Kentucky Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, large trucks and buses.
Question 1
When are you NOT required to stop for a stopped school or church bus in Kentucky?
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 β Rules for School Buses
Question 2
After stopping for a school bus in Kentucky, when may you proceed?
Correct answer: When everyone is clear and the bus is moving
You must remain stopped until all people are clear of the roadway and the bus is in motion.
Source: Section Seven: General Driving β Rules for School Buses
Question 3
On a road with one lane each way, how much space must you leave when passing a bicycle or electric scooter in Kentucky?
Correct answer: At least three feet
With one lane in your direction, pass to the left keeping at least three feet between you and the bicycle or scooter.
Source: Section Seven: General Driving β Passing
Question 4
May you cross the center line in a no-passing zone to pass a bicyclist in Kentucky?
Correct answer: Yes, if the left side is clear far enough
You may drive left of center, even in a no-passing zone, to pass a bicyclist or scooter if the road is clear far enough to pass safely.
Source: Section Seven: General Driving β Passing
Question 5
What is the maximum fine for failing to yield to a blind pedestrian in Kentucky?
Correct answer: $250
Failing to yield to a blind pedestrian with a white cane or assistance dog can bring a fine up to $250.
Source: Section Ten: Sharing the Road β Pedestrians
Question 6
At a stop light, how far from the crosswalk should you stop for a blind pedestrian?
Correct answer: No more than 5 feet
Don't stop more than five feet from the crosswalk (unless there's an advanced stop bar); the pedestrian uses your engine sound.
Source: Section Ten: Sharing the Road β Pedestrians
Question 7
Why must drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles be extra alert to blind pedestrians?
Correct answer: Their quiet vehicles may go unheard
Blind pedestrians may be unaware of electric and hybrid vehicles because they are so quiet.
Source: Section Ten: Sharing the Road β Pedestrians
Question 8
Where must a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk yield in Kentucky?
Correct answer: To all vehicles
A pedestrian crossing other than in a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection must yield to all vehicles.
Source: Section Ten: Sharing the Road β Pedestrians
Question 9
For how far before a turn must a bicyclist signal in Kentucky?
Correct answer: The last 50 feet
A bicycle signal is given intermittently for the last fifty feet before the turn.
Source: Section Ten: Sharing the Road β Bicyclists
Question 10
Where are bicycles never allowed in Kentucky?
Correct answer: Interstates and parkways
Bicyclists must never ride on interstates and parkways.
Source: Section Ten: Sharing the Road β Bicyclists
Question 11
What is the minimum age to operate an electric low-speed scooter on a Kentucky highway or bike lane?
Correct answer: 16
A person 16 or older may operate an electric low-speed scooter on a highway, bike lane or path.
Source: Section Ten: Sharing the Road β Bicyclists
Question 12
What is the maximum design speed of an electric low-speed scooter in Kentucky?
Correct answer: 20 mph
An electric low-speed scooter weighs under 100 pounds and is designed for a maximum speed of 20 mph.
Source: Section Ten: Sharing the Road β Bicyclists
Question 13
What following distance does the Kentucky manual give behind a motorcycle?
Correct answer: At least 4 seconds
Allow a minimum 4-second following distance behind a motorcyclist, more in wet conditions.
Source: Section Ten: Sharing the Road β Motorcyclists
Question 14
A loaded truck at 55 mph needs at least how far to stop?
Correct answer: 335 feet
A loaded truck at 55 mph under ideal conditions needs at least 335 feet to stop β over 1Β½ times a car.
Source: Section Ten: Sharing the Road β Commercial Vehicles
Question 15
What are truck escape (runaway) ramps for?
Correct answer: Large vehicles that are out of control
Escape ramps on long downgrades are only for large vehicles out of control or with brake failure; never stop near them.
Source: Section Ten: Sharing the Road β Commercial Vehicles