Kentucky: Distracted and drowsy driving — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What does the manual say you should do because seeing well is so important to safe driving?” · “What does the manual say to do about driving if you are tired or fatigued?”
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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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What does the manual say you should do because seeing well is so important to safe driving?
- Have your eyes checked regularly by an eye doctor
- Have your eyes checked only when the license expires
- Have your eyes checked only after a crash
- Have your eyes checked only if you notice trouble
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Correct answer: Have your eyes checked regularly by an eye doctor
You should have your eyes checked regularly by an eye doctor.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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If you are required to wear corrective lenses, when should you wear them?
- Only at night
- Only on highways
- Always when driving
- Only in bad weather
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Correct answer: Always when driving
If you are required to wear corrective lenses, always wear them when driving.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What does the manual advise about dark or tinted corrective lenses?
- Wear them only on cloudy days
- Avoid using them at night
- Wear them whenever you drive
- Use them only on long trips
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Correct answer: Avoid using them at night
The manual advises avoiding dark or tinted corrective lenses at night.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Why do you need to see “out of the corner” of your eyes?
- To read road signs from farther away when driving in daylight
- To see better in dim light when facing glare from headlights
- To judge the speed of vehicles that are following behind you
- To spot vehicles creeping up on either side while looking straight ahead
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Correct answer: To spot vehicles creeping up on either side while looking straight ahead
Side vision lets you spot vehicles creeping up on either side of you while you are looking straight ahead.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Why is good distance judgment important?
- It lets you see better in dim light and when facing oncoming headlight glare
- It lets you read road signs from farther away while driving on a busy freeway
- It helps you know your location on the roadway in relation to other vehicles and objects
- It helps you judge the speed of other vehicles that are following you closely
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Correct answer: It helps you know your location on the roadway in relation to other vehicles and objects
Good distance judgment is important in knowing your location on the roadway in relation to other vehicles and objects, spotting trouble, and defensive driving.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What problem do many people who can see clearly in the daytime have?
- Trouble seeing at night
- Trouble judging speed in daylight
- Trouble seeing objects nearby
- Trouble seeing in bright sunlight only
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Correct answer: Trouble seeing at night
Many people who can see clearly in the daytime have problems seeing at night.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How can your hearing help you while driving?
- It lets you judge the distance of vehicles that are ahead of you
- It helps you see vehicles that are approaching from behind at night
- It helps you keep your lane position while on a curved road
- It can warn you of danger, such as a horn, a siren, or screeching tires
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Correct answer: It can warn you of danger, such as a horn, a siren, or screeching tires
Your hearing can warn you of danger, such as the sound of a horn or siren or screeching tires, and sometimes you can hear vehicles you cannot see.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How can drivers who know they have hearing problems adjust?
- By driving only at night on quiet roads
- By relying more on their visual abilities
- By driving faster than the traffic around them
- By using the horn more often than most drivers
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Correct answer: By relying more on their visual abilities
Drivers who know they are deaf or have hearing problems can adjust by relying more on their visual abilities.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How can a person find out about a hearing problem that develops slowly?
- By having a hearing test periodically
- By noticing it during a road test
- By waiting until the license is renewed
- By asking a passenger to listen for horns
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Correct answer: By having a hearing test periodically
A person may never know about a hearing problem unless the driver has a hearing test periodically.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these can cause fatigue?
- Wearing corrective lenses
- Having a travel companion
- Repetitive tasks
- Listening to the radio
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Correct answer: Repetitive tasks
Fatigue can be caused by physical or mental strain, repetitive tasks, illness, or lack of sleep.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How can fatigue affect a driver?
- It sharpens vision but slows down steering on long trips
- It can affect vision and increase the time to make decisions
- It improves reaction time during long trips on a freeway
- It affects hearing but not vision or decision making
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Correct answer: It can affect vision and increase the time to make decisions
Fatigue can affect your vision and increase the time to make decisions.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What does the manual say to do about driving if you are tired or fatigued?
- Drive slowly in the right lane
- Drive only on local roads
- Open the windows and keep going
- Avoid driving
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Correct answer: Avoid driving
The manual says to avoid driving if you are tired or fatigued.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How many hours of sleep do most people need to maintain proper alertness during the day?
- 4 to 5 hours
- 5 to 6 hours
- 7 to 9 hours
- 10 to 12 hours
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Correct answer: 7 to 9 hours
Most people need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to maintain proper alertness during the day.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How often does the manual advise you to plan to stop during long trips?
- About every 100 miles or 2 hours
- About every 50 miles or 1 hour
- About every 200 miles or 4 hours
- About every 300 miles or 6 hours
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Correct answer: About every 100 miles or 2 hours
The manual advises planning to stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What does the manual suggest arranging before a long trip to help you stay alert?
- A second driver who sleeps in the back seat
- A radio station that plays loud music
- A route with no rest areas
- A travel companion to watch your driving
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Correct answer: A travel companion to watch your driving
Before a trip, arrange for a travel companion, someone to watch your driving.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What should you check before a trip regarding your medications?
- The labels, to see if they expire during the trip
- The labels, to see if they cause drowsiness
- The cost, to see if a refill is needed
- The dose, to see if it can be doubled
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Correct answer: The labels, to see if they cause drowsiness
Before a trip, check the labels of your medications and be aware if they cause drowsiness.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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If you start feeling tired while driving, what should you do?
- Keep driving until you reach your next planned stop
- Slow down and stay in the right lane until you arrive
- Stop driving and pull off at the next exit or rest area
- Keep driving and open the windows for fresh air
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Correct answer: Stop driving and pull off at the next exit or rest area
If you start feeling tired, stop driving and pull off at the next exit or rest area.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How long a nap does the manual suggest when you feel tired while driving?
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 15 to 20 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
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Correct answer: 15 to 20 minutes
The manual suggests a 15-to-20-minute nap at the next exit or rest area.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What does the manual suggest trying before taking a short nap to get the benefits of both?
- Eating a large meal
- Taking a short walk
- Turning up the radio
- Consuming caffeine
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Correct answer: Consuming caffeine
The manual suggests trying caffeine before a short nap to get the benefits of both.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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When should you try not to drive in order to avoid fatigue?
- In the early afternoon
- During the morning
- Late at night
- On weekends
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Correct answer: Late at night
The manual advises trying not to drive late at night to avoid fatigue.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What is the best way to avoid fatigue?
- Get plenty of rest
- Drink caffeine before every trip
- Drive only short distances
- Drive with the windows open
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Correct answer: Get plenty of rest
The best way to avoid fatigue is to get plenty of rest.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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How does the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describe distracted driving?
- A condition caused only by using a cell phone to call or text while a vehicle is moving
- A type of fatigue that occurs when drivers have been on long trips without a break
- A lapse in driving that lasts longer than five seconds while a vehicle is moving
- A type of driver inattention in which drivers divert attention from driving to another activity
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Correct answer: A type of driver inattention in which drivers divert attention from driving to another activity
NHTSA describes distracted driving as a specific type of driver inattention that occurs when drivers divert attention from the driving task to focus on some other activity.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which of these does the manual list as a form of distracted driving?
- Checking your mirrors before a lane change
- Having a conversation with a passenger
- Signaling a turn before changing lanes
- Watching the road ahead and to the sides
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Correct answer: Having a conversation with a passenger
Distracted driving includes eating, grooming, adjusting vehicle controls, or even having a conversation with a passenger.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)