Kentucky permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 5 questions.
How far before a turn at an intersection should you signal, according to the Kentucky manual?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
How far before a turn at an intersection should you signal, according to the Kentucky manual?
- A 200 feet
- B 50 feet
- C 500 feet
- D 100 feet
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D. 100 feet
Signal 100 feet before turning at an intersection. That gives drivers behind you time to slow down and lets pedestrians and oncoming traffic know your plan.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 50
You are turning left from a street with two or more lanes going your way. Which lane should you turn from?
- A Whichever lane has less traffic
- B The lane nearest the center of the road
- C Any lane, if you signal first
- D The lane nearest the curb
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B. The lane nearest the center of the road
For a left turn from a multi-lane street, turn from the lane nearest the center. For a right turn, use the lane nearest the curb. If you need to change lanes, wait until you finish the turn and traffic is clear.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 54
Can a Kentucky driver use hand signals instead of the car's turn signals?
- A No; hand signals cannot be used in place of mechanical signals
- B Yes, but only during daylight
- C Yes, hand signals are an acceptable substitute at any time of day
- D Only if the passenger gives the signals
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A. No; hand signals cannot be used in place of mechanical signals
The Kentucky manual says your vehicle must have working mechanical turn signals and that hand signals cannot be used. Bicyclists, who have no turn lamps, are the ones expected to use hand signals.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 62
You realize you are in the wrong lane and are about to miss your turn. What should you do?
- A Back up to the intersection
- B Go on to the next intersection and work your way back
- C Stop in your lane until there is a gap
- D Cut across lanes quickly to make the turn
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B. Go on to the next intersection and work your way back
If you miss a turn, continue to the next intersection and work your way back. A late swerve or sudden stop is far more dangerous than taking a few extra minutes.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 54