KY Permit Practice Test 15

All 20 questions in test 15

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1. 1. 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
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   They can make you nervous, dizzy, and unable to concentrate, and can affect your vision. Pep pills, uppers, and diet pills can make you nervous, dizzy, and unable to concentrate, and can affect vision. Check product labels for driving warnings. If unsure whether a drug is safe to take and drive, ask a doctor or pharmacist about side effects. Never drink alcohol while taking other drugs: they could multiply its effects or have additional effects of their own.

   Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, other drugs and the BAC limits

2. 2. 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
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   Basic reparations benefits, unless the insured vehicle is a motorcycle. The policy must provide basic reparations benefits unless the insured vehicle is a motorcycle. The stated liability limits are $25,000 for one person’s bodily injury, $50,000 for all bodily injury in one accident, and $25,000 for property damage, or an acceptable single limit of $60,000. Collision coverage is not part of the stated minimum duty. Rental coverage with a truck exception is not the requirement described.

   Study this in the handbook: Renewal, registration and insurance

3. 3. An officer indicates a traffic stop is finished. What should you do first before reentering traffic?

   1. Wait for the officer to return to the law enforcement vehicle
   2. Pull away immediately before the officer moves
   3. Follow the police vehicle closely to stay visible
   4. Reenter without signaling if traffic is light
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   Wait for the officer to return to the law enforcement vehicle. When the officer indicates the stop is finished, wait for the officer to return to the law enforcement vehicle. Be aware of traffic and your surroundings, watch for the departing police vehicle, signal to reenter traffic, and obey traffic laws. Wait until the officer has returned to the law enforcement vehicle before driving away. Close following of the patrol vehicle creates a new tailgating risk.

   Study this in the handbook: Emergency vehicles and school buses

4. 4. An escorted funeral procession reaches a crossing as a train approaches. Which has priority?

   1. The procession whenever its escort lights are flashing
   2. The train, which is an exception to procession priority
   3. The procession if its first car reached the crossing first
   4. The procession unless a police officer orders it to stop
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   The train, which is an exception to procession priority. A funeral procession’s priority does not extend over a train or locomotive. The rail vehicle is an express exception alongside emergency vehicles and directions from police or safety officers. Escort lights do not remove that exception, and having already reached the crossing does not give the procession priority over the train. Drivers must recognize the limits of the procession rule instead of treating an escort as permission to proceed in every situation.

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

5. 5. How much of a travel lane should a motorcyclist be allowed to use?

   1. The full lane width
   2. Only the rightmost third
   3. Only enough width for the tires
   4. Half the lane so a car can share it
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   The full lane width. A motorcycle needs a full lane so its rider can react to traffic. Do not try to share that lane simply because the motorcycle is narrow. Restricting the rider to a third or half of the lane reduces the space the guidance says to allow. Motorcycles can also be difficult to see, so check mirrors and blind spots. Their small size does not reduce their right to a full lane.

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

6. 6. On a vertical traffic signal, what is the usual order of the lights from top to bottom?

   1. Green, yellow, red
   2. Yellow, red, green
   3. Red, green, yellow
   4. Red, yellow, green
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   Red, yellow, green. A vertical traffic signal normally places red at the top, yellow in the middle, and green at the bottom. The order helps you identify the displayed signal as you approach. Putting green in the middle reverses the last two positions. Kentucky also describes horizontal traffic signals, but their left-to-right arrangement is a separate layout. Check whether the lights are arranged vertically before applying this top-to-bottom order.

   Study this in the handbook: Yielding the right of way

7. 7. A child is taller than 57 inches. Does Kentucky’s stated height rule require a booster seat?

   1. Yes, until age 16 regardless of height
   2. No, a child of any age above that height is exempt
   3. Yes, until age 12 regardless of height
   4. Yes, unless the child weighs more than 100 pounds
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   No, a child of any age above that height is exempt. The booster rule includes an express height exception. Once a child is taller than fifty seven inches, the child is not required to use a booster under that provision, regardless of age. The listed exception is based on height, not a one hundred pound weight requirement. This does not remove safety belt requirements. Keep the distinction between needing a booster and needing to be properly restrained in the vehicle.

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

8. 8. At what blood alcohol content does alcohol begin to impact vision for all drivers, as described in Kentucky's discussion of drug effects?

