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Kentucky: Rules of the Road Questions

5 real, verified Kentucky driving-test questions on rules of the road, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Rules of the Road practice round.

1. When no speed limit is posted, what is Kentucky's default speed limit on other (non-interstate) state highways?

Why: Kentucky's default (unposted) speed limit on state highways other than interstates and parkways is 55 mph; interstates and parkways default to 65 mph.

2. Under Kentucky law, how close to an oncoming vehicle must a driver complete a pass before it becomes a violation?

Why: Kentucky law requires a pass to be completed before coming within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle, and before reaching a posted no-passing zone.

3. How much clearance must a Kentucky driver maintain when passing a bicyclist in a single travel lane?

Why: When there is only one lane of travel in that direction, Kentucky requires a driver passing a bicyclist or electric low-speed scooter to keep at least 3 feet of clearance.

4. During what window must headlights be illuminated on Kentucky roadways?

Why: Kentucky requires headlights to be on from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise, and calls for dimming high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and 300 feet of a vehicle being followed.

5. How much extra following distance does the Kentucky manual recommend adding at night, beyond the baseline 4-second rule?

Why: The Kentucky manual recommends adding at least 1 additional second of following distance for night driving, and at least 2 additional seconds when the roadway is unfamiliar at night.

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