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Kentucky DMV driver's license practice test 4

25 original questions from the Kentucky Driver Manual make up this free Kentucky driver's license practice test. Expect questions from Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive (13) and Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips (12). The first one asks: "When not otherwise posted, what's the speed limit on Kentucky interstate highways and parkways?" Each answer is explained, and there's nothing to sign up for.

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

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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

When not otherwise posted, what's the speed limit on Kentucky interstate highways and parkways?

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  1. Question 1: When not otherwise posted, what's the speed limit on Kentucky interstate highways and parkways?

    • A. 55 mph, the same as other state highways
    • B. 70 mph, the maximum allowed anywhere
    • C. 65 mph

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

  2. Question 2: When not otherwise posted, what's the speed limit in a Kentucky business or residential district?

    • A. 35 mph
    • B. 15 mph, the same as an off-street parking lot
    • C. 55 mph

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

  3. Question 3: If heavy rain, snow, or fog limits your visibility to about 100 feet, how fast can you safely drive?

    • A. No faster than 45 mph
    • B. No faster than 25 mph
    • C. The posted speed limit still applies in full

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

  4. Question 4: At 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes, about how far is the braking distance alone?

    • A. About 300 feet
    • B. About 50 feet
    • C. About 158 feet

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

  5. Question 5: For an alert driver, about how long is the average perception time and average reaction time each?

    • A. ¾ second to 1 second each
    • B. 3 to 4 seconds each
    • C. Less than a tenth of a second each

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

  6. Question 6: What's the minimum following distance the manual recommends behind the vehicle in front of you?

    • A. 1 second
    • B. 4 seconds
    • C. 10 seconds

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

  7. Question 7: During what period must your headlights be illuminated?

    • A. Only when another vehicle happens to be approaching you directly
    • B. Only when it's fully dark outside
    • C. From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

  8. Question 8: Can a Kentucky driver use hand signals instead of a mechanical turn signal?

    • A. No, vehicles must have mechanical signals, and hand signals cannot be used
    • B. Yes, hand signals are always considered an acceptable substitute for signals
    • C. Yes, but only at night

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

  9. Question 9: NHTSA places driving distractions into which categories?

    • A. Minor, moderate, and severe, based on how long they last
    • B. Visual, manual, and cognitive
    • C. Daytime and nighttime only

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  10. Question 10: According to AAMVA, sending or receiving a text takes a driver's eyes off the road for how long on average?

    • A. About 30 seconds
    • B. About half a second
    • C. About 4.6 seconds

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  11. Question 11: What's the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?

    • A. Aggressive driving endangers others, like tailgating; road rage is anger leading to violence
    • B. They're two names for exactly the same behavior
    • C. Aggressive driving is always treated as a serious crime; road rage is only a minor traffic offense

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  12. Question 12: At what blood alcohol content does the manual say vision is already impacted for all drivers?

    • A. 0.08
    • B. 0.02
    • C. 0.15

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  13. Question 13: At what blood alcohol concentration is a driver in violation of Kentucky's DUI law?

    • A. 0.12 or above
    • B. 0.05 or above
    • C. 0.08 or above

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  14. Question 14: Under Kentucky's zero tolerance standard, at what BAC is a driver under 21 in violation of the law?

    • A. 0.02 or more
    • B. 0.08 or more
    • C. Any amount at all, including 0.00

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  15. Question 15: If you refuse a lawfully requested breath, blood, or urine test, what can happen?

    • A. Nothing at all happens, since refusal carries no legal consequence whatsoever
    • B. The court may suspend your license, and it may be used as evidence of DUI
    • C. You're automatically found not guilty of DUI

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  16. Question 16: Before a DUI test is administered, how long are you given to try to contact an attorney?

    • A. No time is given at all; testing happens immediately upon request
    • B. At least 1 hour
    • C. At least 10 minutes but not more than 15 minutes

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  17. Question 17: For a first DUI conviction within a ten-year period, what jail time range does the manual describe?

    • A. Not less than 48 hours nor more than 30 days
    • B. Not less than 30 days nor more than 6 months
    • C. No jail time, only a fine

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  18. Question 18: Which of these is an aggravating circumstance that triggers mandatory jail time in a DUI case?

    • A. Driving exactly at the posted speed limit for that stretch of road
    • B. Driving more than 30 mph above the posted speed limit
    • C. Having a passenger over the age of 21

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  19. Question 19: For a first drug violation conviction while driving, within a ten-year period, what license consequence applies?

    • A. Permanent revocation with no path to reinstatement
    • B. No suspension, only a fine
    • C. Suspension for 30 to 120 days

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  20. Question 20: On long trips, how often does the manual suggest planning a stop to avoid fatigue?

    • A. About every 100 miles or 2 hours
    • B. About every 500 miles or 8 hours
    • C. Only when you start to feel drowsy

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  21. Question 21: How many hours of sleep does the manual say most people need to maintain proper alertness?

    • A. 4 to 5 hours
    • B. 7 to 9 hours
    • C. 12 hours or more

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive

  22. Question 22: The manual suggests looking how far ahead down your planned path of travel?

    • A. Only as far as the car directly in front of you
    • B. 2 to 3 seconds ahead
    • C. 20 to 30 seconds ahead

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

  23. Question 23: The manual suggests glancing at your speedometer about how often?

    • A. About once a minute
    • B. About once every 10 seconds
    • C. Only when merging onto a highway

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

  24. Question 24: What should you do if you find yourself driving in another vehicle's blind spot?

    • A. Stay right where you are since it's not your responsibility
    • B. Either speed up or drop back, rather than staying there
    • C. Sound your horn to alert the other driver

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

  25. Question 25: On slippery roads without anti-lock brakes, how should you brake?

    • A. Avoid braking entirely and coast to a stop
    • B. Apply steady, hard pressure the whole time
    • C. Pump the brakes gently

    Source:Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips

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