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Question 1 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

How should you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street?

1. AA. From the right lane into the right lane
2. BB. From the far left lane into the far left lane
3. CC. From the left lane into the right lane
4. DD. From any lane into whatever lane is open

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Question 2 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

How should you signal when leaving a roundabout?

1. AA. Signal left the whole way round
2. BB. Signal right before your exit
3. CC. Do not signal in a roundabout
4. DD. Use your hazards

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Question 3 of 40Licensing and insurance (Kentucky)

You move to Kentucky with a license from another state. How soon must you get a Kentucky license?

1. AA. Within 30 days
2. BB. Within 20 days
3. CC. Within 60 days
4. DD. Within 6 months

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Question 4 of 40Signals and pavement markings

What do two solid yellow lines down the center of the road mean?

1. AA. Passing is allowed from both sides
2. BB. The lane is for turning left only
3. CC. The road is one-way
4. DD. No passing from either side

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Question 5 of 40Safe driving and hazards

Is a hands-free phone call safe while driving?

1. AA. No, it still takes your mind off driving
2. BB. Yes, a hands-free call is fully safe
3. CC. Yes, as long as you are on a highway
4. DD. Yes, if the call is short

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Question 6 of 40Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What does "implied consent" mean?

1. AA. You agree to let police search your home
2. BB. You may refuse any test with no penalty
3. CC. By driving, you agree to alcohol or drug tests
4. DD. Your passengers also agree to be tested

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Question 7 of 40Safe driving and hazards

Why should you keep your windshield clean?

1. AA. Dirt and glare make it harder to see
2. BB. It helps the car go a little faster
3. CC. It helps you save some fuel
4. DD. It only makes the car look nice

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Question 8 of 40Sharing the road

A vehicle is stopped on the shoulder with flashing emergency lights. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep your speed and stay in your lane
2. BB. Stop in your lane until it leaves
3. CC. Speed up to pass it quickly
4. DD. Move over a lane, or slow down

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Question 9 of 40Road signs

What does this sign tell you about the road?

1. AA. You must turn the way the arrow points
2. BB. The road ahead bends the way the arrow points
3. CC. All traffic moves the way the arrow points
4. DD. You may pass only on the side of the arrow

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Question 10 of 40Signals and pavement markings

A wide white line across your lane at an intersection shows:

1. AA. Where to speed up to cross the street
2. BB. Where you may park for a short time
3. CC. The edge of a bike lane
4. DD. Where to stop for a sign or signal

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Question 11 of 40Speed and following distance

Why should you not use cruise control on wet or icy roads?

1. AA. It uses too much fuel in the rain
2. BB. It turns off your lights and wipers
3. CC. You may lose control if the tires slip
4. DD. It makes the brakes lock up at once

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Question 12 of 40Right of way

Your road ends at a T-intersection with no signs. A car is coming on the through road. Who has the right-of-way?

1. AA. You do, since you got there first
2. BB. Whoever is turning right
3. CC. Whoever is going faster
4. DD. The car on the through road

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Question 13 of 40Right of way

A bus has stopped at a crosswalk to let people cross. You are in the next lane. What should you do?

1. AA. Stop, and do not pass the bus
2. BB. Speed up to pass the bus
3. CC. Change lanes and pass the bus
4. DD. Sound your horn as you pass

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Question 14 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

Where should you not pass on a two-lane road?

1. AA. On a long straight stretch
2. BB. Where the yellow line is broken on your side
3. CC. On a road with a clear view ahead
4. DD. Near a hill, curve, or intersection

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Question 15 of 40Right of way

A car is already in the intersection when you arrive. What should you do?

1. AA. Pull out in front of it
2. BB. Flash your lights
3. CC. Go if it is to your left
4. DD. Let it go through first

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Question 16 of 40Right of way

Your light turns green, but people are still in the crosswalk. What should you do?

1. AA. Wait until they have crossed
2. BB. Drive slowly around them
3. CC. Honk so they move faster
4. DD. Go, since your light is green

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Question 17 of 40Emergencies and equipment (Kentucky)

After a Kentucky crash with no injuries, what does state law say to do with the damaged cars?

1. AA. Move them to the shoulder
2. BB. Leave them in the lane as proof
3. CC. Push them into a parking lot
4. DD. Leave them where they came to rest

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Question 18 of 40Right of way (Kentucky)

At a Kentucky stop light, how close to the crosswalk should you stop so a blind walker can hear your car?

1. AA. At least 10 feet away
2. BB. At least 15 feet away
3. CC. At least 20 feet away
4. DD. No more than 5 feet away

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Question 19 of 40Speed and following distance

What does a minimum speed limit on a highway help prevent?

1. AA. Fuel waste by drivers going too fast
2. BB. Noise for homes near the highway
3. CC. Crashes caused by big speed gaps
4. DD. Damage to the road surface

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Question 20 of 40Road signs

A school zone sign has a plaque that says "WHEN FLASHING". What does it mean?

1. AA. The school speed limit always applies
2. BB. You must stop when the lights flash
3. CC. The lower limit applies while lights flash
4. DD. Children cross only when the lights flash

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Question 21 of 40Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Marijuana is legal for adults in some states. Is it legal to drive while impaired by it?

