KENTUCKY DMV TEST
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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.
If traffic prevents you from going fully across a set of railroad tracks, you should:
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Proceed only when there is room for your vehicle on the other side.
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Wait until the approaching train has come to a stop.
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Proceed only when at least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks safely.
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2.
Reversible lanes are marked with unique signs, signals, and markings, such as:
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Yellow or white diagonal stripes.
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Single broken white lines.
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Double dashed yellow lines.
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3.
The center lane in the picture:
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May be used for left turns.
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Can be used for right turns.
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May be used for passing.
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4.
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
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Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
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Turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic.
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Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.
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5.
A detour sign is typically posted:
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To remind drivers that they must obey the directions of flaggers in a work area.
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If slow-moving construction equipment is on the road.
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When road work requires full closure of travel lanes in one direction.
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Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:
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Only on marked crosswalks.
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Always.
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Never.
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7.
A driver can legally pass on the right of another vehicle:
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Anytime, if the vehicle is a bicycle.
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Anytime.
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That is preparing to turn left, if there is room to go by safely.
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8.
This road sign means:
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Pedestrian crossing.
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School crossing.
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Bicycle crossing.
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9.
This road sign means:
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Four-lane traffic ahead.
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Divided highway ahead.
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Two-way traffic ahead.
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10.
When merging onto the freeway, you should:
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Accelerate rapidly to match the speed of the moving traffic.
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Use the entrance ramp to slow down and check for oncoming vehicles.
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Check for traffic behind you by looking in your rear-view window.
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