Kentucky: Points and losing your license — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What may happen to a driver under 18 who accumulates more than six points?” · “What is the purpose of the Kentucky point system?”
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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 may happen to a driver under 18 who accumulates more than six points?
- The driver must repeat the road test
- Driving privilege may be suspended
- The permit period is shortened by 180 days
- The driver may only drive in daylight
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Correct answer: Driving privilege may be suspended
A driver under 18 who accumulates more than six points may have their driving privilege suspended.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Renewing your license up to six months before it expires
- Requesting a replacement for a lost license
- Perjury or a false affidavit to the Transportation Cabinet
- Applying for a duplicate license after an address change
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Correct answer: Perjury or a false affidavit to the Transportation Cabinet
Perjury or a false affidavit of information to the Transportation Cabinet is listed as a reason for suspension or revocation.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Applying for a duplicate license after an address change
- Operating a motor vehicle without a license
- Voluntarily surrendering your license at a Regional Office
- Attending State Traffic School after a minor violation
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Correct answer: Operating a motor vehicle without a license
Operating a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped without a license is a listed reason for suspension or revocation.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Attending State Traffic School after a minor violation
- Meeting with a hearing officer before a suspension
- Renewing your license up to six months before it expires
- Operating a vehicle in violation of license restrictions
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Correct answer: Operating a vehicle in violation of license restrictions
Operating a motor vehicle in violation of restrictions imposed by the Transportation Cabinet is a listed reason.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Applying for a duplicate license after an address change
- Failing to complete State Traffic School when sentenced by the court
- Voluntarily surrendering your license at a Regional Office
- Attending State Traffic School after a minor violation
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Correct answer: Failing to complete State Traffic School when sentenced by the court
Failure to enroll in or complete State Traffic School upon sentence by the Court is a listed reason.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Attending State Traffic School after a minor violation
- Meeting with a hearing officer before a suspension
- Failure to satisfy a citation or court summons
- Renewing your license up to six months before it expires
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Correct answer: Failure to satisfy a citation or court summons
Failure to satisfy a citation or court summons is a listed reason for suspension or revocation.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Failing to pay child support
- Renewing your license up to six months before it expires
- Requesting a replacement for a lost license
- Applying for a duplicate license after an address change
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Correct answer: Failing to pay child support
Failing to pay child support is a listed reason for suspension or revocation.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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How many reckless driving convictions within twelve months may lead to suspension or revocation of a license?
- One
- Two
- Five
- Three
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Correct answer: Three
Three (3) reckless driving convictions within twelve (12) months are a listed reason for suspension or revocation.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Fleeing or evading police
- Applying for a duplicate license after an address change
- Voluntarily surrendering your license at a Regional Office
- Attending State Traffic School after a minor violation
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Correct answer: Fleeing or evading police
Fleeing or evading police is a listed reason for suspension or revocation.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Attending State Traffic School after a minor violation
- Meeting with a hearing officer before a suspension
- Leaving the scene of a crash without stopping or giving aid
- Renewing your license up to six months before it expires
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Correct answer: Leaving the scene of a crash without stopping or giving aid
Leaving the scene of a crash, failure to stop and disclose identity or render aid, is a listed reason.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Renewing your license up to six months before it expires
- Theft of gasoline
- Requesting a replacement for a lost license
- Applying for a duplicate license after an address change
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Correct answer: Theft of gasoline
Theft of gasoline is a listed reason for suspension or revocation.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Applying for a duplicate license after an address change
- Voluntarily surrendering your license at a Regional Office
- Attending State Traffic School after a minor violation
- Theft of a motor vehicle or any part of it
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Correct answer: Theft of a motor vehicle or any part of it
Theft of a motor vehicle or any part thereof is a listed reason for suspension or revocation.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Attending State Traffic School after a minor violation
- Meeting with a hearing officer before a suspension
- Renewing your license up to six months before it expires
- A felony involving use of a motor vehicle
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Correct answer: A felony involving use of a motor vehicle
A felony involving use of a motor vehicle is a listed reason for suspension or revocation.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which of these may cause a Kentucky driver’s license to be suspended or revoked?
- Renewing your license up to six months before it expires
- Manslaughter resulting from operating a motor vehicle
- Requesting a replacement for a lost license
- Applying for a duplicate license after an address change
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Correct answer: Manslaughter resulting from operating a motor vehicle
Manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle is a listed reason for suspension or revocation.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the purpose of the Kentucky point system?
- To identify and assist drivers who need improvement
- To suspend the license of every driver who gets a citation
- To remove the hearing before a license is suspended
- To rank drivers by how long they have held a license
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Correct answer: To identify and assist drivers who need improvement
The point system identifies and assists drivers who need improvement before it becomes necessary to suspend their driving privilege.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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How many points does a driver start with under the Kentucky point system?
- Three
- Five
- None
- Twelve
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Correct answer: None
Under the point system, a driver starts with no points but accumulates points for various offenses.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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A driver age 18 or older may have the driving privilege suspended after accumulating how many points within a two-year period?
- 6 points
- 12 points
- 9 points
- 15 points
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Correct answer: 12 points
Upon the accumulation of 12 points within a two-year period, a driver’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle may be suspended.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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A driver under age 18 may have the driving privilege suspended after accumulating how many points within a two-year period?
- 5 points
- 9 points
- 12 points
- 7 points
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Correct answer: 7 points
The threshold is 7 points within a two-year period for a driver under age eighteen.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)