plates to the Courts during the period their driver's license is suspended unless they have been issued an ignition interlock license or a hardship license. Automatic transfer to a family member and destruction based on fine payment are not part of the stated rule. Plates are forfeited during suspension unless an interlock or hardship license has been issued.

   Study this in the handbook: Implied consent and DUI penalties

5. 5. While turning into another street, which lane should you turn into?

   1. The widest lane available
   2. The lane nearest to you
   3. The far lane if it looks emptier
   4. Any lane, if you signal during the turn
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   The lane nearest to you. When turning into another street, turn into the lane nearest to you. Turn left from the lane nearest the center lane and right from the lane nearest the curb. Change to another lane only after completing the turn and when traffic is clear. Width does not assign the target lane; nearness does. A far lane being empty does not override the nearest lane rule.

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

6. 6. Should you reduce speed in a work zone when no workers are visible?

   1. Yes, narrow lanes and rough pavement can still be hazardous
   2. No, work zone precautions apply only beside workers
   3. No, the normal speed limit applies until workers appear
   4. No, speed can stay the same if the road is dry and empty
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   Yes, narrow lanes and rough pavement can still be hazardous. A work zone can remain hazardous after the workers leave. Narrow lanes and rough pavement are reasons to slow even when nobody is visible. Do not wait for workers to appear or for a dry, empty road to make slowing seem unnecessary. This safe driving instruction is separate from the conditions for doubled fines. Look for the work area and its changed roadway conditions when choosing your speed.

   Study this in the handbook: Funeral processions

7. 7. While waiting for emergency help after a collision, how can you help keep an injured person warm?

   1. Move the person into the nearest vehicle in every case
   2. Make the person walk beside the road
   3. Remove all outer clothing regardless of temperature
   4. Cover the person with a blanket or coat if needed
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   Cover the person with a blanket or coat if needed. The first aid guidance recommends a blanket or coat when an injured person needs warmth. That does not require moving the person from the vehicle. Unless there is a life threatening emergency, wait for trained emergency medical help when possible. Making an injured person walk or automatically transferring them to another car is not this instruction. Call for help and clearly identify the location so responders can find the scene.

   Study this in the handbook: Brake failure, blowouts and other vehicle failures

8. 8. Where does Kentucky’s bicyclist guidance prohibit riding?

   1. On all roads with posted speed limits
   2. On every road shared with cars
   3. On any bicycle path beside a roadway
   4. On interstates and parkways
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   On interstates and parkways. The bicyclist rules prohibit riding on interstates and parkways. That does not mean bicycles are excluded from every road used by cars. Elsewhere, bicyclists have road rights and responsibilities and must obey the applicable traffic rules. A bicycle path beside a roadway is specifically addressed as a place riders should use when provided. Distinguish the named high speed road categories from ordinary shared roads and bicycle facilities.

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

9. 9. When meeting a large truck coming from the opposite direction, where should a driver position the vehicle and why?

   1. As far right as possible, to avoid a side swept crash and reduce wind turbulence that pushes vehicles apart
   2. As far left as possible, to see around the truck sooner
   3. In the center of the lane, because turbulence only affects motorcycles
   4. On the shoulder, because trucks always cross the center line
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   As far right as possible, to avoid a side swept crash and reduce wind turbulence that pushes vehicles apart. When meeting a truck coming from the opposite direction, keep as far as possible to the right side of the roadway. The manual says this helps avoid a side-swept crash and reduces wind turbulence between the vehicles, which pushes them apart. Moving left closes the gap and raises sideswipe risk. The manual says the turbulence acts between the two vehicles and advises keeping as far right as possible; it does not limit the effect to motorcycles.

   Study this in the handbook: Emergency vehicles and school buses

10. 10. What colors and symbols are used on work zone signs?

    1. An orange background with black letters or symbols
    2. A blue background with white service symbols
    3. A green background with route numbers only
    4. A red background with white emergency text
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    An orange background with black letters or symbols. Work zone signs use an orange background with black letters or symbols. That visual combination warns of roadwork, changing lanes, workers, equipment, or rough pavement ahead. Blue service signs and green route signs serve different purposes, while a red background is not the work zone pattern described here. Treat orange and black as a cue to reduce speed, increase following distance, and search actively for people and equipment near the roadway.

    Study this in the handbook: Warning, work zone and guide signs

11. 11. In heavy rain, a snowstorm, or thick fog, you cannot see more than 100 feet ahead. What maximum safe speed does the manual state for that visibility?

    1. The driver cannot safely drive faster than 15 mph
    2. The driver cannot safely drive faster than 35 mph
    3. The driver cannot safely drive faster than 25 mph
    4. Posted speed still governs regardless of visibility
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    The driver cannot safely drive faster than 25 mph. When you cannot see more than 100 feet ahead in heavy rain, snow, or thick fog, the manual says you cannot safely drive faster than 25 mph and should use low-beam headlights. Speed must be adjusted to visibility. The separate unposted limits are 15 mph in an off-street parking facility offered for public use and 35 mph in a business or residential district.

    Study this in the handbook: Kentucky speed limits

12. 12. In which conditions may driver assistance safety features not work properly?

    1. In heavy traffic at low speed on city streets
    2. On straight, dry highways in bright daylight
    3. Only when sensors are dirty
    4. In rain, snow, ice, fog, hills, and curves
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    In rain, snow, ice, fog, hills, and curves. Driver assistance safety features may not work properly in conditions such as rain, snow, ice, fog, hills, and curves. The manual also advises keeping sensors clean and damage-free. These features assist with driving tasks; drivers must remain engaged and responsible for safe operation. The listed limits are weather and terrain, not low speed traffic or bright, dry highways. Dirty sensors are a separate upkeep issue; listed failure conditions are rain, snow, ice, fog, hills, and curves.

