Kentucky: Alcohol and drugs — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How may your refusal to take a breath, blood, or urine test be used?” · “What does the manual say about the license suspension of a person under the age of 18 convicted of an alcohol violation?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Kentucky Driver Manual" (Updated July 23, 2026), Kentucky State Police.
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How may your refusal to take a breath, blood, or urine test be used?
- It cannot be mentioned in court
- Against you in court as evidence of a DUI violation
- It can only be used to suspend your vehicle registration
- It is used only for the officer's own records
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Correct answer: Against you in court as evidence of a DUI violation
The manual says a refusal may be used against you in court as evidence of your violation of the DUI law.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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For a second or greater DUI conviction within ten years, how does the mandatory minimum jail sentence for refusing a breath or urine test compare with taking the tests?
- The same length
- Half as long
- Three times as long
- Twice as long
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Correct answer: Twice as long
The manual says refusal is an aggravating circumstance with a mandatory minimum jail sentence twice as long as if you submit to the tests.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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How may the results of a test you take be used?
- They cannot be used in court
- Only to decide whether to suspend your registration
- Against you in court as evidence of a DUI violation
- Only for the officer's record, not for court
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Correct answer: Against you in court as evidence of a DUI violation
The manual says the results of any test taken may be used against you in court as evidence of violating the DUI law.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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If you take the test or tests, what right do you have regarding a blood test?
- To have your blood tested by a person of your choosing
- To have the officer's test repeated by the same officer
- To choose which officer administers the breath test
- To have the test results hidden from the court
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Correct answer: To have your blood tested by a person of your choosing
The manual says you have the right to have a test of your blood performed by a person of your choosing, such as a physician or registered nurse.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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Although your license will be suspended after a DUI arrest, what may allow you to drive during the suspension?
- A commercial driver's license
- A learner's permit
- A temporary visitor license
- An ignition interlock license
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Correct answer: An ignition interlock license
The manual says you may be eligible immediately for an ignition interlock license allowing you to drive during the period of suspension.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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If you get an ignition interlock license and are later convicted of DUI, what do you receive?
- A reduction of the fine for the first conviction
- A credit toward other ignition interlock requirements
- A shorter jail sentence for the second offense
- Return of your license plates
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Correct answer: A credit toward other ignition interlock requirements
The manual says that on conviction you will receive a credit toward any other ignition interlock requirement arising from the arrest.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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How much time before a test are you afforded to try to contact an attorney?
- At least 20 but not more than 30 minutes
- At least 10 but not more than 15 minutes
- At least 5 but not more than 10 minutes
- At least 30 minutes but not more than 1 hour
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Correct answer: At least 10 but not more than 15 minutes
The manual says that before any test you are afforded at least ten but not more than fifteen minutes to try to contact an attorney.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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What fine does the manual give for a first alcohol-violation conviction within a ten-year period?
- Not less than $100 nor more than $300, plus court costs
- Not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, plus court costs
- Not less than $50 nor more than $200, plus court costs
- Not less than $200 nor more than $500, plus court costs
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Correct answer: Not less than $200 nor more than $500, plus court costs
The manual says a first conviction within ten years brings a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500 plus court costs.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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For a first alcohol-violation conviction within a ten-year period, how long is the license suspended?
- Four to six months
- One to two years
- Two to three months
- Six to twelve months
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Correct answer: Four to six months
The manual says a first conviction within ten years brings a license suspension of four to six months.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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What does the manual say about the license suspension of a person under the age of 18 convicted of an alcohol violation?
- It is shorter
- It is the same as for adults
- It may be longer
- There is no suspension for minors
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Correct answer: It may be longer
The manual says that for a person under eighteen the license suspension may be longer.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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For second and subsequent DUI convictions within a ten-year period, how does the manual describe the penalties?
- They are much worse
- They are the same as for a first conviction
- They are slightly reduced for a good record
- Only the fine increases
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Correct answer: They are much worse
The manual says that for second and subsequent convictions within a ten-year period, the penalties are much worse.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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In a DUI case, mandatory jail time is required when operating a motor vehicle in excess of how many mph above the posted speed limit?
- 10 mph
- 15 mph
- 30 mph
- 20 mph
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Correct answer: 30 mph
The manual lists operating in excess of 30 mph above the posted speed limit as an aggravating circumstance requiring mandatory jail time.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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In a DUI case, which of these is an aggravating circumstance that requires mandatory jail time?
- Operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration
- Operating in the wrong direction on a limited access highway
- Operating a motor vehicle with a burned-out headlight
- Operating a motor vehicle without signaling a turn
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Correct answer: Operating in the wrong direction on a limited access highway
The manual lists operating in the wrong direction on a limited access highway as an aggravating circumstance requiring mandatory jail time.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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In a DUI case, a collision resulting in what is an aggravating circumstance that requires mandatory jail time?
- Any property damage
- Minor injury to the driver only
- Damage to a parked vehicle
- Death or serious physical injury
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Correct answer: Death or serious physical injury
The manual lists causing a collision resulting in death or serious physical injury as an aggravating circumstance requiring mandatory jail time.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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What is the lowest BAC, within two hours of driving, that is an aggravating circumstance requiring mandatory jail time?
- 0.10
- 0.12
- 0.15
- 0.20
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Correct answer: 0.15
The manual lists a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .15 BAC or higher within two hours of cessation of operation as an aggravating circumstance.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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In a DUI case, transporting a passenger under what age is an aggravating circumstance that requires mandatory jail time?
- Under 12
- Under 14
- Under 18
- Under 16
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Correct answer: Under 12
The manual lists operating a motor vehicle while transporting a passenger under the age of twelve as an aggravating circumstance.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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What must drivers convicted of DUI forfeit to the Courts while the license is suspended?
- Their vehicle registration receipt
- Their vehicle insurance card
- Their vehicle's title
- Their license plates
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Correct answer: Their license plates
The manual says drivers convicted of DUI will forfeit their license plates to the Courts during the period in which the license is suspended.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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The forfeiture of license plates after a DUI conviction does not apply to a person who has been issued what?
- A learner's permit or a probationary license
- An ignition interlock license or a hardship license
- A commercial license or a motorcycle license
- A temporary license or a registration extension
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Correct answer: An ignition interlock license or a hardship license
The manual says plates are forfeited unless the person has been issued an ignition interlock license or a hardship license.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Who may order an ignition interlock device to be installed on a violator's vehicle?
- The Kentucky State Police
- The Court
- The county clerk
- The violator's insurance company
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Correct answer: The Court
The manual says the Court may order an ignition interlock device to be installed on the violator's vehicle.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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An ignition interlock device prevents a driver from operating the vehicle if the driver's breath-alcohol concentration exceeds what level?
- 0.04
- 0.05
- 0.06
- 0.02
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Correct answer: 0.02
The manual says the ignition interlock device prevents a driver from operating that vehicle if breath-alcohol concentration exceeds .02.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)