Kentucky Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: They can impair driving like alcohol, and you should never drink alcohol while taking them

Many prescription and over-the-counter drugs can affect your reflexes, judgment, vision, and alertness in ways like alcohol. Never drink alcohol while taking other drugs, as they could multiply alcohol’s effects.

Correct answer: Steering wheel

Continue to correct your steering, left and right, until you recover from the skid. The most important vehicle control to use during a skid is the steering wheel.

Correct answer: The vision, written knowledge, and road (skills) tests

All first-time applicants must pass the vision screening, the written knowledge test, and the road (skills) test to obtain a Class D Operator’s License.

Correct answer: The curb side

It is safest to get out of your vehicle on the curb side. If you must use the street side, check traffic before getting out.

Correct answer: Never assume you automatically have it — consider the situation

Although right-of-way rules guide who should yield, no one should assume they automatically have the right of way. The situation and circumstances at the intersection must always be considered.

Correct answer: Some medications can cause drowsiness that affects your driving

Check the labels of your medications and be aware if they cause drowsiness. Both prescription and over-the-counter drugs can make you drowsy and affect your ability to drive safely.

Correct answer: Up to $250

You must yield the right-of-way to a blind pedestrian carrying a clearly visible white cane or accompanied by an assistance dog. Failing to yield is a violation that could result in a fine of up to $250.

Correct answer: Come to a full stop and proceed only when it is clear

A flashing red light means you must come to a full stop and proceed only when it is clear — the same as a stop sign. A flashing yellow light means slow down and watch for others.

Correct answer: Reduce your speed before entering the curve

Always reduce speed before entering a curve to a speed that lets you apply slight, constant acceleration through it. Hard braking after entering a curve could cause your tires to lose traction.

Correct answer: Legally reverse your direction when driving around a block is not practical

A turnabout uses a street, alley, or driveway to legally reverse the direction you are traveling when it is not practical or possible to drive around a block. Applicants should master this maneuver for the skills test.

Correct answer: “Zero tolerance” law for alcohol

If you are under 21, it is illegal to purchase, possess, or drink alcohol. All states have “zero tolerance” laws (essentially no alcohol allowed) for drivers under the age of 21.

Correct answer: Slow down gradually when safe, then turn quickly back onto the pavement

Avoid panic steering, in which you try to return to the pavement as soon as your wheels leave it. If your vehicle leaves the paved road, slow down gradually when safe, then turn quickly back onto the pavement.

Correct answer: 20/40, corrected or uncorrected

A minimum visual acuity of 20/40 (corrected or uncorrected) is required before an applicant may move on to the written test. If corrective lenses are needed to reach that standard, the license is restricted to require them.

Correct answer: Set the parking brake and shift to “park” (or reverse in a manual)

Make sure your vehicle cannot move: set your parking brake and shift to “park” (or reverse in a manual-shift car).

Correct answer: Should be yielded the right of way

You should yield the right of way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers who are still in the intersection, even after your light turns green. Make sure your path is clear before proceeding.

Correct answer: Spot vehicles creeping up on either side of you

You need to see “out of the corner” of your eyes. This side (peripheral) vision lets you spot vehicles creeping up on either side of you while you are looking straight ahead.

Correct answer: A blind pedestrian uses the sound of your vehicle as a guide

Do not stop more than five feet from the crosswalk (unless there is an advance stop bar). A blind pedestrian uses the sound of your vehicle as a guide, so drive up to the crosswalk to allow the person to hear you. Also, never honk at a blind pedestrian.

Correct answer: Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow

A flashing yellow arrow means you may proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow, yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A steady green arrow means you may go in the arrow’s direction if you are in the proper lane.

Correct answer: Slow down and keep your tires properly inflated with good tread

Hydroplaning happens when tires ride up on pooled water and lose contact with the road. The best way to avoid it is to slow down in the rain and drive with properly inflated tires that have good tread.

Correct answer: 500 feet

Make sure your car can be seen for 500 feet in either direction before starting a turnabout. Signal, check traffic to the sides and rear, and complete the maneuver only when it is clear.