Kentucky DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

What term refers to the amount of alcohol present in a person's bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

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Implied consent (IC).

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Rate of alcohol consumption (RAC).

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Driving under influence level (DUI level).

Question 2

After stopping for a train at a railroad crossing and the train passes, you should:

Accepted Answer

Look for a second train and wait for signals to stop flashing.

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Immediately proceed once the visible train passes.

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Drive around crossing gates if they stay down briefly.

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Honk to signal your intent to cross.

Question 3

Regulatory signs are typically what color background?

Accepted Answer

White.

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Green.

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Yellow.

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Blue.

Question 4

Work zone barrels, cones, and signs are used to:

Accepted Answer

Keep drivers out of hazardous work areas.

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Inconvenience drivers intentionally.

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Make drivers angry about slow traffic.

Question 5

A centerline with one solid yellow and one broken yellow line means:

Accepted Answer

You may pass from the side next to the broken line when it is safe.

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You are not allowed to pass in this area.

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You are only allowed to make right turns in this area.

Question 6

Is it ever acceptable to drive off the paved road onto the shoulder to pass another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

No — you may not drive off the main traveled portion of the road to pass.

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Yes, if the vehicle ahead is turning left.

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Yes, if there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction.

Question 7

If you are already in an intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

Accepted Answer

Continue moving and clear the intersection safely.

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Stop in the intersection, and

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Increase your speed to avoid collisions.

Question 8

A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic indicates:

Accepted Answer

Passing is permitted when it is safe.

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Both lanes of traffic are going in the same direction.

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Passing is not permitted.

Question 9

In fog, rain, or snow you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low beam headlights.

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High beam headlights.

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Fog lights only.

Question 10

Why is driving at night generally more dangerous than driving in daylight?

Accepted Answer

You cannot see as far ahead at night.

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Your reaction time is slower at night.

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The road is always more slippery at night.

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Oncoming headlights eliminate glare.

Question 11

Because motorcycles and similar small vehicles can be hard to spot, you should:

Accepted Answer

Make constant visual checks and be especially alert.

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Share a lane with a motorcycle.

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Slow down every time you see one.

Question 12

After you pass another vehicle, when is it safe to return to your lane?

Accepted Answer

When you can see the passed vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.

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After you have signaled for three seconds.

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When the other driver signals you to return.

Question 13

An orange and red triangular emblem on the rear of a vehicle indicates:

Accepted Answer

The vehicle is a slow-moving vehicle.

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The vehicle will yield the right-of-way.

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Shoulder work is ahead.

Question 14

When driving in fog, which lighting is best to use?

Accepted Answer

Low beam headlights.

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Four-way flashers.

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High beam headlights.

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Parking lights only.

Question 15

If you begin a turn but then decide not to, you should:

Accepted Answer

Complete the turn you started.

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Signal and rejoin traffic by backing up.

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Quickly steer back to the previous lane.

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Stop in the intersection and wait.

Question 16

Which statement about driving while taking medications is true?

Accepted Answer

Many cold medications can make a person drowsy.

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Over-the-counter meds never impair driving if used as directed.

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Prescribed medications are always safe to drive on.

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Medications only affect drivers over 65.

Question 17

When changing lanes, you should never:

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Attempt to change lanes in an intersection.

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Check blind spots by looking over your shoulder.

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Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

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Signal your intended move.

Question 18

When vehicles are stopped behind a school bus with flashing red lights, they must remain stopped until:

Accepted Answer

The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

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All students are off the bus.

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The stop arm is retracted.

Question 19

If you see a lane-control sign with an arrow and the word \ONLY\ under it above your lane, you must:

Accepted Answer

Travel in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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Always make a lane change.

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Ignore it if traffic is light.

Question 20

A truck's \No zones\ refer to areas where cars:

Accepted Answer

Disappear into blind spots or are so close they limit the truck driver's ability to stop or maneuver.

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Have several car lengths between their vehicle and the truck.

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Have sufficient space to travel behind the truck.

Question 1 of 20

What term refers to the amount of alcohol present in a person's bloodstream?