   1. Vision is impacted at 0.02 BAC
   2. Vision is impacted only at 0.08 BAC
   3. Vision is impacted only at 0.15 BAC
   4. Vision is not impacted until after a second drink
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   Vision is impacted at 0.02 BAC. Vision is impacted at 0.02 blood alcohol content for all drivers, alongside blurred focus, double vision, and weaker judgment of distance, speed, and movement. The 0.08 figure is the adult per se driving threshold, so treating it as the first point of vision change understates how early impairment starts. The 0.15 figure is an aggravating level in DUI law. Waiting for a second drink also misses the point, because even one drink can affect driving ability.

   Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, other drugs and the BAC limits

9. 9. Who may apply for an instruction permit to operate a motorcycle in Kentucky?

   1. Any person at least 16 with a parent signature alone
   2. Only graduates of an approved rider course
   3. Only a person who already holds a Class D license for one year
   4. A person with a valid intermediate operator's license, or a person at least 18 years old
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   A person with a valid intermediate operator's license, or a person at least 18 years old. A person who holds a valid intermediate motor vehicle operator's license, or a person who is at least 18 years of age, may apply for a motorcycle instruction permit. Age 16 with a parent's signature alone does not open this permit; the under 18 route runs through the intermediate license, plus a parent or guardian signature on the application. Holding Class D for a year and finishing a rider course are not the stated gates. Cue: two doors exist, intermediate license or age 18.

10. 10. What do vehicle emissions testing programs in major Kentucky population centers do for owners?

    1. Identify vehicles with increased emission levels and alert the owner to needed maintenance
    2. Fine owners without any inspection
    3. Replace the engine free of charge
    4. Exempt tested vehicles from registration
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    Identify vehicles with increased emission levels and alert the owner to needed maintenance. Vehicle emissions testing programs in major population centers identify vehicles with increased emissions and alert owners to needed maintenance. As vehicles are repaired, emissions are reduced and owners usually see improvements in performance and fuel economy. The program identifies and alerts rather than only fining. The described program identifies high emissions and alerts owners to maintenance needs; the manual does not promise free engine replacement.

11. 11. A Kentucky teen is preparing documents for the intermediate license step. How recent must the Graduated Driver License Skills Test Eligibility Letter be?

    1. Within six months of the print date
    2. Within 30 days of the print date
    3. Within seven days of the print date
    4. Any date within the permit year is fine
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    Within seven days of the print date. The Graduated Driver License Skills Test Eligibility Letter must be within seven days of its print date. The required Practice Driving Log must be signed and certified by a parent or legal guardian and list 60 practice hours, including 10 at night. Thirty days exceeds the seven day freshness window. Six months is far beyond seven days. The print date must be within seven days.

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

12. 12. A non permanent resident does not hold an International Driver Permit. What must that applicant do to obtain a Kentucky license?

    1. Take only the road test
    2. Pass vision screening only
    3. Transfer the foreign license without testing
    4. Pass written, vision, and road tests, starting with a driver's permit
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    Pass written, vision, and road tests, starting with a driver's permit. Missing an International Driver Permit puts a non permanent resident on the full testing track. The applicant must pass the written knowledge test, the vision test, and the road test, beginning the process with a driver permit. Vision alone cannot prove rule knowledge or vehicle control. Direct transfer without testing belongs to holders of valid United States licenses in related categories. A lone road test skips the knowledge and eyesight gates. Plan for the permit stage first, practice under its limits, and schedule each test in sequence.

13. 13. According to the manual's recommended method for backing a trailer, where should you place your hand, and which way should you move it to send the trailer left?

    1. Hand at the top; move the hand right to send the trailer left
    2. Hand at 12 o'clock; push forward to move the trailer left
    3. Both hands at 9 and 3; turn the wheel opposite the trailer
    4. Hand at the bottom; move the hand left to send the trailer left
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    Hand at the bottom; move the hand left to send the trailer left. When backing a trailer, go slowly and keep your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel. Move that hand left to move the trailer left, or right to move it right. If the trailer starts to jackknife, stop and pull ahead to straighten it, then start again. The manual recommends keeping your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel, not the top.

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

14. 14. A railroad crossing has no sign listing its number of tracks. What should you do?

