Kentucky Permit Practice Test 2026: Übungstest 8

1. Frage 1 von 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATurn right at the next road
   • BThe divided highway ends
   • CKeep to the right of the island or obstacle ahead
   • DThe right lane ends
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   Antwort: C. Keep to the right of the island or obstacle ahead

   Pass on the right side of the traffic island, median or obstacle shown on the sign.

2. Frage 2 von 25

   You hit a parked car and the owner is not around. What should you do?

   • AAsk a stranger to watch the car
   • BWait one minute, then leave
   • CTry to find the owner, or leave your information and notify the police
   • DDrive away
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   Antwort: C. Try to find the owner, or leave your information and notify the police

   If you damage an unattended car or property, you must try to find the owner or report it to the police.

3. Frage 3 von 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AAn Interstate highway
   • BA US highway (US route) number
   • CA county road
   • DAn exit number
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   Antwort: B. A US highway (US route) number

   The black and white shield marks a numbered US route. These routes often cross several states.

4. Frage 4 von 25

   Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. What should you do?

   • ASteer hard the opposite way
   • BSpeed up
   • CSlam on the brakes
   • DEase off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
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   Antwort: D. Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go

   Take your foot off the gas, do not brake hard, and steer smoothly where you want to go.

5. Frage 5 von 25

   How should you pass a bicyclist riding in the same direction?

   • AFollow closely until the rider moves aside
   • BHonk and pass close by
   • CPass on the right
   • DSlow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
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   Antwort: D. Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space

   Pass a bicyclist on the left at a safe distance and reduce your speed as you pass.

6. Frage 6 von 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ASpeed up to cross the intersection
   • BKeep going straight
   • CGet ready to stop or turn; your road ends and you must turn left or right
   • DMake a U-turn
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   Antwort: C. Get ready to stop or turn; your road ends and you must turn left or right

   The T shape shows that your road ends at a cross street. Slow down and be ready to yield or stop before you turn.

7. Frage 7 von 25

   Must you yield to a pedestrian crossing at an intersection that has no painted crosswalk lines?

   • AOnly if a crossing guard is there
   • BOnly in school zones
   • CYes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way
   • DNo, only painted crosswalks count
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   Antwort: C. Yes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way

   Pedestrians have the right-of-way in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.

8. Frage 8 von 25

   Which signs use this round shape?

   • AHospital signs
   • BRailroad crossing advance warning signs
   • CSpeed limit signs
   • DSchool zone signs
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   Antwort: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs

   In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.

9. Frage 9 von 25

   An angry driver makes rude gestures and shouts at you. What should you do?

   • AStay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond
   • BSpeed up to get in front of the driver
   • CBrake suddenly to teach the driver a lesson
   • DGesture back
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   Antwort: A. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond

   Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, ignore the gestures, and give the driver space.

10. Frage 10 von 25

    You feel sleepy while driving. What is the safest choice?

    • AOpen the window and turn up the radio
    • BChew gum and keep driving
    • CDrive faster to get home sooner
    • DPull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap
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    Antwort: D. Pull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap

    Tricks like a cold window or loud music do not work. Stop and rest; only sleep cures drowsiness.

11. Frage 11 von 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AAlways come to a full stop
    • BThe road narrows ahead
    • CMerge without slowing down
    • DSlow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed
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    Antwort: D. Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed

    A triangle pointing down means yield. Slow down, give the right-of-way, and stop only if you must.

12. Frage 12 von 25

    Can cold or allergy medicine you buy without a prescription affect your driving?

    • ANo, only prescription drugs affect driving
    • BOnly if you take it with food
    • CNo, these medicines are always safe
    • DYes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label
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    Antwort: D. Yes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label

    Many over-the-counter medicines cause drowsiness. Read the warning label and ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.

13. Frage 13 von 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATrucks must use this route
    • BOne-way street to the right
    • CThe road ahead turns right
    • DFollow this route because the usual road is closed
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    Antwort: D. Follow this route because the usual road is closed

    A detour takes you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs until you are back on your route.

