Kentucky permit test: night, weather & hazards
Headlights, rain, fog, ice, skids, glare and other hazards. 5 questions.
During what period must your headlights be on in Kentucky?
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Sample night, weather & hazards questions
During what period must your headlights be on in Kentucky?
- A Only when streetlights are not available
- B From one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
- C From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise
- D From sunset until one hour after sunrise
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C. From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise
Kentucky requires headlights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. Also turn them on in rain, snow or fog, or whenever you have trouble seeing other vehicles.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 62
When must you dim your high beams?
- A Within 200 feet of any vehicle
- B Within 300 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 500 feet of a vehicle you follow
- C Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 feet of a vehicle you follow
- D Only when the other driver flashes their lights
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C. Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 feet of a vehicle you follow
Dim your high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following. High beams can blind other drivers, directly or through their mirrors.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 76
Which headlights should you use in fog, rain or snow?
- A Low beams
- B Parking lights only
- C High beams
- D No headlights during the day
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A. Low beams
Use low beams in fog, rain or snow. High beams reflect off water droplets and create glare that makes it harder to see. Some vehicles also have fog lights for these conditions.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 76
What is the best way to avoid hydroplaning?
- A Slow down on wet roads and keep tires properly inflated
- B Speed up so your tires cut through the water
- C Brake hard as soon as your tires hit standing water
- D Use cruise control to keep a steady speed
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A. Slow down on wet roads and keep tires properly inflated
Hydroplaning happens when tires ride up on a layer of water and lose contact with the road. Slowing down in the rain and keeping properly inflated tires with good tread are the best defenses.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 58