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If you operate a motor vehicle on public roadways in Kentucky you are required to have a driver’s license or driving permit. The KY DMV written test is based on information contained in the official Kentucky Driver's Manual, and is designed to check your knowledge of rules of the road, road signs, traffic laws and safe driving practices. The Kentucky written test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, and you'll need at least 32 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test to familiarize yourself with the format of the Kentucky driver's license test.
1. When driving at night, if an approaching car is using its high-beams you should:
Turn your lights on and off.
Look toward the left edge of the road.
Look toward the right edge of the road.
2. If you parallel park facing downhill, what should you do with your front wheels?
Turn your front wheels to the right side of the road.
Leave your front wheels straight.
Turn your front wheels to the left side of the road.
3. What does this ‘Soft Shoulder’ sign indicate?
soft shoulder sign
The dirt on the side of the road is soft.
Drivers should leave the pavement immediately.
Drive on the shoulder if you have soft tyres.
4. When using roundabouts or traffic circles, you should:
Slow down as you approach the circle.
Yield to any traffic in the circle.
All of the above.
5. This road sign means:
merging traffic sign
Pavement Ends.
Detour.
Merging Traffic.
6. You are approaching an intersection with a traffic signal indicating a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:
Stop before entering the intersection if it is safe to do so.
Slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.
Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red.
7. When driving through a construction zone, drivers should:
Decrease their following distance.
Come to a complete stop and watch for a flagger.
Proceed carefully.
8. If you hear a siren while you are driving along a street, you should:
Change the road you are traveling on as soon as possible.
Pull to the side of the road and look to see if the emergency vehicle is on your street.
Slow down but don't stop until you see the emergency vehicle.
9. Drivers are required to obey instructions from:
Flaggers at construction sites.
Defensive drivers.
Other drivers traveling to their left.
10. If you are angry, you should ________ before driving.
drink coffee
take a few minutes to cool off
listen to heavy-metal music
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