Kentucky DMV Sample Test
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1
Unique State Laws
When passing a horse-drawn carriage on a Kentucky road, drivers must reduce speed to:
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When passing a horse-drawn carriage on a Kentucky road, drivers must reduce speed to:
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Kentucky requires drivers to slow to 45 mph or below when passing a horse-drawn vehicle — common in the state's Amish and Mennonite communities. Drivers must also give wide clearance and avoid sudden lane changes or horn use that could spook the animal.
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Speed Limits & Stopping Distance
When driving behind a loaded coal truck descending a Kentucky mountain road, you should:
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When driving behind a loaded coal truck descending a Kentucky mountain road, you should:
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Loaded commercial trucks — especially Kentucky's coal trucks descending mountain roads — have dramatically longer stopping distances than passenger cars and may use engine braking (jake brakes). Maintain at least 4-6 seconds of following distance and never follow so close that you cannot see the truck's side mirrors (if you can't see them, the driver cannot see you).
3
Signs & Signals
What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?
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What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?
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A no passing zone sign warns that drivers must not pass in that area.
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Signs & Signals
What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
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What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
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A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.
5
Signs & Signals
What does a DETOUR sign indicate?
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What does a DETOUR sign indicate?
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A detour sign directs traffic to an alternate route around a closure or work area.
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Signs & Signals
What does a SHARP CURVE sign indicate?
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What does a SHARP CURVE sign indicate?
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A sharp curve sign warns drivers to reduce speed and prepare for a significant change in road direction.
7
Signs & Signals
A triangular sign is most commonly used to mean ____.
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A triangular sign is most commonly used to mean ____.
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An inverted triangular sign is used for YIELD.
8
Signs & Signals
Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?
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Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?
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Regulatory signs control traffic and communicate laws; they do not advertise services.
9
Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
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Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.
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