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Kentucky DMV driver's license practice test 3

This Kentucky driver's license test has 25 questions written from the Kentucky Driver Manual, and you can take it without signing up. Its biggest sections are Section Seven: General Driving (24) and Section Six: Rules of the Road (1). You begin with: "How far before an intersection must you signal if you plan to turn there?" After each answer you see why it's right or wrong.

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Questions
25
Passing score
80% (20 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
5
Official handbook
Kentucky Driver Manual

Practice questions

Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

How far before an intersection must you signal if you plan to turn there?

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What this test covers

Every question comes from one of these sections of the Kentucky Driver Manual.

All 25 questions on this test

Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  1. Question 1: How far before an intersection must you signal if you plan to turn there?

    • A. 100 feet before reaching the turn itself
    • B. 50 feet before reaching the turn itself
    • C. There's no set distance, just signal in time

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  2. Question 2: From which part of your lane should you make a right turn?

    • A. The left-most portion of your lane, closest to oncoming traffic
    • B. The right-most portion of your lane
    • C. The center of your lane

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  3. Question 3: Before making a turnabout in a driveway, your car should be visible for how far in either direction?

    • A. 1,000 feet in either direction
    • B. 100 feet in either direction
    • C. 500 feet in either direction

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  4. Question 4: Which direction do vehicles travel around a roundabout or traffic circle in Kentucky?

    • A. Counterclockwise around the center island
    • B. Clockwise around the center island
    • C. Either direction, depending on which lane you happen to choose

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  5. Question 5: When is a driver NOT required to stop for a school bus loading passengers?

    • A. Whenever the bus is stopped on the other side of a two-lane road
    • B. Only when driving in the opposite direction on a four-or-more-lane road separated by a barrier or unpaved median
    • C. Whenever there are no other cars visible anywhere nearby on the road at that particular moment

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  6. Question 6: If you park on a hill with no curb, which way should you turn your wheels?

    • A. Toward the center of the road
    • B. Straight ahead, regardless of the grade or which way the road slopes
    • C. So the vehicle will go off the road if it starts to roll

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  7. Question 7: Who may legally park in a designated handicapped parking space?

    • A. A vehicle displaying an official permit and transporting a disabled person
    • B. Anyone who is only parking briefly while running a quick errand nearby
    • C. Any vehicle at all, as long as parking space happens to be limited elsewhere

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  8. Question 8: On a road with three or more lanes in one direction, what's the middle lane generally used for?

    • A. Only for turning left
    • B. Through traffic
    • C. Only for slower vehicles entering the road

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  9. Question 9: Is it legal to remain in the left lane of a limited access highway?

    • A. Yes, the left lane is for cruising at any consistent speed you prefer
    • B. Yes, as long as you're going the speed limit
    • C. No, remaining in the left lane on a limited access highway is illegal

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  10. Question 10: When entering a multi-lane highway from an acceleration lane, who has the right of way?

    • A. The existing traffic already on the roadway
    • B. The merging driver, since they're entering the flow
    • C. Whichever vehicle is closest to the merge point

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  11. Question 11: Kentucky law requires a pass to be completed before what point?

    • A. The end of the current block
    • B. The beginning of a no-passing zone
    • C. There's no specific point, just use judgment

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  12. Question 12: A pass must also be completed before coming within what distance of an oncoming vehicle?

    • A. 500 feet
    • B. 50 feet
    • C. 200 feet

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  13. Question 13: If there's only one lane for traffic in your direction, how much space must you keep when passing a bicyclist?

    • A. At least three feet
    • B. At least one foot
    • C. There's no minimum, just pass carefully

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  14. Question 14: When another vehicle is passing you, what does Kentucky law require you to do?

    • A. Speed up slightly to make the other driver's pass go by more quickly
    • B. Give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle
    • C. Move fully into the left lane to make room

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  15. Question 15: At all intersections, what should you reduce your speed and search for?

    • A. Only the posted speed limit sign somewhere near the intersection
    • B. Only whether a traffic light happens to be present at that particular intersection you're approaching
    • C. Traffic control devices, cross traffic, pedestrians, and areas of limited visibility

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  16. Question 16: If a building or parked vehicles block your view of a cross street, what should you do?

    • A. Edge forward slowly until you can clearly see
    • B. Push the front of your vehicle into the other lane to see around it
    • C. Proceed at normal speed since the other traffic should yield

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  17. Question 17: When multiple lanes are available for turning, what should you do?

    • A. Switch lanes freely during the turn itself if traffic conditions seem to allow it
    • B. Identify and enter the correct lane, then stay in it until the turn is complete
    • C. Use whichever lane is open at the moment you turn

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  18. Question 18: If you miss your turn, what should you do?

    • A. Make a quick U-turn right where you are
    • B. Stop immediately right there and back up carefully to the missed turn
    • C. Go on to the next intersection and work your way back

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  19. Question 19: What should you do while still on the main roadway, before exiting?

    • A. Maintain your vehicle speed until you reach the deceleration lane
    • B. Slow down gradually while still positioned in the main travel lanes of the highway
    • C. Speed up to clear the exit quickly

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  20. Question 20: What is a shared center left turn lane meant for?

    • A. Through traffic moving in either direction, but strictly only during rush hour commutes
    • B. Left-turning vehicles from either direction, not through traffic or passing
    • C. Passing slower vehicles safely when traffic allows it

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six: Rules of the Road

  21. Question 21: Before changing lanes, what should you check in addition to your mirrors?

    • A. Nothing else at all; checking your mirrors alone is always sufficient
    • B. Only the vehicle directly behind you
    • C. Your blind spots, by turning your head and looking over your shoulder

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  22. Question 22: When exiting a parallel parking space, when should you move forward into traffic?

    • A. When the door post of your vehicle clears the rear bumper of the vehicle parked ahead
    • B. As soon as your front bumper becomes visible to the oncoming traffic behind you and to the side
    • C. Immediately after signaling your intent, regardless of your vehicle's position

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  23. Question 23: How do you know you have enough room to return to your lane after passing?

    • A. As soon as you're even with the front bumper of the vehicle you just passed
    • B. When you can see the passed vehicle in your outside rearview mirror
    • C. After exactly five seconds have passed

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  24. Question 24: When passing on the right, what does Kentucky law say about driving off the roadway?

    • A. It's a required step whenever you're passing on the right side
    • B. It's always allowed to drive off the roadway as long as the shoulder happens to be paved
    • C. It's not allowed unless the passed vehicle has stopped and the move can be made safely

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

  25. Question 25: What should you assume when your view is blocked by a hill or curve ahead?

    • A. There's an oncoming vehicle just out of sight, so don't start to pass
    • B. The road ahead is clear, simply because you can't see any oncoming traffic
    • C. It's safe to pass as long as you go quickly

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven: General Driving

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