2025 Kentucky Permit Test 3
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. Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?
Explanation
You should always signal when moving your vehicle to the right or left. On an interstate, you should stay in the right lane if you are moving more slowly than the surrounding traffic. It is illegal to back up or make a U-turn on interstate highways, so if you miss your exit, you should proceed to the next exit.
18. To enter a gap in highway traffic:
Explanation
Whenever you want to change lanes or enter traffic, you must be sure that there are no vehicles in your way in the lane you want to enter. Always check for traffic to the side of and behind your vehicle before you change lanes.
19. If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:
Explanation
If you experience a sudden tire blowout, do not panic. Grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator to allow the vehicle to roll to a stop. Lightly apply the breaks when it is safe to do so. Do not move to the shoulder of the road until the car has slowed considerably.
20. The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:
Explanation
The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. It is safest to drive at the same speed as surrounding traffic, up to the maximum speed limit. Maintaining a safe speed at all times is a responsibility shared by all motorists.
21. When changing lanes:
Explanation
Before changing lanes, you should check your side mirrors and look over your shoulder to make sure it is safe to proceed.
22. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:
Explanation
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the roadway, even if there is not a marked crosswalk.
23. Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?
Explanation
A number of drugs can impair your ability to drive, including depressant medications like tranquilizers and sedatives; over-the-counter cough syrups, cold tablets, and allergy medications (which may contain impairing substances like alcohol, codeine, or antihistamines); and illegal drugs.
24. Fatigue increases the risk of:
Explanation
Fatigue causes errors related to speed and distance, increases your risk of being in a crash, and causes you to take more time to make decisions. When you are fatigued, you could fall asleep behind the wheel and crash, injuring or killing yourself or others.
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