Driving Test Practice

Kentucky: Emergency vehicles and work zones — Part 2 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “Why should you never try to run from law enforcement?” · “When you can, what should you do about work zones?”

Independent educational site · not affiliated with any government agency or DMV

Start the test

Ready? Test yourself

18 questions · About 7 min

  • Instant feedback with an explanation
  • Every answer cites its source in the manual
  • Your best score is saved on this device

Questions are original and based on the official manual "Kentucky Driver Manual" (Updated July 23, 2026), Kentucky State Police.

All 18 questions in this practice test

Take the test above first, then use this list to study. Tap “Show answer” to see the correct answer and explanation.

Show the questions and answersHide the questions

  1. During a traffic stop, what should you do about getting out of your vehicle?

    A police car with flashing lights parked behind a white car on the shoulder, an officer at the driver's window and a red car passing
    • Get out right away and meet the officer at the rear bumper
    • Get out so the officer can see your hands
    • Get out if you think the officer is taking too long
    • Remain in the vehicle unless requested to get out
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Remain in the vehicle unless requested to get out

    You should answer the officer’s questions fully and clearly and remain in the vehicle unless requested to get out.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  2. If you receive a citation at a traffic stop, what should you do?

    A police car with flashing lights parked behind a white car on the shoulder, an officer at the driver's window and a red car passing
    • Explain why the citation is wrong
    • State your complaint to the officer at the roadside
    • Ask the officer to cancel the citation
    • Remain calm and not argue with the officer
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Remain calm and not argue with the officer

    Roadside traffic stops are not the proper or safe place to lodge complaints or resolve disputes.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  3. Why should you never try to run from law enforcement?

    • The officer will always radio ahead and set up a roadblock
    • The consequences are often more severe than the initial citation
    • It makes the traffic citation larger by a fixed amount
    • It automatically ends your license for ten years
    Show answer

    Correct answer: The consequences are often more severe than the initial citation

    Running is very dangerous, many fatal crashes occur from police chases, and the consequences are often more severe than the initial citation.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  4. Once the officer has indicated the traffic stop is finished, what should you do first as you drive away?

    A police car with flashing lights parked behind a white car on the shoulder, an officer at the driver's window and a red car passing
    • Wait for the officer to return to the law enforcement vehicle
    • Pull out immediately to clear the roadside for other traffic
    • Get out and thank the officer for the courteous stop
    • Turn off your hazard flashers and speed up to merge
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Wait for the officer to return to the law enforcement vehicle

    The steps for driving away begin with waiting for the officer to return to the law enforcement vehicle.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  5. What should you use to reenter traffic after the officer has indicated the traffic stop is finished?

    A police car with flashing lights parked behind a white car on the shoulder, an officer at the driver's window and a red car passing
    • Your horn
    • Your high beams
    • Your turn signal
    • Your hazard flashers
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Your turn signal

    One of the steps for driving away is to use your turn signal to reenter traffic and obey all traffic laws.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  6. When you approach an authorized emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside, how should you yield the right-of-way if safety and traffic conditions permit?

    A police car with flashing lights stopped on the shoulder behind a red car, as a blue car approaches in the right lane
    • By changing into a lane not next to the emergency vehicle
    • By stopping in the lane next to the emergency vehicle
    • By staying in your lane and sounding your horn
    • By moving onto the shoulder behind the emergency vehicle
    Show answer

    Correct answer: By changing into a lane not next to the emergency vehicle

    You should slow and yield by making a lane change into a lane not next to that of the authorized emergency vehicle if safety and traffic conditions permit.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 66 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  7. What should you do when approaching an authorized emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside if a lane change is unsafe?

    A police car with flashing lights stopped on the shoulder behind a red car, as a blue car approaches in the right lane
    • Stop completely until the emergency vehicle leaves
    • Change lanes anyway and flash your headlights
    • Speed up to get past it quickly
    • Slow down and proceed with caution
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

    If a lane change is unsafe, you should slow down and proceed with caution while maintaining a safe speed for traffic conditions.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 66 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  8. What does Kentucky law require when you approach police or other emergency vehicles stopped on the shoulder of the roadway?

    A police car with red and blue lamps lit stopped behind a gray car with amber lamps lit at its corners on the right shoulder of a two-lane road, with a blue car and a green car in the lanes.
    • Come to a complete stop behind them
    • Turn on your hazard flashers and pass
    • Exercise due caution
    • Pull onto the shoulder ahead of them
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Exercise due caution

    Kentucky law requires drivers to exercise due caution when approaching police or other emergency vehicles stopped on the shoulder of the roadway.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 66 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  9. On a four-lane highway, what does Kentucky law say to do when approaching police or other emergency vehicles stopped on the shoulder?

