Kentucky DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Correct answer: Class D

Class D is the basic operator's license; Class E is for mopeds only and Class M is for motorcycles.

Source: Section One: The Driver's License – Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits

Correct answer: The Kentucky State Police

After the Transportation Cabinet prepares the application, the Kentucky State Police administer all required tests.

Source: Section One: The Driver's License – Licensing Requirements

Correct answer: 350 feet

High beams must reveal a person 350 feet ahead and low beams 100 feet ahead.

Source: Section One: The Driver's License – Testing Requirements and Preparation

Correct answer: $25,000/$50,000/$25,000

Minimum coverage is $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident for bodily injury and $25,000 property damage, or a $60,000 single limit.

Source: Section Two: General Information – Insurance Law

Correct answer: 0.08

You violate the DUI law with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or above, or if impaired at a lower level.

Source: Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive – Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving

Correct answer: You yield to the driver on your right

Yield to the driver on your right if both of you arrive at a four-way stop at the same time.

Source: Section Six: Rules of the Road – Yielding Right of Way

Correct answer: No, it is against the law

A vehicle that entered on yellow may clear on red, but it is against the law to enter an intersection after the light turns red.

Source: Section Six: Rules of the Road – Traffic Control Devices

Correct answer: Get out and run toward the train, away from the tracks

Abandon the car immediately and run away from the tracks in the direction the train is coming; then call the posted 800 number or 911.

Source: Section Six: Rules of the Road – Traffic Signs

Correct answer: Railroad advance warning

Round signs are for railroad advance warning; pentagons are school signs; equilateral triangles are only yield signs.

Source: Section Six: Rules of the Road – Traffic Signs

Correct answer: 100 feet

If you plan to turn at an intersection, signal 100 feet before the turn.

Source: Section Seven: General Driving – Turning and Turnabouts

Correct answer: Opposite direction, 4+ lanes with a raised barrier or unpaved median

A stop is required from either direction on all roads, except opposite-direction traffic on a 4+ lane road separated by an elevated barrier or unpaved median.

Source: Section Seven: General Driving – Rules for School Buses

Correct answer: So the car touches the curb if it rolls

Turn your wheels so the vehicle will touch the curb if it starts moving; with no curb, so it goes off the road.

Source: Section Seven: General Driving – Parking

Correct answer: Through traffic

With three or more lanes, the middle lanes are for through traffic, the left for passing or turning left, the right for slower or entering traffic.

Source: Section Seven: General Driving – Use of Lanes

Correct answer: 65 mph

Unposted limits: 65 mph on interstates and parkways, 55 on other state highways, 35 in business/residential districts.

Source: Section Eight: Safe Driving Tips – Speed Management

Correct answer: Class E

The Class E license is for mopeds only.

Source: Section One: The Driver's License – Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits

Correct answer: Joint liability for any damages

By signing, the parent or guardian is jointly liable with the applicant for any damages.

Source: Section One: The Driver's License – Licensing Requirements

Correct answer: 500 feet

The red taillight must be lighted and placed so it can be seen 500 feet behind the vehicle.

Source: Section One: The Driver's License – Testing Requirements and Preparation

Correct answer: $60,000

Alternatively, a policy with a single limit of $60,000 is acceptable.

Source: Section Two: General Information – Insurance Law

Correct answer: Yes, if there is evidence of impairment

You could still violate the law under 0.08 if there is evidence of impaired driving from alcohol or other substances.

Source: Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive – Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving

Correct answer: Drivers on the minor road

Drivers on a minor road must yield to drivers on a main road.

Source: Section Six: Rules of the Road – Yielding Right of Way