2025 Kentucky Permit Test 17

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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1. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Explanation
Allow for extra space when driving behind a motorcycle. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than other vehicles can and you must have adequate room to stop if the motorcyclist brakes or falls off. Also, remember that motorcycles are difficult to see at night because they only have one tail light.

2. This sign means:

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Explanation
This sign warns that a steep downgrade is ahead on the road. Drivers should check their brakes.

3. If your vehicle has mechanical trouble while on a public road and you need to stop, you should:

Explanation
If your vehicle has mechanical trouble while on a public road and you need to stop driving, pull off the right side of the road, if possible. Turn on your hazard lights to help other drivers see your vehicle while you wait for help.

4. This road sign means:

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Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates that there could be traffic merging from the right, so drivers should prepare to allow traffic to safely merge.

5. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

Explanation
When a vehicle makes a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle, the bigger the difference between the paths of the front and rear wheels. Therefore, long trucks often have to swing wide to complete a right turn.

6. If your vehicle has a mechanical problem:

Explanation
If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, make sure other drivers can see it. Get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic if at all possible and turn on your emergency flashers to show that you are having trouble.

7. Work zone barriers, drums, cones, and signs are used to:

Explanation
Work zones on highways have become increasingly dangerous places for both workers and drivers. When approaching a work zone, watch for materials such as cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, and workers in brightly colored vests to warn you and direct you.

8. When planning to back up your vehicle, you should:

Explanation
When planning to back up your vehicle, check behind the vehicle before getting in. Children and small objects may be difficult or impossible to see from the driver’s seat.
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