Kentucky Driver License: Pedestrians, Bicycles, Trucks, Emergency Vehicles, Night and Trailers

30 questions with the correct answer and an explanation for each. Topic: Pedestrians, Bicycles, Trucks, Emergency Vehicles, Night and Trailers. Free, no account needed.

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1. A pedestrian who uses a white cane is waiting to cross at a signal. What must a driver do?

  1. Honk once to alert the pedestrian that a vehicle is present
  2. Yield to the pedestrian; failing to do so can bring a fine of up to $250
  3. Flash the headlights to signal that it is safe to cross
  4. Proceed normally, since only crossing guards can stop traffic for pedestrians

Answer: B — Yield to the pedestrian; failing to do so can bring a fine of up to $250

Drivers must yield to a pedestrian carrying a white cane or with an assistance dog, and failing to yield can cost up to $250.

2. At a stop sign with no advance stop bar, how close to the crosswalk should a driver stop so a blind pedestrian can use the engine sound as a cue?

  1. No more than five feet from the crosswalk
  2. At least fifteen feet back from the crosswalk
  3. Any distance, since sound cues do not matter for stopped vehicles
  4. Directly in the crosswalk itself

Answer: A — No more than five feet from the crosswalk

A driver should stop no more than five feet from the crosswalk so the pedestrian can use the engine sound as a guide.

3. A pedestrian starts crossing in the middle of the block, away from any marked or unmarked crosswalk. Who has the right-of-way?

  1. The pedestrian only if traveling with the flow of traffic
  2. Vehicles on the road, since the pedestrian must yield to them there
  3. The pedestrian, exactly as if in a marked crosswalk
  4. Whoever arrives at that point first

Answer: B — Vehicles on the road, since the pedestrian must yield to them there

A pedestrian crossing outside any marked or unmarked crosswalk must yield to vehicles.

4. A cyclist is preparing to make a left turn. How must the turn signal be given?

  1. Intermittently during the last 50 feet before the turn
  2. Only at the moment the turn begins
  3. No signal is required for bicycles
  4. Continuously for at least 100 feet before the turn

Answer: A — Intermittently during the last 50 feet before the turn

A bicycle's turn signal must be given intermittently during the last 50 feet before the turn.

5. A driver wants to pass a cyclist riding along the shoulder. How much clearance is recommended?

  1. At least three feet
  2. Enough to stay within the same lane
  3. At least one foot
  4. At least six feet

Answer: A — At least three feet

Passing a bicyclist should leave as much room as possible, with at least three feet recommended.

6. A cyclist wants to take the fastest route between two towns and considers riding on the interstate. Is this allowed?

  1. Yes, but only during daylight hours
  2. No, bicyclists must never use interstates or parkways
  3. Yes, if the cyclist has a rear reflector and headlight
  4. Yes, as long as the cyclist rides on the shoulder

Answer: B — No, bicyclists must never use interstates or parkways

Bicycle riders must never use interstates or parkways.

7. A 15-year-old wants to ride an electric scooter that weighs 90 pounds and tops out at 20 mph on a bike lane. Is this permitted?

  1. Yes, since the scooter is under the 100-pound weight limit
  2. No, a rider must be at least 16 years old
  3. Yes, since bike lanes have no age restriction
  4. No, because the scooter exceeds the speed limit for scooters

Answer: B — No, a rider must be at least 16 years old

A person must be 16 or older to ride a qualifying electric low-speed scooter on a highway, bike lane, or bike path.

8. A rider plans to use an electric scooter after dark. When must its headlamp and rear red light be lit?

  1. At all times, day or night
  2. From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, or in low visibility
  3. Only when riding on a public highway, not a bike path
  4. Only between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Answer: B — From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, or in low visibility

Scooter lights must be lit from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise or in low visibility.

9. A driver is following a motorcyclist on a dry road. How much following distance is recommended?

  1. One car length regardless of conditions
  2. At least four seconds, more when wet
  3. At least two seconds, more when wet
  4. At least four seconds, less when wet since motorcycles brake faster

Answer: B — At least four seconds, more when wet

Drivers should follow a motorcycle at least four seconds behind, more in wet conditions.

10. A driver in a narrow lane wants to share it with a motorcyclist riding at the edge to make room. Is this appropriate?

  1. No, but only on multi-lane highways does this rule apply
  2. Yes, if the motorcyclist signals permission
  3. Yes, as long as the driver stays behind the motorcyclist
  4. No, a motorcycle should be given the full lane width and never shared

Answer: D — No, a motorcycle should be given the full lane width and never shared

A motorcycle should be given the full lane width and a driver should never share a lane with one.

