Kentucky permit test study guide
All 174 Kentucky-specific questions in our bank, including 140 handbook-scenario extras, each with its correct answer and a plain-English explanation. These are original questions grounded in official KYTC rules — not a dump of a competitor's file.
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1. How long must you hold a Kentucky learner's permit before you can take the road test for an intermediate license?
- A 60 days
- B 120 days
- C 180 days
- D 365 days
Correct answer: C. Kentucky requires you to hold a learner's permit for at least 180 days before taking the road test for an intermediate license. The long window builds experience across seasons. Hook: about six months — half a year on the permit.
2. How many supervised practice hours must you log on Kentucky's Practice Driving Log before applying for an intermediate license?
- A 60 hours, including 10 at night
- B 50 hours, including 10 at night
- C 40 hours, all in daylight
- D 100 hours, including 20 at night
Correct answer: A. Kentucky's Practice Driving Log must show at least 60 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, certified by a parent or guardian before the road test. Night practice matters because darkness hides hazards. Remember the split: sixty total, ten dark.
3. Who must ride with you whenever you drive on a Kentucky learner's permit?
- A Any licensed driver at least 18 years old, seated anywhere
- B A licensed driver at least 21 years old in the front passenger seat
- C A parent or legal guardian only, in any seat
- D A licensed driver at least 25 years old in the back seat
Correct answer: B. A Kentucky permit holder may drive only when a licensed driver age 21 or older sits in the front passenger seat. The supervisor must be close enough to coach and react instantly. Hook: twenty-one, up front, every trip.
4. During which hours are Kentucky permit and intermediate drivers under 18 generally barred from driving without good cause?
- A 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- B 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- C 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- D Midnight to 6 a.m.
Correct answer: D. Kentucky bans permit and intermediate drivers from driving between midnight and 6 a.m. unless they can show good cause, such as an emergency, a school activity, or work. Late-night teen crashes spike. Hook: home before the clock strikes twelve.
5. As a Kentucky permit or intermediate license holder, which passenger limit applies to you?
- A No passengers of any age are allowed
- B Up to two passengers under age 18
- C Any number of passengers if all wear seat belts
- D Only one unrelated passenger under age 20
Correct answer: D. Kentucky's GDL limits permit and intermediate drivers to one unrelated passenger under age 20. Each extra teen passenger multiplies distraction and crash risk, so the law caps the carload. Hook: one friend under twenty; family members do not count.
6. While holding a Kentucky permit under age 18, what happens if you are convicted of a moving traffic violation?
- A Nothing, as long as you pay the fine
- B Your permit is permanently revoked
- C Your 180-day waiting period restarts from the violation date
- D You only receive a warning letter from KYTC
Correct answer: C. In Kentucky, a conviction for a moving violation under KRS Chapters 186, 189, or 189A restarts the teen's 180-day waiting period from the violation date. One ticket costs six more supervised months — clean driving is the fastest path forward.
7. How long must you wait to retest after failing the Kentucky road skills test?
- A Until the next business day
- B At least seven full days
- C At least 30 days
- D At least six months
Correct answer: B. Kentucky makes you wait seven full days after failing the road skills test before you can try again, while a failed written test can be retaken the next available day. Use the week to practice. Hook: road slip, seven-day sit.
8. When no speed limit sign is posted on a Kentucky state highway that is not an interstate or parkway, what is the legal limit?
- A 45 mph
- B 50 mph
- C 55 mph
- D 65 mph
Correct answer: C. KRS 189.390 sets 55 mph as Kentucky's default limit on state highways that are not interstates or parkways, unless a different limit is posted. Two-lane roads mix farm traffic and driveways. Hook: plain state highway, double nickels — 55.
9. What is the speed limit in a Kentucky off-street parking lot that is open to public use?
- A 10 mph
- B 15 mph
- C 20 mph
- D 25 mph
Correct answer: B. Kentucky law sets a 15 mph speed limit in off-street parking facilities offered for public use, whether publicly or privately owned. Pedestrians, backing cars, and blind aisles demand crawl speed. Hook: in the lot, keep it one-five.
10. Unless a higher limit is posted, what is the default speed limit on Kentucky interstate highways and parkways?
- A 65 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 60 mph
- D 75 mph
Correct answer: A. Under KRS 189.390, Kentucky interstates and parkways carry a 65 mph limit unless the transportation secretary posts a higher 70 mph limit on specific segments. The default rules whenever no sign says otherwise. Hook: interstate baseline is 65.
11. What fine can you face for a first-offense DUI conviction in Kentucky within a ten-year period?
- A $50 to $100
- B $1,000 to $2,000
- C $2,500 to $5,000
- D $200 to $500
Correct answer: D. A first-offense DUI in Kentucky within a ten-year period carries a $200 to $500 fine, 48 hours to 30 days in jail, or both, under KRS 189A.010. Even a first slip is costly. Hook: first fall, two-to-five hundred.
12. Which of these makes a Kentucky DUI an aggravated offense with mandatory jail time?
- A Driving with an expired registration
- B A blood alcohol concentration of 0.09
- C Driving alone after dark
- D Carrying a passenger under age 12
Correct answer: D. KRS 189A.010 lists carrying a passenger under age 12 as an aggravating circumstance, which turns a first Kentucky DUI into one with a mandatory minimum of four days in jail. Endangering a child hardens the penalty. Hook: kid aboard, aggravated.
13. In Kentucky, how is a fourth DUI offense within a ten-year period charged?
- A As a traffic infraction with no jail time
- B As a Class D felony
- C As a misdemeanor with a $100 maximum fine
- D As a 30-day license suspension only
Correct answer: B. Under KRS 189A.010, a fourth or later DUI within ten years is a Class D felony in Kentucky, with a 240-day mandatory minimum when an aggravator is present. Repeat offenses escalate from misdemeanor to felony. Hook: fourth strike, felony.
14. You approach a school or church bus stopped on a two-lane Kentucky road with its stop arm out. What must you do?
- A Stop, and stay stopped until riders are clear and the bus moves
- B Slow to 15 mph and pass with caution
- C Pass on the left if no children are visible
- D Stop only if you are traveling behind the bus
Correct answer: A. Kentucky requires traffic from both directions to stop for a school or church bus loading or unloading, and to stay stopped until riders clear the roadway and the bus moves. Hook: bus stopped, everybody stops — and church buses count too.
15. On a four-lane Kentucky highway, an emergency vehicle is stopped ahead on the shoulder with lights flashing. What does Kentucky law expect you to do?
- A Maintain your speed and lane position
- B Stop next to the emergency vehicle
- C Slow down and, if safe, move into a lane away from it
- D Turn on hazard lights and pass at normal speed
Correct answer: C. Kentucky's move-over rule tells you to slow down and, on a four-lane road, shift into a lane away from a stopped emergency vehicle when safe; if you cannot move over, pass slowly with caution. Hook: see the lights, slide and slow.
16. Which agency administers the learner's-permit knowledge test in Kentucky?
- A Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC)
- B The Federal Highway Administration
- C The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- D The US Department of Education
Correct answer: A. In Kentucky, driver licensing — including the permit knowledge test — is run by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). Federal agencies write guidance and fund programs, but they do not hand you a Kentucky permit. When in doubt, start at the KYTC site.
17. You need to confirm a Kentucky permit rule you saw on a practice site. What is the authoritative place to check?
- A The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) website or official Kentucky driver handbook
- B A random social-media reel with no date
- C A forum post from 2014
- D Any paid app's splash screen
Correct answer: A. Practice sites, including this one, can be wrong or out of date. Kentucky's KYTC publishes the handbook and the current rule. If two sources disagree, the official Kentucky page wins. Date-stamp what you read.
18. Who writes the official new-driver (graduated licensing) rules that apply on Kentucky roads?
- A The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and Kentucky law
- B A national driving school franchise
- C Wikipedia editors
- D Your insurance agent's blog
Correct answer: A. GDL hours, night limits, and passenger rules are Kentucky law, explained by the KYTC. A school or insurer may summarize them, but they are not the source. Learn the Kentucky version, not a generic US version.
19. What section heading opens the official Kentucky driver manual?
- A Section One The Driver’s License About This Manual
- B The federal interstate qualifying exam
- C The commercial learner permit skills pad
- D The motorcycle only road course
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says Section One The Driver’s License About This Manual. Testers invent leftover federal exam names. Learn that official wording, then answer the knowledge test from those words.
20. Where is the official Kentucky driver handbook published?
- A By the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) at its official handbook URL
- B Only as a paid paperback with no public copy
- C Exclusively inside a third-party app store listing
- D It is not published; testers invent questions
Correct answer: A. The KYTC publishes the Kentucky handbook for free. That book is the source the knowledge test is written from. Our questions are original study items grounded in those rules, not a substitute for reading the handbook.
21. What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Kentucky?
- A 15
- B 14
- C 18
- D 21
Correct answer: A. Kentucky lets you apply for a learner's permit at 15, according to the KYTC. You still have to pass the knowledge and vision screens and meet any parent-consent rules. Age opens the door; it does not skip the test.
22. What passing score does the KYTC publish for the Kentucky Written Test?
- A 80%
- B 50%
- C 40%
- D 99%
Correct answer: A. You need 80% to pass the Kentucky Written Test. Percentages feel abstract until you miss a cluster of signs. Train above the line so test-day nerves do not drop you under 80%.
23. For a driver 21 or older in Kentucky, the per-se BAC limit is:
- A 0.08%
- B 0.12%
- C 0.15%
- D 0.20%
Correct answer: A. Kentucky sets the adult per-se limit at 0.08%. That is a legal line, not a recommendation to drink up to it. Impairment starts earlier, and Kentucky can still charge you for unsafe driving below the number.
24. Drivers under 21 in Kentucky are over the youth alcohol limit at which level?
- A 0.02%
- B 0.08%
- C 0.10%
- D 0.15%
Correct answer: A. Kentucky uses a zero-tolerance style rule for under-21 drivers: 0.02%. Adult limits do not apply to a teen permit holder. If you are under 21 in Kentucky, treat alcohol and keys as incompatible.
25. Unless a sign posts another limit, the usual residential or city default in Kentucky is:
- A 35 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 70 mph
- D 15 mph unless signed
Correct answer: A. Kentucky's typical unposted residential / city default is 35 mph. School zones and work zones drop lower. If houses line the street and no sign argues, start at 35 mph and watch the next plaque.
26. What is the highest posted highway speed limit in Kentucky?
- A 70 mph
- B 25 mph
- C 15 mph
- D 100 mph
Correct answer: A. Kentucky's highest posted highway limit is 70 mph. Most stretches are lower, and work zones or weather can cut it further. Do not assume every freeway in Kentucky is signed at the state maximum.
