Kentucky printable driving practice

Practice questions

1. 1. Your light turns green, but vehicles ahead block the far side of the intersection. What should you do?

   1. A.Enter and stop behind the vehicles.
   2. B.Move into the crosswalk while you wait.
   3. C.Wait before entering until there is room to clear it.
   4. D.Sound your horn and continue through.

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2. 2. The light changes to steady yellow while you can still stop smoothly before the stop line. What is the proper response?

   1. A.Stop before the line.
   2. B.Accelerate to beat the red light.
   3. C.Continue because yellow gives priority.
   4. D.Brake only after entering the intersection.

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3. 3. You and a car to your right reach a four-way stop at the same time. Both will go straight. Who should yield?

   1. A.The other driver should yield to you.
   2. B.The driver with the smaller vehicle should yield.
   3. C.Whoever is going farther should proceed first.
   4. D.You should yield to the car on your right.

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4. 4. You are turning left without a protected arrow. An oncoming car is close and going straight. What should you do?

   1. A.Turn because you signaled first.
   2. B.Wait for the oncoming car to pass.
   3. C.Turn if you reached the intersection first.
   4. D.Move across its lane and expect it to slow.

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5. 5. Your mirror shows no car in the lane you want to enter. What should you do before moving over?

   1. A.Signal and check the blind spot over your shoulder.
   2. B.Move immediately because the mirror is clear.
   3. C.Signal only after starting to move.
   4. D.Rely on the lane sensor instead of looking.

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6. 6. You are using a highway entrance lane and traffic is already on the highway. What is your responsibility?

   1. A.Expect highway traffic to stop for you.
   2. B.Drive on the shoulder until traffic disappears.
   3. C.Match traffic speed when safe and yield to find a gap.
   4. D.Stop at the end of every entrance lane.

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7. 7. You park on a hill with no curb. Where should the front wheels point?

   1. A.Toward the center of the road.
   2. B.Toward the road edge, away from traffic.
   3. C.Straight ahead regardless of the slope.
   4. D.Toward whichever side has more traffic.

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8. 8. You park an automatic-transmission car and are about to leave it. What secures the vehicle?

   1. A.Leave it in Neutral with the engine idling.
   2. B.Use Park but release the parking brake on slopes.
   3. C.Turn on hazard lights instead of setting the brake.
   4. D.Set the parking brake and shift into Park.

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9. 9. In favorable conditions, what following interval does Kentucky's handbook recommend as a minimum starting point?

   1. A.One second if your brakes are in good condition.
   2. B.Two seconds even in rain or poor visibility.
   3. C.Four seconds, with more space when conditions demand it.
   4. D.Four seconds as a guarantee of safety in any weather.

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10. 10. Unless a different limit is lawfully posted, what is Kentucky's statutory speed limit in a business or residential district?

    1. A.35 mph.
    2. B.25 mph.
    3. C.45 mph.
    4. D.55 mph.

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11. 11. You brake hard in a car with functioning ABS and feel the pedal pulse. What should you do?

    1. A.Release the brake every time the pedal pulses.
    2. B.Pump the brake as quickly as possible.
    3. C.Switch off the engine to stop the vibration.
    4. D.Maintain firm brake pressure and steer as needed.

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12. 12. A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving. What is the best first response?

    1. A.Brake as hard as possible immediately.
    2. B.Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator.
    3. C.Turn sharply toward the shoulder.
    4. D.Accelerate to regain steering control.

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13. 13. A pedestrian using a white cane is crossing your path. What should you do?

    1. A.Yield without using the horn to hurry the pedestrian.
    2. B.Sound the horn so the pedestrian stops.
    3. C.Pass close behind to avoid holding traffic.
    4. D.Continue if the pedestrian has not reached your lane.

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14. 14. You want to turn right, but a cyclist is continuing straight alongside you. What is the safe action?

    1. A.Accelerate and cut across the cyclist's path.
    2. B.Turn while expecting the cyclist to brake.
    3. C.Let the cyclist clear the conflict before turning.
    4. D.Move close to the cyclist to indicate your intention.

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15. 15. During a long drive, you repeatedly yawn and struggle to focus. What is the safer response?

    1. A.Open a window and continue for several more hours.
    2. B.Stop at a safe place and rest.
    3. C.Turn up the radio instead of stopping.
    4. D.Follow another car closely to stay alert.

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16. 16. A new medicine warns that it may cause drowsiness. Before driving, what should you do?

    1. A.Assume prescribed medicine cannot impair driving.
    2. B.Take it with alcohol to reduce its effects.
    3. C.Drive faster so the trip ends before drowsiness starts.
    4. D.Follow the warning and check with a pharmacist or clinician if unsure.

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17. 17. At what minimum age can a Kentucky teenager take the permit knowledge and vision tests?

    1. A.14.
    2. B.16.
    3. C.15.
    4. D.17.

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18. 18. A Kentucky teen's driving log totals 60 hours, but only eight were at night. What is missing?

    1. A.Two more nighttime hours.
    2. B.Two more daytime hours.
    3. C.Nothing; 60 total is sufficient.
    4. D.Twelve more nighttime hours.

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19. 19. A Kentucky permit holder is 16 but has held the permit for only 100 days. Can the teen advance now?

    1. A.Yes; turning 16 ends the waiting period.
    2. B.Yes; 90 days is enough.
    3. C.No; every applicant must wait 365 days.
    4. D.No; the minimum holding period is 180 days.

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20. 20. A Kentucky driver turns 18 after 90 days with an intermediate license and has completed the course. What remains?

    1. A.Wait until 120 intermediate days.
    2. B.Wait until 180 intermediate days.
    3. C.Wait until the nineteenth birthday.
    4. D.Nothing; adulthood ends the waiting period.

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