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Kentucky DMV
Practice Test 2026

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40
Questions on exam
80%
To pass
32
Correct answers

KY · Handbook data

Key Kentucky rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official KYTC handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Adult BAC limit
0.08%
Under-21 BAC limit
0.02%
Point system
12 points (7 points if under 18) within 2 years may result in suspension
Teen curfew
Permit and intermediate license: cannot drive 12am-6am unless good cause (school/work/emergency)
Teen passenger limit
Permit and intermediate (under 18): limited to 1 unrelated passenger under 20
Right turn on red
allowed unless posted (after stopping; left on red allowed one-way to one-way)
Move-over law
Yes - Move-Over Laws section in handbook
Child seat
40 inches or less: child restraint system; under 8 and 40-57 inches: booster seat; over 57 inches: seat belt

Notable Kentucky-specific rules

  • Aggravated DUI at 0.15 BAC or higher within 2 hours
  • Aggravated factors: 30+ mph over limit, wrong way, passenger under 12, refusing test
  • Under-18 driver with 6+ points may have privileges suspended
  • Ignition interlock prevents operation if BrAC above .02
  • Practice driving log: 60 hours including 10 at night required

Section One Driver's License (Step 1 Permit Phase, Step 2 Intermediate); Section Three Be in Shape to Drive (Alcohol and the Law); Child Passenger Safety Laws; Move-Over Laws

About the Kentucky DMV test

The Kentucky KYTC written knowledge test has 40 questions. You need to answer 32 correctly (80%) to pass and get your KY driver's license or learner's permit.

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Kentucky DMV test FAQ

KY-specific

What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21 in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, drivers under 21 cannot have any measurable alcohol in their system while driving; the limit is 0.02% BAC, which is a zero-tolerance policy.

KY-specific

What are the restrictions on a provisional license for teen drivers in Kentucky?

Kentucky provisional licensees under 18 cannot have more than one passenger under age 21 (except immediate family) for the first six months, cannot drive between midnight and 5 AM, and cannot use any wireless communication device, including hands-free phones.

KY-specific

How many points lead to license suspension in Kentucky's point system?

In Kentucky, accumulating 7 points within 2 years or 12 points within 3 years will result in a 90-day license suspension.

How many questions are on the Kentucky DMV test?

The Kentucky KYTC written test has 40 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the KY DMV test?

You need to answer 32 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

Is the Kentucky DMV practice test free?

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How accurate are these Kentucky practice questions?

Our questions are based on the official Kentucky Driver Handbook, public question banks, and common DMV test patterns. We cross-verify with AI and human review.

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