Kentucky KYTC Exam Simulator

A full-length mock exam: Kentucky does not publish a question count; we use 30 questions at its 80% pass mark. New questions every attempt.

How this simulator works

  • Knowledge test: 30 questions, 24 correct to pass.
  • No time limit, like the real test. Take your time.
  • You won’t see whether you were right until the end, just like at the Kentucky test. Then you can review every answer with its explanation.
  • Questions are drawn fresh from the full Kentucky bank each time.

How the real Kentucky knowledge test works

Kentucky does not publish a question count; we use 30 questions at its 80% pass mark. This simulator follows the same structure, gives no feedback until you finish, and draws a new set of questions from the full Kentucky bank every time.

Aim to pass the simulator two or three times in a row, on different days, before you book your test.

Sample questions from this test

  1. How old must you be to take the vision and written knowledge tests for a Kentucky learner's permit?

    • A At least 15 and a half
    • B At least 14
    • C At least 16
    • D At least 15
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    D. At least 15

    Kentucky lets you take the vision and written knowledge tests and apply for a learner's permit once you are 15. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must also sign your application.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 13

  2. At what blood alcohol concentration is a Kentucky driver 21 or older in violation of the DUI law, even without other evidence of impairment?

    • A 0.05 or above
    • B 0.08 or above
    • C 0.10 or above
    • D 0.15 or above
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    B. 0.08 or above

    In Kentucky you violate the DUI law if you drive with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more. You can still be charged below 0.08 if there is evidence your driving is impaired.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 34

  3. What minimum liability coverage must Kentucky vehicle owners carry?

    • A $10,000 per person, $20,000 per accident, $10,000 property damage
    • B $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, $25,000 property damage
    • C $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, $50,000 property damage
    • D $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, $10,000 property damage
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    B. $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, $25,000 property damage

    Kentucky requires liability coverage of at least $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 for injury to all persons in one accident, and $25,000 for property damage. A single-limit policy of $60,000 is also accepted.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 27

  4. Why is texting while driving considered especially dangerous?

    • A It is a purely mental distraction
    • B It combines visual, manual and cognitive distraction
    • C It is the only distraction that involves your hands
    • D It only affects drivers at highway speeds
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    B. It combines visual, manual and cognitive distraction

    Texting takes your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel and your mind off driving all at once. Sending or reading a text pulls your eyes away for about 4.6 seconds, which at 55 mph is the length of a football field.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 31

  5. You are about to pass a bicyclist on a road with only one lane in your direction. What minimum clearance does Kentucky require?

    • A At least 3 feet
    • B At least 1 foot
    • C At least 6 feet
    • D Half a lane width
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    A. At least 3 feet

    When there is only one lane in your direction, pass a bicycle or electric scooter on the left with at least 3 feet of space, and keep that distance until you are safely past. If there is a second lane, move into it when safe.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 56