    1. Assume that only one track is present
    2. Cross without looking if no warning lights are present
    3. Check for additional tracks, trains, and railroad vehicles
    4. Wait for a train before deciding how many tracks exist
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    Check for additional tracks, trains, and railroad vehicles. A missing track-count sign does not establish that a crossing has only one track. Kentucky warns that some multiple-track crossings lack these signs. Look for all tracks and any trains or railroad vehicles before crossing. Do not use missing warning equipment as proof that the crossing is clear. Some crossings also lack warning lights, so a driver must still check rather than expecting every rail hazard to be announced by a device.

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossings

15. 15. A driver becomes involved in a road rage incident. What response does Kentucky guidance give for safety?

    1. Stop in the travel lane and argue through the window
    2. Follow the other driver to record the plate
    3. Safely pull off the roadway in a well lit, public area and call for police assistance
    4. Retaliate so the other driver backs down
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    Safely pull off the roadway in a well lit, public area and call for police assistance. If involved in a road rage incident, do not retaliate or engage in an argument with the enraged driver; the manual says this will worsen the problem. For safety, safely pull off the roadway in a well-lit, public area and call for police assistance. The manual advises safely pulling off in a well-lit, public area and calling for police assistance, rather than following the other driver.

    Study this in the handbook: Fatigue, distraction and emotions

16. 16. What brake light equipment must a Kentucky vehicle have to signal a stop or sudden decrease in speed?

    1. One amber light on the rear
    2. A mechanical signal device illuminating at least two red lights on the rear
    3. A flashing white light on the roof
    4. No signal device if the driver uses hand signals
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    A mechanical signal device illuminating at least two red lights on the rear. A motor vehicle must have a mechanical signal device that indicates an intention to stop or suddenly decrease speed by illuminating at least two red lights on the rear. One amber light on the rear and a flashing white light on the roof fail the requirement for at least two red rear lights. Hand signals do not replace the required mechanical signal device on the vehicle.

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

17. 17. What space should remain between a driver's chest and the steering wheel when adjusting the seat?

    1. There should be 6 inches of space
    2. There should be 16 inches of space
    3. There should be 10 inches of space
    4. Distance does not matter if the belt is fastened
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    There should be 10 inches of space. The manual says there should be 10 inches between the driver's chest and the steering wheel. Sit upright with your back against the seat and feet on the floor. Adjust the seat for control of the pedals and steering wheel with appropriate airbag space, and do not move it so far forward that you cannot easily steer. Six inches is closer than the stated 10 inches from chest to wheel.

18. 18. Which method is listed for securing a load in a vehicle or trailer?

    1. Rely on cargo weight alone
    2. Tie it down with rope, netting, or straps
    3. Cover it only with loose paper
    4. Stack heavy items on top of light ones
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    Tie it down with rope, netting, or straps. The manual lists tying cargo down with rope, netting, or straps. It also recommends tying large objects directly to the vehicle or trailer, considering a sturdy tarp or netting over the whole load, avoiding overloading, and double-checking that the load is secure. A secure load cannot slide, shift, fall, or sift onto the roadway or become airborne. Weight alone cannot stop sliding or falling cargo.

19. 19. After a collision, how long should an involved driver remain with the vehicle at or near the scene?

    1. Until leaving a note under a wiper is done
    2. Only until photographs are taken
    3. Until the law enforcement officer arrives and has questioned everyone involved
    4. Until the other driver says to leave
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    Until the law enforcement officer arrives and has questioned everyone involved. After a collision, stop at or near the scene and remain with the vehicle until a law enforcement officer arrives and has questioned everyone involved. If the collision involves a parked vehicle whose owner cannot be located, the manual separately gives instructions for leaving a note. Notes are for unattended parked vehicles, not this scene. Photos do not end the duty to remain. The other driver cannot dismiss you from the scene.

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

20. 20. When adjusting the driver seat, how should the foot work between brake and accelerator?

    1. Keep the heel lifted and stab each pedal
    2. Rest the heel on the brake pedal itself
    3. Use the left foot for the brake at all times
    4. Pivot smoothly from brake to accelerator while the heel stays on the floor
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    Pivot smoothly from brake to accelerator while the heel stays on the floor. Adjust the seat before driving so you have full control of the pedals and steering wheel. Your foot should pivot smoothly from brake to accelerator while your heel stays on the floor. Keeping the heel lifted and stabbing each pedal breaks the smooth pivot the quote describes. Using the left foot for the brake at all times and resting the heel on the brake pedal itself both misplace the foot that should stay grounded on the floor.