27. Can you take the official Kentucky Written Test from home on the internet?
- A No. The KYTC gives the Written Test in person, not as a take-home web exam
- B Yes, anyone may take it on a phone in bed
- C Yes, but only on social media
- D Yes, and a screenshot of a practice test counts
Correct answer: A. The KYTC administers the Kentucky Written Test in person. Practice tests online are study tools, not the official exam. Show up with the documents the KYTC lists, and do not expect a home browser to replace the office test.
28. Which fee listing matches what Kentucky publishes for a learner’s permit?
- A A permit is $15.00 ($18.00 REAL ID). A 4-year driver's license is $21.50 ($24.00 REAL ID).
- B There is never a fee in Kentucky
- C $2 cash only, no card, nationwide
- D A $400 federal permit surcharge paid to NHTSA
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky GDL page says A permit is $15.00 ($18.00 REAL ID) and A 4-year driver's license is $21.50 ($24.00 REAL ID). Testers invent leftover NHTSA surcharges. Confirm the live page the day you go.
29. If you fail the Kentucky Written Test, which statement matches the KYTC's published retake rule?
- A If you fail the written test, you may return the next available day to retake it (schedule a new appointment with Kentucky State Police). If you fail the road skills test, you must wait seven full days before retaking it.
- B You are banned from driving in Kentucky for life
- C You may retake it immediately with no limits, forever, for free, at any kiosk
- D The KYTC never allows a second try
Correct answer: A. Kentucky's published retake rule is: If you fail the written test, you may return the next available day to retake it (schedule a new appointment with Kentucky State Police). If you fail the road skills test, you must wait seven full days before retaking it. Use the wait to restudy the handbook chapters you missed. Showing up unprepared a second time just spends another attempt.
30. What does the KYTC publish about languages for the Kentucky knowledge test?
- A English plus 26 other languages on the written test, including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese. Several languages are available electronically and in audio form on testing-office tablets; oral administration or an interpreter requires a special appointment.
- B English only in every office, with no exceptions listed
- C Latin and Esperanto only
- D The test is offered as a mime exam with no written language
Correct answer: A. Language options in Kentucky: English plus 26 other languages on the written test, including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese. Several languages are available electronically and in audio form on testing-office tablets; oral administration or an interpreter requires a special appointment. Ask at the office or on the KYTC site when you schedule, because not every location stocks every language every day. Bring an interpreter only if the KYTC says that is allowed.
31. How many supervised practice hours must a Kentucky teen log before an intermediate license, including night hours?
- A 60 hours including 10 at night
- B 40 hours including 6 at night
- C 50 hours with no night split
- D Night hours are optional
Correct answer: A. Kentucky's intermediate license at 16 needs a 180-day permit hold and 60 supervised hours, 10 at night. A full license at 17 needs 180 days at the intermediate step plus a 4-hour driver-education course. A moving-violation conviction restarts the 180-day wait.
32. What extra course sits between Kentucky's intermediate license and a full license at 17?
- A A 4-hour driver-education course plus 180 days at the intermediate step
- B No extra course
- C 30 classroom hours
- D A commercial license
Correct answer: A. The full license at 17 requires 180 days at the intermediate step plus a 4-hour driver-education course. Permit and intermediate drivers also face a midnight-to-6:00 a.m. ban absent good cause and a limit of one unrelated passenger under 20.
33. After a failed Kentucky road skills test, how long must you wait?
- A Seven full days
- B The next available day, same as the written test
- C 30 days
- D Two business days
Correct answer: A. A failed written test may be retaken the next available day with a new Kentucky State Police appointment. A failed road skills test waits seven full days. Do not mix the two clocks.
34. What happens to Kentucky's 180-day GDL waiting period if the teen is convicted of a moving violation?
- A The 180-day period restarts
- B Only a fine applies
- C The teen is licensed immediately
- D Night hours are waived
Correct answer: A. A moving-violation conviction restarts the 180-day waiting period. That applies on the way to the intermediate license and again on the way to the full license. A clean record is part of the clock, not a suggestion.
35. How far before a Kentucky intersection turn should you signal?
- A 100 feet before the turn
- B A car length
- C 500 feet in every town
- D Only after you reach the crosswalk
Correct answer: A. Kentucky’s manual says that if you plan to turn at an intersection, signal 100 feet before the turn and check traffic to the rear. A late signal is how rear-end crashes start in the turn lane.
36. A Kentucky red arrow is showing. What does it mean?
- A No turning in the direction of the arrow until it turns green
- B Turn after a stop if the way is clear
- C It is only a warning
- D It applies only at night
Correct answer: A. Kentucky says a red arrow means no turning in the direction of the arrow until it turns green. A circular red can still allow a right turn after stopping unless a sign prohibits it. Learn arrow versus circle.
37. After stopping on a circular red light in Kentucky, when may you turn right?
- A When there is no approaching traffic, unless a sign prohibits the turn
- B Never; Kentucky bans all right turns on red
- C Anytime at 5 mph
- D Only after 9 p.m.
Correct answer: A. Kentucky allows a right turn after stopping if there is no approaching traffic, unless a sign is posted prohibiting that right turn. The red-arrow rule is stricter and holds the turn until green.
38. When must Kentucky headlights be illuminated as a clock rule?
- A From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise
- B Only after 10 p.m.
- C Never in winter
- D Only on parkways
Correct answer: A. Kentucky requires headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. Turn them on whenever you have trouble seeing other vehicles. If you cannot see them, they probably cannot see you.
39. A blind pedestrian in Kentucky is carrying a clearly visible white cane or is accompanied by an assistance dog. What must you do?
- A Yield the right-of-way
- B Tap the horn and squeeze past
- C Keep your speed if your light is green
- D Pass within two feet
Correct answer: A. Kentucky requires you to yield the right-of-way to a blind pedestrian carrying a clearly visible white cane or accompanied by an assistance dog. Failure to yield is a serious violation. A horn startles someone using sound to navigate.
40. A Kentucky funeral procession led by an escort is moving through an intersection. What must you avoid?
- A Driving between the vehicles, passing them, or turning on headlights to steal the right-of-way
- B Yielding at all
- C Slowing down
- D Waiting for the escort
Correct answer: A. Kentucky gives a funeral procession the right-of-way at an intersection when it is led by an escort, and the line may pass through. Do not drive between the vehicles except when a police or safety officer authorizes it. Do not turn on your headlights or do anything else to secure that right-of-way, and do not pass the procession unless directed.
41. A Kentucky school or church bus is stopped with its stop arm out and signal lights on. Who must stop?
- A Drivers approaching from any direction on every road, except opposite-direction traffic on a four-or-more-lane roadway split by an elevated barrier or an unpaved median
- B Only the car immediately behind the bus
- C No one outside a marked school zone
- D Every vehicle within a mile
Correct answer: A. Kentucky requires a complete stop for a stopped school or church bus from either direction on all roads. The only exception is opposite-direction travel on a roadway with four or more lanes that is separated by an elevated barrier or an unpaved median. Stay stopped until the bus finishes loading or unloading and is moving again.
42. How do you enter a Kentucky roundabout or traffic circle?
- A Slow down, yield to circulating traffic, and enter counterclockwise
- B Enter from the left and cut across the island
- C Stop in the circle until someone waves
- D Treat it as a four-way stop in the middle
Correct answer: A. Kentucky describes a roundabout or traffic circle as a circular intersection where vehicles travel counterclockwise around a raised island. Entering traffic yields the right-of-way to circulating traffic. Slow down as you enter, stay in the circle to your exit, then signal and leave.
43. A Kentucky signal shows a flashing yellow arrow. What may you do?
- A Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow after checking the way is clear
- B Turn immediately; opposing traffic is held
- C Wait for a circular green only
- D Treat it as a solid red arrow
Correct answer: A. Kentucky says a flashing yellow arrow means proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow. Yield first. Entering after the light has turned red is against the law if you could have stopped, so do not use the flash as a last-second sprint.
44. A Kentucky traffic light is flashing red. What must you do?
- A Come to a full stop and proceed only when it is clear
- B Treat it as a yield sign
- C Treat it as a green light after midnight
- D Wait for a green arrow
Correct answer: A. Kentucky’s flashing red light means come to a full stop and proceed only when it is clear. A circular green still requires a yield to other vehicles and pedestrians. Testers swap the flash with flashing yellow, which is caution without that mandatory stop.
45. A Kentucky yellow light is showing and you can stop safely. What should you do?
- A Stop; it is against the law to enter the intersection after the light turns red if you could have stopped
- B Speed up to beat the red
- C Stop in the middle
- D Ignore yellow at night
Correct answer: A. Kentucky says a yellow light means the signal is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely. The manual adds that it is against the law to enter after the light turns red. If you are too close to stop, clear the intersection carefully.
46. What minimum following distance does the Kentucky Driver Manual tell you to keep?
- A A four-second gap between your car and the vehicle in front
- B One Kentucky car length at highway speed
- C Half a second in dry weather
- D No gap is required outside Louisville
Correct answer: A. Kentucky asks you to keep a minimum following distance of four seconds so you can see and react. Following too closely is against the law and hides the road ahead. Testers still sell a two-second Kentucky myth. Count a full four on a Kentucky road, then add more at night, in fog, or behind a truck.
47. When you pass a bicyclist in Kentucky, how much space does the manual recommend?
- A At least three feet, and move back to the right only when you are well clear
- B A Kentucky mirror’s width
- C One foot if you slow to 20 mph
- D No extra space on a two-lane road
Correct answer: A. Kentucky recommends at least three feet when you pass a bicyclist, a slow pass, and a return to the right lane only when you are well clear of the rider. It is a handbook cushion testers treat as optional. Give the Kentucky rider the full three feet and then some.
48. You overtake a bicycle on a Kentucky road that has more than one lane in your direction. What does the statute require if that left lane is available and reasonably safe?
- A Move the vehicle to the immediate left lane, then return only when you are safely past
- B Stay in the Kentucky right lane and miss the rider by inches
- C Pass on the shoulder
- D Honk and share the same lane
Correct answer: A. Kentucky’s KRS 189.340 says that if more than one lane goes your way, you move to the immediate left when that lane is available and reasonably safe. On a one-lane road you pass to the left at not less than three feet and keep that gap until you are safely past. You may cross the center, even in a marked no-passing zone, only if the left side is unobstructed and you will not interfere with oncoming traffic. Testers squeeze by in the same Kentucky lane. Change lanes when you have one.
49. You see a runaway-truck or escape ramp on a Kentucky downgrade. Who may use it, and may you park nearby?
- A Only a large vehicle that cannot stop; never stop or park in the vicinity of the Kentucky ramp
- B Any Kentucky car that wants a rest area
- C Park on the Kentucky ramp shoulder if you put on hazards
- D Use it as a Kentucky passing lane on a hill
Correct answer: A. Kentucky places escape or runaway ramps on long downgrades for large vehicles that are out of control or cannot stop because of brake failure. Never stop or park in the vicinity of those ramps — a truck that needs the ramp has no other option. Testers treat a Kentucky ramp like a scenic pull-off. Blocking it is the miss.
