DMV Kentucky Permit Testing

pre-study quiz

In bad weather when visibility is poor, you should use _________ to make it easier to see ahead.

low-beam headlights

school zone sign

When two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time,

the car on the right has the right-of-way

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, you must use __________ and adjust it before you drive.

day/night mirror

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must

signal just after you pass through the intersection

You are parking against the curb and facing uphill. Which way should you point your front wheels?

away from the curb

When you come to a school bus or church bus that is stopped to load or unload passengers, you must

stop and remained stopped until all people have cleared the roadway

_________ are large areas around trucks or other large vehicles where cars may disappear into blind spots.

No-zones

This emblem on the rear of a vehicle means that (red triangle)

the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph

What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?

continue on to the next exit

You may only make a left turn on a red light

when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street

A turnabout is a legal way to turn your vehicle around. It is also known as

a two-point turn

This warning sign indicates

low clearance ahead

In a roundabout, you must keep to the right of the central island and drive in

a counterclockwise direction

You must never turn your ignition key to the lock position while your vehicle is in motion, because it will cause

the steering wheel to lock

If you are parallel parked on the right side of a street, you should _________ before you pull out into traffic.

signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

To avoid causing a rear-end collision, you must maintain at least a _________ following distance.

three-second

When following a large vehicle that blocks your view ahead, you will need _________ to see around the vehicle.

a greater following distance

What does this sign mean?

hospital

At railroad crossings that are only marked with a stop sign, you should stop and then proceed only when

1)you determine that there is enough room for your vehicle on the opposite side.

2)you determine that no pedestrians are approaching.

3)you determine that no train is approaching.

all of the above are true.

According to Kentucky law, you must complete a pass when

you are within 100 feet of an oncoming vehicle

What does this symbol mean?

reserved parking for disabled

You must dim your headlights whenever you come within _________ of an oncoming vehicle.

500 feet

While driving, you should focus your eyes at least _________ ahead.

10-15 seconds

When exiting an interstate highway, do not start to slow down until you have moved into

the deceleration lane

In a skid, the most important vehicle control device is

the steering wheel

When passing a large vehicle, do not merge back in front of the vehicle until you can see its

headlights in your rear-view mirror

What does this sign mean?

a flag person ahead

When an emergency vehicle is approaching you from either direction, displaying flashing red lights or sounding a siren, you must

immediately pull over, clear of any intersection, and stop

Hydroplaning may occur when your tires

are moving at an excessive speed on ice, snow, or rain

What does this sign mean?

farm equipment may cross the road

In Kentucky, the legal speed limit on state highways is

55 mph

In Kentucky, you are considered intoxicated if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at least

0.08%

What does this sign mean?

a steep descent is ahead

According to Kentucky law, _________ must wear safety belts or suitable child restraints.

the driver and all passengers

What does this traffic signal mean?

you may go straight ahead(not correct pic, green arrow pointing straight)

A flashing yellow arrow means

You may proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow

If you are already moving through an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to yellow, you must

follow through and proceed to clear the intersection

Before entering a curve, you should

reduce your speed

What does this sign indicate?

you must either go straight or turn left

Work zone or construction zone signs have

black letters on an orange background

At an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must __________ before entering the intersection and then yield the right-of-way.

come to a complete stop

When entering a main road from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must

come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the main road

If a car approaches you with its bright headlights on, you must __________ to prevent being temporarily blinded.

look toward the right edge of the road

The distance your vehicle travels between the time you recognize a problem and the time you apply the brakes is known as

the reaction distance

A double solid line next to your lane means that you are

not allowed to pass or change lanes

While driving in a roundabout, you are approached by an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn, or flashing red or blue light. What should you do?

continue to your exit, then pull over to the right

If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do?

slow down and let the vehicle pass first to leave extra room for the bicycle

What does this sign mean?

slow moving vehicle/ vehicle cannot go faster than 25 mph

Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead and can make roads more slippery. To be able to stop safely, you should

increase your following distance

If you are stopped for a traffic violation, which of the following documents must you provide to the police officer?

If you are stopped for a traffic violation or an equipment check, you must provide your driver's license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration to the police officer.

A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where

you may pass if it is safe

On an expressway, you can avoid highway hypnosis by

constantly shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another

When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, you must yield to

oncoming traffic

You must keep your windshield wipers in good operating condition because

they keep rain and snow off the windshield

This posted sign is

speed limit on a highway

If a bicycle on your right reaches an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as you do, you must

yield to the bicycle

When preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you should

In preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you should look over your shoulder as well as in your mirrors. Then wait until the way is clear before you pull into traffic. You should indicate your intention by signaling, enter into traffic in the nearest lane, and remain in that lane until it is safe to change into another lane.

You see a sign shaped like a pennant. What does this sign mean?

no passing

What does this sign mean?

this lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles

You approach an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. You must

stop if it safe to do so

_________ are a pair of white or longitudinal lines that mark where pedestrians may walk.

crosswalk lines

To pass a stopped emergency vehicle, you must

slow down and move into a non-adjacent lane

You are on a two-lane road with traffic moving in both directions. To pass a vehicle on the left, you must

give a left turn signal before passing and a left turn signal after passing

The primary traveling aids for a blind person include

a white or red and white cane or a trained dog

At an intersection, a steady yellow left arrow means

the left arrow is about to change to red

Where there are two or more lanes of traffic in each direction, a broken white line is used

divide each side of the roadway into separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.

When you change lanes, all of the following are correct maneuvers EXCEPT

turning the steering wheel when you turn your head to check blind spots

Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.

slow down and move to the right side of the road

Which of these statements about U-turns is FALSE?

Always make a U-turn at a location marked with a "No U-Turn" sign.

Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?

single solid yellow lines

If the vehicle behind you is tailgating you (following you too closely), you should

slow down and encourage the driver to pass

Rear-end collisions are common on highways because many drivers

follow too closely

This sign is

a freeway interchange sign

A "Speed Zone Ahead" sign means that you are approaching

an area where a lower speed limit has been established

You are in an intersection, waiting to turn left. The traffic light changes from green to yellow. What should you do?

turn left

To turn from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided road, you should turn from

the lane nearest to the curb

The standard method for turning around on a narrow, two-way street is called

three-point turn

When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to prevent

hydroplaning

This sign indicates that

railroad crossing

If you spot a slow-moving vehicle in your lane, you must

slow down

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _________ if you have traffic following you.

try not to slow down too quickly

You may not park your car in any of the following places, EXCEPT

on the side of a street

This sign warns of

stop sign ahead

On a highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should always use

the rightmost lane

If you start to skid, you must

ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction in which you want the car to go.

The hand signal for a left turn is

hand and arm straight out (outward)

_________ may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

large flashing or sequencing arrow panels

When you park and leave your vehicle in the street, you should NOT

lower the windows

This figure shows

two way road

A double solid yellow line separates two lanes of traffic

moving in opposite directions

Most __________ are diamond-shaped with black letters or symbols on a yellow background

warning signs

To handle a curve, you should

Slow down before entering the curve

On a highway, signs with black letters or symbols on an orange background provide

specific information and directions to drivers in work zones

If a blind pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog is waiting at a crosswalk, you must

not use your horn or rev your engine

A steady red arrow means

you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow

What is the first rule of a safe and legal turn?

to move into the proper lane well before the turn