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Kentucky DMV Practice Test 2026

The official Kentucky written knowledge exam has 40 questions. You need 32 correct (80%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real Kentucky DMV test.

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Kentucky Specialty

What makes the Kentucky DMV test unique?

State Specialty

Kentucky's 40-question exam places heavy weight on coal-truck interactions on mountain roads, horse-drawn vehicle laws in Amish communities, and parkway driving.

Kentucky-Specific Law

In Kentucky, drivers must slow to 45 mph or below when passing a horse-drawn carriage — a rule common in Amish country.

Study Tip

Unique horse-drawn vehicle rules are tested — a Kentucky-specific quirk.

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Kentucky Road Rules

Under Kentucky law, which of the following is correct about the rule described?

A Drivers may ignore the rule if no police are visible.

B In Kentucky, drivers must slow to 45 mph or below when passing a horse-drawn carriage — a rule common in Amish country.

C The rule only applies on interstate highways.

D The rule only applies to commercial drivers.

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How many questions are on the Kentucky DMV written test?

The Kentucky DMV written (knowledge) exam contains 40 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 32 correctly (80%) to pass. The test is administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — Division of Driver Licensing.

What makes Kentucky's DMV test different?