Kentucky doesn't publish its knowledge-test length and pass score on an official page we could confirm, so we don't state numbers here. The questions in this quiz are written in the style of Kentucky's knowledge test, and Kentucky's official driver handbook (linked below) is the source to study from.
Pick an answer on each question to see whether you got it right, with an explanation.
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Q1. Liability insurance pays for:
A Your medical bills onlyB Your vehicle being stolenC Repairs to your own vehicleD Injury and damage you cause to other people
Liability is the coverage states require. Collision and comprehensive, which cover your own vehicle, are optional.
Q2. In Kentucky, when no speed limit is posted, the speed limit on state highways other than interstates and parkways is:
A 65 mphB 55 mphC 45 mphD 50 mph
Kentucky's default, unposted speed limit on all other state highways (not interstates or parkways) is 55 mph.
Q3. Good drivers look:
A Only at the vehicle aheadB Directly in front of the hoodC Well down the road, many seconds ahead of the vehicleD Mostly in the mirrors
Handbooks give figures from 10 to 30 seconds ahead. Looking far ahead gives you time to spot brake lights, debris and merging traffic while you still have choices.
Q4. In Kentucky, a newly licensed driver under 18 generally may not drive between:
A midnight to 5 a.m.B midnight to 6 a.m.C 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.D 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Documented exceptions usually cover work, school activities, emergencies and driving with a licensed adult. Carry the paperwork if you rely on one.
Q5. In Kentucky, the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways is:
A 65 mphB 55 mphC 70 mphD 60 mph
That is the highest limit the state allows on a rural interstate. The posted sign always governs, and a lower speed can still be required by conditions.
Q6. In Kentucky, it is unlawful to follow an emergency vehicle responding to a call any closer than:
A 500 feetB 100 feetC 50 feetD 1,000 feet
Kentucky's handbook states that it is unlawful to follow any emergency vehicle closer than 500 feet.
Q7. Excessive speeding, well above the limit, is treated more seriously because:
A It is only a problem in citiesB It wastes fuelC Crash energy and stopping distance rise sharply with speedD It is harder on the vehicle
Kinetic energy rises with the square of speed, so a small increase in speed is a large increase in damage and stopping distance.
Q8. Hazard lights should generally be used:
A While passing another vehicleB When your vehicle is stopped or moving unusually slowly and is a hazardC Any time you are in a hurryD Whenever it rains
In most states hazard lights while driving normally are prohibited because they hide your turn signals.
Q9. Another driver is passing you. You should:
A Speed up to shorten the passB Stay in your lane and keep a steady speed or slow slightlyC Move onto the shoulderD Brake hard to open a gap
Speeding up while being passed strands the other driver in the oncoming lane. Hold your line and let them complete the pass.
Q10. Your car stalls on a busy highway. You should:
A Stay in the travel lane with your hazard lights onB Get it as far off the roadway as possible, turn on hazard lights and stay clear of trafficC Stand behind the vehicle to wave traffic aroundD Walk down the middle of the road for help
Off the road, hazards on, and out of the traffic side of the car. Standing beside a disabled vehicle on the traffic side is one of the most dangerous places on a highway.
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