KY Permit Practice Test Questions Flashcards

KY Permit Practice Test Questions Flashcards

T/F:Permits for drivers under 21 must be kept for at least

180 days before applying for the driving skills test.True Crossing a railroad track after warning lights are flashing or crossing gates are down is...

All of the above: Against the law, reason for a citation, and

dangerous.What are the passenger restrictions in both the permit and intermediate license phase?One unrelated person under 20 years of age When traveling in adverse conditions, the proper speed to travel is...Only was fast as it is safe to drive.All traffic laws and regulations apply to... All of the above: Passenger cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles.Which drivers are subject to Kentucky's point system?All drivers At railroad crossings, the ___ has the right of way.Train

T/F:You should fit more than one finger between the child's

shoulders and the harness straps in a child safety seat.False The required four hour driver safety course must be completed..Before receiving a "full" unrestricted license

T/F:Motor bikes, mini bikes and other small vehicles may

not be operate upon the street or highway.True A new driver must demonstrate "conviction free" driving...During the permit and intermediate license phase When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should...Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.According to Kentucky's Move Over Law, if an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road, vehicles must move to the next lane of slow down if changing lanes is not possible. Emergency vehicles display...Yellow, red, blue and white flashing, or red and blue flashing lights Seatbelts are designed for people that are at least...4 feet tall and 60 pounds When a car with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should...Look toward the right edge of your lane A parent/guardian must certify 60 hours of practice driving with ___ hours being at night.10

T/F:When two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at

the same time, the car on the left should have the right away.False Your license can be suspended for 90 days for... All of the above: Racing, fleeing or evading police, or speeding 26 MPH or more.What are no zones for large trucks?Large blind spots behind, in front or on the side of the truck.When it starts raining or showing enough to turn on your windshield wipers, it is also time to...Turn on your headlights If a police officer is directing traffic at an intersection, you should...Do what the officer instructs

You are required to slow down and move over (if possible) for the following types of vehicles that are stationary on the

roadway:

All emergency and public safety vehicles with lights flashing You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only...Under no circumstanses If an animal runs in front of your car, you should...All of the above: Brake. Steer to avoid animal only if it can be done safely An intermediate license holder under age 18 may not drive between the hours of 12 midnight and 6 am If you miss a turn, you should...Go to the next intersection and work your way back.When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive...Farther behind the vehicle so that you can see the side mirrors of the truck

T/F:A yellow light means the traffic signal is about to turn

green.False When you see a "Roadwork Ahead" sign, you should...Look for the roadwork A person involved in an accident that results in property damage exceeding ___ must file a written report provided by the state police unless a law enforcement official filled out an accident report.$500 You should never make a turnabout (three point turn)...All of the above: On any curve, near the top of a hill, or in a busy intersection.

T/F:A driver under the age of 18 who accumulates more

than six points may have their driving privilege suspended.True To safely navigate through a curve, you should... Slow down before entering a curve and avoid braking while in the curve If your car begins to skid, you should... Take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid Alcohol begins to affect driving behavior after ___ drink(s).One

T/F:Talking on a cell phone while driving will significantly

increase your risk of being in a crash.True How long should a child be kept rear-facing? A minimum of one year of age and 20 pounds

T/F:No matter the circumstance, you should NEVER move

your vehicle at the scene of an accident until police arrive.False Hydroplaning occurs when your tires are skimming across the water on a wet roadway and not contacting the actual roadway surface. To avoid this, you can...Drive with properly inflated tires and reduce speed.Scanning the road ahead for hazards helps drivers...Both answers: See road signs or driving information, See cars and people up ahead.When driving on a highway with 2 lanes in the same directions, what lane should be used for passing?Left lane When you detect an emergency vehicle approaching from behind you, you...Should pull over and stop on the right side of the road If you are driving on a highway having at least four lanes with no fewer than two lanes in the same direction and you approach a stationary emergency vehicle or public safety vehicle on the roadside with lights flashing, you should...Move over to put a lane between you and the stationary vehicle if it is safe to do so or slow down

If you can not avoid a collision and are hit from the side, you should...

