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Kentucky KSP / KYTC permit practice test 11

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.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What should you do if you see your brake warning light on before driving?

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    D: Do not drive. A brake warning light tells you the brakes are not working properly; do not drive if you see it. Kentucky Driver Manual: Brake Failure, page 65.

  2. Question 2Within how many days must you get a duplicate license after changing your address or name in Kentucky?

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    B: 10 days. If you change your address or name, you must obtain a duplicate license within 10 days. Kentucky Driver Manual: Change of Address or Name, page 24.

  3. Question 3Where is the best place to install a child safety seat?

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    D: Middle of the rear seat. The best spot for a child safety seat is the center of the back seat, firmly anchored so it can't move in a crash. Kentucky Driver Manual: Child Passenger Safety Laws, page 39.

  4. Question 4Why should you be extra careful passing farm machinery?

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    A: The operator cannot hear approaching vehicles. Pass with caution and remember the farm machinery operator cannot hear approaching vehicles. Kentucky Driver Manual: Slow-Moving Vehicles, page 74.

  5. Question 5What should you do when you are driving downhill while towing a trailer?

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    C: Slow down before starting down the hill. When going down a grade while towing, slow down BEFORE starting down the hill. Kentucky Driver Manual: Safe Driving With a Trailer, page 79.

  6. Question 6How should you steer quickly around a problem (swerve)?

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    B: With a good grip on both hands, steer where you want to go, then steer back to straighten. Grip with both hands, steer in the direction you want to go avoiding traffic, then steer the opposite way to straighten and slow. Kentucky Driver Manual: Steering, page 63.

  7. Question 7For a Kentucky driver age 21 or older, when does the license expire?

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    C: 31 days after the driver's birthday. Once you are 21 or older, your license runs until 31 days after your birthday, and you can renew up to six months before that. Kentucky Driver Manual: Renewals and Duplicate Licenses, page 24.

  8. Question 8How do you check tread depth with a penny?

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    B: If you can see all of Lincoln's head, the tires are too worn. Place Lincoln's head into the deepest groove; if you can see all of his head, your tires are too worn. Kentucky Driver Manual: Check Tread Depth with a Penny, page 36.

  9. Question 9When may an ATV cross a two-lane public highway in Kentucky?

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    B: At close to a 90-degree angle, traveling no more than 2/10 of a mile on the highway. An ATV may cross a two-lane highway at as close to a 90-degree angle as practical and may not travel on the highway more than two-tenths of a mile. Kentucky Driver Manual: Restrictions and Exceptions, page 75.

  10. Question 10For a Kentucky driver under 21, when does the license expire?

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    C: 90 days after the 21st birthday. If the driver is under 21, the license expires 90 days after the driver's 21st birthday. Kentucky Driver Manual: Renewals and Duplicate Licenses, page 24.

  11. Question 11How often does the Kentucky manual recommend checking tire pressure?

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    B: Monthly. Check tire pressure with a gauge monthly, when the tires are cold. Kentucky Driver Manual: Check Tire Pressure with a Pressure Gauge Monthly, page 36.

  12. Question 12Why should drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles be extra alert for blind pedestrians?

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    C: Their quiet operation means blind pedestrians may not hear them. Electric and hybrid vehicles are nearly silent, so blind pedestrians may be unaware of them. Kentucky Driver Manual: Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way, page 67.

  13. Question 13How long can a Kentucky license be expired before you must start over as a new driver?

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    C: More than 5 years. No testing is required if expired less than 5 years; a credential expired more than 5 years means starting over as a new driver. Kentucky Driver Manual: Renewals and Duplicate Licenses, page 24.

  14. Question 14When is a load considered secure?

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    D: When nothing can slide, shift, fall, sift onto the road or become airborne. A load counts as secure only if nothing can slide, shift, fall, sift onto the road or blow off. Kentucky Driver Manual: Secure Your Load, page 39.

  15. Question 15Where should you be especially careful of children running into the street?

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    D: Playgrounds and residential areas, often from between parked cars. Children may dart out from between parked cars near playgrounds and in neighborhoods, so go below the limit there and be ready to stop. Kentucky Driver Manual: Pedestrians, page 67.

  16. Question 16How many points within two years can lead to a suspension hearing for a Kentucky driver 18 or older?

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    D: 12. On reaching 12 points (7 points if under 18) within two years, the driver's privilege may be suspended after a hearing. Kentucky Driver Manual: The Kentucky Point System, page 25.

  17. Question 17How far ahead does the Kentucky manual say you should ideally look while driving?

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    A: 20 to 30 seconds. Look far down your path, ideally 20 to 30 seconds ahead, so you have time to plan instead of reacting at the last moment. Kentucky Driver Manual: Visual Search, page 57.

  18. Question 18Before opening your car door when parked on the street, what should you check for?

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    C: Bicyclists to the sides and rear. Look to the side and behind for cyclists before you open your door on the street side. Kentucky Driver Manual: Bicyclists, page 69.

  19. Question 19For drivers under 18, how many points within two years trigger a Kentucky point-system hearing?

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    C: 7. The Transportation Cabinet holds a hearing at 12 or more points for drivers 18+, or 7 points for drivers under 18. Kentucky Driver Manual: The Kentucky Point System, page 25.

  20. Question 20How often should you glance at your speedometer?

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    A: About once a minute. Checking the speedometer roughly once a minute helps you stay at a safe, legal speed. Kentucky Driver Manual: Speed Management, page 57.

  21. Question 21How many bicyclists may ride abreast without interfering with traffic in Kentucky?

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    D: No more than two. Bicyclists should never ride more than two abreast so as to interfere with traffic. Kentucky Driver Manual: Rules for Bicyclists, page 70.

  22. Question 22How long do points stay active on a Kentucky driving record?

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    D: 2 years from the conviction date. Points expire two years from the date of conviction, though the conviction stays on the record for five years. Kentucky Driver Manual: The Kentucky Point System, page 25.

  23. Question 23May you use hand signals instead of mechanical turn signals in your Kentucky vehicle?

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    C: No, your vehicle must have mechanical signals; hand signals cannot be used. Your vehicle must have mechanical signals; hand signals cannot be used. Kentucky Driver Manual: Signaling Your Movements, page 62.

  24. Question 24If a driver with 12 points fails to appear for the hearing the first time, how long is the suspension?

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    A: 6 months. Failure to appear means a 6-month suspension for the first 12-point accumulation, 1 year for the second, and 2 years after that. Kentucky Driver Manual: The Kentucky Point System, page 25.

  25. Question 25Where should you avoid driving relative to another vehicle?

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    C: On either side slightly to the rear, in their blind spot. Avoid driving on either side slightly to the rear of another vehicle; speed up or drop back out of the blind spot. Kentucky Driver Manual: Space to the Side, page 61.

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