Kentucky Permit Practice Test 5

25 questions written from the Kentucky Driver Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Sharing the roadKentucky rule

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

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About this test

These questions were written from the Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated 7-23-26). 9 of the 20 Kentucky questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Kentucky or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. 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

  2. What is the speed limit on Kentucky interstate highways and parkways when no other limit is posted?

    • A 65 mph
    • B 60 mph
    • C 70 mph
    • D 55 mph
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    A. 65 mph

    Unless another limit is posted, the speed limit on Kentucky interstates and parkways is 65 mph. Certain highways can be raised to 70 mph, but only when posted.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 57

  3. Solid yellow line on your side of the center line
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    Solid yellow line on your side of the center lineYouSolid line on your side

    On a two-lane road, the center line has a solid yellow line on your side and a broken yellow line on the other side. May you pass?

    • A No, a solid line on your side means no passing
    • B Yes, but only to pass a slow truck
    • C Yes, if no oncoming vehicles are visible
    • D Yes, because the broken line allows passing
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    A. No, a solid line on your side means no passing

    You may not pass when a solid line is on your side of the broken line. If the solid line is on the far side and the broken line is on your side, passing is allowed when it is safe.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 55

  4. Kentucky's "Zero Alcohol Tolerance" rule for drivers under 21 sets the limit at what blood alcohol concentration?

    • A .08
    • B .04
    • C .05
    • D .02
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    D. .02

    All Kentucky drivers under 21 are under the Zero Alcohol Tolerance rule, defined as a .02 blood alcohol concentration. That is about the level of a single drink, so in practice it means do not drink and drive at all.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 14

  5. According to the Kentucky manual, which sign shape is used only for yield signs?

    • A Octagon
    • B Equilateral triangle
    • C Round
    • D Pentagon
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    B. Equilateral triangle

    The downward-pointing equilateral triangle is used only for yield signs. A yield sign means slow down and let traffic with the right of way go before you enter.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 49