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Kentucky permit test: emergencies, collisions and night driving

Emergency braking and steering, drop-offs, collisions, vehicle malfunctions, police traffic stops and night driving. 25 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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Rules to remember10 key emergencies, collisions and night driving rulesShow the rules
  1. All drivers must try to prevent crashes. (p. 63, Kentucky Driver Manual (none printed) (opens the handbook))
  2. Under Kentucky law, in a non-injury accident, move the damaged vehicles to the shoulder of the roadway. (p. 64, Kentucky Driver Manual (none printed) (opens the handbook))
  3. If a collision causes property damage over $500 and no officer investigates, file a written report with the Kentucky State Police within 10 days. (p. 64, Kentucky Driver Manual (none printed) (opens the handbook))
  4. Drivers in a collision must stop immediately, find out the extent of injuries or damage, and give reasonable assistance, such as arranging medical care. (p. 65, Kentucky Driver Manual (none printed) (opens the handbook))
  5. Place emergency flares about 200 to 300 feet behind your vehicle so other drivers have time to change lanes. (p. 66, Kentucky Driver Manual (none printed) (opens the handbook))
  6. If the engine shuts off, keep a strong grip. (p. 66, Kentucky Driver Manual (none printed) (opens the handbook))
  7. Turn on your emergency flashers to show the vehicle is disabled, and lift the hood to show other drivers you need assistance. (p. 66, Kentucky Driver Manual (none printed) (opens the handbook))
  8. Pull completely off the road if you can. (p. 66, Kentucky Driver Manual (none printed) (opens the handbook))
  9. Add at least one extra second for night driving, and at least two extra seconds when you drive on unfamiliar roads at night. (p. 76, Kentucky Driver Manual (none printed) (opens the handbook))
  10. Dim your high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following. (p. 76, Kentucky Driver Manual (none printed) (opens the handbook))

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample emergencies, collisions and night driving questions

  1. 1.What is the most important vehicle control to use during a skid?

    • AThe steering wheel
    • BThe brake pedal
    • CThe accelerator
    • DThe parking brake
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    ✓ A. The steering wheel

    The steering wheel is the most important control in a skid. Keep correcting left and right until you fully recover.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Kentucky State Police) (none printed), page 64

  2. 2.The trailer you are towing starts to sway and whip. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up to pull the trailer straight
    • BBrake firmly to stop the sway fast
    • CSteer straight and slow down gradually
    • DSteer against each swing of the trailer
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    ✓ C. Steer straight and slow down gradually

    If a trailer sways or whips, steer straight and reduce speed gradually without using the brakes. Never speed up, and stop once you can get fully off the road.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Kentucky State Police) (none printed), page 79

  3. 3.You hit a parked car and can't find the owner. What should you do?

    • ACome back the next day to find the owner
    • BLeave a note with just your phone number
    • CDrive away, since no one saw it
    • DLeave a full note where it can be seen
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    ✓ D. Leave a full note where it can be seen

    Try to find the owner. If you can't, leave a note where it can be seen with your name, address, driver license number, plate number, and the date and time.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Kentucky State Police) (none printed), page 64

  4. 4.You stop at a crash. An injured person is in a car, and there is no fire or other immediate danger. Should you move them?

    • AYes, always pull them out right away
    • BNo, wait for EMTs unless it is life-threatening
    • CYes, so they can warm up inside your car
    • DYes, as long as they are awake and talking
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    ✓ B. No, wait for EMTs unless it is life-threatening

    Only in life-threatening emergencies should you remove someone from a collision. Otherwise wait for an EMT or ambulance and keep the victim warm.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual (Kentucky State Police) (none printed), page 65