Free Kentucky DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / KY

Question 1

What passenger restriction applies to a Kentucky permit holder or an intermediate licensee under 18?

Accepted Answer

Limited to one unrelated person under 20 years of age

Answer

No passengers at all are allowed

Answer

Only family members may ride, with no age limit

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Limited to three passengers of any age

Question 2

After passing the road test, what must a Kentucky driver under 18 do before receiving a full unrestricted license?

Accepted Answer

Hold the intermediate license 180 days and complete an approved driver education course

Answer

Retake the written knowledge test

Answer

Nothing further is required

Answer

Wait until the 21st birthday

Question 3

In Kentucky, what does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited on your side of the roadway

Answer

The road ahead is one-way

Answer

You may pass whenever traffic is light

Answer

You must move into the left lane

Question 4

A broken yellow line on your side of the roadway means:

Accepted Answer

Passing is permitted on your side when it is safe

Answer

Passing is prohibited on both sides

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You are on a one-way street

Answer

The lane is reserved for turns

Question 5

What minimum score must you make to pass the Kentucky written knowledge test?

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

75%

Answer

90%

Answer

70%

Question 6

In Kentucky, a crash causing property damage over $500 that is not investigated by a law enforcement officer must be reported to the Kentucky State Police within what time?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

24 hours

Answer

72 hours

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30 days

Question 7

When you are required to stop at an intersection with a stop line, a crosswalk and a signal, what must you stop behind first?

Accepted Answer

The stop line

Answer

The signal pole

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The edge of the intersection

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The crosswalk

Question 8

What does a steady green traffic light mean in Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

You may proceed if the roadway is clear, after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians lawfully in the intersection

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You may proceed only if you are turning right

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You must stop and then proceed

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You have the right of way over everyone at the intersection

Question 9

In Kentucky, what does a steady yellow traffic light mean?

Accepted Answer

The signal is about to turn red, so stop if you can do so safely

Answer

Speed up to clear the intersection

Answer

The signal is about to turn green

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Yield only to pedestrians

Question 10

In Kentucky, is it legal to enter an intersection after the light has turned red?

Accepted Answer

No, it is against the law to enter an intersection after the light turns red

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Yes, if you are turning right

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Yes, if you can clear it before cross traffic moves

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Yes, if no other vehicles are present

Question 11

In Kentucky, when may you make a left turn on a red light?

Accepted Answer

Only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping and when the way is clear

Answer

Only between midnight and 6:00 a.m.

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Never under any circumstances

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Any time no vehicles are approaching

Question 12

Before making a right turn on a red light in Kentucky you must:

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop, be in the proper lane, and turn only when the roadway is clear of vehicles and pedestrians

Answer

Slow to a rolling stop and merge

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Sound your horn to warn cross traffic

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Wait for a green arrow

Question 13

A flashing yellow traffic light means:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and watch for others

Answer

The intersection is closed

Answer

Stop completely, then proceed

Answer

The signal is out of service

Question 14

A flashing red traffic light means:

Accepted Answer

Come to a full stop and proceed only when it is clear

Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

Answer

The light will soon turn green

Answer

Yield only to pedestrians

Question 15

What minimum visual acuity is required of a first-time Kentucky applicant at the vision screening?

Accepted Answer

20/40, corrected or uncorrected

Answer

20/20

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20/70

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20/30

Question 16

A red arrow at a Kentucky intersection means:

Accepted Answer

No turning in the direction of the arrow until it turns green

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You may turn after stopping

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The arrow is only advisory

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You may turn if no traffic is coming

Question 17

If you fail the Kentucky road skills test, how long must you wait before trying again?

Accepted Answer

At least one week from the date of the failure

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At least 30 days

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You may retake it the same day

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At least 90 days

Question 18

Two flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean:

Accepted Answer

Stop and proceed only after the lights stop flashing and no train is approaching

Answer

Yield to pedestrians only

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The crossing is closed permanently

Answer

Proceed slowly across the tracks

Question 19

At an intersection where a police officer is directing traffic in a way that conflicts with the traffic signal, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Do what the officer instructs, regardless of traffic control devices or signs

Answer

Obey the traffic signal

Answer

Obey whichever comes first

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Stop and wait for the officer to leave

Question 20

If you and another driver reach a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs at the same time, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The driver on your right

Answer

The driver on your left

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The driver in the larger vehicle

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The driver going straight

Question 21

When you are making a left turn at an intersection in Kentucky, you must yield to:

Accepted Answer

Drivers in the opposing traffic lane, including vehicles turning right

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Only pedestrians

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Only vehicles going straight through

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No one, because you have the signal

Question 22

When you are entering a highway from a driveway or a private road, you must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to drivers already on the public highway

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Sound your horn and enter

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Proceed because entering traffic has priority

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Stop only if a sign requires it

Question 23

When you are on an entrance or acceleration ramp to an interstate highway, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

Drivers already on the limited access or interstate highway

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You, because you are accelerating

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Whichever vehicle is travelling faster

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Neither, both must stop

Question 24

In Kentucky, a driver on a minor road must yield to drivers on a main road.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 25

When entering a Kentucky roundabout or traffic circle you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down, yield to traffic already in the circle, and travel counterclockwise

Answer

Stop completely before every entry

Answer

Enter clockwise and take the first exit

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Enter at the posted highway speed

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