KY DMV Driver Licensing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At what age can a Kentucky resident obtain a learner's permit?
- 14
- 15 (Correct answer)
- 16
- 17
Correct answer: 15
Kentucky allows residents to apply for a learner's permit at age 15.
Question 2: How long must a Kentucky teen hold a learner's permit before applying for a license?
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 180 days (Correct answer)
- 1 year
Correct answer: 180 days
Kentucky requires teen drivers to hold a learner's permit for at least 180 days before applying for a license.
Question 3: What is the minimum number of supervised driving hours required before a Kentucky teen can get a license?
- 40 hours
- 50 hours
- 60 hours (Correct answer)
- 80 hours
Correct answer: 60 hours
Kentucky requires at least 60 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.
Question 4: Which document is NOT acceptable as proof of identity when applying for a Kentucky driver's license?
- U.S. passport
- Birth certificate
- Utility bill (Correct answer)
- Permanent resident card
Correct answer: Utility bill
A utility bill is not an acceptable proof of identity; it may be used for proof of residency.
Question 5: A Kentucky driver's license for adults is valid for how many years?
- 2 years
- 4 years
- 6 years (Correct answer)
- 8 years
Correct answer: 6 years
A standard Kentucky driver's license is valid for 6 years from the date of issuance.
Question 6: What vision test requirement must be met to obtain a Kentucky driver's license?
- 20/20 in both eyes without correction
- 20/40 or better in at least one eye (Correct answer)
- 20/30 or better in both eyes
- 20/50 or better with correction
Correct answer: 20/40 or better in at least one eye
Kentucky requires vision of at least 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Question 7: If a Kentucky driver's license is lost or stolen, how much does a replacement typically cost?
- $2
- $5 (Correct answer)
- $10
- $15
Correct answer: $5
Kentucky charges a $5 fee for a duplicate or replacement driver's license.
KY DMV Driver Licensing 2
At what age can a Kentucky resident obtain a learner's permit?