Kentucky DMV Driving Test

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1. Accidents are more likely to happen: ?n city streets during rush-hour traffic. On multi-lane freeways. On bridges and overpasses. When one driver is going faster or slower than other drivers on the road.

2. Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime. About the same. About twice as high. About 3 to 4 times as high. About five to six times as high.

3. Which of these statements is not true about road workers? Road working equipment is painted orange. Fines are doubled for some violations committed in construction zones. White signs tell you of closed lanes and roadwork ahead. All of the above.

4. The 3 main colors guiding traffic are: ____, ____ and ____. Blue, red, orange. Red, green, yellow. Yellow, green, blue Red, blue, green.

5. A chemical test is used to measure Reaction time. Blood alcohol content. Vision. Driving ability.

6. When you want to make a right turn, your car must be Near the center of the street. Close to the left side of the street. Close to the right side of the street. Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

7. As the percentage of alcohol (bac) in your blood increases, you become: More intoxicated. More coordinated. More sober.

8. What should you do if there is an oncoming vehicle approaching you in your lane of traffic? All of the choices are correct. Beep the horn. Steer towards the shoulder of the road Quickly apply the brakes.

9. Using the unpaved shoulder of the road to pass to the right of a car is permitted if: The car ahead is waiting to turn left. It should never be done. You are turning right at the next corner. You are riding a motorcycle.

10. If you drive up a narrow, steep road and meet a car with no room to pass: You should back down the road. The other driver should back up the road. Neither driver should back at all. You should back down the road if the other vehicle is a truck.

11. Which of these statements is true about large trucks: They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles. They all have air brakes which allow them to stop quickly. They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.

12. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust, precipitation or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your: Parking lights. Interior lights. Headlights. Emergency lights.

13. You are driving defensively when you: Always put one car length between you and the car ahead of you. Stare at the car in front of you while driving. Keep your eyes moving and look for possible hazards. All of the above.

14. The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. if the broken yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (your side) it means: You are not allowed to pass in this area. You are in a 'passing zone' and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is present. You are only allowed to make right turns in this area.

15. What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood Increase the effects of both. Have no effect on driving ability. Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine Reduce the effects of the alcohol.

16. 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.

17. At what speed is a vehicle considered to be slow moving? 25 mph or less. 35 mph or less. 30 mph or less 40 mph or less. 45 mph or less.

18. When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must Slow down and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering. Come to a complete stop and take a left turn on the road you are entering. Come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering Come to a complete stop and take a right turn on the road you are entering.

19. On an undivided highway when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and/or flashing lights on, you should: Pull to the right and stop. Speed up to clear traffic. Drive slowly until it has passed

20. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should Cautiously drive around the pedestrian. Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing. Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.

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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.