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To earn a driver’s license in the Bluegrass State you’ll need to go through a series of steps and pass a number of milestones. Among the requirements is passing a KY drivers permit test, complete a driver education course, and ultimately passing the Kentucky driving test. Preparation is key to passing the test on the first try and that’s what this site is designed to do. If you’re seeking a practice permit test or a Kentucky DMV practice knowledge test you’ll find that our test provides a complete bank of questions built around information from the Kentucky driver’s manual that the real test is based upon. The tests on this site are completely free and work on both desktop and mobile devices, so feel free to take them whenever, wherever, and as often as you’d like. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 32 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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A double solid white line is used to separate two lanes of traffic that are:

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You should go to _______if you wish to voluntarily surrender your license.

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When a person over 18 accumulates___points for the first time, that driver will have his or her driving privileges suspended for 6 months under the Kentucky point system.

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____are the pavement markings that separate lanes of traffic that are traveling in the same direction.

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This sign indicates:

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You should always___at crosswalks, intersections, and railroad crossings.

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A driver would almost always see this sign accompanying _____.

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You are allowed to drive unsupervised with a driver's permit___.

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Select the true statement in regards to driving on highways.

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Select the answer that describes a situation in which it is unsafe to pass the vehicle ahead of you.

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You should_____to maintain a big enough space cushion on both sides of your vehicle.

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______is the amount of alcohol in your blood.

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You should__when approaching this sign and it is raining.

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Select the statement that is true in regards to driving and taking medications.

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Select the situation in which passing on the left is not permitted.

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You should______at an uncontrolled intersection with a pedestrain entering the crosswalk.

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Consuming just one drink of alcohol:

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You must slow down when driving in dirt or on gravel because:

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______are built to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring driver or passengers on steep mountain grades.

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You should____when you come upon a railraod crossing without stop signs, crossing gates, or warning signals.

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What does this sign indicate?

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If you feel angry, excited, or upset you should_____because it may affect your driving.

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You must____at an intersection with no signs or traffic lights.

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You should____if you miss your exit that you wanted to take.

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You can turn right at a red light when:

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Select the true statement about safety belts.

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You must___when you encounter a stopped school bus that has flashing lights and the signal arm extended.

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Select the color that indicates warning on a traffic signal.

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You become ____as the percentage of blood alcohol (BAC) increases.

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This sign indicates:

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Having a Driver’s License is a:

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This road sign indicates

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You should NOT____ at crash scenes or locations along the highway where a law enforcement officer may have pulled a vehicle off the road.

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You must____when an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights is approaching from the other direction.

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The area of the freeway beyond the solid white line is meant for:

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You should______if there are questions as to who has the right of way at an intersection.

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A muffler cutout on a car is:

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Driver's in Kentucky are licensed to:

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You should____if the roadway is icy or wet.

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This sign indicates:

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Drivers License

How To Get A kentucky Drivers License

In order to apply for a driving permit in Kentucky you must be at least 16 years of age. You may apply at your local Kentucky Circuit Court Clerk’s office. You will need to provide your Birth Certificate, Social Security Card and proof of residency. If you are under 18 years of age, you will also need to provide a School Compliance Verification Form and an Application Form signed by your parent or legal guardian. You will be required to take a vision test. If you use corrective lenses, you will need to wear them for the exam.After receiving your permit, if you are under 21 years of age, you will be required to hold it for 180 days before applying for your road test. You must have 60 hours of practice behind the wheel with at least 10 hours of driving practice at night. You have one year to take a 4 hour Graduated Licensing education course. If you are over 21 years of age, you will need to hold your permit for 30 days before applying for your license.There are 40 questions on the computerized exam that may cover any part of the Kentucky driver’s manual. Pay particular attention to road signs and rules of the road. The test will also cover lanes for turning, pavement markings, roundabouts, parking, drinking and driving laws and driving point system. You must correctly answer 32 of the 40 multiple choice questions to pass the test. You must also answer 8 of 10 road sign questions correctly. If you do not pass the test, you may take it again the next day if you wish.The testing fee for a Kentucky driver’s permit is $10.00. Kentucky does allow driving with an out of state learner’s permit. If you become a resident of Kentucky, you must exchange your out of state learner’s permit for a Kentucky learner’s permit. You may drive in Kentucky with your out of state license as long as it is valid. You must trade your out of state driver’s license for an Kentucky driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residency in Kentucky.

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How To Pass the kentucky Driver's License Test

The written test portion of earning your Kentucky driver’s license and the permit test can be nerve wracking. However, if you want to pass the permit test and written test on the first try, we recommend paying close attention to the following tips.

  • Get prepared by taking a slew of practice tests. This site is an excellent resource, but it’s one of many. Do some Google searches like “practice permit test KY” and “Kentucky practice driving test” and build a list of resources that can get you used to answering the same types of questions you’ll see on your big day.

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  • Get extremely familiar with the Kentucky driver’s manual. Make sure you have a copy of this document and go through it in depth to make sure you have a detailed understanding of Kentucky traffic laws, procedures and rules of the road. What you need to know can definitely be found in the manual. If you don’t have a copy, you can download it via the link below.
  • Don’t shoot yourself in the foot. Have a plan of attack the day of the test to make sure you arrive on time, have something to eat before hand, and have any other distractions taken care of so you’re focused on one goal during the test. A little pre-planning can make a big difference in how you perform on exam day.

Additional Information

Information on the Kentucky Division of Driver Licensing

For the latest information on Kentucky’s driver requirements as well as information on vehicle licensing, fees and testing, please see the Kentucky Driver Services website https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx.

Phone: 502.564.1257

To find the nearest Kentucky Division of Driver’s License location near you, you can find those listings on our Kentucky DMV Page:  https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/kentucky/

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