50. You fail to yield in Kentucky to a blind pedestrian with a clearly visible white cane or an assistance dog. What fine does the handbook name?
- A Up to $250
- B A Kentucky warning only
- C Fifteen dollars, the usual parking guess
- D No Kentucky fine if your light is green
Correct answer: A. Kentucky already requires a yield to a blind pedestrian with a clearly visible white cane or an assistance dog. The handbook adds that failure can mean a fine up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Testers remember the yield and miss the number. In Kentucky the written trap is $250, not a slap-on-the-wrist warning.
51. A Kentucky sign marks a shared center lane for left turns only. How may you use that lane?
- A Only for left turns by Kentucky vehicles going either way; it is reserved and is not a through or passing lane
- B As a Kentucky passing bay if the dashes fade
- C As a Kentucky through lane for two blocks
- D Only for Kentucky right turns from a driveway
Correct answer: A. Kentucky’s Shared Center Lane Left Turn Only sign marks a lane reserved for left-turning vehicles from either direction. It is not to be used for through traffic or for passing other vehicles. Testers camp in a Kentucky center stripe to overtake. Turn, then leave.
52. When do Kentucky’s increased highway work-zone fines apply?
- A When signs say you are in a Kentucky highway work zone and that fines are increased, and at least one bona fide worker is present
- B Anytime orange Kentucky cones appear, even if the zone is empty
- C Only at night on a Kentucky interstate
- D Never; Kentucky work-zone fines stay the same
Correct answer: A. KRS 189.2327 sets a $500 work-zone fine when nobody is hurt, and $500 to $10,000 if someone is injured or killed. Those increased amounts apply only when signs tell drivers they are in a highway work zone and that fines are increased, and at least one bona fide worker is present. Testers still recite an old Kentucky “double fine” sign. The current statute is a posted increase plus a worker on site.
53. You stop at a Kentucky light or stop sign where a blind pedestrian may be crossing. How close to the crosswalk should you finish, if there is no advanced stop line?
- A No more than 5 feet from that Kentucky crosswalk, so the pedestrian can hear your vehicle
- B Fifty feet back, a number copied from other Kentucky neighbors
- C In the middle of the Kentucky intersection if flashers are on
- D Anywhere a Kentucky sidewalk is clear
Correct answer: A. Kentucky tells drivers that at a stop light or sign, do not stop more than five feet from the crosswalk unless there is an advanced stop bar. A blind pedestrian uses the sound of your vehicle as a guide, so drive up to the crosswalk. Testers stop a car-length back. Five feet is the Kentucky hearing cue.
54. A Kentucky emergency vehicle is answering a call with flashing red or blue lights or a siren. How far back must you stay, and where may you park?
- A At least 500 feet behind that Kentucky emergency vehicle unless you are on official business, and do not park in the block where it has stopped
- B Two car lengths behind any Kentucky lights
- C Park against the Kentucky hose if flashers are on
- D Follow into the Kentucky block so you can watch
Correct answer: A. KRS 189.930 says that unless you are on official business you may not follow a signaling emergency vehicle closer than 500 feet, and you may not drive or park in the block where that vehicle has stopped to answer a call unless a police officer or firefighter directs you. Testers invent a 200-foot Kentucky draft. Five hundred feet and the block rule are the pair, separate from Kentucky’s move-over extra.
55. How close to a Kentucky flashing beacon, stop sign, or roadside traffic-control signal may you park on the approach?
- A No closer than 30 feet upon the approach to that Kentucky flashing beacon, stop sign, or roadside signal
- B Fifteen feet, the Kentucky hydrant number
- C Against the Kentucky pole if flashers are on
- D Anywhere a Kentucky sidewalk is clear
Correct answer: A. KRS 189.450 forbids stopping or parking within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway. Testers reuse Kentucky’s 15-foot hydrant number here. Thirty feet keeps the roadside control visible, separate from the 500-foot emergency-follow extra.
56. When may a vehicle registered over 44,000 pounds stop on the shoulder of a Kentucky state-maintained highway?
- A Only in an emergency or when a Kentucky peace officer signals, and then only to the right with every wheel and projecting part clear of the traveled way
- B Anytime Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky two-lane
- D Anytime the Kentucky hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. KRS 189.450 forbids a vehicle registered at a gross weight over 44,000 pounds from parking, stopping, or standing on the shoulders of any state-maintained highway, except in an emergency or in response to a peace officer’s signal, and then only to the right with all wheels and projecting parts, including the load, completely clear of the traveled way. Testers treat every Kentucky shoulder as a truck rest. Forty-four thousand pounds is the Kentucky shoulder trap, separate from the 30-foot signal extra.
57. May you stop or park in front of a Kentucky sidewalk ramp provided for persons with disabilities?
- A No; Kentucky forbids stopping or parking in front of those sidewalk ramps
- B Yes, if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky block
- D Yes, if the Kentucky hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. KRS 189.450 forbids stopping or parking in front of sidewalk ramps provided for persons with disabilities. Testers treat a Kentucky curb-cut as leftover stall space. The ramp stays a ramp, separate from the 15-foot hydrant number and the 30-foot signal extra.
58. How long may a disabled vehicle stay on the shoulder of a Kentucky state-maintained highway?
- A No longer than 24 hours; a disabled Kentucky vehicle must not remain on that shoulder for twenty-four hours or more
- B As long as Kentucky flashers stay on
- C Five Kentucky days, a number copied from another state
- D Until a Kentucky officer writes a ticket
Correct answer: A. KRS 189.450 says a disabled vehicle may occupy the shoulder of a state-maintained highway only when it is impossible or impracticable to remove it until repairs or help arrive, and in no event may that disabled vehicle remain on that shoulder for twenty-four hours or more. Continuous 24-hour parking of a disabled vehicle on a toll road, interstate, other fully controlled-access highway, or other state-maintained highway shoulder is also prohibited and may lead to a tow. Testers leave a Kentucky wreck on the shoulder “until Monday.” Twenty-four hours is the cap, separate from the 44,000-pound shoulder extra.
59. When may a Kentucky solid-waste collection vehicle stop on the roadway to pick up trash?
- A For no more than 15 minutes at a time, and only if it is a registered Kentucky collection service or an Adopt-a-Highway participant
- B Anytime Kentucky flashers are on
- C For a full Kentucky hour at each stop
- D Never; Kentucky forbids every trash stop
Correct answer: A. KRS 189.450 lets a vehicle stop on the roadway for not more than fifteen minutes at a time to collect and transport solid waste if it is operated by a collection service registered under KRS 224.43-315 or by a person or organization actively participating in the Adopt-a-Highway Program. Testers treat every Kentucky curb stop as an unlimited trash stall. Fifteen minutes plus a registered or Adopt-a-Highway operator is the pair, separate from the 24-hour disabled-shoulder extra.
60. How should you leave the wheels when you park on a Kentucky hill?
- A So the Kentucky vehicle will touch the curb if it begins moving, or so it will go off the road if there is no curb
- B Leave the Kentucky wheels straight if the brake is set
- C Always turn the Kentucky wheels toward oncoming traffic
- D Point the Kentucky wheels uphill on every grade
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says that if you are parked on a hill, turn your wheels so the vehicle will touch the curb if it begins moving. If there is no curb, turn the wheels so the vehicle will go off the road should it roll. Testers leave a Kentucky car pointed straight on a grade. Touch-the-curb is the trap, separate from the sidewalk-ramp extra.
61. What should you check for besides signs in a Kentucky no-parking zone?
- A Painted or colored Kentucky curbs that may prohibit or limit parking
- B Only a Kentucky hydrant within 15 feet
- C Whether Kentucky flashers are on
- D Nothing if the Kentucky engine is off
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual’s no-parking chapter says to check for signs or painted curbs that may prohibit or limit parking, and that some restrictions are indicated by colored curb markings. Testers treat a painted Kentucky curb as leftover stall paint. The paint is enough, separate from the hill-wheel extra.
62. May you park in a designated Kentucky handicapped parking area without an official permit while transporting a disabled person?
- A No; Kentucky says unauthorized parking in those designated areas is unlawful and punishable by a fine, and the space is only for a vehicle displaying an official permit and transporting a disabled person
- B Yes, if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky lot
- D Yes, if the Kentucky hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says unauthorized parking in designated handicapped parking areas is unlawful and punishable by a fine. Those spaces are only for vehicles displaying an official permit and transporting a disabled person. Testers leave an unmarked Kentucky car “just for a minute.” The stall stays reserved, separate from the painted-curb extra.
63. Which side is safest when you get out of a vehicle parked along a Kentucky curb?
- A The Kentucky curb side; if you must use the street side, check traffic before you get out
- B The Kentucky travel-lane side if flashers are on
- C Either Kentucky side after 9 p.m.
- D The Kentucky side closest to the hydrant
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says it is safest to get out of your vehicle on the curb side. If you must use the street side, check traffic before getting out. Testers swing a Kentucky door into the travel lane. Curb-side exit is the trap, separate from the handicapped-space extra.
64. What must you do with the engine and key when you leave a parked Kentucky vehicle?
- A Turn off the Kentucky engine and remove the key; always lock the vehicle even if you will be away only a short time
- B Leave the Kentucky engine idling if flashers are on
- C Leave the Kentucky key in the ignition after 9 p.m.
- D Nothing if the Kentucky parking brake is set
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says the law requires you to turn off the engine and remove the key when you leave a vehicle, and always lock it even if you will be away only a short time. Testers leave a Kentucky car running “just while they run in.” Engine off and key out is the trap, separate from the curb-side-exit extra.
65. May you stop or park a vehicle on a Kentucky sidewalk?
- A in the following places: (a) On a sidewalk; (b) In front of sidewalk ramps provided for persons with disabilities
- B Yes, if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after nine p.m. on a Kentucky walk
- D Yes, if the Kentucky hydrant is more than fifteen feet away
Correct answer: A. in the following places: (a) On a sidewalk; (b) In front of sidewalk ramps provided for persons with disabilities. Testers treat a Kentucky walk as leftover stall space.
66. May you stop or park a vehicle in front of a public or private Kentucky driveway?
- A In front of sidewalk ramps provided for persons with disabilities; (c) In front of a public or private driveway; (d) Within an intersection or on a crosswalk
- B Yes, if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after nine p.m. on a Kentucky alley
- D Yes, if the Kentucky hydrant is more than fifteen feet away
Correct answer: A. In front of sidewalk ramps provided for persons with disabilities; (c) In front of a public or private driveway; (d) Within an intersection or on a crosswalk. Testers pinch a Kentucky driveway just to run in.
