Kentucky Permit Practice Test

This sign warns of a steep downhill grade ahead, advising trucks and other vehicles to slow down and use lower gears to maintain control.

Motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars, so a three-second following distance is recommended to allow for sudden stops.

The maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways in Kentucky is 70 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.

Low beams should be used in fog, rain, or snow to prevent the reflection of light that can reduce visibility, especially in bad weather.

A flashing yellow light in Kentucky means you should slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.

The speed limit in residential areas in Kentucky is generally 30 mph unless otherwise posted. Always be cautious and aware of pedestrians and children.

In foggy conditions, use your low beams to avoid glare and reduce your speed to maintain control of your vehicle and improve reaction time.

Kentucky law requires drivers to dim their high beams when they are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle to avoid blinding the other driver.

A "Lane Ends" sign indicates that drivers should safely merge into the next lane in a timely manner before the lane ends.

Steering into the skid helps you regain control of your vehicle by aligning your wheels with the direction of the skid.

In Kentucky, the minimum age to obtain a learner’s permit is 15 years old, allowing supervised driving practice.

In Kentucky, you must maintain a distance of at least 300 feet behind a fire truck or emergency vehicle with its lights flashing to ensure safe operation and access.

If your car begins to hydroplane, ease off the gas and steer straight until you regain control of your vehicle.

In Kentucky, drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks, even if there are no traffic signals.

A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black “T” symbol indicates a T-intersection ahead, where the road ends and drivers must turn left or right.

In Kentucky, you can pass a vehicle on the right when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is sufficient room to pass safely.

This sign indicates that drivers in the left lane must turn left at the next intersection.

The maximum speed limit on rural highways in Kentucky is 70 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.

In Kentucky, you must stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing, regardless of the direction you are approaching from, and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

Leaving the scene of an accident that results in property damage is a serious offense in Kentucky and can result in fines, points on your license, and potential jail time.