Kentucky: Licensing basics — Part 3 Practice Test
Kentucky license classes, the graduated driver license program for drivers under 18, the permit and its limits, the documents to bring, the vision, written and road tests, renewal, REAL ID and the Medical Review Board. — Part 3
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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 must a legal guardian have when signing a minor’s permit application?
- A notarized letter from the minor’s parents or relatives
- A guardianship form issued by the minor’s school
- A signed statement from a family physician
- A certified copy of the Court Ordered Guardianship documents
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Correct answer: A certified copy of the Court Ordered Guardianship documents
A legal guardian must have a certified copy of the court-ordered guardianship documents, signed by a judge and entered into the court record.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What does the manual say about photocopies of the documents required when applying for a permit?
- They are not accepted for any required document
- They are accepted if a notary has stamped them
- They are accepted for proof of residency only
- They are accepted if the school certifies them
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Correct answer: They are not accepted for any required document
Photocopies will not be accepted for any required documents.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What kind of permit is issued to all applicants who pass the written and vision tests in the teen permit phase?
- A distinctive “under 18” permit
- A distinctive “under 25” permit
- A distinctive “under 21” permit
- A standard permit with no special marking
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Correct answer: A distinctive “under 21” permit
All applicants who pass the written and vision tests are issued a distinctive “under 21” permit.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What is the minimum time permit holders ages 15 to 20 must hold the driving permit?
- 60 days
- 180 days
- 90 days
- 365 days
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Correct answer: 180 days
Permit holders ages 15 to 20 must hold the driving permit for a minimum of 180 days.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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To be eligible for an intermediate license, how many hours of practice driving must be recorded on the Practice Driving Log?
- At least 30 hours
- At least 40 hours
- At least 50 hours
- At least 60 hours
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Correct answer: At least 60 hours
A driver must complete a Practice Driving Log with a minimum of 60 hours of practice driving.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Of the minimum hours on the Practice Driving Log, how many must be completed at night?
- 10 hours
- 5 hours
- 15 hours
- 20 hours
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Correct answer: 10 hours
Of the minimum 60 hours of practice driving, 10 hours must be completed at night.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Under the permit driving rules, with whom may a permit holder drive?
- A licensed driver 18 or older in the front passenger seat
- A licensed driver 21 or older in the back seat
- A licensed driver 21 or older in the front passenger seat
- Any licensed driver, seated anywhere in the vehicle
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Correct answer: A licensed driver 21 or older in the front passenger seat
Permit holders may only drive when accompanied in the front passenger seat by a licensed driver 21 years of age or older.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Which item must a permit holder have in possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle?
- A certified copy of the birth certificate
- The instruction permit
- The completed Practice Driving Log
- The School Compliance Verification Form
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Correct answer: The instruction permit
Permit holders shall have the instruction permit in possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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How many unrelated persons under 20 years of age may a permit holder carry as passengers?
- None
- Two
- Three
- One
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Correct answer: One
The permit passenger restriction limits the driver to one unrelated person under 20 years of age.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Between which hours may a permit holder under 18 not drive unless the person can demonstrate good cause?
- Midnight and 6:00 a.m.
- 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
- 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
- 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
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Correct answer: Midnight and 6:00 a.m.
Permit holders under 18 may not drive between midnight and 6:00 a.m. unless they can demonstrate good cause for driving.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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When does a permit holder not receive credit toward the 180-day permit period?
- While carrying one unrelated passenger under 20 years of age
- While practicing at night with a licensed driver 21 or older
- While suspended for not complying with the No Pass/No Drive Law
- While the Practice Driving Log is below 60 hours
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Correct answer: While suspended for not complying with the No Pass/No Drive Law
The driver receives no credit toward the 180-day permit period while suspended for not complying with the No Pass/No Drive Law (KRS 159.051).
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What happens if a permit holder under 18 commits a permit-restriction violation, a KRS 189 moving violation, or a KRS 189A violation?
- It adds a minimum of 180 days before applying for an intermediate license
- It adds a minimum of 30 days before applying for an intermediate license
- It adds a minimum of 90 days before applying for an intermediate license
- It adds one year before applying for a full unrestricted license
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Correct answer: It adds a minimum of 180 days before applying for an intermediate license
Such a violation adds an additional minimum of 180 days from the date of the violation before the driver may apply for an intermediate license.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How is the intermediate license obtained?
- By passing the skills/road test
- By passing a second written knowledge test
- By passing the vision test only
- By having a parent sign a new application
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Correct answer: By passing the skills/road test
The intermediate license is obtained by passing the skills/road test.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Who must sign and certify the Practice Driving Log that is brought to the road test?
- The parent or legal guardian
- A driving school instructor
- The applicant’s school principal
- The Kentucky State Police examiner
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Correct answer: The parent or legal guardian
The Practice Driving Log must be signed and certified by the parent/legal guardian and list 60 hours of practice driving, 10 of them at night.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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The Graduated Driver License Skills Test Eligibility Letter must be within how many days of the print date?
- Three days
- Fourteen days
- Seven days
- Twenty days
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Correct answer: Seven days
The letter must be within seven days of the print date.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What happens if a permit holder violates traffic laws at the road test site?
- The permit is canceled on the spot
- The test will be rescheduled
- The applicant loses the Practice Driving Log hours
- The applicant must repeat the written test
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Correct answer: The test will be rescheduled
Violations of the accompanying-driver requirement or other traffic laws at the test site cause the test to be rescheduled.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How long must an applicant wait after failing the road skills test before attempting it again?
- At least 24 hours
- At least three days
- At least two weeks
- At least one week
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Correct answer: At least one week
After failing the road skills test, you must wait at least one week from the date of the failure.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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After a driver passes the road test, what does the Kentucky State Police examiner place on the driver’s permit?