    A police car with flashing lights stopped on the shoulder behind a red car, as a blue car approaches in the right lane
    • Approach slowly and move into the right lane if it is safe to do so
    • Stop in the right lane until they leave
    • Approach slowly and move into the left lane if it is safe to do so
    • Speed up and move into the left lane
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Approach slowly and move into the left lane if it is safe to do so

    On four-lane highways Kentucky law says to approach slowly and move into the left lane if it is safe to do so.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 66 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  10. On a two-lane highway, what does Kentucky law say to do when approaching police or other emergency vehicles stopped on the shoulder?

    A police car with red and blue lamps lit stopped behind a gray car with amber lamps lit at its corners on the right shoulder of a two-lane road, with a blue car and a green car in the lanes.
    • Approach slowly and pass with caution
    • Stop and wait until they leave
    • Move into the left lane and speed up
    • Pull onto the shoulder behind them
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Approach slowly and pass with caution

    On two-lane highways Kentucky law says to approach slowly and pass with caution.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 66 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  11. What should you do when you approach a work zone and see no workers?

    A work zone where a line of orange cones slants across the right lane, a work truck with an amber light bar ahead, a blue car in the left lane and a red car in the right lane.
    • Keep your normal speed
    • Speed up to clear the area sooner
    • Follow the vehicle ahead more closely
    • Still reduce your speed
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Still reduce your speed

    Speed should always be reduced in a work zone, even if there are no workers, because narrower lanes and rough pavement can create a hazard.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 69 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  12. What should you do with your following distance in a work zone?

    Overhead view of a two-lane road in a work zone: cones narrow the lane beside a work truck and workers, and your blue car follows a white car through it.
    • Shorten it
    • Increase it
    • Keep it the same as on any road
    • Ignore it when no workers are present
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Increase it

    In a work zone you should reduce speed, increase following distance, watch the traffic around you, and be prepared to stop.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 69 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  13. How much caution should you use when driving through a work zone at night?

    A nighttime highway construction zone: orange cones narrowing the lanes, a lighted work truck with flashing amber lights, and workers in reflective vests beside the roadway.
    • Extreme caution, but only if workers are present
    • Normal caution, because there is less traffic
    • Extreme caution, whether workers are present or not
    • Normal caution, if the work zone is lit
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Extreme caution, whether workers are present or not

    The manual calls for extreme caution in a work zone at night whether workers are present or not.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 69 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  14. Why should you adjust your lane position in a work zone?

    Top view of a one-way road with two lanes where a row of orange cones closes the right lane ahead, with an orange ROAD WORK AHEAD sign; a blue car approaches in the left lane.
    • To allow space for workers and construction vehicles
    • To get around slower traffic more quickly and easily
    • To keep your vehicle as close as possible to the cones
    • To stay as near as you can to the oncoming lane
    Show answer

    Correct answer: To allow space for workers and construction vehicles

    Lane position should be adjusted to allow space for workers and construction vehicles.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 69 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  15. Until when should you observe the posted work zone signs?

    Top view of a two-lane road where cones close the right lane for a work zone, with a work truck and two workers; your blue car approaches.
    • Until you see “End Road Work.”
    • Until you pass the last worker
    • Until the speed limit sign changes
    • Until you reach the next intersection
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Until you see “End Road Work.”

    Posted work zone signs should be observed until you see “End Road Work.”

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 69 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  16. How does the manual say to plan for delays at work zones?

    • Drive faster between work zones
    • Follow closely to move through quickly
    • Leave early to reach your destination on time
    • Stop and wait for the delay to clear
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Leave early to reach your destination on time

    Drivers should expect delays, plan for them, and leave early to reach their destination on time.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 69 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  17. When you can, what should you do about work zones?

    • Drive through them at night when traffic is lighter
    • Use alternate routes and avoid them
    • Pass through them in the lane farthest from workers
    • Follow a large vehicle through them
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Use alternate routes and avoid them

    Where possible, drivers should use alternate routes and avoid work zones.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 69 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question

  18. What is a work zone?

    • An area where only emergency vehicles may stop
    • An area marked for parking construction equipment
    • A highway section closed to all traffic
    • An area where roadwork takes place
    Show answer

    Correct answer: An area where roadwork takes place

    A work zone is an area where roadwork takes place and may involve lane closures, detours, and moving equipment.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 69 · Open this page in the manual

    Report a problem with this question