Kentucky Permit Test Study Guide Flashcards

Kentucky Permit Test Study Guide Flashcards When you are approached, on a two-way roadway, from the front or rear by an emergency vehicle with lights and

siren on, you should:

Drive to the right as far as possible and stop When should the rearview mirror be used when backing up?Never The main purpose of the cross-walks is to encourage:Pedestrians to cross only at certain locations After passing another vehicle, it is best to return to your

lane:

When car is visible in your rearview mirror What are you required to do if you have a collision?Stop and exchange information If a police officer directs you through a red traffic light, what should you do?Proceed as directed A first offense of driving under the influence (DUI) is

punished with:

Imprisonment in jail for not less than 10 days nor more than one year, and fine of not more than $1000 What is the meaning of this sign?Divided highway What are you required to do if you have an accident?Stop and exchange information What should you do when you approach a stopped school bus on a two lane road with red loading lights flashing Stop when approaching from either the front or the rear When a school bus stops on an undivided four lane road

and has the red loading lights flashing traffic must:

Stop in all directions until the flashing red lights are turned off What is the meaning of this sign?Two way traffic A red traffic light with a green arrow pointing to the right

means:

Turn right after stopping What is the meaning of this sign?Merge What is the meaning of this sign?School Crossing

At least 9 out of 10 collisions are caused by: Human error

On a traffic signal with red, green, and yellow lights, what is the purpose of yellow?To permit vehicles in the intersection to clear safely Drinking large amounts of beer, wine, or liquor affects your:All of the above (Vision, judgements, reaction time) Which of the following affect a motorcyclist more than operator of other vehicle?Road and whether conditions What lights should a driver use when driving in fog?Low beam lights A turn about is a legal way used to turn your car around. It is also known as a....2-point turn A person who has been drinking alcoholic beverages will usually get a false sense of security Turn signals should be given continuously for at least how many feet before turning 100 When a car ahead of you signals for a left turn you should:Slow, prepare to stop When entering the driving lane from the curb you should:Yield to cars in the driving lane

Hard surface roads are likely to be especially slick:When it starts to rain

If you pass your exit on the freeway, you should: Go to the next exit to leave the freeway What is the meaning of this sign?Yield right away A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic meansPassing allowed when it is safe When you cause minor damage to a parked car and cannot

locate the driver you should:

Leave name, address, and details attached to the vehicle When driving you should focus your eyes how many seconds ahead?10-15 Drinking alcohol affects your:All of the above (Vision, jugements, reaction time) If a fire truck sounds it's siren behind you, what should you do?Drive to the right and stop If a fire truck sounds its siren behind you what should you do?Drive to the right and stop When meeting a vehicle at night with one headlight you

should:

Drive as far to the right as possible What is the main purpose of a cross walk? For pedestrians to cross at certain locations What does this sign mean?No turning in that direction Drivers under the age of 18 who are convicted of any drug or alcohol related offense are subject to cancellation of driving pivileges for All of the above(6 months, 1 year, 2 years, or until age 21) Why do left turns in front of oncoming motorcyclists account for a large percentage of car/cycle accidents All of the above Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing means: Stop then proceed when it is safe

On an interstate highway, if you miss your exit you should:Go to the next exit

What does this sign mean?Stop In Kentucky you are considered intoxicated if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is.....

0.08% or above State law requires that any name or address change be

reported in writing to the department of public safety:

Within 10 days A flashing red traffic light means what? Stop and proceed when safe What is the minimum following distance that should be allowed between two vehicles Two seconds To help avoid emergency situations you should: Keep your left foot near the brake If an oncoming car drifts over the center line into your lane,

you should:

Move to the right, slow down. sound your horn When you are approached on a two way road from the front rear by an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens on

you should:

Drive to the right as far as possible and stop What is the safest speed for a driver to travel on snow and ice covered road?A speed that adjusts for weather and road conditionsDecrease by 1/3 on wet roads and 1/2 or more on snowy roads When bad weather has reduced visibility in the daytime you

should turn on:

Low beam headlights On a traffic signal with red, green, and yellow lights what is the purpose of yellow?To permit vehicles at the intersection to clear safely

To help prevent fatigue on a long trip you should:Take a break occasionally

When the right wheels of your vehicle drop off the pavement, what should you do?Drive straight ahead and slow down When approaching the top hill, a driver should? All of the above (Watch for oncoming traffic, read all warning signs for possible danger on the road ahead and look for slow traffic just over the hill A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:No passing allowed from your lane What is the meaning of this sign?Lane ends merge left What does this sign mean?School Zone When driving on a two lane road and the car ahead signals

a left turn you should:

Slow and prepare to stop What should you do if the car in front of you attempts to pass while you are passing?Return to the right lane until the other car passes What is the safest speed for drivers to travel when it is raining A speed that adjusts for weather and road conditions A bicyclist using the road with motor vehicle traffic present:Has full rights to use the road When exiting an interstate highway, do not start to slow down until you have moved into the deceleration lane According to Kentucky law who must wear safety belts or suitable child restraints The driver and all passengers When a car is coming toward you in your lane you should:Brake and move to the right Which of the following will lessen the effect of alcohol?Wait a few hours before driving When two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time.....The car on the right has the right of way When should you return to your lane after passing another car?When the car is visible in the rearview mirror To help avoid accidents when driving on an interstate

highway, keep your eyes:

Moving to observe traffic When merging with traffic on an interstate highway from an

acceleration lane you should:

Adjust to trafic speed, move carefully into the proper lane when there is sufficient break in traffic Carbon Monoxide coming from your car smells like......has no odor Accidents frequently occur just before darkness because:Drivers are not able to see as well as in day light

To recover from a skid you should:Turn away from the direction of the skid

When you see children playing near the street, you should:Slow down and prepare to stop