14. Frage 14 von 25

    A pedestrian is crossing in the crosswalk ahead of you, as shown. What must you do?

    • AStop and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed
    • BHonk so the pedestrian moves faster
    • CFlash your lights so the pedestrian stops
    • DDrive slowly around the pedestrian
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    Antwort: A. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed

    Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and wait until they can finish crossing safely.

15. Frage 15 von 25

    You see this orange and red triangle on the back of a farm tractor. What does it mean?

    • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early
    • BThe vehicle is about to turn
    • CThe vehicle is an emergency vehicle
    • DThe vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
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    Antwort: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early

    The slow-moving vehicle emblem is used on farm equipment, construction equipment and animal-drawn vehicles.

16. Frage 16 von 25

    In most states, how far before a turn should you start signaling?

    • AAt least 10 feet
    • BOnly as you begin to turn
    • CAt least half a mile
    • DAt least 100 feet
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    Antwort: D. At least 100 feet

    Most state laws require you to signal at least 100 feet before you turn. Check your state handbook in case a longer distance applies.

17. Frage 17 von 25

    If you double your speed, about how much longer does it take to stop once you brake?

    • AAbout the same distance
    • BAbout half as far
    • CAbout four times as far
    • DAbout twice as far
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    Antwort: C. About four times as far

    Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed makes it about four times longer.

18. Frage 18 von 25

    You see this emblem on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?

    • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment
    • BThe vehicle carries hazardous materials
    • CIt is carrying a wide load
    • DIt is an emergency vehicle
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    Antwort: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment

    You can come up on these vehicles very quickly. Slow down early and pass only when it is safe and legal.

19. Frage 19 von 25

    Which numbered marking means that drivers from both directions may not pass?

    • AMarking 5
    • BMarking 3
    • CMarking 2
    • DMarking 4
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    Antwort: B. Marking 3

    A double solid yellow line (marking 3) means no passing in either direction.

20. Frage 20 von 25

    Why should you never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

    • AMotorcycles must ride on the shoulder
    • BA motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
    • CMotorcycles are always slower than cars
    • DIt is fine if the rider waves you by
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    Antwort: B. A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane

    A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane, just like a car. Sharing its lane is dangerous and not allowed.

21. Frage 21 von 25

    At night, a car is coming toward you, as shown. When should you switch from high beams to low beams?

    • AOnly if the other driver flashes the lights
    • BWhen it is within 50 feet
    • CWhen it is within 500 feet
    • DWhen it is within 2 miles
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    Antwort: C. When it is within 500 feet

    State laws generally require low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, so you do not blind the other driver.

22. Frage 22 von 25

    How can you check that you are not following another vehicle too closely?

    • AWatch for the brake lights of the vehicle ahead
    • BLook at your speedometer
    • CCount how many car lengths you see
    • DWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it
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    Antwort: D. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it

    Pick a fixed object such as a sign. Start counting when the car ahead passes it; if you reach it before you finish the count, you are too close.

23. Frage 23 von 25

    When may you pass another vehicle on the right?

    • AWhen the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass safely
    • BWhen you can use the shoulder
    • CWhenever the vehicle ahead is slow
    • DOnly on a two-lane road
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    Antwort: A. When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass safely

    You may pass on the right only when it is safe, such as when the car ahead is turning left or on a road with two or more lanes your way. Never use the shoulder.

24. Frage 24 von 25

    A common cause of serious motorcycle crashes is a driver who:

    • ATurns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
    • BParks next to a motorcycle
    • CFollows a motorcycle at a safe distance
    • DPasses a motorcycle on a straight road
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    Antwort: A. Turns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle

    Drivers turning left often fail to see oncoming motorcycles. Look carefully for motorcycles before you turn.

25. Frage 25 von 25

    You reach this sign. You cannot see a train, but you hear a train horn. What should you do?

    • ADrive onto the tracks to get a better look
    • BStop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed
    • CHonk your horn and keep going
    • DCross quickly before the train arrives
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    Antwort: B. Stop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed

    Never try to beat a train. Trains cannot stop quickly. Stop before the tracks and cross only when you are sure it is safe.

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