Safe Driving Tips — Kentucky Driver's License Practice Test
53 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
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This Kentucky Driver's License Safe Driving Tips practice set has 53 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 Safe Driving Tips bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
To drive safely, what do you need to know about the area around your vehicle?
- What is happening ahead, to the sides, and behind — Correct answer
- Only what is directly ahead of you
- Only what is behind you in the mirrors
- Nothing — just watch the car in front
Explanation: You must know what is happening around your vehicle by looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle.
Handbook: Safe Driving Tips — Visual Search
What should you do with your eyes to search effectively while driving?
- Keep your eyes moving and avoid staring — Correct answer
- Stare fixedly at the vehicle ahead
- Focus only on the road just in front of your hood
- Close your eyes briefly to rest them
Explanation: Develop a searching pattern you can use every time you drive. Avoid staring; keep your eyes moving and searching for possible problems.
Handbook: Safe Driving Tips — Visual Search
Ideally, how far ahead should you look while driving?
- 20 to 30 seconds in front of your car — Correct answer
- About 2 seconds in front of your car
- Just past the front of your hood
- 60 seconds in front of your car
Explanation: Looking well down your planned path lets you see the road and gives you time to adjust and avoid emergency braking or steering. Ideally, try to look 20 to 30 seconds in front of your car.
Handbook: Safe Driving Tips — Visual Search