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Kentucky KSP / KYTC permit practice test 6

25 questions written from the Kentucky Driver Manual, covering emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, speed limits and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1Your accelerator sticks and the car speeds out of control. What is the first step in the Kentucky manual?

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    B: Turn off the engine. Turn off the engine, shift to neutral and look for an escape path, steer smoothly, brake gently and pull off. Kentucky Driver Manual: Stuck Accelerator, page 66.

  2. Question 2A Kentucky driver under 18 may have their license suspended after accumulating more than how many points?

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    C: Six. Drivers under 18 face possible suspension once they have more than six points on their record. Kentucky Driver Manual: STEP 1: PERMIT PHASE, page 14.

  3. Question 3How much over the speed limit while DUI is an aggravating circumstance?

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    C: More than 30 mph. Driving in excess of 30 mph above the posted limit is an aggravating circumstance requiring mandatory jail. Kentucky Driver Manual: Aggravating Circumstances, page 35.

  4. Question 4How high should the top of the steering wheel be?

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    B: No higher than the top of your shoulders and below chin level. Set the wheel so its top is below your chin and not above the tops of your shoulders. Kentucky Driver Manual: Adjusting Seat and Mirrors, page 36.

  5. Question 5What is the maximum recommended speed for most vehicle-trailer combinations?

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    D: 55 mph. The maximum recommended speed for most vehicle-trailer combinations is 55 mph. Kentucky Driver Manual: Safe Driving With a Trailer, page 79.

  6. Question 6How much of the lane should you allow a motorcyclist?

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    A: A full lane width; do not share the lane. Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width; do not share the lane. Kentucky Driver Manual: Motorcyclists, page 70.

  7. Question 7When may you pass on the right by driving off the roadway in Kentucky?

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    A: Only if the vehicle being passed has come to a complete stop and it can be done safely. Passing on the right off the roadway is not allowed unless the vehicle being passed comes to a complete stop and the move can be made safely. Kentucky Driver Manual: Passing, page 55.

  8. Question 8What is the maximum fine for failing to yield to a blind pedestrian with a white cane or assistance dog in Kentucky?

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    D: $250. Not yielding to a blind pedestrian with a white cane or assistance dog can bring a fine of up to $250. Kentucky Driver Manual: Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way, page 67.

  9. Question 9If there are no crosswalk markings at an intersection where you must stop, where should you stop?

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    D: Before entering the intersection. If crosswalks are not apparent, you must stop before entering the intersection. Kentucky Driver Manual: Crosswalks and Stop Lines, page 47.

  10. Question 10What should you do at an eight-sided red sign?

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    A: Stop behind the stop line or crosswalk and yield to crossing traffic and pedestrians. A stop sign has eight sides; stop behind the stop line or crosswalk and yield to crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions. Kentucky Driver Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 46.

  11. Question 11When the light turns green, what should you avoid?

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    B: Immediately moving into the intersection without checking. At a green light, avoid immediately moving into the intersection; make sure your path is clear and there's no crossing traffic. Kentucky Driver Manual: Intersections, page 51.

  12. Question 12Can mopeds be operated on Kentucky limited-access highways?

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    B: Not where the minimum speed is more than 30 mph. Mopeds are not allowed on limited-access highways whose minimum speed is above 30 mph. Kentucky Driver Manual: Moped License – Class E, page 11.

  13. Question 13Where do you apply for handicapped parking decals or plates in Kentucky?

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    D: The County Clerk's Office. Special handicapped parking plates or decals are issued through the County Clerk's Office. Kentucky Driver Manual: Handicapped Parking, page 54.

  14. Question 14How should you drive on gravel or dirt roads?

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    A: Reduce speed and increase following distance; you may skid when stopping. Traction is reduced on gravel or dirt; reduce your speed, increase following distance and expect possible skidding. Kentucky Driver Manual: Rural Road Driving, page 77.

  15. Question 15How far behind your disabled vehicle should you place flares?

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    D: About 200 to 300 feet. Place emergency flares about 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle. Kentucky Driver Manual: Vehicle Breakdown & Emergency Signals, page 66.

  16. Question 16How long must a teen hold an intermediate license before getting a full unrestricted license?

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    C: 180 days. Drivers are eligible for a full license after holding the intermediate license for 180 days, completing driver education and reaching age 17. Kentucky Driver Manual: STEP 3: FULL UNRESTRICTED LICENSE PHASE, page 15.

  17. Question 17Under Kentucky's implied consent law, what have you agreed to by driving?

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    B: To a lawfully requested test of your blood, breath, urine or a combination. Under implied consent, choosing to drive in Kentucky means you have agreed to a lawful blood, breath or urine test (or a combination). Kentucky Driver Manual: Alcohol and the Law, page 34.

  18. Question 18How should a head restraint be adjusted?

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    B: So it contacts the back of your head, not below the level of your ears. Head restraints should contact the back of your head and not sit below the level of your ears. Kentucky Driver Manual: Adjusting Seat and Mirrors, page 36.

  19. Question 19Approximately how fast do large trucks drive on steep hills, according to the Kentucky manual?

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    A: About 35 mph. Large vehicles must drive slowly on steep hills, approximately 35 mph, and use the right lane. Kentucky Driver Manual: Rear No Zones, page 71.

  20. Question 20For how many feet before a turn must a bicyclist signal intermittently?

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    C: The last 50 feet. For a vehicle that is not a motor vehicle (bicycle), the signal is given intermittently for the last 50 feet before the turn. Kentucky Driver Manual: Bicyclists, page 68.

  21. Question 21A solid line is on your side of the broken center line. May you pass?

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    C: No. A solid line on your side of the center line marks a no-passing zone for you. Kentucky Driver Manual: Passing, page 55.

  22. Question 22At a stop light near a blind pedestrian, how far from the crosswalk should you stop?

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    C: No more than 5 feet (unless there's an advanced stop bar). Blind pedestrians use the sound of your engine to judge traffic, so stop within 5 feet of the crosswalk unless an advance stop line is marked. Kentucky Driver Manual: Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way, page 67.

  23. Question 23What do flashing yellow lights mean?

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    D: Slow down and watch for others. Flashing yellow is a caution signal: slow down and watch for others. You will see it at intersections, in work areas and on vehicles such as tow trucks. Kentucky Driver Manual: Flashing Lights, page 43.

  24. Question 24What does a red and white downward-pointing triangle mean?

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    C: Slow down and let traffic with the right-of-way go first. A yield sign means you must slow down and allow traffic with the right of way to cross before entering. Kentucky Driver Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 46.

  25. Question 25Traffic in one lane blocks your view of another lane at an intersection. What should you do?

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    A: Wait until it clears. If traffic in one lane blocks your view of another, wait until it clears; nosing into the other lane could get you hit. Kentucky Driver Manual: Intersections, page 51.

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