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KY / PASSENGER-CAR KNOWLEDGE TEST

Build your road sense.

Kentucky’s Driver Manual and Graduated Driver Licensing page connect knowledge-test preparation with the permit-to-intermediate path. Review signs, right-of-way, space management, and the required supervised hours before scheduling Kentucky State Police testing.

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YOUR FIRST SMALL WIN

See what you already know.

Get a short explanation after every answer, then use the next step to keep moving.

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Practice questions

65 mixed questions with explanations and source links.

Exam-style practice

Answer without hints, then review your complete session.

Fix my mistakes

Return to missed questions and make the rule stick.

THE LEARNING ROUTE

One topic at a time.

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01Road signs & signalsRecognize the message before you reach the sign.02Right of wayWork through intersections, turns, and shared spaces.03Safe drivingBuild space, awareness, and good decisions.04Parking & stoppingKnow where and how to leave your vehicle safely.05Rules of the roadUnderstand lane choices, passing, and road markings.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Prepare with the official source.

01

Kentucky permit applicants must be at least 15 for the written and vision tests; after passing, the permit is issued through the regional licensing office.

02

A permit holder must complete at least 60 supervised hours, including 10 at night, and have a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front passenger seat.

03

The permit must be held at least 180 days and the driver must be at least 16 before applying for an intermediate license.

Requirements can depend on your age, license history, and permit type. Check Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing's permit information before making an appointment.

TRY THE MATERIAL

A few Kentucky questions.

These original practice questions include explanations and source links. They are not official exam questions.

01How many Kentucky supervised practice hours must be completed at night under the teen GDL page?
  • A. All 60 hours
  • B. 30 of the 60 hours
  • C. 10 of the 60 hours
  • D. 2 of the 60 hours

Answer: 10 of the 60 hours

Kentucky requires 60 supervised hours, including 10 completed at night.

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02Who must sit beside a Kentucky permit holder during practice?
  • A. An unlicensed parent in the rear seat
  • B. Any passenger age 18 or older
  • C. A licensed driver age 21 or older
  • D. No one on roads under 35 mph

Answer: A licensed driver age 21 or older

The Kentucky GDL page requires a licensed driver at least 21 in the front passenger seat at all times.

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03What must happen before a Kentucky teen moves from permit to intermediate phase?
  • A. The driver passes only a vision screen
  • B. The driver completes one daytime trip
  • C. The permit has been held at least 180 days and the driver is at least 16
  • D. The driver turns 15

Answer: The permit has been held at least 180 days and the driver is at least 16

Kentucky lists both the 180-day holding period and age 16 as requirements for the next phase.

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04A Kentucky teen has held a permit for 170 days and is already 16. Can they move to the intermediate phase?
  • A. Yes, after one night drive
  • B. Yes, because age 16 is enough
  • C. Only if a passenger signs the log
  • D. No; the permit must be held at least 180 days

Answer: No; the permit must be held at least 180 days

Kentucky requires the permit to be held at least 180 days and the driver to be at least 16 before the intermediate step.

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05A Kentucky driver approaches a crosswalk where a pedestrian is crossing. What should the driver do?
  • A. Yield and wait until the pedestrian is safely clear
  • B. Use the shoulder to avoid stopping
  • C. Honk so the pedestrian stops
  • D. Pass through before the pedestrian reaches the lane

Answer: Yield and wait until the pedestrian is safely clear

The Kentucky manual’s pedestrian-safety rules require drivers to yield and keep the crossing safe.

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What to expect from practice

Does this match the official Kentucky test?

Our exam-style sessions use a mixed practice set with feedback held until the end. They do not reproduce the official test, its question pool, or every possible rule. Study the complete state handbook as well.

What does my progress score mean?

Your progress reflects answers submitted here, including the topics you have practiced and your latest answer to each question. It is a study aid, not a validated probability of passing.

Is this an official DMV service?

No. Ace the DMV is an independent study platform. Use the official agency links for applications, appointments, fees, and eligibility decisions.

FOCUSED STUDY ROUTES

Practice by topic.

Take one part of the handbook at a time, then read the official source.

Road signs & signalsRight of waySafe drivingParking & stoppingRules of the road
Open the Kentucky driver handbook guide