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Kentucky DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Kentucky's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Kentucky, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.05%
    2. 0.08%
    3. 0.10%
    4. 0.12%

    Answer: B. Kentucky: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 6you are in violation of the DUI law if you operate a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or above.

  2. In Kentucky, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: B. Kentucky: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 6you are in violation of the law with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more.

  3. In Kentucky, a first DUI conviction leads to a license suspension of:

    1. 7 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 1 to 2 years
    4. 4 to 6 months

    Answer: D. First DUI: fine $200–$500, 48 hours to 30 days in jail, and a 4–6 month suspension.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 6your license suspended for four (4) to six (6) months.

  4. In Kentucky, a first DUI conviction can bring jail of not less than 48 hours and a fine of:

    1. $10 to $50
    2. $1,000 to $5,000
    3. $5,000
    4. $200 to $500 plus court costs

    Answer: D. $200-$500 plus costs, 48 hours to 30 days in jail, and a 4-6 month suspension.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving

  5. In Kentucky, which is an aggravating circumstance that increases DUI penalties?

    1. Transporting a passenger under age 12
    2. Driving at night
    3. Driving a rental car
    4. Having a passenger over 65

    Answer: A. Aggravators include going more than 30 mph over the limit, a BAC of .15 or higher, and a passenger under 12.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving

License rules

  1. In Kentucky, after you change your address, you must obtain a duplicate license within:

    1. 7 days
    2. 10 days
    3. 15 days
    4. 20 days

    Answer: B. Kentucky: obtain a duplicate license within 10 days after an address change.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 1you must obtain a duplicate license within 10 days.

  2. In Kentucky, drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license may not drive unsupervised starting at what time at night?

    1. 10 p.m.
    2. 11 p.m.
    3. Midnight
    4. 1 a.m.

    Answer: C. Kentucky: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at midnight (with listed exceptions).

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 1between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

  3. What are the minimum liability insurance limits in Kentucky (bodily injury per person / per crash / property damage)?

    1. $25/$50/$20 (thousand)
    2. $25/$50/$25 (thousand)
    3. $30/$60/$25 (thousand)
    4. $50/$100/$25 (thousand)

    Answer: B. Kentucky: minimum liability limits are $25/$50/$25 (thousand).

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 7$25,000.00 for all property damage

  4. In Kentucky, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Kentucky: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 1minimum of 60 hours of practice driving. 10 hours must be completed at night.

  5. In Kentucky, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 14 years old
    2. 14½ years old
    3. 15 years old
    4. 15½ years old

    Answer: C. Kentucky: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 1Drivers must be at least 15 years of age to take the vision and written knowledge tests and apply for a permit.

  6. In Kentucky, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 3 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 9 months
    4. 12 months

    Answer: B. Kentucky: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 1Permit holders ages 15 – 20 must hold the driving permit for a minimum of 180 days.

  7. In Kentucky, what point total can lead to license suspension?

    1. 11 points in 18 months
    2. 11 points in 24 months
    3. 12 points in 24 months
    4. 12 points in 36 months

    Answer: C. Kentucky: 12 points in 24 months can lead to suspension.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 2Upon the accumulation of 12 points (7 points if under age eighteen) within a two-year period

  8. In Kentucky, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 40 hours
    2. 50 hours
    3. 60 hours
    4. 65 hours

    Answer: C. Kentucky: at least 60 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 1minimum of 60 hours of practice driving. 10 hours must be completed at night.

  9. In Kentucky, an intermediate driver under 18 may carry how many unrelated passengers under 20 (without a supervising adult)?

    1. None
    2. One
    3. Two
    4. Three

    Answer: B. Intermediate drivers under 18: no more than one unrelated passenger under 20.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 11 (one) unrelated person under 20 years of age.

  10. In Kentucky, a driver under 18 can face suspension after accumulating how many points within two years?

    1. 3
    2. 5
    3. 7
    4. 12

    Answer: C. Under 18: 7 points in two years; adults: 12 points in two years.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 2Upon the accumulation of 12 points (7 points if under age eighteen) within a two-year period

  11. In Kentucky, driving without insurance can bring:

    1. A $25 fine
    2. A $500–$1,000 fine, up to 90 days in jail, or both
    3. A warning
    4. Only points

    Answer: B. No insurance: $500–$1,000 fine, up to 90 days in jail, or both.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 7a fine of $500.00 to $1,000.00, up to 90 days in jail, or both.

