Kentucky permit test: sharing the road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 7 questions.
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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Sample sharing the road questions
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
You are in a no-passing zone behind a slow bicyclist. Kentucky law lets you cross the center line to pass only when:
- A The bicyclist looks back and waves you around to pass them
- B The road to the left is clear far enough to pass safely
- C You sound your horn first
- D Never; no-passing zones have no exceptions
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B. The road to the left is clear far enough to pass safely
Kentucky allows you to cross the center line, even in a no-passing zone, to pass a bicycle or electric low-speed scooter, but only if the road to the left is clear far enough to pass safely without interfering with oncoming traffic.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 56
What can happen if you fail to yield to a blind pedestrian carrying a white cane in Kentucky?
- A A fine of up to $250
- B A fine of up to $50
- C Automatic license suspension
- D A warning only, since the pedestrian is not in danger
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A. A fine of up to $250
Kentucky requires drivers to yield to a blind pedestrian carrying a visible white cane or using an assistance dog. Failing to yield can bring a fine of up to $250.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 67
At a stop light with no advance stop line, a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross. Where should you stop?
- A Within 5 feet of the crosswalk, so the person can hear your car
- B Well back, at least 20 feet from the crosswalk
- C Inside the crosswalk so the person can find your car
- D Anywhere, while giving spoken directions
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A. Within 5 feet of the crosswalk, so the person can hear your car
Do not stop more than 5 feet from the crosswalk unless there is an advance stop line. A blind pedestrian uses the sound of your vehicle as a guide, so pull up close enough to be heard without blocking the crosswalk.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 67