Practice test 1 of 10 — Kentucky permit test

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1. Question 1: B. Toward the right edge of your lane

   Look toward the right edge of your lane to keep your path in view until the car passes.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

2. Question 2: A. Yes, alcohol can still be in your blood

   Yes. After heavy drinking, alcohol can still be in your blood the next morning, even after sleep.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

3. Question 3: A. Yes, if the left side is clear far enough ahead

   Kentucky lets you go left of center to pass a cyclist, "including when there is a no-passing zone," if the way is clear far enough to pass safely.

   Handbook: Section Seven: General Driving — Passing

4. Question 4: A. Stay stopped and let it go by

   A green light does not let you go when an emergency vehicle with a siren is coming. Stay where you are and let it pass.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Emergency vehicles

5. Question 5: B. Slowly, with plenty of room and no horn

   Pass a horse slowly and give it plenty of room. Do not honk, as noise can scare it.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Slow-moving vehicles

6. Question 6: A. Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go

   In a skid, ease off the gas and steer gently where you want the car to go.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Skids and slippery roads

7. Question 7: C. When the lane is too narrow to share safely

   Cyclists may use the middle of a lane when it is too narrow for a car and bike to share it safely.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

8. Question 8: C. Ease off the gas and steer back gently

   Ease off the gas, then steer back onto the pavement gently once you have slowed down.

   Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Running off the road

9. Question 9: D. Turning left

   This sign bans left turns. You may go straight or turn right if those moves are allowed.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

10. Question 10: C. Stop and let them cross before entering

    Crosswalks are often placed just before a roundabout entry. Yield to people crossing before you enter.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Roundabouts

11. Question 11: B. Pull over where safe and let them pass

    If a long line forms behind you, pull over where it is safe and let them pass.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Lane use

12. Question 12: A. Much longer

    Ice gives your tires very little grip, so stopping takes much longer than on dry pavement.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

13. Question 13: C. Near a curve or hill where others cannot see you

    Do not make a U-turn near a curve or hill, where drivers cannot see you in time to stop.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

14. Question 14: A. A train could hit your car

    Never stop or park on railroad tracks. A train cannot stop in time and could hit your car.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

15. Question 15: D. In the right lane, close to the curb

    Start a right turn from the right lane, close to the curb, and turn into the right lane of the new road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

16. Question 16: B. Others may not expect it, and it can cause a crash

    Changing lanes in an intersection surprises other drivers and people crossing, so it often causes crashes.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Changing lanes

17. Question 17: D. 16 or older

    In Kentucky, "a person sixteen (16) years of age or older" may ride an electric low-speed scooter on a highway or bike lane.

    Handbook: Section Ten: Sharing the Road — Electric Low-Speed Scooter

18. Question 18: C. The number of tracks

    At Kentucky crossings with more than one track, "the number of tracks will be posted," as more than one train may cross.

    Handbook: Section Six: Rules of the Road — Railroad Crossing Warning Signs

19. Question 19: A. Straight ahead until you start to turn

    Keep the wheels straight. If you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

20. Question 20: D. Get ready to leave the lane safely

    A steady yellow X means the lane will soon close. Get ready to leave the lane safely.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Lane control signals

21. Question 21: D. Expect others to make mistakes and be ready

    Defensive driving means you expect other drivers to make mistakes and are ready to avoid them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

22. Question 22: D. Edge forward until you can see, then go

    After stopping, edge forward slowly until you can see cross traffic, then go only when it is clear.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

23. Question 23: D. The driver who stopped first

    At an all-way stop, the driver who came to a stop first goes first.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

24. Question 24: D. It is illegal

    The left lane is for passing, and in Kentucky "remaining in the left lane on a limited access highway is illegal."

    Handbook: Section Seven: General Driving — Use of Lanes

25. Question 25: D. You may not park here

    This is a no parking sign. You may not leave your car parked in the area it covers.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

26. Question 26: A. Your side vision narrows

    The faster you go, the more your field of view narrows, so you may miss hazards to the side.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

27. Question 27: C. You may clear the intersection

    The Kentucky manual says "a vehicle may clear an intersection on a red light" if it entered while the light was yellow.

    Handbook: Section Six: Rules of the Road — Traffic Signals

28. Question 28: B. Treat it as an all-way stop

    In general, when signals are dark, treat the intersection as an all-way stop and take turns going.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

29. Question 29: B. Another road crosses yours

    The cross symbol warns of a crossroad ahead. Watch for traffic coming from both sides.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

30. Question 30: B. Lanes of traffic moving the same way

    White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

31. Question 31: D. $200 to $500

    A first Kentucky DUI in 10 years brings a fine of "not less than $200 nor more than $500 plus court costs."

    Handbook: Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive — Alcohol and the Law

32. Question 32: D. 55 mph

    The Kentucky manual says the "maximum recommend speed for most vehicle-trailer combinations is 55 mph."

    Handbook: Section Eleven: Special Driving Situations — Safe Trailering

33. Question 33: B. It is a slow-moving vehicle

    An orange triangle with a red border marks a slow-moving vehicle, such as a tractor.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Slow-moving vehicles

34. Question 34: B. 4 seconds

    The Kentucky manual says to "keep a minimum following distance of 4 seconds" and gives no other figure for normal driving.

    Handbook: Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips — Providing Adequate Following Distance

35. Question 35: B. It throws snow and may stop suddenly

    Snowplows throw snow, move slowly and may stop or turn suddenly, so stay well back.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Emergency and work vehicles

36. Question 36: C. Wait until it clearly starts to turn

    A turn signal is not a promise. Wait until the car clearly starts to turn before you pull out in front of it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

37. Question 37: C. Signal and merge when there is a safe gap

    When your lane ends, signal early and merge into the next lane when there is a safe gap.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

38. Question 38: B. No closer than 500 feet

    In Kentucky it is "unlawful to follow any emergency vehicle closer than 500 feet."

    Handbook: Section Ten: Sharing the Road — Emergency Vehicles

39. Question 39: A. 4 to 6 months

    A first Kentucky DUI conviction brings a 4 to 6 month suspension, with the "license suspended for four (4) to six (6) months."

    Handbook: Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive — Alcohol and the Law

40. Question 40: B. Daydreaming about your plans

    A cognitive distraction takes your mind off driving, such as daydreaming, even if your eyes are on the road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving