Kentucky Permit Practice Test 2026

In Kentucky, the State Police give the written and vision tests for your permit, and you need 80% to pass. These practice questions cover Kentucky's own rules from the Kentucky Driver Manual first, then general US rules and road signs.

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  • Kentucky
  • 205 preguntas
  • Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Respuesta rápida

Para aprobar: 80%. Lo organiza: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (licensing) and Kentucky State Police (testing). Edad mínima: 15. Practica aquí gratis con 205 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 10 de octubre de 2026.

Lee antes de practicarEmpieza por Kentucky Driver Manual Study Guide: notas en lenguaje sencillo, diagramas y las cifras que hay que recordar.
  1. Pregunta 1 de 25

    What is the minimum age to take the Kentucky permit written and vision tests?
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    Respuesta: A. 15

    Applicants must be at least 15 to take the written and vision tests with the Kentucky State Police.

  2. Pregunta 2 de 25

    Who gives the Kentucky permit written test?
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    Respuesta: A. The Kentucky State Police

    You schedule the written and vision tests with the Kentucky State Police, then get the permit at a Regional Office.

  3. Pregunta 3 de 25

    What score do you need to pass the Kentucky written knowledge test?
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    Respuesta: B. 80%

    The Kentucky Driver Manual lists a passing score of 80%.

  4. Pregunta 4 de 25

    If you fail the Kentucky written test, when may you retake it?
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    Respuesta: A. The next available day

    If you fail the written test, you may return the next available day to retake it.

  5. Pregunta 5 de 25

    Which statement about Kentucky knowledge test languages is true?
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    Respuesta: D. The manual lists 26 languages, including Spanish, Somali and Burmese

    The manual lists 26 test languages. Some, such as Arabic, Burmese, Somali and Spanish, are available electronically with audio.

  6. Pregunta 6 de 25

    Who must sign a Kentucky teen's permit application?
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    Respuesta: A. A parent or legal guardian listed on the birth certificate

    A parent or legal guardian listed on the birth certificate must sign. Otherwise, court-ordered paperwork is required.

  7. Pregunta 7 de 25

    Who must come with a Kentucky teen to the permit testing appointment?
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    Respuesta: B. The parent or guardian who signs the application

    The parent or guardian must accompany the applicant to the testing appointment.

  8. Pregunta 8 de 25

    Who must sit in the front passenger seat when a Kentucky permit holder drives?
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    Respuesta: B. A licensed driver age 21 or older, at all times

    A licensed driver age 21 or older must be seated in the front passenger seat at all times.

  9. Pregunta 9 de 25

    How long must you hold a Kentucky permit before applying for an intermediate license?
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    Respuesta: D. At least 180 days

    You must hold the permit at least 180 days and be at least 16 before applying.

  10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    How many hours of supervised practice does Kentucky require before an intermediate license?
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    Respuesta: B. 60 hours, including 10 at night

    Kentucky requires at least 60 hours of supervised practice, including 10 at night.

  11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    Who verifies a Kentucky teen's 60 practice hours?
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    Respuesta: B. A parent or guardian, by signing the Practice Driving Log

    A parent or guardian signs the Practice Driving Log before the teen moves to the intermediate phase.

  12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    What is the minimum age for a Kentucky intermediate license?
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    Respuesta: B. 16

    You must be at least 16 and have held the permit 180 days.

  13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    How long is the driver education course Kentucky drivers under 18 must complete?
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    Respuesta: A. 4 hours

    Drivers under 18 must complete an approved 4-hour Graduated Driver Licensing Program course before an unrestricted license.

  14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    Which is one of Kentucky's approved options for the required teen driver education course?
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    Respuesta: A. Alive at 25

    Options include Alive at 25, RightLane Online, and a high school course.

  15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    Between which hours may a Kentucky permit or intermediate driver under 18 NOT drive without good cause?
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    Respuesta: D. Midnight and 6 a.m.

    Drivers under 18 may not drive between midnight and 6 a.m. without good cause.

  16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    How many unrelated passengers under 20 may a Kentucky permit holder or intermediate driver under 18 carry?
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    Respuesta: D. One

    Passengers are limited to one unrelated person under 20.

  17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    Who must go with a Kentucky applicant to the road test?
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    Respuesta: A. A licensed driver age 21 or older

    A licensed driver age 21 or older must accompany the applicant to the testing location.

  18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    If you fail the Kentucky road test, how long must you wait to retake it?
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    Respuesta: C. Seven full days

    You must wait seven full days before retaking a failed road test.

  19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    What is the minimum age for a full (unrestricted) Kentucky license for a teen?
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    Respuesta: B. 17

    At 17, after holding the intermediate license at least 180 days and finishing driver education, a teen can get a full license.

  20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    What happens if a Kentucky parent withdraws responsibility for a minor's permit or license?
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    Respuesta: D. The permit or license is canceled until a new application is signed

    Once the withdrawal is entered, the minor's permit or license is canceled until another person accepting responsibility signs.

  21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    What BAC is the limit for Kentucky drivers under 21?
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    Respuesta: B. 0.02

    Kentucky's zero-tolerance limit for drivers under 21 is 0.02. For adults it is 0.08.

  22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    Can a Kentucky driver 21 or older be charged with DUI below 0.08 BAC?
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    Respuesta: A. Yes, if there is evidence of impaired driving

    Driving at 0.08 or above is DUI, but impairment can still be charged below 0.08 if evidence shows impaired driving.

  23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    How many points can trigger a hearing and possible suspension for a Kentucky driver under 18?
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    Respuesta: B. 7

    Drivers under 18 can face a hearing and suspension at 7 points. Adults face it at 12 points within two years.

  24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    How long do points stay active on a Kentucky driving record?
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    Respuesta: B. Two years after the conviction

    Points expire two years after the conviction.

  25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    Under Kentucky rules, high-beam headlights must light the road far enough to show a person how far ahead?
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    Respuesta: C. 350 feet

    High beams must reveal a person 350 feet ahead. Low beams must reveal a person 100 feet ahead.

Qué debes saber antes del examen

  • You need 80% to pass the written knowledge test. The manual lists 26 test languages.
  • You must be 15 to take the written and vision tests with the Kentucky State Police. A parent on your birth certificate signs and comes with you.
  • If you fail the written test, you may return the next available day.
  • Teens hold the permit 180 days and log 60 hours of practice, including 10 at night.
  • Drivers under 18 may not drive from midnight to 6 a.m. without good cause and may carry only one unrelated passenger under 20.
  • Drivers under 18 must complete a 4-hour driver education course before a full license.

Preguntas frecuentes

What score do you need to pass the Kentucky permit test?

80%.

Where do you take the Kentucky permit test?

With the Kentucky State Police. Schedule the written and vision tests online, then get your permit at a Regional Office.

How many practice hours does Kentucky require?

At least 60 hours, including 10 at night, signed off by a parent or guardian on the Practice Driving Log.

What happens if I fail the Kentucky permit test?

You may return the next available day to take it again.

When can a Kentucky teen get a full license?

At 17, after holding the intermediate license at least 180 days and finishing the 4-hour driver education course.

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