Rules of the Road — Kentucky Driver's License Practice Test

This Kentucky Driver's License Rules of the Road practice set has 61 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Kentucky Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Rules of the Road bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. According to Kentucky right-of-way rules, who automatically has the right of way at an intersection?

   • No one — no one automatically has the right of way — Correct answer
   • The driver in the larger vehicle
   • The driver going straight ahead
   • The faster-moving driver

   Explanation: Right-of-way rules determine which driver should yield and the sequence for entering and driving through an intersection. No one should assume he or she automatically has the right of way — the situation and circumstances must always be considered.

   Handbook: Rules of the Road — Yielding Right of Way

2. At an intersection, to which driver should you yield the right of way?

   • The driver who is at or arrives before you — Correct answer
   • The driver who arrives after you
   • The driver on your left
   • The driver in the slower vehicle

   Explanation: You should yield to the driver who is at or arrives before you at the intersection.

   Handbook: Rules of the Road — Yielding Right of Way

3. When you are making a left turn, to whom must you yield?

   • Drivers in the opposing traffic lane, including those turning right — Correct answer
   • Only pedestrians, never other vehicles
   • Drivers behind you
   • No one, because left turns have priority

   Explanation: When making a left turn, yield to drivers in the opposing traffic lane, including vehicles turning right.

   Handbook: Rules of the Road — Yielding Right of Way