1. AA. Yes, in states where it is legal
2. BB. Yes, if you have a medical card
3. CC. Yes, if you used only a small amount
4. DD. No, impaired driving is illegal everywhere

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Question 22 of 40Signals and pavement markings

A solid white line runs along the right edge of the road. What does it mark?

1. AA. The edge of the road
2. BB. A lane you may use to pass
3. CC. A place to stop for buses
4. DD. The center of the road

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Question 23 of 40Signals and pavement markings

What does a green arrow pointing left mean?

1. AA. You must yield to oncoming traffic before turning
2. BB. You may turn left; oncoming cars must stop
3. CC. Left turns are not allowed until it goes out
4. DD. The left lane is closing just ahead

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Question 24 of 40Licensing and insurance (Kentucky)

A Kentucky permit holder under age 21 must keep the permit at least how long before the road test?

1. AA. 150 days
2. BB. 180 days
3. CC. 210 days
4. DD. 270 days

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Question 25 of 40Road signs

A sign shaped like a triangle with one point facing down means:

1. AA. Stop
2. BB. No passing zone
3. CC. Yield
4. DD. Road work ahead

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Question 26 of 40Right of way

You are in the middle of an intersection when an ambulance with a siren comes up behind you. What should you do?

1. AA. Stop right away in the intersection
2. BB. Back up out of the intersection
3. CC. Clear the intersection, then pull over
4. DD. Turn left in front of it to get away

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Question 27 of 40Speed and following distance (Kentucky)

Where no limit is posted, what is the speed limit on Kentucky interstates and parkways?

1. AA. 60 mph
2. BB. 65 mph
3. CC. 75 mph
4. DD. 80 mph

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Question 28 of 40Road signs

Warning signs are usually placed:

1. AA. Ahead of the hazard, to give you time
2. BB. Right at the spot where the hazard is
3. CC. Just after you pass the hazard
4. DD. Only where there have been crashes

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Question 29 of 40Road signs

Yellow signs with black symbols are used to:

1. AA. Show a rule about parking
2. BB. Warn you about the road ahead
3. CC. Point out places to visit
4. DD. Mark the end of a work zone

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Question 30 of 40Signals and pavement markings

What must you do at a steady red traffic light?

1. AA. Slow down and go if the road is clear
2. BB. Stop only if cars are crossing
3. CC. Go if you are turning left
4. DD. Stop and wait behind the stop line

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Question 31 of 40Safe driving and hazards (Kentucky)

On a long trip, how often does the Kentucky manual suggest you stop to rest?

1. AA. About every 50 miles or 1 hour
2. BB. About every 200 miles or 3 hours
3. CC. About every 300 miles or 5 hours
4. DD. About every 100 miles or 2 hours

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Question 32 of 40Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Kentucky)

A Kentucky driver age 18 or older may face a suspension hearing after reaching how many points?

1. AA. 10 points
2. BB. 12 points
3. CC. 14 points
4. DD. 16 points

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Question 33 of 40Safe driving and hazards

When should you turn on your headlights?

1. AA. Only after the sun has fully set
2. BB. Any time it is hard to see
3. CC. Only in cities with streetlights
4. DD. Only on highways

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Question 34 of 40Parking and stopping (Kentucky)

Kentucky law bars leaving a child of what age in a car where it creates a grave risk of death?

1. AA. Under 4
2. BB. Under 6
3. CC. Under 8
4. DD. Under 10

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Question 35 of 40Sharing the road

Why should you look twice for motorcycles at intersections?

1. AA. They are almost always speeding
2. BB. They have no lights in the day
3. CC. They must yield to cars
4. DD. They are small and hard to see

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Question 36 of 40Signals and pavement markings

A bicycle symbol with two V-shaped chevrons above it is painted in the middle of a traffic lane. What does it tell you?

1. AA. The lane is closed to cars at all times
2. BB. Bikes may use the full lane, so expect them in it
3. CC. Bikes must ride on the sidewalk here
4. DD. The lane is a parking area for bikes

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Question 37 of 40Road signs

Why do stop and yield signs have shapes no other sign uses?

1. AA. So drivers can tell them apart even from behind
2. BB. Because those shapes are cheaper to make
3. CC. So both signs can fit on the same pole
4. DD. Because they are only used in big cities

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Question 38 of 40Speed and following distance (Kentucky)

Where no limit is posted, what is the speed limit on Kentucky state highways that are not interstates or parkways?

1. AA. 45 mph
2. BB. 50 mph
3. CC. 55 mph
4. DD. 60 mph

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Question 39 of 40Emergencies and equipment (Kentucky)

According to the Kentucky manual, may a driver use hand signals instead of the car's signal lights?

1. AA. Yes, whenever the driver prefers
2. BB. Yes, if a signal light is broken
3. CC. Yes, but only during the day
4. DD. No, the car must have mechanical signals

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Question 40 of 40Safe driving and hazards

Another driver makes a rude gesture at you. What should you do?

1. AA. Make a rude gesture back
2. BB. Follow them so you can talk
3. CC. Stay calm and let it go
4. DD. Brake hard in front of them

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Practice test 2 of 10 for the Written knowledge test (instruction permit) (the Kentucky State Police): 40 questions, 32 to pass — the commonly reported format; the Kentucky State Police does not publish the count. Official pass mark: 80%. Our practice tests are untimed.

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