Kentucky KSP Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Hairpin curve ahead

This sign warns you that there is a hairpin curve ahead. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Source: Regulatory Signs, Traffic Signals, Kentucky Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is exercise their eyes

Highway hypnosis or dizziness when driving is caused by the monotony of road and traffic, the hum of wind, tires, and the sound of engine. Drivers can avoid highway hypnosis by constantly moving their eyes and watching the traffic and highway signs around them.

Not quite. The answer is Where there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from.

Where there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, you should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from. This way, you will cross the fewest lanes of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is The lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles.

A diamond-shaped marking shows that a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles. The lanes are usually reserved for buses or carpool vehicles during rush hour traffic.

Not quite. The answer is you must not drive in this lane.

Lane-use control signals are special overhead signals that permit or prohibit the use of specific lanes of a street or highway. A steady red X signal over a lane indicates that you must not drive in this lane.

Not quite. The answer is freeway exit ramps.

Signs like this provide advisory speeds at freeway exits and entrance ramps. They show the maximum recommended safe speed to drive in ideal weather conditions.

Not quite. The answer is the steering wheel to lock.

You must never turn your ignition key to the lock position while the vehicle is in motion. Doing so would cause the steering to lock, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Steering locks have been standard equipment on most cars since 1969.

Not quite. The answer is At least 3 seconds

Though Kentucky state law does not require it, the Kentucky Driver Manual recommends a following distance of at least 3 seconds under ideal conditions. If the vehicle in front of you stops short, you may collide with it if you are closer than 2.5 seconds to it. You should increase your following distance in poor weather or on slippery roads.

Source: Keeping a Space Cushion Ahead, Keeping a Space Cushion, Kentucky Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is turn right and merge into traffic

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic moves counterclockwise around a central island. To enter a roundabout, you must turn right and yield the right-of-way to vehicles that are already in the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is A flag person (flagger) ahead

This flagger sign is posted in or near work or construction zones. It means there is a flag person (flagger) ahead who is directing traffic.

Not quite. The answer is Faster reaction time

Marijuana can cause decreased car handling performance; slower reaction times; impaired time, speed, and distance estimation; subjective sleepiness; impaired motor coordination; impaired night vision; and impaired ability to focus.

Not quite. The answer is slow down and encourage the driver to pass.

If the vehicle behind you is tailgating you (following you too closely), slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass. If this fails, pull over, stop, and let the tailgater pass.

Not quite. The answer is 5 years.

Points for a conviction expire after 2 years, but the conviction itself remains on your driving record for 5 years.

Source: Traffic Violations and Their Point Values, Protecting Your Driver's License, Kentucky Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is A

The school zone sign is pentagonal (five sided) with a yellow or yellow-green background.

Not quite. The answer is the left edge of the pavement.

On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks the left edge of the pavement. A solid white line usually marks the right edge.

Not quite. The answer is come to a complete stop

An intersection whose traffic lights are not working should be treated as an all-way stop. That is, you must come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right, and then proceed (with extreme caution) when it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is only on the left of the vehicle.

When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only on the left of the vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is travel in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited.

A double solid white line separates two traffic lanes that travel in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited. Double solid white lines are often used on freeways to separate a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane from other lanes traveling in the same direction.

Not quite. The answer is look toward the right edge of the road

If a car approaches you with its bright headlights on, do not stare at the lights. Steer by the line at the outer edge of the road to prevent being temporarily blinded.

Not quite. The answer is a school zone.

This pentagonal (five-sided) sign warns of a school zone ahead. Schoolchildren may be crossing the road ahead, so slow down and proceed with caution. In school zones as elsewhere, you must always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.