Kentucky permit test practice

What do two flashing red lights at a railroad crossing indicate?

1. AA malfunction that can be safely ignored
2. BA railroad crossing, and you must stop until they stop flashing and no train is approachingCorrect
3. CA construction detour ahead
4. DA signal that only applies to commercial vehicles

Why: The handbook states two flashing red lights mark a railroad crossing, and you must stop and proceed only after the lights stop flashing and no train is approaching.

What is a solid yellow line on the left side of a broken yellow line meant to tell you?

1. APassing is illegal from either direction
2. BYou may pass only at night
3. CYou are allowed to pass if there are no oncoming vehicles, since passing is legal on your sideCorrect
4. DThe lane is reserved for turning traffic only

Why: The handbook states you may pass if there is a solid yellow line on the left side of the broken yellow line, as long as there are no oncoming vehicles.

When is a driver not required to stop for a stopped school bus, according to the handbook?

1. AWhen approaching from the opposite direction on any two-lane road
2. BWhen approaching from the opposite direction on a highway of four or more lanesCorrect
3. CWhenever the school bus's stop arm is not currently extended, regardless of road width
4. DWhenever the driver is running late for work

Why: The handbook states a stop is not required when approaching a stopped bus from the opposite direction upon a highway of four or more lanes.

In a roundabout or traffic circle, who has the right of way?

1. ATraffic entering the roundabout
2. BWhichever vehicle is largest
3. CTraffic already circulating in the roundaboutCorrect
4. DWhoever arrives at the entrance first, regardless of circulating traffic

Why: The handbook states entering traffic must yield the right of way to circulating traffic in a roundabout or traffic circle.

What minimum following distance does the handbook recommend between your car and the vehicle ahead?

1. A2 seconds
2. B4 secondsCorrect
3. C3 seconds
4. D6 seconds

Why: The handbook states you should always try to keep a minimum following distance of 4 seconds between your car and the vehicle in front.

If a trailer starts to jackknife while backing, what should you do?

1. AContinue backing while turning harder into the jackknife
2. BStop and pull ahead to straighten out, then start againCorrect
3. CApply the parking brake immediately while still moving
4. DShift into a lower gear and accelerate slowly

Why: The handbook advises stopping and pulling ahead to straighten out the trailer, then starting again, if it begins to jackknife.

According to the handbook, what should you do if a violation of a work zone's 'End Road Work' guidance is unclear?

1. AAssume the work zone ends after passing the first visible worker
2. BObserve the posted work zone signs until you see 'End Road Work'Correct
3. CResume normal speed once cones are no longer visible
4. DAsk a worker directly before resuming normal speed

Why: The handbook advises observing the posted work zone signs until you see the 'End Road Work' sign.

When driving next to parked or stopped vehicles, what should a driver watch for?

1. AOnly oncoming traffic, since pedestrians are unlikely there
2. BPedestrians stepping out from between the vehiclesCorrect
3. COnly cyclists, not pedestrians
4. DNothing extra; parked vehicles pose no pedestrian risk

Why: The handbook warns that pedestrians can walk out between parked or stopped vehicles, so drivers should slow down and not pass until sure no one is crossing.

If you refuse a chemical test requested by a law enforcement officer and are later convicted of DUI a second time within ten years, how does that refusal affect sentencing?

1. AIt has no effect on the mandatory jail sentence
2. BIt is treated as an aggravating circumstance requiring twice the minimum jail timeCorrect
3. CIt reduces the mandatory minimum jail sentence by half
4. DIt converts the DUI charge into a lesser traffic infraction

Why: The handbook states that for a second or greater DUI offense, refusal of a breath or urine test is considered an aggravating circumstance subject to a mandatory minimum jail sentence twice as long.

If a Kentucky instruction permit is not renewed within one year of its expiration date, what happens?

1. AThe permit is automatically extended another year
2. BThe written and vision tests must be repeatedCorrect
3. COnly the vision test needs to be repeated
4. DThe applicant must wait five years before reapplying

Why: The handbook says if the permit is not renewed within one year of the expiration date, the written and vision tests must be repeated.