67. May you stop or park a vehicle within a Kentucky intersection or on a crosswalk?
- A No; Kentucky lists an intersection or a crosswalk among the forbidden parking places
- B Yes, if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. in a Kentucky box
- D Yes, if the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official Kentucky Revised Statutes 189.450 forbids stopping or parking within an intersection or on a crosswalk. Testers nose a Kentucky car into the box or sit on the zebra “just to run in.” The box and crossing stay open, separate from the 30-foot roadside-signal extra.
68. May you stop or park a vehicle on a Kentucky controlled-access highway?
- A No; Kentucky lists a controlled-access highway among the forbidden parking places
- B Yes, if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky ramp
- D Yes, if the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official Kentucky Revised Statutes 189.450 forbids stopping or parking on any controlled-access highway, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to obey an officer or traffic-control device. Testers treat a Kentucky ramp as leftover stall space. That travel way stays a travel way, separate from the 44,000-pound shoulder extra.
69. May you stop or park a vehicle inside a Kentucky highway tunnel?
- A On any controlled access highway; (h) Within a highway tunnel
- B Yes, if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after nine p.m. in a Kentucky bore
- D Yes, if the Kentucky hydrant is more than fifteen feet away
Correct answer: A. On any controlled access highway; (h) Within a highway tunnel. Testers treat a Kentucky bore as leftover shoulder stall space and park there anyway still.
70. How close to a Kentucky fire hydrant may you stop or park?
- A No closer than 15 feet from a Kentucky fire hydrant
- B Five feet if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Ten feet after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky curb
- D Any Kentucky gap if the signal is more than 30 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official Kentucky Revised Statutes 189.450 forbids stopping or parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Testers reuse the 30-foot roadside-signal figure here. Fifteen feet is the Kentucky hydrant gap, separate from that signal extra and from the sidewalk-ramp extra.
71. May you stop or park a vehicle in the area between the roadways of a divided Kentucky highway?
- A In an area between the roadways of a divided highway
- B Yes, if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after nine p.m. on a Kentucky median
- D Yes, if the Kentucky hydrant is more than fifteen feet away
Correct answer: A. In an area between the roadways of a divided highway. Testers treat a Kentucky median as leftover stall space for cars and camp there still.
72. A Kentucky bicycle path or bike lane intersects the road you are using. Who goes first?
- A Yield the Kentucky right-of-way to that rider on the path or in the lane
- B The Kentucky motor vehicle always goes first if flashers are on
- C The rider waits after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky curb
- D Skip the yield if the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says to yield the right of way when a bicycle path or bike lane intersects a road. Testers treat a Kentucky path as leftover gutter. The rider goes first, leftover from the three-foot extra.
73. When may you stop, park, or drive on a designated Kentucky bicycle path or lane?
- A Only when entering or leaving a Kentucky alley or driveway, doing official duties, following a police officer, or in an emergency
- B Anytime Kentucky flashers are on
- C After 9 p.m. on any Kentucky bike path
- D Anytime the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says not to stop, park, or drive on a designated bicycle path or lane unless you are entering or leaving an alley or driveway, performing official duties, directed by a police officer, or an emergency situation exists. Testers treat a Kentucky stripe as leftover curb. Stay off unless one of those four applies, leftover from the path-yield extra.
74. You want to turn at a Kentucky intersection and a bicyclist is crossing. What should you do?
- A Slow down and let that Kentucky rider clear the intersection before you make the turn
- B Cut the Kentucky rider off if flashers are on
- C Hook the Kentucky rider after 9 p.m.
- D Skip the wait if the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says to allow as much space as possible and slow down when approaching or passing a bicyclist, and to slow down and let the cyclist clear the intersection before making your turn. Testers hook a Kentucky bike at the corner. Clear first, leftover from the path carve-out extra.
75. When may you sound the horn close to a Kentucky bicyclist?
- A Only when there is a chance of a Kentucky crash; a close blast can startle the rider into your path
- B Whenever you want the Kentucky rider to move over
- C Anytime after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky street
- D Anytime the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says to avoid sounding your horn close to bicyclists unless there is a chance of a crash, because sounding it only to announce yourself may startle them and cause them to steer into your path. Testers blast a Kentucky rider out of the lane. Quiet unless a real crash warning, leftover from the clear-the-intersection extra.
76. Before you open a door on a vehicle parked on a Kentucky street, whom should you check for?
- A Bicyclists to the sides and rear of that Kentucky vehicle
- B Only a Kentucky hydrant across the street
- C Only Kentucky traffic after 9 p.m.
- D Only a Kentucky rail more than 50 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says that when parked on the street you should check to the sides and rear for bicyclists before you open your vehicle door. Testers swing a Kentucky door into a bike line. Look first, leftover from the horn extra.
77. How should you drive around a Kentucky bicyclist when the roadway is wet or covered with sand or gravel?
- A Use extra Kentucky care; those surfaces affect bicycles much more than vehicles
- B Hold Kentucky highway speed if flashers are on
- C Pass after 9 p.m. as if the Kentucky pavement were dry
- D Skip the care if the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says to be particularly careful around bicyclists when the roadway is wet or covered with sand or gravel, because those conditions affect bicycles much more than vehicles. Testers treat a wet Kentucky bike like a dry-day car. Extra care, leftover from the door-check extra.
78. You see children riding bikes on a Kentucky sidewalk. What extra look does the handbook ask for?
- A Watch carefully; those Kentucky children may come onto the road
- B Ignore the Kentucky sidewalk if flashers are on
- C Ignore the Kentucky walk after 9 p.m.
- D Skip the look if the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual says to watch carefully for bicyclists entering your lane and to be especially careful if you see children riding bikes on the sidewalk, because they may come onto the road. Testers treat a Kentucky sidewalk bike as stuck on the walk. Extra look, leftover from the wet-road extra.
79. How must a Kentucky rider sit on a highway or highway shoulder?
- A Upon a seat attached to that Kentucky bicycle
- B Anywhere if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Standing after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D Anywhere if the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says a bicyclist operating on a highway or highway shoulder shall ride upon a seat attached to the bicycle. Testers treat a leftover Kentucky frame-stand as courtesy. Regular-seat leftover from the sidewalk-children extra.
80. Where may a Kentucky rider carry a passenger?
- A Upon a seat or carrying device attached to that Kentucky bicycle in the manner that seat or device is manufactured and designed to be used
- B On the Kentucky handlebars if flashers are on
- C On a Kentucky interstate after 9 p.m.
- D Anywhere if the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says a bicyclist may transport a person upon a seat or carrying device attached to the bicycle in a manner in which the seat or device is manufactured and designed to be used. Testers treat a leftover Kentucky handlebar toddler as courtesy. Passenger-device leftover from the regular-seat extra.
81. How many people may a Kentucky bicycle carry at one time?
- A No more persons than that Kentucky bicycle is designed or safely equipped to carry
- B As many as fit if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Two extras after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky curb
- D Any number if the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says a bicycle operated on a highway or highway shoulder shall not carry more than the number of persons for which the bicycle is designed or safely equipped. Testers treat leftover Kentucky extra riders as courtesy. Designed-capacity leftover from the passenger-device extra.
82. How must a Kentucky rider keep control while carrying a package?
- A Keep one hand on those Kentucky handle bars
- B Drop both Kentucky hands if flashers are on
- C Ride no-hands after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D Skip the Kentucky grip if the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says a bicyclist shall not carry a package, bundle, or article that prevents the operator from keeping one hand on the handle bars. Testers treat a leftover Kentucky no-hands grocery run as courtesy. One-hand leftover from the designed-capacity extra.
83. May a Kentucky rider attach that bicycle or that person to a motor vehicle?
- A No; a Kentucky rider may not attach that bicycle or that person to a motor vehicle on a highway or highway shoulder
- B Yes anytime Kentucky flashers are on
- C Yes after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D Yes if the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says a bicyclist operating on a highway or highway shoulder shall not attach either the bicycle or himself or herself to a motor vehicle. Testers treat a leftover Kentucky bumper-hitch as courtesy. No-cling leftover from the one-hand extra.
84. What braking does Kentucky require on a highway or highway shoulder?
- A A brake that can stop that Kentucky bicycle within 15 feet from 10 miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement
- B Any Kentucky courtesy squeeze if flashers are on
- C A Kentucky stop after 9 p.m. only
- D Any Kentucky gap if the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says a bicycle shall not be operated on a highway or highway shoulder without a brake or brakes adequate to stop the bicycle within fifteen feet at a speed of ten miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement. Testers invent a leftover Kentucky no-number courtesy. Fifteen-from-ten leftover from the no-cling extra.
85. What night lighting does Kentucky require on a bicycle?
- A A Kentucky front light visible 500 feet and able to reveal objects 50 feet ahead, plus a 100-foot red rear reflector or light and a 500-foot red or flashing-red rear light
- B Any Kentucky courtesy glow if flashers are on
- C A Kentucky lamp after 9 p.m. only on an interstate
- D Any Kentucky glow if the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says a bicycle operated during the hours in KRS 189.030(1) shall display a front light visible 500 feet and capable of revealing substantial objects at least 50 feet ahead, plus a red reflector or red light visible 100 feet from the rear, and a red or flashing-red rear light visible 500 feet. Testers invent a leftover Kentucky no-number courtesy. Night-lamp leftover from the 15-foot brake extra.
86. May a Kentucky bicycle carry a siren or a whistle?
- A No; a Kentucky bicycle may have a bell, horn, or other abrupt-sound device, but it may not carry a siren or a whistle
- B Yes anytime Kentucky flashers are on
- C Yes after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D Yes if the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says a bicycle may be equipped with a bell, horn, or other device capable of making an abrupt sound, but shall not be equipped with a siren or whistle. Testers treat a leftover Kentucky bike siren as courtesy. No-siren leftover from the night-lamp extra.
87. How fast should a Kentucky rider go on a sidewalk when people may be present?
- A Slow to the speed of an ordinary walk, and yield to Kentucky pedestrians on that sidewalk or crosswalk
- B Keep Kentucky highway speed if flashers are on
- C Sprint after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate sidewalk
- D Skip the Kentucky yield if the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says a bicyclist using a sidewalk or crosswalk shall slow to the speed of an ordinary walk where pedestrians are present or reasonably expected, or if approaching a crosswalk, driveway, or other crossing where a motor vehicle is expected, and shall yield to pedestrians. Testers blast leftover Kentucky sidewalks at road speed. Walk-speed leftover from the no-siren extra.
88. When may a Kentucky rider proceed against a red light?
- A After stopping, and if safe, when a Kentucky traffic signal fails to detect that bicycle
- B Anytime Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D Anytime the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says a bicyclist operating on a highway or highway shoulder may proceed after stopping and if safe against a red light if a traffic signal fails to detect the bicycle. Testers invent a leftover Kentucky free-roll through every red. Dead-red leftover from the sidewalk walk-speed extra.
