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Kentucky KSP Permit Test practice

Written knowledge test for a learner's permit or driver's license. The Kentucky KSP Permit Test is run by the KSP. It has 40 questions and you need 32 correct (80%) to pass.

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DMV Permit Test at a glance

80%to pass
40
Questions
32
Correct to pass
15
Minimum age

Good to know

Given by Kentucky State Police; minimum score 80%. Offered in 12 languages; the signs portion must be answered from the applicant's own knowledge.

Source: drive.ky.gov. Rules change, so check before your test.

What you'll study

The app's roadmap for this test: 66 short lessons and 487 practice questions, in 6 steps.

  1. 1

    Read the Road

    Free28 lessons

    Signs, signals, and lane markings

    • Lane lines 1
    • Lane lines 2
    • Lane lines 3
    • Traffic lights 1
    • Traffic lights 2
    • Traffic lights 3
    • Flashing signals 1
    • Flashing signals 2
    • +20 more
  2. 2

    Make the Move

    8 lessons

    Turns, lane changes, parking, and highways

    • U-turn rules
    • Lane changes 1
    • Lane changes 2
    • Passing safely 1
    • Passing safely 2
    • Passing safely 3
    • Mixed practice 1
    • Mixed practice 2
  3. 3

    Drive Safely

    14 lessons

    Hazards, weather, distractions, and shared roads

    • Distractions
    • Impaired driving 1
    • Impaired driving 2
    • Alcohol rules
    • Bad weather 1
    • Bad weather 2
    • Night driving 1
    • Night driving 2
    • +6 more
  4. 4

    Handle Trouble

    3 lessons

    Breakdowns, emergency vehicles, and equipment

    • Emergency vehicles 1
    • Emergency vehicles 2
    • Mixed practice
  5. 5

    Know Who Goes First

    4 lessons

    Right-of-way, intersections, and yielding

    • Intersections 1
    • Intersections 2
    • Yielding to others
    • Mixed practice
  6. 6

    Rules That Matter

    9 lessons

    Key laws, penalties, and exam-day requirements

    • Laws & penalties 1
    • Laws & penalties 2
    • Laws & penalties 3
    • Laws & penalties 4
    • Laws & penalties 5
    • Laws & penalties 6
    • License rules 1
    • License rules 2
    • +1 more

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Questions people ask

How many questions are on the Kentucky KSP Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 40 questions.

What score do you need to pass the Kentucky KSP Permit Test?

You need 32 out of 40 correct (80%).

How old do you have to be to take the Kentucky KSP Permit Test?

You can take it from age 15. Given by Kentucky State Police; minimum score 80%. Offered in 12 languages; the signs portion must be answered from the applicant's own knowledge.

What's the best way to practice for the Kentucky KSP Permit Test?

Study the official handbook, then practice with questions written for your test. Driving Exam Prep gives you short lessons, an explanation for every answer, a mistakes review and a readiness score against the real pass mark.

Official sources

Our questions are written from these official sources. Always study your official handbook too: rules change, and our practice questions may differ from your real test.

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