11. A loaded tractor-trailer with good brakes and tires is traveling 55 mph in ideal conditions. About how much distance does it need to stop?

  1. Roughly the same as a car
  2. At least 335 feet
  3. About 100 feet
  4. About 500 feet

Answer: B — At least 335 feet

A loaded truck at 55 mph in ideal conditions needs at least 335 feet to stop, more than 1½ times a car's distance.

12. A driver is trailing a large truck and cannot see the truck's side mirrors. About how far back does the truck's rear blind spot extend?

  1. Up to 200 feet
  2. The blind spot ends right at the truck's rear bumper
  3. Up to 500 feet
  4. Up to 50 feet

Answer: A — Up to 200 feet

A truck's rear blind spot runs up to 200 feet, where the driver cannot see a following vehicle.

13. On a steep hill, trucks typically slow to about how fast and use which lane?

  1. About 35 mph, using the right lane
  2. Trucks maintain highway speed and stay in the left lane
  3. About 20 mph, using the center lane
  4. About 55 mph, using the left lane

Answer: A — About 35 mph, using the right lane

On steep hills trucks must go about 35 mph and use the right lane, so drivers should avoid the right lane there.

14. A truck ahead signals a right turn but appears to swing left first. What should a driver behind it do?

  1. Honk to remind the truck it signaled the wrong way
  2. Pull into the gap between the truck and the curb to get ahead
  3. Wait until the truck's turn is complete before moving up, since it may need the extra space
  4. Pass on the left immediately since the truck is turning right

Answer: C — Wait until the truck's turn is complete before moving up, since it may need the extra space

A truck turning right may swing wide left first, and a car that slips into the gap gets squeezed, so drivers should wait until the turn is complete.

15. A police car with flashing lights and siren is approaching from behind. What must a driver do?

  1. Speed up slightly to clear the intersection before pulling over
  2. Drive to the right side of the road, clear of any intersection, and stay stopped until it passes
  3. Stop immediately in the current lane
  4. Pull to the left side of the road and wait

Answer: B — Drive to the right side of the road, clear of any intersection, and stay stopped until it passes

Drivers must immediately move to the right side of the road or curb, clear of any intersection, stop, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

16. A driver is pulled over by police at night. After turning off the engine, what should the driver do next?

  1. Keep the window closed until the officer knocks
  2. Start gathering license, registration and insurance documents right away
  3. Immediately get out of the vehicle to speak with the officer
  4. Turn on the hazard flashers and interior lights, and roll the window fully down

Answer: D — Turn on the hazard flashers and interior lights, and roll the window fully down

After turning off the engine, a driver should turn on hazard flashers and, at night, interior lights, and roll the window fully down.

17. On a four-lane highway, a driver approaches a police cruiser stopped on the shoulder with lights flashing. What should the driver do?

  1. Maintain speed but honk to alert the officer
  2. Slow down and move to the left lane if it is safe to do so
  3. Swerve immediately without slowing
  4. Stop completely in the current lane until the officer waves the driver on

Answer: B — Slow down and move to the left lane if it is safe to do so

On four-lane highways, drivers should approach slowly and move to the left lane if safe.

18. A driver sees a fluorescent orange and red triangle on the back of a piece of farm equipment ahead. What does it indicate?

  1. The equipment is wider than a normal lane
  2. The equipment is carrying hazardous materials
  3. The equipment is disabled and should not be approached
  4. The equipment travels under 25 mph

Answer: D — The equipment travels under 25 mph

The orange and red triangle marks slow-moving vehicles that travel under 25 mph.

19. An ATV rider needs to cross a two-lane highway to reach a field on the other side. How must the crossing be made?

  1. At any angle, as long as the crossing takes less than a mile
  2. Only at a marked intersection with a stop sign
  3. Parallel to the highway for up to a mile before crossing
  4. As close to a 90-degree angle as practical, without traveling more than two-tenths of a mile on the highway

Answer: D — As close to a 90-degree angle as practical, without traveling more than two-tenths of a mile on the highway

An ATV may cross a two-lane highway at close to 90 degrees without traveling more than two-tenths of a mile on it.

20. A 14-year-old wants to ride an ATV. What does Kentucky require of a rider under 16?

  1. Riding only under direct parental supervision and wearing approved headgear
  2. Nothing extra, since riders under 16 have no special requirements
  3. Riding only in daylight, with no supervision required
  4. A valid driver's permit held by the rider

Answer: A — Riding only under direct parental supervision and wearing approved headgear

A rider under 16 may ride only under direct parental supervision and with headgear.