- An “Intermediate License” sticker
- A new photo license card
- A temporary license printed on paper
- A “Restricted Hours” stamp
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Correct answer: An “Intermediate License” sticker
After the road test, the Kentucky State Police examiner places an “Intermediate License” sticker on the driver’s permit.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What must a driver have done to be eligible for a full unrestricted license?
- Held the intermediate license 90 days, completed driver education, and reached age 17
- Held the intermediate license 180 days and reached age 18, with no driver education needed
- Held the intermediate license 180 days, completed driver education, and reached age 17
- Held the permit 180 days and passed a second written test at age 17
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Correct answer: Held the intermediate license 180 days, completed driver education, and reached age 17
Drivers are eligible after holding an intermediate license for 180 days, completing the driver education requirements, and reaching age 17.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which document must an intermediate license driver have in possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle?
- The Practice Driving Log
- The intermediate license
- The Skills Test Eligibility Letter
- The driver education certificate
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Correct answer: The intermediate license
The driver shall have the intermediate license in possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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An intermediate license driver may not drive between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless there is good cause. Which is given as an example of good cause?
- Visiting friends
- Going to a movie
- Shopping with a friend
- Work-related activities
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Correct answer: Work-related activities
Good causes for driving between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. include emergencies, school, or work-related activities.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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When does the intermediate license passenger restriction (one unrelated person under 20) apply?
- If the driver is under 18
- If the driver is under 21
- If the driver is driving after dark
- If the driver is driving on a highway
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Correct answer: If the driver is under 18
The passenger restriction for intermediate license holders applies if the driver is under 18.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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From which date is the additional minimum of 180 days counted when an intermediate license driver commits a KRS 189 or KRS 189A violation?
- The date the license was issued
- The date of the court hearing
- The date of the violation
- The date the driver turns 18
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Correct answer: The date of the violation
The additional minimum of 180 days runs from the date of the violation, before the driver may apply for a full unrestricted license.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Where may a driver schedule an appointment to have the full unrestricted license issued?
- Only at the office that issued the permit
- At any Driver Licensing Regional Office
- Only at the office nearest the driver’s school
- At a high school driver education office
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Correct answer: At any Driver Licensing Regional Office
The driver may schedule an appointment at any Driver Licensing Regional Office to have the full unrestricted license issued.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What does the Regional Office issue to use until the full unrestricted license card is delivered by U.S. mail?
- A temporary plastic card
- A copy of the intermediate license
- A receipt with the driver’s photo
- A temporary license printed on paper
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Correct answer: A temporary license printed on paper
The office issues a temporary license printed on paper to use until the license card is delivered by U.S. mail.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What is required when the address on the intermediate license is not up to date at the full license appointment?
- One valid proof of residency
- A new Social Security card
- A certified copy of the birth certificate
- A new School Compliance Verification Form
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Correct answer: One valid proof of residency
One valid proof of residency (two for REAL ID) is required if the address listed on the intermediate license is not up to date.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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According to the manual, how do Kentucky’s Graduated Licensing laws aim to improve traffic safety?
- By limiting young drivers to daytime driving until they reach age 21
- By requiring a young driver to retake the written test every single year
- By controlling exposure and progressively moving drivers into more complex driving
- By limiting young drivers to roads with low speed limits
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Correct answer: By controlling exposure and progressively moving drivers into more complex driving
The laws control a young driver’s exposure and progressively move the driver into more complex driving experiences before full licensure.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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By when must a driver whose permit was issued under 18 enroll in an approved driver training program?
- Within 30 days of receiving the permit
- Before the person’s eighteenth birthday
- Before the person’s sixteenth birthday
- After holding the permit for 180 days
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Correct answer: Before the person’s eighteenth birthday
Drivers whose permits were issued under 18 shall enroll in an approved driver training program before their eighteenth birthday.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Before moving to which licensing phase must the approved driver training program be completed?
- The permit phase
- The intermediate license driving phase
- The road test phase
- The full, unrestricted licensing phase
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Correct answer: The full, unrestricted licensing phase
The driver must complete the approved driver training program before moving to the full, unrestricted licensing phase.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A private driver training course approved for the driver education requirement must include how many hours of classroom training?
- Four hours
- Two hours
- Six hours
- Eight hours
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Correct answer: Four hours
A private driver training course at an approved school must include four hours of classroom training.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A private driver training course counts toward the driver education requirement when taken at a school approved by whom?
- The local school board
- The Kentucky State Police Driver Testing Branch
- The Division of Driver License
- The Department of Education
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Correct answer: The Division of Driver License
The private course must be at a driver training school approved by the Division of Driver License.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Who is responsible for ensuring the young driver enrolls in and completes an approved driver training program?
- The Kentucky State Police road test examiner
- The young driver and the parents or legal guardians
- The driver’s high school and its teachers
- The Driver Licensing Regional Office staff
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Correct answer: The young driver and the parents or legal guardians
The young driver and the parents/legal guardians are responsible for making sure the driver enrolls in and completes a program.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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A driver who completed a class offered by Alive at 25 or the online provider RightLane must do what with the completion?
- Mail it to the Division of Driver Licensing
- Bring it to the Kentucky State Police examiner
- Submit it to the high school office
- Nothing, since it does not need to be submitted
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Correct answer: Nothing, since it does not need to be submitted
Drivers who completed an Alive at 25 or RightLane class do not need to submit their completion to the Division of Driver Licensing.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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After an Alive at 25 or RightLane completion, how long does processing take before a full unrestricted license can be issued?
- Two full business days
- The same day
- Five full business days
- Thirty days
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Correct answer: Two full business days
Completions take two full business days for processing before the driver can be issued a full unrestricted license.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)