2025 Kentucky Permit Test 12

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Kentucky. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Kentucky. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Kentucky please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/kentucky/car.

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17. How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability?

Explanation
It is not advisable to drive after drinking any amount of alcohol. Even a single drink will affect your ability to drive safely.

18. If a child is about to run into the street, you should:

Explanation
If there is danger, you may need to sound a sharp blast on your horn. Do this when a child or any other pedestrian is about to enter into the street in front of your moving vehicle.

19. Prior to entering a curve:

Explanation
You may drive more slowly than the posted speed limit, based on road conditions, but it is illegal to drive any faster than the posted speed limit. Some conditions which require reduced speed for safety include approaching curves or hills where visibility is limited, driving on slippery roads, and driving on roads where animals and pedestrians are present.

20. A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Explanation
A red arrow means "stop." You must remain stopped until a green light or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.

21. When leaving a parking space that is parallel to the side of the road, you should:

Explanation
If you are parked parallel on the right-hand side of the street, turn on your left turn signal and look over your left shoulder before moving back into traffic. If you are parked parallel on the left-hand side of a one-way street, turn on your right turn signal and look over your right shoulder before moving back into traffic.

22. When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Explanation
Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Yield your right-of-way whenever it helps prevent collisions.

23. This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

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Explanation
At a railroad crossing marked with this sign, a driver should look both ways, listen for any trains, and be prepared to stop if any trains are nearby. Never try to outdrive an oncoming train.

24. Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

Explanation
Your safety and the safety of other drivers and pedestrians depends a lot on what you do before driving. Before moving your vehicle, you should adjust your seat, adjust your mirrors, fasten your safety belt, and secure items in and on your vehicle. Do not wait until your vehicle is moving to adjust your mirrors.
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