All of the above. The other options are: brace yourself with

the steering wheel to keep from being thrown against the side of the vehicle, get ready to steer quickly so that if you spin around you can still try to control the vehicle, and try and place as much vehicle between you and the collision After the Clerk has prepared the application, the driving tests will be administered by...Kentucky State Police License Examiner To begin the driver licensing process, you must contact...The Circuit Court Clerk's office in your home county If you are involved in an accident on an interstate or parkway and no one is visibly injured, you should...Move the vehicle off the roadway to a place as close to the scene as possible without obstructing traffic, call police, and exchange information with the other driver(s) When Traveling in a traffic circle or roundabout you should keep to the ___ of the central island.Right You should avoid driving if you are...All of the above: Tired, angry or depressed When coming to a stop behind another vehicle, you should stop far enough behind the vehicle to...See the vehicles rear tires plus some pavement

T/F:Seatbelts save lives.True

Under the "Implied Consent" law, anyone who operates a motor vehicle in Kentucky consents to take a chemical test if arrested for DUI. If you take the test, the reading will be used in court as evidence. If you refuse, your license may be ___ even if you are not convicted of the DUI charge or any other violations.Revoked/suspended

T/F:A driver must yield to a pedestrian only when a

crosswalk is marked.False When taking medication while driving, the most important thing for you to do is...Understand the effects of the medication and adjust your driving accordingly

T/F:If you are the first to arrive at an intersection, you have

the right of way.True

T/F:Vehicle operating space is the area around the vehicle

that cannot be seen from the drivers seat.True When involved in an accident, a peace officer or safety officer may remove your vehicle from the roadway WITHOUT consent if...

Both a and b: You are on an interstate or parkway, Your

vehicle is obstructing the roadway, crating an emergency situation or otherwise endangering the public.You shall use your turn signals before you... All of the above: Parallel park, change lanes or pass another vehicle, or turn at an intersection.

T/F:Driving under the influence of alcohol is okay if you are

over 21.False When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted speed limit...Never If you cannot avoid a collision and are hit from the rear, you should..

All of the above: Apply the brake, so that you will not be

pushed into another vehicle, Brace yourself between the steering wheel and the back of the seat, and Press the back of your head firmly against the head restraint.

T/F:Left turns on red are permitted only when turning from

a one way street onto a one way street.True Kentucky's primary seatbelt law means drivers can be stopped and cited...If anyone in the vehicle is not wearing a seatbelt When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle shifts...To the front of the vehicle Parking a disabled vehicle on the shoulders of a toll road or interstate highway including the ramps thereto...For 24 hours continuously is prohibited and may be towed at the owner's expense.The permit phase and intermediate license phase must be completed before obtaining a full unrestricted license. Each of the phases lasts...180 days If passing another vehicle on a two lane road, you should not pass if approaching...

All of the above: A hill, a curve, or see oncoming vehicles.

When applying for an instruction permit or license for the

first time, you must present the following to the clerk:

Social Security card, birth certificate, and the signature of a parent or guardian on the application (if under 18)

T/F:If you have mechanical trouble and have to stop your

vehicle, it is best to stop just around a curve it at all possible.False To stop in an emergency situation where your car does not have ABS brakes, you should...Apply hard steady pressure without locking up your wheels

T/F:A new driver will become proficient at driving in 6

months.False The minimum blood-alcohol concentration, for persons under 21 years of age, is...Zero tolerance To be eligible to apply for a Kentucky Operator's License, you must have reached your...16th birthday When is it legal to cross a double solid yellow line?Only when you are making a turn into a business or home driveway If you experience a tire blowout, you should... All of the above: Grip the steering wheel, brake lightly, and pull off the roadway, to the right if possible A motorcycle operator authorized to drive a motorcycle on an instruction permit may carry passengers...Never

T/F:A Kentucky driver's license must be obtained within 10

days after moving or changing names.True In order to see clearly when backing a vehicle, you should...Look over your shoulder

T/F:The child safety seat should not move more than one

inch side to side or back an forth at the belt path once it is secured in the car.True

T/F:You should not get a new child safety seat if it is

involved in a crash.False

T/F:If you plan to turn your vehicle at an intersection, you

should signal 50-75 feet before your turn.False A vehicle shall not be driven in the left lane of any limited access highway with a posted speed limit of 65 miles per hour except...

All of the above: In overtaking a slower vehicle, Yielding to

traffic coming onto such a highway, When traffic conditions exist which would prohibit the safe use of the right or center