Kentucky permit test
Test requirements, handbook sources, and practice for Kentucky.
Test and permit facts
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| Fact | Kentucky | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Agency | Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing | Official source · PDF page 32 |
| Test name | written knowledge test | |
| Passing percentage | 80 | |
| Images used in the test | signs | Official source · PDF page 19 |
| Minimum permit age | 15 | |
| Driver’s education | A course is required before the full unrestricted license for drivers issued a permit before age 18; it is not described here as a prerequisite to the permit. | |
| Handbook | Kentucky Driver Manual | |
| Requirements for applicants under 18 | Applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign and accept financial responsibility, plus the school compliance form. Bring the required identity, Social Security and residency documents. | Official source · PDF page 13 |
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Official source · PDF page 4
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