KENTUCKY DMV PERMIT 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.
This road sign means:
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Stop sign ahead.
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Lane ends.
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Stop if necessary.
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2.
When driving in work zones, drivers should:
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Alert drivers as they approach and enter the work zone.
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Come to a complete stop and look for a flagger.
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Stay alert, slow down and be prepared to stop.
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3.
After an emergency vehicle using its siren and flashing lights passes you, when is it safe to proceed?
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You may proceed as soon as the vehicle has passed you.
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You may proceed once the vehicle is approximately 500 feet ahead of you.
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You may proceed as soon as its siren is turned off.
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When you see a "merging traffic" sign on the freeway, you should:
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Speed up to avoid congesting traffic.
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Move to another lane to let traffic enter, if safe.
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Slow down to allow traffic to enter.
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5.
Which of these statements is true about child passengers:
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Never install a rear-facing child safety seat in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles.
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The front seat is generally the safest place in the vehicle for children six years of age and older.
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Children 1 or older and over 20 pounds should ride in the front seat.
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6.
This road sign means:
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Construction zone ahead.
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Railroad crossing ahead.
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Steep downgrade.
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Drivers may drive around or under a lowered crossing gate at a railroad crossing:
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After ensuring that no train is approaching.
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Under no circumstances.
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After carefully looking in both directions.
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8.
When you approach a stop line, you should:
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Stop in the crosswalk.
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Stop at the stop line.
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Stop after the stop line, but before the stop sign or traffic signal.
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If you need to make an emergency stop:
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Sound your horn at passing vehicles to alert other drivers.
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Once the vehicle is pulled to the shoulder, turn on your emergency flashers.
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Try not to stop where other drivers have a clear view of your vehicle.
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10.
When driving behind a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing:
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Drivers don't need to stop unless they are in a school zone.
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You never need to stop.
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Drivers may not pass while the red lights are flashing.
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