89. Where may a Kentucky bicycle park on a sidewalk?
- A On a Kentucky sidewalk unless prohibited, if that parked bicycle does not impede pedestrians or traffic
- B Anywhere Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D Anywhere the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says unless prohibited, a bicycle may be parked on a sidewalk if it does not impede the movement of pedestrians or traffic. Testers treat leftover Kentucky walks as car overflow or as a total bike-parking ban. Sidewalk-parking leftover from the dead-red extra.
90. How many Kentucky bicycles may ride abreast in a single highway lane?
- A No more than two Kentucky bicycles in a single highway lane unless part of that roadway is exclusively for bicycle use, and those riders may not impede traffic
- B As many Kentucky riders as fit if flashers are on
- C Four Kentucky riders after 9 p.m.
- D Any Kentucky number if the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 leftover says not more than two bicycles shall be operated abreast in a single highway lane unless part of the roadway is exclusively for bicycle use, and persons riding two abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. Testers blast a leftover Kentucky pair into the gutter. Two-abreast leftover from the sidewalk-parking extra.
91. Which local Kentucky bicycle equipment rules does a complying rider skip?
- A A Kentucky bicycle and rider that meet the cabinet safety regulations skip municipal safety-equipment rules but still follow local method-of-operation rules
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.287 on apps.legislature.ky.gov says bicycles and riders which comply with the regulations promulgated under that section are exempt from municipal and other local government regulations concerning safety equipment but not method of operation. Testers invent leftover Kentucky city-bell-overrides-state courtesy. Local-equipment-skip leftover from the prior extra.
92. What lighting substitutes must Kentucky allow on a bicycle?
- A the Transportation Cabinet shall permit use of lightweight modern technological substitutes for lights, reflectors, and bells
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after nine p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than fifteen feet away
Correct answer: A. In promulgating the administrative regulations, the Transportation Cabinet shall permit use of lightweight modern technological substitutes for lights, reflectors, and bells. Testers invent leftover Kentucky steel-only-lamps courtesy.
93. Where may a Kentucky bicyclist ride on the shoulder?
- A A Kentucky bicycle may use the shoulder of a highway unless a law or ordinance forbids it
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(1)(a) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicycle may be operated on the shoulder of a highway unless prohibited by law or ordinance. Testers invent leftover Kentucky shoulder-ban-always courtesy. Shoulder leftover from the prior extra.
94. When must a Kentucky bicyclist use an exclusive bicycle lane?
- A A Kentucky rider uses a lane marked for the exclusive use of bicycles unless traveling at legal speed, turning left, passing, avoiding a hazard or door zone, or approaching a right-turn lane to the left
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(1)(b) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says if a highway lane is marked for the exclusive use of bicycles, the operator shall use the lane unless travelling at the legal speed, preparing for or executing a left turn, passing a slower moving vehicle, avoiding a hazard, avoiding the door zone of a parked vehicle, or approaching a driveway or intersection where vehicles may turn right from a lane to the left of the bicycle lane. Testers invent leftover Kentucky stripe-or-else courtesy. Must-use-lane leftover from the prior extra.
95. Where must a Kentucky bicyclist ride in a shared highway lane?
- A A Kentucky bicycle in a highway lane with other vehicle types keeps to the right unless a listed left-turn, pass, narrow-lane, right-turn, hazard, one-way, route, or traffic-speed carve-out applies
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(3) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicycle operated in a highway lane with other vehicle types shall keep to the right unless preparing for and executing a left turn, passing a slower moving vehicle, the lane is too narrow to be a shared lane, approaching a right-turn conflict, avoiding a hazard, operating on a one-way street with two or more marked lanes, using another lane to continue the route, or operating at or near the prevailing flow of traffic. Testers invent leftover Kentucky gutter-or-else courtesy. Keep-right leftover from the prior extra.
96. When may a Kentucky bicyclist take the lane because the lane is too narrow?
- A A Kentucky shared lane is a single lane under fourteen feet wide not counting the gutter pan, and the rider may ride far enough left to stop a same-lane pass
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 1(3) and Section 7(3)(c) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a shared lane means a single lane of traffic less than fourteen feet in width not including the gutter pan, and if the lane is too narrow to be considered a shared lane a bicycle may be ridden far enough to the left to prevent overtaking vehicles from attempting to pass in the same lane. Testers invent leftover Kentucky squeeze-by courtesy. Fourteen-foot leftover from the prior extra.
97. Where may a Kentucky bicyclist ride on a one-way street?
- A A Kentucky bicyclist on a one-way street with two or more marked lanes may keep to the left side of the roadway
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(3)(f) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says if the bicycle is operating on a one way street with two or more marked traffic lanes, a bicyclist may keep to the left side of the roadway subject to the pass, narrow-lane, right-turn, and hazard conditions. Testers invent leftover Kentucky right-edge-always courtesy. One-way-left leftover from the prior extra.
98. At what angle may a Kentucky bicycle park on the roadway?
- A A Kentucky bicycle may park in the roadway at an angle to the curb or edge where bicycle parking is allowed
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 8(2) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicycle may be parked in the roadway at an angle to the curb or edge of the roadway at a location where bicycle parking is allowed. Testers invent leftover Kentucky parallel-only courtesy. Angle-park leftover from the prior extra.
99. May Kentucky bicycles park abreast on the roadway?
- A A Kentucky bicycle may park on the roadway abreast of another bicycle near the side where vehicle parking is allowed
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 8(4) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicycle may be parked on the roadway abreast of another bicycle or bicycles near the side of a roadway where parking of vehicles is allowed. Testers invent leftover Kentucky one-bike-only courtesy. Abreast-park leftover from the prior extra.
100. What rights does a Kentucky bicyclist have on a sidewalk or crosswalk?
- A A Kentucky bicycle may use a sidewalk or crosswalk unless a law or ordinance forbids it, and the rider has the rights and duties of a pedestrian
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(4)(a) and (b) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicycle may be operated on a sidewalk or a crosswalk unless prohibited by law or ordinance, and a bicyclist operating on a sidewalk or crosswalk shall have the rights and duties of a pedestrian in the same circumstances. Testers invent leftover Kentucky sidewalk-ban-always courtesy. Sidewalk-rights leftover from the prior extra.
101. When must a Kentucky bicyclist shout or sound a warning?
- A A Kentucky rider shouts or sounds the bell, horn, or other sound device as necessary to warn pedestrians or other bicycles of the approach
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 3(2) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a person operating a bicycle shall shout or sound the bell, horn, or other sound device as necessary to warn pedestrians or other bicycles of the approach of the bicycle. Testers invent leftover Kentucky silent-pass courtesy. Shout-or-sound leftover from the prior extra.
102. Where may a Kentucky bicyclist ride when a right turn conflict is coming?
- A A Kentucky bicycle may be ridden far enough to the left to avoid potential conflicts with right-turning vehicles at an intersection or driveway where right turns are permitted
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(3)(d) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicycle operated in a highway lane with other vehicle types need not keep to the right when approaching an intersection or driveway where right-turn movements are permitted, and a bicycle may be ridden far enough to the left to avoid potential conflicts with right turning vehicles. Testers invent leftover Kentucky gutter-through-the-right-hook courtesy. Right-turn-left leftover from the prior extra.
103. When may a Kentucky bicyclist use a lane other than the right lane?
- A A Kentucky cyclist may use a lane other than the right lane when that is necessary to continue the route
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(3)(g) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicycle operated in a highway lane with other vehicle types need not keep to the right when it is necessary for a cyclist to use a lane other than the right lane to continue his or her route. Testers invent leftover Kentucky right-lane-always courtesy. Other-lane leftover from the prior extra.
104. When must a Kentucky sidewalk or crosswalk bicyclist stay put?
- A A Kentucky bicyclist using a sidewalk or crosswalk shall not suddenly leave it and move into the path of another vehicle that is close enough to be an immediate hazard
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(4)(c)2 on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicyclist using a sidewalk or crosswalk shall not suddenly leave the sidewalk or crosswalk and move into the path of another vehicle that is close enough to constitute an immediate hazard. Testers invent leftover Kentucky dart-into-traffic courtesy. Sudden-leave leftover from the prior extra.
105. Which signal must a Kentucky sidewalk or crosswalk bicyclist obey?
- A A Kentucky bicyclist on a crosswalk or sidewalk obeys an official traffic control device applicable to a pedestrian unless a police officer or other officially designated person directs otherwise
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(4)(d) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicyclist operating on a crosswalk or sidewalk shall obey an official traffic control device applicable to a pedestrian unless otherwise directed by a police officer or other officially designated person. Testers invent leftover Kentucky vehicle-signal-only courtesy. Sidewalk-signal leftover from the prior extra.
106. When must a Kentucky sidewalk or crosswalk bicyclist yield to a vehicle?
- A A Kentucky bicyclist on a crosswalk or sidewalk yields to a vehicle if crossing the road at a point other than a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(4)(e) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicyclist operating on a crosswalk or sidewalk shall yield the right of way to a vehicle if crossing the road at a point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. Testers invent leftover Kentucky midblock-free-roll courtesy. Midblock-yield leftover from the prior extra.
107. Which vehicle park bans also cover a Kentucky bicycle?
- A A Kentucky bicycle shall not be parked or stopped as established for a vehicle in KRS 189.450(5)(b) through (j)
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 8(3) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicycle shall not be parked or stopped as established for a vehicle in KRS 189.450(5)(b) through (j). Testers invent leftover Kentucky bike-anywhere-park courtesy. Bike-park-ban leftover from the prior extra.
108. What counts as a Kentucky bicycle?
- A A Kentucky bicycle is a machine with an attached seat moved mainly by human power that a person rides astride or upon, no matter how many wheels touch the ground or how large they are, and that term leaves out a wheelchair designed for a person with a disability
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 1(1) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicycle means a device with an attached seat propelled primarily by human power upon which a person rides astride or upon, regardless of the number and size of the wheels in contact with the ground, and does not mean a wheelchair designed for a person with a disability. Testers invent leftover Kentucky any-tiny-wheel-toy-is-a-bike courtesy. Bicycle-defined leftover from the prior extra.
109. What counts as a Kentucky bicycle hazard?
- A A Kentucky bicycle hazard is a roadway condition that endangers a bicycle rider, including a fixed or moving object, a parked or moving vehicle, a pedestrian, a surface irregularity, or an animal
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 1(2) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a hazard means a condition present on the roadway that constitutes a danger to a bicycle rider such as a fixed or moving object, a parked or moving vehicle, a pedestrian, a surface irregularity, or an animal. Testers invent leftover Kentucky only-potholes-count courtesy. Hazard-defined leftover from the prior extra.
