Kentucky: Points and losing your license — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Before a possible suspension under the point system, what opportunity are individuals given?” · “Which condition makes a driver ineligible for State Traffic School?”
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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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Before a possible suspension under the point system, what opportunity are individuals given?
- To pay a fine in place of the hearing
- To retake the written test
- To choose the length of the suspension
- To meet with a hearing officer
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Correct answer: To meet with a hearing officer
Individuals are given an opportunity to meet with a hearing officer prior to any possible suspension.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Points assessed under the Kentucky point system expire how long after the date of conviction?
- One year
- Two years
- Three years
- Four years
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Correct answer: Two years
Points expire two (2) years from the date of conviction.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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For how long does a conviction entry remain part of the driver’s record, counted from the conviction date?
- Two years
- Three years
- Five years
- Ten years
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Correct answer: Five years
The conviction entry remains on the driver’s record for five (5) years from the conviction date, even though the points expire after two years.
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 with 12 points fails to appear for the hearing. How long is the suspension for the first accumulation of 12 points?
- Six months
- 30 days
- Three months
- One year
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Correct answer: Six months
Failure to appear for the hearing results in a six-month suspension for the first accumulation of twelve points.
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 who fails to appear for the hearing has a second accumulation of 12 points. How long is the driving suspension?
- Six months
- One year
- Two years
- Three years
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Correct answer: One year
Failure to appear results in a one-year suspension for the second accumulation of twelve points.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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How long is the suspension for a driver who fails to appear for the hearing after any subsequent accumulation of 12 points within the two-year period?
- Six months
- One year
- Three years
- Two years
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Correct answer: Two years
Any subsequent accumulation of twelve points within the two-year period results in a two-year suspension.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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After a hearing, what may the department require in lieu of suspension?
- Probation and a driver improvement clinic
- Permanent cancellation of the license
- Retaking the written and road tests
- A withdrawal form from a parent or guardian
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Correct answer: Probation and a driver improvement clinic
The department may require the driver to be placed on probation in lieu of suspension and attend a driver improvement clinic (State Traffic School).
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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A driver has been placed on probation. When can the driver be considered for probation again?
- After six months from the date of the hearing
- After one year from the start of the probation period
- After two years from the end of any previous probation
- Never; probation can be granted only one time
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Correct answer: After two years from the end of any previous probation
A driver may not be considered for probation again until two years have passed from the ending date of any previous probation period, served or not.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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In which ways is Kentucky State Traffic School available?
- Online, in person, and in a virtual classroom
- Only in person at a Driver Licensing Regional Office
- Only online through the Transportation Cabinet website
- Only through a workbook mailed to the driver
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Correct answer: Online, in person, and in a virtual classroom
Kentucky State Traffic School is available online, in-person, and in a virtual classroom.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What is the primary purpose of Kentucky State Traffic School?
- To collect fines for the courts
- To prepare new drivers for the road test
- To promote safe and responsible driving
- To issue a duplicate license
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Correct answer: To promote safe and responsible driving
The primary purpose of State Traffic School is to promote safe and responsible driving.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which condition makes a driver ineligible for State Traffic School?
- Having a Kentucky operator’s license
- Being under suspension at the time of the citation
- Receiving a citation for a minor traffic violation
- Not having attended the school in the past 12 months
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Correct answer: Being under suspension at the time of the citation
A driver cannot be under suspension at the time of the citation to attend State Traffic School.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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A driver can only attend State Traffic School for what kind of violation?
- Any conviction carrying a mandatory suspension
- Only violations that involved a crash
- Only DUI convictions
- Minor traffic violations
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Correct answer: Minor traffic violations
A driver cannot attend for a conviction carrying mandatory license suspension and can only attend with minor traffic violations.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How often can a driver complete State Traffic School?
- Once every six months
- Once every two years
- Once every five years
- Once every twelve months
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Correct answer: Once every twelve months
A driver can only complete State Traffic School once every twelve (12) months.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which drivers are not eligible to attend State Traffic School?
- Drivers under age 21
- Non-licensed and out-of-state drivers
- Drivers with a four-year license
- Drivers age 18 or older
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Correct answer: Non-licensed and out-of-state drivers
Non-licensed and Out-of-State drivers are not eligible to attend State Traffic School.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Where must all State Traffic School referrals come from?
- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Regional Office
- The driver’s insurance company or employer
- The District or Federal court where the violation occurred
- The police officer who wrote the citation
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Correct answer: The District or Federal court where the violation occurred
All State Traffic School referrals must come from the Kentucky District or Federal court where the violation occurred.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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To whom does the District Court send the State Traffic School referral?
- The Division of Driver Licensing
- The Kentucky State Police
- The driver’s insurance company
- The Cabinet for Human Resources
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Correct answer: The Division of Driver Licensing
The District Court will send the referral to the Division of Driver Licensing.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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After a State Traffic School referral, how does the Division of Driver Licensing contact the driver?
- It sends a text message to the driver’s cell phone
- It mails a letter to the address on the driver’s license
- It calls the driver’s home phone number
- It sends an email to the driver’s employer
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Correct answer: It mails a letter to the address on the driver’s license
The Division of Driver Licensing mails a letter to the driver’s address printed on the license at the time of referral.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What happens if a driver does not comply with the court order to attend State Traffic School?
- The driver’s points are doubled for two years
- The driver is placed on probation instead
- The case is sent to Federal court for review
- The driver’s driving privileges are suspended
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Correct answer: The driver’s driving privileges are suspended
Once referred, traffic school becomes a court order, and not complying will suspend the driver’s driving privileges.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)