Free Kentucky DMV permit practice test online
Free Kentucky permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official Kentucky Driver Licensing handbook.
The Kentucky permit knowledge test has 40 questions; you need 32 correct (80%) to pass. That is above the median of 30 questions across the 51 states QuizLane tracks, so budget more study time than a shorter state would need.
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These figures reflect the standard Kentucky Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with Kentucky Driver Licensing (official source).
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5 Kentucky DMV permit practice questions
Try these Kentucky sample questions now — each shows the correct answer with a plain-language explanation and a source section. The full 171-question bank is in the practice run, including 10 items that test Kentucky law specifically.
1. Kentucky law provides that a person shall not operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while having an alcohol concentration of:
- 0.08% or above
- B0.10% or above
- C0.02% or above
- D0.05% or above
Answer: 0.08% or above. The Kentucky Driver Manual states a person shall not operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or above (while impairment can also be charged at lower levels).
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual — Alcohol and the Law
2. The Kentucky Driver Manual recommends keeping at least what minimum following distance in normal conditions?
- A2 seconds
- 4 seconds
- C10 seconds
- D1 second
Answer: 4 seconds. The Kentucky Driver Manual’s following-distance guidance states you should always try to keep a minimum following distance of 4 seconds between your car and the vehicle in front.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual — Providing Adequate Following Distance
3. Kentucky permit holders under 18 generally may not drive between:
- AAnytime unsupervised
- B9 p.m. and sunrise
- Midnight and 6:00 a.m. (with limited exceptions)
- DNoon and 3 p.m.
Answer: Midnight and 6:00 a.m. (with limited exceptions). The Kentucky Driver Manual states permit holders under the age of 18 may not drive between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. unless the person can demonstrate good cause (such as emergencies, school, or work).
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual — Permit Phase
4. According to the Kentucky Driver Manual, you should signal how far before a turn?
- A200 feet
- B500 feet
- C50 feet
- 100 feet
Answer: 100 feet. The Kentucky Driver Manual’s turning guidance states to signal 100 feet before the turn.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual — Turning and Turnabouts
5. Before a Kentucky intermediate license, the parent/guardian certification of practice driving must list at least:
- A40 hours with 5 at night
- 60 hours of practice driving, 10 of those hours at night
- C100 hours with no night requirement
- D20 hours total
Answer: 60 hours of practice driving, 10 of those hours at night. The Kentucky Driver Manual states eligibility requires a parent/legal guardian certification that lists 60 hours of practice driving, 10 of those hours being at night.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual — Permit Phase / Practice Permit Driving
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