110. Who may ride a Kentucky electric low-speed scooter on a highway, bicycle lane, or bicycle path?
- A A Kentucky person sixteen or older may ride an electric low-speed scooter on a highway, bicycle lane, or bicycle path
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.289(1) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a person sixteen years of age or older may operate an electric low-speed scooter on a highway, bicycle lane, or bicycle path. Testers invent leftover Kentucky any-age-anywhere courtesy. Scooter-age-or-where leftover from the prior extra.
111. When must a Kentucky electric low-speed scooter show a headlamp and a rear red light?
- A A Kentucky electric low-speed scooter must have at least one headlamp and one rear red light on from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, or when visibility is as low as or lower than that period
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.289(3) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says an electric low-speed scooter shall be equipped with and shall have illuminated, at least one headlamp and at least one rear red light when operated from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, or at such other times as atmospheric conditions render visibility as low as or lower than is ordinarily the case during that period. Testers invent leftover Kentucky daylight-only-lamps courtesy. Scooter-night-lamp leftover from the prior extra.
112. Where may a Kentucky electric low-speed scooter park on a sidewalk?
- A A Kentucky electric low-speed scooter may park on a sidewalk if it does not block the reasonable movement of a pedestrian or other traffic
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.289(4) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says an electric low-speed scooter may be parked on a sidewalk in a manner that does not impede the reasonable movement of pedestrian or any other traffic. Testers invent leftover Kentucky block-the-walk-ok courtesy. Scooter-sidewalk-park leftover from the prior extra.
113. How must a Kentucky bicycle be operated on the highway?
- A A Kentucky bicycle is operated in the same manner as a motor vehicle, except the shoulder and exclusive-bicycle-lane traffic conditions in Section 7(1)(a) and (b)
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(1) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicycle shall be operated in the same manner as a motor vehicle, except that the traffic conditions established in paragraphs (a) and (b) of that subsection shall apply. Testers invent leftover Kentucky never-like-a-car courtesy. Same-manner leftover from the prior extra.
114. How far left may a Kentucky bicycle ride to avoid a hazard?
- A A Kentucky bicycle may be ridden far enough to the left to leave a reasonable safety space to the right
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 601 KAR 14:020 Section 7(3)(e) on apps.legislature.ky.gov says a bicycle operated in a highway lane with other vehicle types need not keep to the right when it is necessary to avoid a hazard, and a bicycle may be ridden far enough to the left to provide a reasonable safety space to the right. Testers invent leftover Kentucky hug-the-gutter-through-a-hazard courtesy. Hazard-safety-space leftover from the prior extra.
115. Who yields when two Kentucky vehicles reach an unmarked intersection at about the same time?
- A A Kentucky operator on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.330(1) on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=6370) says when two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different roadways at approximately the same time, the operator of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. Testers invent leftover Kentucky the-bigger-vehicle-always-goes-first courtesy. Yield-right leftover from the prior extra.
116. Where must a Kentucky driver stop for a stop sign?
- A A Kentucky operator approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, or before entering the near-side crosswalk, or at the nearest point with a view of approaching traffic, then yield to a vehicle in the intersection or so close as to be an immediate hazard, unless a police officer directs the operator to proceed
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.330(4) on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=6370) says except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every operator approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side or, if none, at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the operator has view of approaching traffic. After having stopped, the operator shall yield to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard. Testers invent leftover Kentucky a-rolling-pause-is-enough courtesy. Stop-line leftover from the prior extra.
117. What must a Kentucky driver do at a yield sign?
- A A Kentucky operator approaching a yield sign shall slow to a speed reasonable for existing conditions and, if safety requires a stop, stop at a stop line, near-side crosswalk, or nearest view point, then yield to a vehicle in the intersection or so close as to be an immediate hazard; a collision after driving past a yield sign without stopping is prima facie evidence of failure to yield
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.330(5) on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=6370) says the operator approaching a yield sign shall slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if none, before entering the near-side crosswalk or the nearest view point. After slowing and stopping, the operator shall yield to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard. A collision after driving past a yield sign without stopping is prima facie evidence of failure to yield. Testers invent leftover Kentucky a-yield-sign-is-only-a-suggestion courtesy. Yield-prima leftover from the prior extra.
118. Where must a Kentucky driver place the vehicle for a right turn?
- A A Kentucky operator shall make both the approach for a right turn and the right turn as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.330(6)(a) on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=6370) says both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. Testers invent leftover Kentucky any-lane-is-fine-for-a-right-turn courtesy. Turn-right-curb leftover from the prior extra.
119. Which lane must a Kentucky driver leave in after a practicable left turn?
- A A Kentucky operator intending to turn left shall approach in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available and, whenever practicable, leave the intersection or other location in the extreme right-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving the same way on the roadway being entered
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.330(6)(b) on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=6370) says the operator intending to turn left shall approach the turn in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel. Whenever practicable, the left turn shall be made to the left of the center of the intersection and so as to leave the intersection or other location in the extreme right-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction on the roadway being entered. Testers invent leftover Kentucky always-exit-into-the-far-left-lane courtesy. Leave-right leftover from the prior extra.
120. When may a Kentucky driver turn around to go the other way?
- A A Kentucky operator shall not turn a vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction unless the movement can be made in safety without interfering with other traffic
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.330(8) on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=6370) says the operator of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction unless such movement can be made in safety without interfering with other traffic. Testers invent leftover Kentucky any-quiet-block-is-a-u-turn-spot courtesy. Uturn-safe leftover from the prior extra.
121. Who must a Kentucky driver yield to before a left turn?
- A A Kentucky operator intending to turn left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction that is within the intersection or so close as to constitute an immediate hazard
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.330(9) on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=6370) says the operator of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard. Testers invent leftover Kentucky oncoming-traffic-must-stop-for-your-left courtesy. Left-yield leftover from the prior extra.
122. Who must a Kentucky driver yield to when entering from a driveway or other non-roadway?
- A A Kentucky operator about to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than another roadway shall yield to all vehicles approaching on the roadway to be entered or crossed
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.330(10) on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=6370) says the operator of a vehicle about to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than another roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway to be entered or crossed. Testers invent leftover Kentucky driveway-traffic-has-the-same-claim courtesy. Enter-yield leftover from the prior extra.
123. When may a Kentucky driver use a center lane restricted for left turns?
- A A Kentucky left turn shall not be made from any other lane, and a vehicle shall not be driven in that center lane except when preparing for or making a left turn off the highway or merging onto the highway after making a left turn from a side road or other entrance
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.330(11) on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=6370) says on highways with a center lane restricted for left turns off the highway by vehicles proceeding in both directions, a left turn shall not be made from any other lane, and a vehicle shall not be driven in that center lane except when preparing for or making a left turn off the highway or merging onto the highway after making a left turn from a side road or other entrance. Testers invent leftover Kentucky the-center-lane-is-a-travel-lane courtesy. Center-merge leftover from the prior extra.
124. When may a Kentucky driver go after yielding at a yield sign?
- A A Kentucky driver in obedience to a yield right-of-way sign shall yield to vehicles not obligated to yield or stop that are within the intersection or approaching so closely as to be an immediate hazard, then may proceed when a safe interval occurs
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.335 on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=6371) says the driver of a vehicle, in obedience to a yield right-of-way sign, shall yield right-of-way to vehicles not so obligated to yield or stop which are within the intersection or approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard; but such driver, having so yielded, may proceed at such time as a safe interval occurs. Testers invent leftover Kentucky creep-through-as-soon-as-you-slow courtesy. Yield-interval leftover from the prior extra.
125. May a Kentucky driver who already entered on green or yellow finish a left turn after the light turns red?
- A A Kentucky vehicle that entered an intersection on a circular green or yellow indication is allowed to complete a left turn during the red indication
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.338(1)(d) on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=44640) says vehicular traffic that entered an intersection on a circular green or yellow indication is allowed to complete a left turn during the red indication. Testers invent leftover Kentucky stop-in-the-box-and-wait-for-the-next-green courtesy. Finish-left-red leftover from the prior extra.
126. When may a Kentucky driver turn left from one one-way highway onto another on a steady red?
- A A Kentucky driver stopped in the left lane of a one-way highway who intends to turn left onto the left lane of another one-way highway with the flow of traffic may make that left turn after stopping, unless an official sign prohibits it, and shall yield to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully proceeding through the intersection
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official KRS 189.338(3)(a)2 on apps.legislature.ky.gov (statute.aspx?id=44640) says the driver of a vehicle which is stopped as required by that paragraph whose vehicle is in the left lane of a one-way highway with the intention of making a left turn onto the left lane of another one-way highway with the flow of traffic may make such left turn, after stopping, unless an official sign has been erected prohibiting such movement, but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully proceeding through the intersection. Testers invent leftover Kentucky any-left-on-red-is-banned courtesy. Oneway-left-red leftover from the prior extra.
127. What does a Kentucky railroad crossbuck mean?
- A A Kentucky crossbuck near the tracks is a regulatory sign that means the same as a yield sign
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual traffic-signals section on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says the familiar crossbuck sign near the tracks is a regulatory sign that means the same as a yield sign. That yield-meaning is separate from the already-shipped KRS 189.330 intersection extras. Testers invent leftover Kentucky treat-the-crossbuck-as-decoration courtesy. Rail-crossbuck-yield leftover from the prior extra.
128. Who may direct a Kentucky driver through a work zone?
- A A Kentucky driver shall follow the instructions of a person with a sign or flag who controls work-zone traffic
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual work-zone section on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says traffic may be controlled by a person with a sign or flag to tell you which direction to travel or to slow down or stop. You must follow their instructions. That flagger duty is separate from the already-shipped work-zone fine question. Testers invent leftover Kentucky wave-past-the-flag-as-optional courtesy. Workzone-obey-flagger leftover from the prior extra.
129. What must a Kentucky driver do after one train passes at a multi-track crossing?
- A A Kentucky driver shall wait until there is a clear view in both directions before starting across, because a second train could be approaching
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual railroad section on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says if you are stopped at a railroad crossing where there is more than one track, do not start up as soon as the train passes. Wait until you have a clear view in both directions before you start across. A second train could be approaching from the other direction. Testers invent leftover Kentucky chase-the-first-train-across courtesy. Rail-second-train leftover from the prior extra.
130. When may a Kentucky driver start across a railroad crossing?
- A A Kentucky driver shall wait until there is ample space to get completely across and off the tracks
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual railroad section on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says never attempt to cross a railroad crossing until there is ample space to get completely across and off the tracks. Stopping on a railroad crossing is very dangerous. That clear-space rule is separate from the already-shipped KRS statute extras. Testers invent leftover Kentucky nose-onto-the-rails-and-hope courtesy. Rail-clear-space leftover from the prior extra.
131. Who yields when two Kentucky drivers reach a four-way stop at the same time?
- A A Kentucky driver shall yield the right of way to the driver on the right
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual sample knowledge question on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says if you arrive at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs at the same time as another driver, you should yield the right of way to the driver on your right. That same-time four-way duty is separate from the already-shipped uncontrolled left-yields-to-right statute extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky wave-the-left-car-through-first courtesy. Four-way-same-time-yield-right leftover from the prior extra.