21. A driver is following another vehicle at night on a rural road. About how close should the driver be before dimming the high beams?

  1. Within 100 feet of the vehicle being followed
  2. High beams should never be used when following another vehicle
  3. Within 300 feet of the vehicle being followed
  4. Within 500 feet of the vehicle being followed

Answer: C — Within 300 feet of the vehicle being followed

Drivers should dim within 300 feet of a vehicle they are following, and within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

22. A driver decides to pass a funeral procession that is inside city limits, without being directed to do so. Is this permitted?

  1. No, and doing so can bring a fine of $250 or 90 days in jail
  2. Yes, funeral processions have no special right-of-way protections
  3. No, but the only penalty is a warning
  4. Yes, as long as the driver uses a turn signal

Answer: A — No, and doing so can bring a fine of $250 or 90 days in jail

Passing a funeral procession without direction, when inside city, town, or urban-county limits, violates the law and brings a $250 fine or 90 days in jail.

23. On a dark rural road with no oncoming traffic, why should a driver use high beams rather than low beams?

  1. High beams are required by law whenever no other vehicle is present
  2. High beams use less battery power
  3. High beams reduce glare in fog and rain
  4. High beams show about twice as far as low beams

Answer: D — High beams show about twice as far as low beams

High beams should be used when no vehicle is coming because they show twice as far.

24. Signs in a work zone announce the work zone and doubled fines, and at least one bona fide worker is present. What happens to fines for violations there?

  1. They may be doubled
  2. They are waived if no accident occurs
  3. They stay the same as normal fines
  4. They are tripled only for speeding

Answer: A — They may be doubled

Fines may be doubled when signs announce a work zone and a bona fide worker is present.

25. Two vehicles approach a narrow, single-lane rural bridge from opposite directions at about the same time. Who generally has the right-of-way?

  1. The vehicle traveling uphill
  2. The larger of the two vehicles
  3. The first driver to reach the bridge
  4. Whichever vehicle flashes its lights first

Answer: C — The first driver to reach the bridge

At narrow or single-lane bridges, the first driver to reach the bridge generally holds the right-of-way.

26. A driver approaches a rural intersection with crops blocking the view and no stop or yield signs posted. What should the driver do?

  1. Assume the right-of-way since the intersection is uncontrolled
  2. Slow down and be ready to stop for crossing or oncoming traffic
  3. Proceed at normal speed since no sign requires stopping
  4. Stop only if another vehicle is visibly approaching

Answer: B — Slow down and be ready to stop for crossing or oncoming traffic

Uncontrolled rural intersections without stop or yield signs are very dangerous, so drivers should slow and be ready to stop.

27. A licensed driver with no motorcycle endorsement wants to operate a three-wheeled autocycle that exceeds 40 mph. Is this allowed?

  1. No, a motorcycle endorsement is required since autocycles count as motorcycles
  2. Yes, but only if the driver also wears motorcycle headgear
  3. Yes, an autocycle operator needs only a valid operator's license, not a motorcycle license or endorsement
  4. No, autocycles require a special commercial license

Answer: C — Yes, an autocycle operator needs only a valid operator's license, not a motorcycle license or endorsement

Although an autocycle counts as a motorcycle for traffic regulations, its operator needs only a valid operator's license, not a motorcycle license or endorsement, and is exempt from headgear rules.

28. A driver is loading cargo onto a trailer before a long tow. How should the weight generally be distributed?

  1. Evenly split 50/50 between front and back
  2. 60 percent toward the tow vehicle in front, 40 percent in back
  3. 60 percent toward the rear to keep the tongue light
  4. All weight centered directly over the axle

Answer: B — 60 percent toward the tow vehicle in front, 40 percent in back

Trailers should be loaded with about 60 percent of cargo weight toward the tow vehicle and 40 percent toward the back, since a rear-heavy trailer sways.

29. While towing a trailer, the driver notices it beginning to sway from side to side. What is the correct response?

  1. Turn sharply in the direction opposite the sway
  2. Brake hard immediately to regain control
  3. Steer straight and slow gradually without braking, never speeding up
  4. Speed up slightly to pull the trailer straight

Answer: C — Steer straight and slow gradually without braking, never speeding up

If a trailer sways, the driver should steer straight and slow gradually without braking, and never speed up.

30. A driver is towing a heavy trailer on the highway. What is the maximum speed generally recommended for most tow combinations?

  1. 65 mph
  2. The posted speed limit, with no separate recommendation
  3. 55 mph
  4. 70 mph

Answer: C — 55 mph

For most trailer combinations, 55 mph is the maximum recommended speed, and never above the posted limit.

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