  12. In Kentucky, you must apply to register a newly purchased vehicle within:

    1. 60 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 90 days
    4. 15 days

    Answer: D. Apply for registration within 15 days.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 7must make application for registration within fifteen (15) days.

  13. In Kentucky, what score do you need to pass the written knowledge test?

    1. 50%
    2. 70%
    3. 80%
    4. 100%

    Answer: C. You must score at least 80% to pass.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 1Applicants must make a minimum score of 80% to pass this test.

  14. In Kentucky, if you fail the road skills test, how long must you wait to retake it?

    1. 1 day
    2. 3 days
    3. At least one week
    4. 6 months

    Answer: C. Wait at least one week.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Step 2: Intermediate License PhaseIf you fail the road skills test, you must wait at least one week from the date of the failure

  15. In Kentucky, an applicant 21 or older must hold the permit for how long before the road test?

    1. 30 days
    2. 180 days
    3. 1 year
    4. 7 days

    Answer: A. 21 and over: 30 days; under 21: 180 days.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Applicants Age 21 and OverYou must hold the permit for 30 days before you are eligible to take the road test.

  16. New Kentucky residents must get a Kentucky driver's license within:

    1. 10 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 90 days
    4. 1 year

    Answer: B. Within 30 days of establishing residence.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Out-of-State LicensePersons moving into Kentucky must obtain a Kentucky Driver's License within 30 days of establishing residence.

  17. In Kentucky, the first accumulation of 12 points (age 18 or older) leads to a suspension of:

    1. 1 week
    2. 30 days
    3. 5 years
    4. Six months

    Answer: D. First: six months; second: one year; later: two years.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), The Kentucky Point System

  18. In Kentucky, how often can a driver complete State Traffic School?

    1. Once every 12 months
    2. Once a month
    3. Once in a lifetime
    4. Every 5 years

    Answer: A. Only once every twelve months.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Kentucky State Traffic School ProgramA driver can only complete State Traffic School once every twelve (12) months.

  19. In Kentucky, driving without required insurance can bring a fine of:

    1. $50 to $100
    2. $500 to $1,000, up to 90 days in jail, or both
    3. $10
    4. No fine

    Answer: B. $500 to $1,000, up to 90 days in jail, or both.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Insurance Law

  20. After buying a vehicle or bringing one into Kentucky, you must apply for registration within:

    1. 3 days
    2. 7 days
    3. 15 days
    4. 60 days

    Answer: C. Within fifteen days.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Motor Vehicle Registration

Rules of the road

  1. In Kentucky, how far should a driver sit from the steering-wheel airbag cover?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 10 inches
    3. 12 inches
    4. 18 inches

    Answer: B. Kentucky: sit at least 10 inches from the airbag cover (center of the wheel to your breastbone).

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 4There should be 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel.

  2. In Kentucky, your high beams must let you see a person how far ahead?

    1. 350 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: A. High beams must reveal a person 350 feet ahead; low beams 100 feet ahead.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 4a person 350 feet ahead, and 100 feet ahead on low beam.

  3. In Kentucky, a child must use a booster seat if their height is between:

    1. 20 and 30 inches
    2. 30 and 40 inches
    3. 40 and 57 inches
    4. 57 and 70 inches

    Answer: C. 40 inches or less: child restraint; 40–57 inches: booster seat; over 57 inches: seat belt.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 4between forty (40) inches and fifty-seven (57) inches in height

  4. Sending or receiving a text takes a driver's eyes off the road for an average of:

    1. 4.6 seconds
    2. 0.5 seconds
    3. 1 second
    4. 30 seconds

    Answer: A. On average 4.6 seconds with your eyes off the road — do not text while driving.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Section 4Sending or receiving a text takes a driver's eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds;

  5. In Kentucky, a child of how many inches or less must ride in a child restraint (car seat)?

    1. 30
    2. 40
    3. 57
    4. 60

    Answer: B. 40 inches or less: child restraint; under 8 and 40-57 inches: booster seat; over 57 inches: seat belt.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Child Passenger Safety Laws

  6. The Kentucky manual recommends placing your hands on the steering wheel at:

    1. 10 and 2 o'clock
    2. 12 o'clock only
    3. 9 and 3 o'clock
    4. 6 o'clock

    Answer: C. 3 and 9 o'clock; 2 and 10 is no longer recommended.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), Hand Position

  7. On long trips, the Kentucky manual advises stopping about every:

    1. 20 miles
    2. 5 hours
    3. 300 miles
    4. 100 miles or 2 hours

    Answer: D. Stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours; a 15-20 minute nap helps.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (updated 7-23-26), FatiguePlan to stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips.

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