13. 13. After a stuck accelerator emergency, when should you drive the vehicle again?

    1. After the pedal has been repaired at a service center
    2. As soon as the engine restarts
    3. Once the road ahead becomes empty
    4. After pressing the pedal several times while parked
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    After the pedal has been repaired at a service center. Resolving the immediate emergency does not establish that the accelerator is safe to use again. After bringing the vehicle off the roadway, have the pedal repaired at a service center before resuming driving. Restarting the engine or finding an empty road leaves the underlying problem unresolved. Pressing the pedal while parked is not the repair required by the guidance. The next trip must wait until the fault is corrected.

    Study this in the handbook: Brake failure, blowouts and other vehicle failures

14. 14. Which vehicle details should be recorded for all vehicles involved in a collision?

    1. Only the color and body style of each vehicle
    2. License plate number, VIN, make, model, and year
    3. Insurance company names without any vehicle details
    4. Witness names only, without any vehicle records
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    License plate number, VIN, make, model, and year. Record the license plate number, VIN, make, model, and year of all vehicles involved. Also record operator names, addresses, and driver license numbers; insurance company names and telephone numbers; vehicle damage with lists and photographs; and what happened immediately before and after the collision. Get the names and addresses of everyone involved and any witnesses. The manual calls for the license plate number, VIN, make, model, and year of all vehicles.

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

15. 15. Ideally, how far ahead in time should a driver try to look along the planned path of travel?

    1. About 4 to 6 seconds ahead
    2. About 20 to 30 seconds ahead
    3. About 10 to 12 seconds ahead
    4. Only to the vehicle directly ahead
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    About 20 to 30 seconds ahead. Ideally, a driver should try to look at what is occurring 20 to 30 seconds in front of the car. Looking well down the planned path reveals other road users and traffic conditions early enough to adjust speed or position instead of resorting to emergency braking and steering. The shorter windows and the car directly ahead all shrink that planning time. In cities the view may be shorter than on a highway, which is a reason to adjust speed and position rather than abandon the search pattern.

    Study this in the handbook: Kentucky speed limits

16. 16. On a clear night, when you are not following another vehicle, when does the manual recommend using high beams, and how much farther do they let you see than low beams?

    1. Only in fog, seeing half as far as low beams
    2. Whenever following another vehicle closely, seeing three times as far
    3. Only below 25 mph, seeing the same distance as low beams
    4. Whenever there are no oncoming vehicles, seeing twice as far as low beams
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    Whenever there are no oncoming vehicles, seeing twice as far as low beams. The manual says to use high beams when there are no oncoming vehicles and says they let you see twice as far as low beams. Use low beams when following another vehicle or driving in fog, rain, or snow. Dim lights within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following. Fog requires low beams, and high beams see farther, not half as far.

    Study this in the handbook: Headlights, turn signals and night driving

17. 17. Which feature set describes an autocycle?

    1. Three wheels in contact with the ground, speeds exceeding 40 mph
    2. Two wheels in contact with the ground, speeds exceeding 40 mph
    3. Four wheels in contact with the ground, speeds exceeding 40 mph
    4. Three wheels in contact with the ground, speeds not exceeding 40 mph
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    Three wheels in contact with the ground, speeds exceeding 40 mph. An autocycle has three wheels in contact with the ground and operates at speeds exceeding 40 mph. Its occupants sit as in a passenger car, side by side or in tandem. It has a three-point safety belt system and is controlled with a steering wheel and pedals. The autocycle definition specifies three wheels in contact with the ground, not two. Four wheels falls outside the three wheel autocycle definition.

    Study this in the handbook: Rural roads, farm equipment and slow vehicles

18. 18. Which person is not eligible for a Kentucky driver's license?

    1. A new resident holding a valid out of state license
    2. A person unable to understand highway warnings or directions in English
    3. A college student enrolled at a Kentucky college
    4. A person at least 16 whose parent signs the application
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    A person unable to understand highway warnings or directions in English. The manual lists a person unable to understand highway warnings or directions in English as ineligible for a driver's license. It provides procedures for new residents to transfer licenses and for eligible teenagers to apply. The college-student exception applies to U.S. citizens enrolled full-time or part-time at a Kentucky university, college, or technical college who carry their student identification while driving on a valid out-of-state license.

    Study this in the handbook: License classes and the tests

19. 19. When there is more than one traffic light at an intersection, which one controls your lane?

    1. The light that turns green first
    2. The light facing cross traffic
    3. The one over your lane
    4. Any light you can see most easily
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    The one over your lane. Multiple signal heads serve multiple lanes and approaches, so the controlling indication is the one over your lane. Chasing the first green can pull you into a movement another lane owns. The signal facing cross traffic governs that traffic, not your entry. The easiest light to spot may belong to a turn lane beside you. Arrows refine the instruction further: a green arrow allows travel in its direction from the proper lane, a flashing yellow arrow allows that movement with caution, and a red arrow forbids turning that way until green. Match the head to the lane before matching your foot to the pedal.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights and arrows

20. 20. How may advanced driver assistance features intervene beyond giving alerts such as sounds or vibration?

    1. They legally replace the driver on highways
    2. They may only flash a dashboard icon
    3. They may take control, such as adjusting braking or steering
    4. They disable themselves in all rain
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    They may take control, such as adjusting braking or steering. Assistance systems sit on a ladder of involvement. Some features sense conditions and warn through sounds or vibration, while others may take control by adjusting braking or steering to help avoid a crash. A dashboard icon alone understates systems like automatic emergency braking and lane keeping help. None of these aids legally replaces the attentive driver, who must stay engaged and focused. Rain and curves can limit performance, yet total self shutdown in every rain is not the described behavior. Learn each feature from the owner manual and keep supervising as if the aid might miss something.