132. Who must a Kentucky driver yield to in the intersection even on green?
- A A Kentucky driver must yield the right of way to all pedestrians in the intersection even if the traffic light is green
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual pedestrian page on drive.ky.gov says you must yield the right of way to all pedestrians in the intersection even if the traffic light is green. That green-light pedestrian duty is separate from the already-shipped white-cane and crosswalk handbook rules. Testers invent leftover Kentucky roll-on-green-and-make-walkers-wait courtesy. Ped-in-intersection-even-green leftover from the prior extra.
133. What must a Kentucky driver do at an uncontrolled rural intersection?
- A A Kentucky driver shall slow down and be prepared to stop for crossing or oncoming traffic
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual rural-road page on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says some rural intersections are not controlled by yield or stop signs. When approaching an uncontrolled rural intersection, slow down and be prepared to stop for crossing or oncoming traffic. That rural slow-first duty is separate from the already-shipped uncontrolled left-yields-to-right statute extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky blast-the-farm-crossroads-at-highway-speed courtesy. Uncontrolled-rural-slow-ready-stop leftover from the prior extra.
134. Who must a Kentucky driver yield to when turning on red?
- A A Kentucky driver making a right or left turn on red must be prepared to yield the right of way to pedestrians
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual pedestrian page on drive.ky.gov says when making a right or left turn on red, you must be prepared to yield the right of way to pedestrians. That turn-on-red yield is separate from the already-shipped circular-green already-in-intersection signal extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky cut-the-corner-as-soon-as-the-ball-turns-red courtesy. Turn-on-red-yield-peds leftover from the prior extra.
135. What must a Kentucky driver do on a steady green light?
- A A Kentucky driver may go straight or turn if the roadway is clear after yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection, unless a turn is prohibited
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says if the roadway is clear, after yielding the right of way to other vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection, you may go straight or turn left or right unless such turns are prohibited. That already-in yield is separate from the already-shipped pedestrians-in-the-intersection-even-on-green extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky cut-the-green-crosswalk-because-you-have-the-ball courtesy. Green-yield-already-in leftover from the prior extra.
136. Who must a Kentucky driver yield to when turning left on a green light?
- A A Kentucky driver shall yield to through traffic coming from the opposite direction
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says left turns on a green light must yield to through traffic coming from the opposite direction. That left-on-green yield is separate from the already-shipped green already-in duty. Testers invent leftover Kentucky cut-across-if-the-oncoming-car-looks-far courtesy. Green-left-yield-opposite leftover from the prior extra.
137. Who must a Kentucky driver on a minor road yield to?
- A A Kentucky driver on a minor road shall yield to drivers on a main road
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says drivers on a minor road must yield to drivers on a main road. That minor-to-main yield is separate from the already-shipped uncontrolled rural slow-and-be-ready extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky take-the-main-road-because-you-got-there-first courtesy. Minor-road-yield-to-main leftover from the prior extra.
138. What must a Kentucky driver do at a stop sign?
- A A Kentucky driver shall stop behind the stop line or crosswalk if one is present, and yield to crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says a stop sign means you must stop behind the stop line or crosswalk if one is present and yield the right of way to crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions. That octagon handbook duty is separate from the already-shipped KRS 189.330 stop-line statute extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky roll-the-octagon-if-the-through-road-looks-empty courtesy. Stop-sign-behind-line-yield-crossing leftover from the prior extra.
139. What does a Kentucky green arrow mean?
- A A Kentucky driver who is in the proper lane may go in the direction of the arrow
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says some intersections have lighted arrows in addition to the regular lights. A green arrow means you may go in the direction of the arrow, if you are in the proper lane. That lighted green arrow is separate from the already-shipped flashing yellow arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover Kentucky cut-across-on-the-arrow-without-looking courtesy. Green-arrow-go-in-direction-if-proper-lane leftover from the prior extra.
140. What does a Kentucky green arrow pointed upward mean?
- A A Kentucky driver may go straight ahead
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says a green arrow pointed upward means you may go straight ahead. That upward arrow is separate from the already-shipped circular green regular question. Testers invent leftover Kentucky treat-the-up-arrow-like-a-turn-arrow courtesy. Upward-green-arrow-straight-ahead leftover from the prior extra.
141. What must a Kentucky driver do at a flashing yellow traffic light?
- A A Kentucky driver shall slow down and watch for others; the light is found at intersections, construction areas, and on some vehicles
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says a flashing yellow light means you must slow down and watch for others. It is found at intersections, construction areas, and on some vehicles, like tow trucks. That circular flash is separate from the already-shipped flashing yellow arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover Kentucky keep-speed-through-the-flash courtesy. Flashing-yellow-slow-watch-for-others leftover from the prior extra.
142. Which traffic light must a Kentucky driver obey when more than one signal is showing?
- A A Kentucky driver shall obey the traffic light that is over that driver's lane
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says when there is more than one traffic light, obey the one that is over your lane. That over-your-lane duty is separate from the already-shipped red-arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover Kentucky pick-the-greenest-head-in-the-cluster courtesy. Obey-the-signal-over-your-lane leftover from the prior extra.
143. Where must a Kentucky driver stop at a circular red traffic light?
- A A Kentucky driver shall stop behind a crosswalk or stop line until the green light appears
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says a red light means stop behind a crosswalk or stop line until the green light appears. That wait-behind-the-line red is separate from the already-shipped right-on-red regular question. Testers invent leftover Kentucky roll-the-red-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Circular-red-stop-behind-crosswalk-or-line-until-green leftover from the prior extra.
144. What must a Kentucky driver do at two flashing red lights that mark a railroad crossing?
- A A Kentucky driver shall stop and may proceed only after the red lights stop flashing and the driver determines no train is approaching
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says two flashing red lights mark a railroad crossing. Stop and proceed only after the red lights stop flashing and you determine no train is approaching. That rail-flash stop is separate from the already-shipped crossbuck extra and the already-shipped clear-space-before-crossing extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky creep-the-tracks-while-the-reds-are-still-flashing courtesy. Two-flashing-red-rail-stop-until-dark-and-no-train leftover from the prior extra.
145. Who must a Kentucky driver yield to in a crosswalk, including an unmarked one?
- A A Kentucky driver shall yield to pedestrians entering or already in that crosswalk
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says you must yield to pedestrians entering or in a crosswalk. Not all crosswalks are marked. Be alert for pedestrians when crossing intersections. That unmarked-or-marked yield is separate from the already-shipped green already-in extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky creep-the-zebra-if-the-walker-is-still-on-the-curb courtesy. Yield-peds-entering-or-in-crosswalk-even-unmarked leftover from the prior extra.
146. Which marking must a Kentucky driver obey first when a stop line sits before a crosswalk?
- A A Kentucky driver shall obey the stop line first
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says if there is a stop line before the crosswalk, the stop line must be obeyed first. When required to stop because of a sign or signal you must stop behind the stop line, crosswalk, or stop sign or signal. That line-first duty is separate from the already-shipped stop-sign handbook extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky roll-to-the-zebra-and-ignore-the-stop-line courtesy. Stop-line-before-crosswalk-obey-line-first leftover from the prior extra.
147. What must a Kentucky driver do in a work zone?
- A A Kentucky driver shall reduce speed, be prepared to stop suddenly, and skip tailgating
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says give construction workers a brake. Reduce your speed in work zones and be prepared to stop suddenly. Do not tailgate in work zones. That slow-and-gap duty is separate from the already-shipped work-zone flagger extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky keep-speed-and-close-the-gap-through-the-cones courtesy. Work-zone-reduce-speed-ready-to-stop-no-tailgate leftover from the prior extra.
148. What does a Kentucky one-way street sign mean?
- A A Kentucky one-way street sign means traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says one-way street signs tell you that traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow. Do not turn in the opposite direction of the arrow. That arrow-only flow is separate from the already-shipped one-way bicycle lane extras. Testers invent leftover Kentucky turn-against-the-arrow-if-the-block-looks-empty courtesy. One-way-traffic-flows-only-in-arrow-direction leftover from the prior extra.
149. What does a Kentucky Wrong Way sign mean?
- A A Kentucky Wrong Way sign tells the driver that the vehicle is going in the wrong direction
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says a Wrong Way sign tells that you are going in the wrong direction. It is often found at exit ramps and at the beginning of one-way streets. That direction cue is separate from the already-shipped one-way street extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky keep-rolling-and-look-for-the-next-exit-only courtesy. Wrong-way-going-wrong-direction leftover from the prior extra.
150. What does a Kentucky square red entry-ban sign mean?
- A A Kentucky driver shall skip entering that street or roadway
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says a Do Not Enter sign tells you that you cannot enter a street or roadway. It is often found at exit ramps and at the beginning of one-way streets. That entry ban is separate from the already-shipped Wrong Way extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky treat-the-entry-ban-as-a-yield-if-the-ramp-looks-empty courtesy. Do-not-enter-cannot-enter-street-or-roadway leftover from the prior extra.
151. What do orange work-zone signs warn a Kentucky driver about?
- A A Kentucky work-zone sign is generally diamond or rectangular, orange with black letters or symbols, and warns of workers ahead, detours, slow-moving equipment, or a suddenly changing road surface
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says work zone signs are generally diamond or rectangular shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. These construction, maintenance, or emergency operation signs alert you to work zones ahead and warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include workers ahead, reduced speed, detours, slow-moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces. That warning-list cue is separate from the already-shipped reduce-speed-no-tailgate extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky treat-orange-as-optional-if-the-crew-looks-gone courtesy. Orange-work-zone-signs-warn-workers-detours-or-surfaces leftover from the prior extra.
152. What do barriers do for a Kentucky driver in a work zone?
- A A Kentucky barrier such as a drum, cone, or tube guides the driver through the work zone and may keep the driver from entering a closed road
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says barriers, such as drums, cones, and tubes (panels), are used to keep traffic out of hazardous work zones. Along with signs and road markings, they guide you safely through the work zone. Barriers may be used to keep drivers from entering closed roads or other areas where it is dangerous to drive. That closed-road cue is separate from the already-shipped flagger extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky drive-around-the-drums-into-the-closed-lane courtesy. Barriers-keep-from-entering-closed-roads leftover from the prior extra.
153. What must a Kentucky driver do at a temporary work-zone traffic signal?
- A A Kentucky driver shall stop at the white line, if present, after seeing a warning sign showing a traffic signal symbol
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says temporary traffic signals may be used in work zones. You may see a warning sign showing a symbol of a traffic signal. Stop at the white line, if present. That white-line stop is separate from the already-shipped stop-line-before-crosswalk extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky roll-the-temp-signal-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Temp-signal-stop-at-white-line leftover from the prior extra.
