Kentucky KSP / KYTC permit practice test 10
25 questions written from the Kentucky Driver Manual, covering emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1What does Kentucky law require of a driver involved in a collision with injuries?
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B: Stop immediately, check for injury or damage, and render reasonable assistance. The driver must immediately stop, determine injury or damage, and render reasonable assistance, including arranging medical transport if needed. Kentucky Driver Manual: First Aid to Collision Victims, page 65.
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Question 2After failing the Kentucky road skills test, how long must you wait to retake it?
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A: At least one week. A failed road test means waiting at least a week, counted from the day you failed, before you can test again. Kentucky Driver Manual: Requirements for the Road Test, page 17.
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Question 3How long does it take an air bag to deploy?
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D: About 1/20th of a second. The entire air bag deployment process takes about 1/20th of a second—faster than the blink of an eye. Kentucky Driver Manual: Air Bags, page 38.
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Question 4A truck ahead swings left before turning right. What should you do?
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D: Do not try to squeeze between it and the curb; wait until it completes the turn. Trucks swing wide to turn right; don't get between the truck and the curb—wait until it completes the turn. Kentucky Driver Manual: Turning, page 72.
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Question 5If you must stop for traffic near railroad tracks, where should you stop?
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C: At the stop line before the tracks. If traffic or a signal makes you stop near railroad tracks, stop at the stop line before the tracks, never on them. Kentucky Driver Manual: Railroad Crossing Warning Signs, page 44.
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Question 6When pulled over by police, what should you do with your hands?
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D: Keep them on the steering wheel and limit movements. Don't start gathering documents; keep your hands on the wheel and limit movements until the officer asks. Kentucky Driver Manual: Police and Traffic Stops, page 73.
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Question 7During the Kentucky road test, how many times can you fail to follow the examiner's instructions before being disqualified?
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A: Two. Ignoring the examiner's instructions twice during the road test disqualifies you. Kentucky Driver Manual: Road Test Scoring, page 21.
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Question 8Children of what age should ride in the back seat?
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B: 12 and under. Children age 12 and younger belong in the back seat, buckled in a safety belt or a child restraint. Kentucky Driver Manual: Air Bags, page 38.
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Question 9When stopped behind a truck on an upgrade, where should you position your car?
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B: To the left of your lane where the driver can see you, with extra space. Keep to the left side of your lane so the truck driver can see you, and leave room in case the truck rolls back a little. Kentucky Driver Manual: Turning, page 72.
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Question 10Your trailer begins to sway. What should you do?
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D: Steer straight and reduce speed gradually without braking. If the trailer sways, steer straight and reduce speed gradually; do not apply the brakes and never increase speed. Kentucky Driver Manual: Safe Driving With a Trailer, page 79.
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Question 11At night during a traffic stop, what should you turn on?
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B: Hazard flashers and interior lights. Turn off your engine and turn on your hazard flashers and, at night, your interior lights. Kentucky Driver Manual: Police and Traffic Stops, page 73.
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Question 12What results in automatic failure on a Kentucky road test?
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B: Any collision, traffic violation or dangerous act. A crash, a traffic violation or a dangerous act can end the road test on the spot as an automatic failure. Kentucky Driver Manual: Road Test Scoring, page 21.
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Question 13In Kentucky, a child of what height or less must ride in a child restraint system?
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A: 40 inches. A child of forty inches in height or less must be secured in a federally approved child restraint system. Kentucky Driver Manual: Child Passenger Safety Laws, page 39.
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Question 14When you're unsure of an oncoming truck's speed before a left turn, what should you do?
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C: Do not turn left in its path. When in doubt about an oncoming truck's speed, don't turn left in its path; it may be going faster than you think and takes longer to stop. Kentucky Driver Manual: Turning, page 72.
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Question 15How should cargo weight be distributed in a trailer?
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A: 60 percent in front, 40 percent in back. Sixty percent of cargo weight should go in the front (nearest the tow vehicle) and 40 percent in the back. Kentucky Driver Manual: Loading a Trailer, page 78.
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Question 16If you get a citation you disagree with, what should you do?
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D: Remain calm and don't argue; the roadside is not the place to resolve disputes. Remain calm and do not argue; roadside stops are not the proper or safe place to lodge complaints. Kentucky Driver Manual: Police and Traffic Stops, page 73.
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Question 17Which feature may NOT be used during the Kentucky driving test?
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B: Parking assist and cruise control. Driver-assist features such as parking assist and cruise control are not allowed during the Kentucky road test. Kentucky Driver Manual: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Safety Features, page 40.
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Question 18Which child must ride in a booster seat in Kentucky?
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A: A child under 8 who is between 40 and 57 inches tall. A child under 8 who is between 40 and 57 inches tall must be secured in a booster seat; over 57 inches is not required to use one. Kentucky Driver Manual: Child Passenger Safety Laws, page 39.
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Question 19Which vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings, so you should be prepared?
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B: Vehicles carrying hazardous materials. Vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop at all railroad crossings. Kentucky Driver Manual: Turning, page 72.
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Question 20How should you search for hazards at night?
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A: Search well ahead of your headlight beams for dark shapes, and glance at the road edges. Search well ahead of your headlight beams for dark shapes, and glance left and right for the pavement edge and hazards. Kentucky Driver Manual: Night Driving, page 76.
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Question 21What should you do after an officer indicates the traffic stop is finished?
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D: Wait for the officer to return to their vehicle, then signal and re-enter traffic safely. Wait for the officer to return to their vehicle, be aware of traffic, watch for the departing police car, and signal to re-enter traffic. Kentucky Driver Manual: Police and Traffic Stops, page 73.
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Question 22Within how many days of moving to Kentucky must a new resident get a Kentucky license?
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D: 30 days. New Kentucky residents have 30 days after establishing residence to get a Kentucky driver's license. Kentucky Driver Manual: Transferring From Another State, page 21.
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Question 23What is the fine for violating Kentucky's child restraint law?
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C: $50 plus a $10 fee. Violators are fined $50 and pay an additional $10 fee deposited in the Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund. Kentucky Driver Manual: Child Passenger Safety Laws, page 39.
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Question 24When passing a horse or animal-drawn vehicle, what should you avoid?
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A: Using your horn or revving your engine. A horn or revving engine can spook a horse and cause a crash, so pass quietly and carefully. Kentucky Driver Manual: Slow-Moving Vehicles, page 74.
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Question 25When should you turn your headlights on during the day?
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B: Whenever you have trouble seeing other vehicles. Turn on your headlights whenever you have trouble seeing other vehicles; if you can't see them, they likely can't see you. Kentucky Driver Manual: Night Driving, page 76.
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