Kentucky DMV Driving Test

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1. When turning left at an intersection: You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you. You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

2. When you hear a siren or see a vehicle approaching with flashing lights: Move into the right lane and drive slowly until the vehicle has passed. Maintain speed and stay in your lane until the vehicle has passed. Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop to allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

3. What do you do to regain control while skidding? All of the answers listed. Pump the brakes softly. Turn the wheel in the direction the back of the vehicle is skidding Release the brake or accelerator. Turn the wheel straight once the vehicle begins to straighten.

4. When approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog, you should: Carefully drive around them. Honk your horn as you proceed past them. Stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel

5. If you experience slipping, skidding or hydroplaning while driving, you should: Slowly ease the gas pedal. Do not turn or stop quickly, turn slowly and only as needed. Gently pump disc brakes or use abs brakes as directed. All of the above.

6. Which of these is the proper way to change lanes? Signal, check your mirrors, and then change lanes. Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes. Signal before you change lanes and then move over quickly. Check your mirrors, signal, accelerate and change lanes.

7. If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving through heavy rain or fog, and your wipers do not help, you should: Turn on your high-beams and continue driving. Pull off the road completely until visibility improves. Slow down and continue driving. Slow down, turn your emergency lights on and continue driving.

8. After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror. Have put your turn signal on. Have turned your headlights on See the other car's headlights come on.

9. When following a vehicle where should you position yourself in the lane? It doesn't matter. The center of the lane. The left of the lane None of the answers listed. The right of the lane.

10. Which of these is a legal u-turn? Over two sets of double yellow lines in the roadway. 150 feet away from a hill or curve. On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn. 100 feet away from a hill or a curve.

11. Night driving poses special problems for drivers because: The speed limit is increased at night. Vehicle speed and distance are harder to judge. There are fewer cars on the roads at night.

12. Driving under the influence of any drug which makes you drive unsafely is: Permitted if a doctor or nurse administered it. Permitted if it is a diet pill or cold medicine. Against the law. Against the law, unless you carry the prescription with you.

13. Which of the following is an example of a situation of when you should look to the sides? All of the answers listed. At a crosswalk. In school areas In parking lots. At a railroad crossing.

14. Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for Crossing over. Backing up. Exiting Passing.

15. If you become angry or upset, you should: Control your emotions while driving. Park the car and cool down before driving on. Speed up so you can reach your final destination faster. Choose any of the above options.

16. ____ may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes. Barricades. Channelizing devices. Flag persons. Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels.

17. Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving is true Only illegals drugs can impair your driving. Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy. Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving.

18. Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb. Away from the curb. Parallel to the curb. Any way is fine.

19. When you are driving in the left lane of a 4-lane freeway and wish to exit on the right, you should: Carefully cross all the lanes at one time. Accelerate so you travel faster than all other traffic on the highway. Slow before beginning each lane change. Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane.

20. Lap and shoulder belt combinations in your car are: Not effective at slow speeds. Usually safer than lap belts only. Required because they help prevent accidents. Most effective in busy traffic.

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To operate a motorcycle in Kentucky, you must have a motorcycle license or permit. Licenses are issued by the county Circuit Court Clerk's Office. If you are younger than 18, you can apply with parental consent and a valid driver's license. At age 16, you can apply for a moped license, which allows you to operate a moped that is 50cc or less. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must apply, submit your required documentation, pass the vision screening and motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle license, you must have held a permit for at least one month, submit your application and documentation, pass the motorcycle road skills test, and pay the fees. The motorcycle road skills test can be waived if you successfully complete a motorcycle rider education course.

The knowledge exam is taken through your local Circuit Court Clerk's Office and contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety, operation, and road signs. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle road skills test is scheduled through the Kentucky State Police (KSP). It assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait a week before you can retest.