154. How carefully must a Kentucky driver travel through a work zone at night?
- A A Kentucky driver shall use extreme caution through that work zone at night whether workers are present or not
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says use extreme caution when driving through a work zone at night whether workers are present or not. That night-empty-zone duty is separate from the already-shipped reduce-speed-no-tailgate extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky treat-a-dark-empty-zone-as-a-normal-freeway courtesy. Night-caution-whether-workers-present leftover from the prior extra.
155. What may a Kentucky work zone involve?
- A A Kentucky work zone may involve lane closures, detours, and moving equipment
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says a work zone is an area where roadwork takes place and may involve lane closures, detours, and moving equipment. That zone-shape cue is separate from the already-shipped orange diamond-or-rectangular work-zone sign extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky treat-the-zone-as-paint-only courtesy. Work-zone-may-involve-lane-closures-detours-and-moving-equipment leftover from the prior extra.
156. How should a Kentucky driver set lane position near workers?
- A A Kentucky driver shall adjust lane position to allow space for workers and construction vehicles
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says adjust your lane position to allow space for workers and construction vehicles. That space-for-crew cue is separate from the already-shipped barrier drums-cones-and-tubes extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky hug-the-cone-line-if-the-lane-looks-wide courtesy. Adjust-lane-position-to-allow-space-for-workers-and-construction-vehicles leftover from the prior extra.
157. How long must a Kentucky driver obey posted work-zone signs?
- A A Kentucky driver shall observe the posted work-zone signs until End Road Work
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says observe the posted work zone signs until you see End Road Work. That until-end duty is separate from the already-shipped temporary work-zone signal extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky drop-the-cues-after-the-first-barrel courtesy. Observe-posted-signs-until-end-road-work leftover from the prior extra.
158. How may a Kentucky driver avoid a work zone when another route is open?
- A A Kentucky driver shall use alternate routes and avoid work zones when that choice is open
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov says when you can, use alternate routes and avoid work zones. That reroute cue is separate from the already-shipped night-empty-zone caution extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky stay-on-the-closed-lane-if-the-detour-looks-long courtesy. Use-alternate-routes-and-avoid-work-zones leftover from the prior extra.
159. How much lane space must a Kentucky driver give a motorcyclist?
- A A Kentucky driver shall allow a motorcyclist a full lane width and skip sharing the lane
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. Do not share the lane. The motorcycle needs space for the motorcyclist to react to other traffic. That full-lane cue is separate from the already-shipped three-foot bicycle-pass extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky split-the-lane-with-the-bike-if-the-stripe-looks-wide courtesy. Allow-a-motorcyclist-a-full-lane-width-do-not-share-the-lane leftover from the prior extra.
160. When must a Kentucky driver look extra carefully for motorcycles?
- A A Kentucky driver shall look carefully to the front and sides before turning left
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says before turning left, be alert for motorcycles by looking carefully to the front and sides of your vehicle. That left-turn cue is separate from the already-shipped horn-close-to-a-bicyclist extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky cut-left-if-no-headlight-is-in-the-mirror courtesy. Before-turning-left-be-alert-for-motorcycles leftover from the prior extra.
161. What should a Kentucky driver do when a motorcycle turn signal is flashing?
- A A Kentucky driver shall wait to be sure the rider is going to turn before proceeding
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says do not assume a motorcycle is turning when you see its turn signal flashing. Motorcycle turn signals may not self-cancel, and the motorcyclist may have forgotten to turn them off. Wait to be sure the rider is going to turn before you proceed. That self-cancel cue is separate from the already-shipped horn-close-to-a-bicyclist extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky pull-out-as-soon-as-the-bike-lamp-blinks courtesy. Do-not-assume-a-motorcycle-is-turning-when-turn-signal-flashing leftover from the prior extra.
162. Why may a Kentucky motorcyclist change speed or lane position suddenly?
- A A Kentucky driver shall expect the rider may need to avoid potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says motorcycle riders may suddenly need to change speed or adjust lane position to avoid hazards such as potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement, which can be deadly to a motorcyclist. That hazard-swerve cue is separate from the already-shipped wet-or-sand-covered bicycle extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky hold-the-bike-to-a-straight-line-over-the-grate courtesy. Motorcycle-riders-may-suddenly-need-to-change-speed-or-lane-position-to-avoid-hazards leftover from the prior extra.
163. What rights does a motorcycle rider have on a Kentucky road?
- A A Kentucky driver shall treat motorcyclists as having the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers. However, it may be more difficult to see them. That rights-cue is separate from the already-shipped full-lane extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky treat-the-bike-as-a-guest-on-the-shoulder courtesy. Motorcyclists-have-the-same-rights-and-responsibilities-as-other-drivers leftover from the prior extra.
164. Why must a Kentucky driver scan extra hard for motorcycles?
- A A Kentucky driver shall expect motorcycles are small and more difficult to see and shall check mirrors and blind spots
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says motorcycles are small and therefore more difficult to see. Be aware that motorcycles can be part of the traffic mix. Always check your mirrors and blind spots for them. That hard-to-see cue is separate from the already-shipped left-turn look extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky scan-only-for-car-sized-shapes courtesy. Motorcycles-are-small-and-more-difficult-to-see-check-mirrors-and-blind-spots leftover from the prior extra.
165. How far should a Kentucky driver follow behind a motorcycle?
- A A Kentucky driver shall leave at least four seconds and more in wet weather
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says when following a motorcyclist, allow for a minimum 4-second following distance or more in wet conditions, or you may not have enough time or space to avoid a crash. That follow-cue is separate from the already-shipped hazard-swerve extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky draft-the-bike-at-two-seconds courtesy. When-following-allow-a-minimum-4-second-following-distance-or-more-in-wet-conditions leftover from the prior extra.
166. How fast may scooters and mopeds travel compared with motorcycles for a Kentucky driver?
- A A Kentucky driver shall expect scooters and mopeds travel at much lower speeds than motorcycles
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says keep in mind that scooters and mopeds travel at much lower speeds than motorcycles. That speed-cue is separate from the already-shipped full-lane extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky treat-every-two-wheeler-as-highway-fast courtesy. Scooters-and-mopeds-travel-at-much-lower-speeds-than-motorcycles leftover from the prior extra.
167. Why must a Kentucky driver avoid a sudden stop behind a bicycle?
- A A Kentucky driver shall skip slowing or stopping quickly, because car brakes are more powerful and can cause a crash
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says avoid slowing down or stopping quickly. A motor vehicle's brakes are more powerful than a bicycle's and you could cause a crash. That brake-cue is separate from the already-shipped three-foot-pass extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky draft-the-bike-and-stand-on-the-pedal courtesy. Avoid-slowing-or-stopping-quickly-near-a-bicyclist leftover from the prior extra.
168. What should a Kentucky driver check for before backing?
- A A Kentucky driver shall check for bicyclists in the path before backing, especially near schools or residential areas
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says you should check for bicyclists in your path before backing. Be especially cautious near schools or residential areas where bicyclists may be present. That backup-cue is separate from the already-shipped door-check extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky roll-back-if-the-mirror-looks-empty courtesy. Check-for-bicyclists-before-backing leftover from the prior extra.
169. What rights do animal-drawn vehicles and horseback riders have beside a Kentucky driver?
- A A Kentucky driver shall treat them as having the same rights to use the road, pass with caution, and skip the horn or a revved engine
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says in some rural areas you may be sharing the road with animal drawn vehicles and horseback riders. They have the same rights to use the road as a motor vehicle and must follow the same rules of the road. They are subject to heavy damage and injury to the occupants if hit by a vehicle. Pass with caution and do not use your horn or rev the engine because this may scare the horse and cause a crash. To avoid other possible crashes, you should anticipate left turns made by animal-drawn vehicles into fields and driveways. That horse-cue is separate from the already-shipped three-foot-pass extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky blast-the-horn-to-clear-the-buggy courtesy. Animal-drawn-vehicles-and-horseback-riders-have-the-same-rights leftover from the prior extra.
170. How should a Kentucky driver treat an electric low-speed scooter?
- A A Kentucky driver shall use the same caution used around bicycles, because those scooters follow the same traffic rules
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says electric low-speed scooters shall be subject to traffic regulation in the same way that bicycles are required to obey traffic laws, and motorists shall use caution around them in the same way as well. That caution-cue is separate from the already-shipped sixteen-or-older-scooter extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky treat-the-scooter-as-a-toy-on-the-shoulder courtesy. Motorists-use-the-same-caution-around-electric-low-speed-scooters leftover from the prior extra.
171. When must a Kentucky driver yield to a pedestrian outside a marked crosswalk?
- A A Kentucky driver shall stay ready to yield even if the walker is outside a crosswalk
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says you should always be prepared to yield to pedestrians even if they are not in a crosswalk. That yield-cue is separate from the already-shipped white-cane extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky hold-pace-if-they-left-the-paint courtesy. Yield-to-pedestrians-even-if-they-are-not-in-a-crosswalk leftover from the prior extra.
172. What extra crosswalk must a Kentucky driver treat as a yield point?
- A A Kentucky driver shall yield at a mid-block crosswalk marked by warning signs and pavement markings
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says you must yield when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, even if it is unmarked, including mid-block crosswalks marked by warning signs and pavement markings. That mid-block cue is separate from the already-shipped intersection-yield extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky only-yield-at-the-corner-bars courtesy. Yield-at-mid-block-crosswalks-marked-by-warning-signs leftover from the prior extra.
173. Whom must a Kentucky hybrid or electric driver stay extra alert for?
- A A Kentucky driver shall stay extra alert for blind pedestrians who may miss a quiet vehicle
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles must be extra alert to blind pedestrians, as they may be unaware of your presence due to the silent nature of these vehicles. That quiet-cue is separate from the already-shipped white-cane extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky roll-by-if-the-walker-does-not-look-up courtesy. Stay-extra-alert-in-a-quiet-hybrid-or-electric-vehicle-near-blind-pedestrians leftover from the prior extra.
174. What must a Kentucky driver skip in the middle of a painted walk?
- A A Kentucky driver shall skip stopping in the middle of a crosswalk
- B Only if Kentucky flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Kentucky interstate
- D If the Kentucky hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Kentucky Driver Manual on drive.ky.gov says do not stop in the middle of a crosswalk. This forces the blind pedestrian to go around your car and into traffic outside of the crosswalk. That gap-cue is separate from the already-shipped white-cane extra. Testers invent leftover Kentucky nose-into-the-bars-while-you-wait courtesy. Skip-stopping-in-the-middle-of-a-crosswalk leftover from the prior extra.