Andy Beshear Governor Rodney Brewer Commissioner Rodney Brewer Commissioner Kentucky State Police TABLE OF CONTENTS GRADUATED LICENSING LAWS FOR NEW DRIVERS ......................... 1 Permit Phase ...............................................................................................................1 Intermediate Phase.......................................................................................................1 Intermediate Phase Continued .....................................................................................1 THE LICENSING PROCESS .......................................................................... 1 CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME ..............................................................2 RENEWAL OR DUPLICATE LICENSE ........................................................2 RESIDENTS SERVING IN THE MILITARY ................................................3 HOW TO OBTAIN A KENTUCKY DRIVER’S LICENSE .......................... 3 Why Are Drivers Licensed? .......................................................................................3 Who Needs A Kentucky License? ..............................................................................3 Who Does Not Need A Kentucky License? ...............................................................3 Who May Not Have A License? ..................................................................................3 What Are The Requirements For Obtaining A Kentucky License? ............................3 Where Do I Get My License? .....................................................................................3 What Must I Bring With Me To Get A Permit Or License? ........................................3 What Will The Test To Obtain A Permit Consist Of? ..................................................4 Are Special Programs Available? ................................................................................4 When Are Road Tests Given In My County? ..............................................................4 What Are The Requirements For Taking The Road Test? ...........................................4 What Equipment Is Required For My Vehicle?...........................................................4 What Equipment Must I Not Have On My Vehicle? ..................................................5 What Will Be Inspected On My Vehicle? ....................................................................5 What The Road Test Will Consist Of? ........................................................................6 What Will Be Scored On The Road Test? ..................................................................6 How Do I Transfer My Out-Of-State License To Kentucky? .....................................6 I Am Not A U.S. Citizen. How Do I Obtain a Kentucky License? ............................6 COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE ..........................................................6 Commercial Drivers ...................................................................................................6 Who Does Not Need A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)? ..................................7 Where Can I Obtain A CDL Manual? .........................................................................7 RULES OF THE ROAD ....................................................................................7 Control Of Traffi c At Intersections ............................................................................7 Traffi c Signals .............................................................................................................7 Flashing Lights ...........................................................................................................8 Lighted Arrows...........................................................................................................8 Turns On Red Light ....................................................................................................8 Right Turns ............................................................................8 Left Turns ..............................................................................8 Traffi c Signs ................................................................................................................8 Minor Intersections.................................................................9 Right-Of-Way Laws ..............................................................9 Use of Lanes ................................................................................................................9 Lanes For Passing ...................................................................10 Lanes For Turning .................................................................10 Signs And Road Markings ..........................................................................................10 Turnabout ....................................................................................................................10 Roundabouts And Traffi c Circles ................................................................................11 Parking.........................................................................................................................11 Steps In Parallel Parking .............................................................................................12 Handicapped Parking ..................................................................................................12 i SEEING WELL .................................................................................................. 13 Looking Ahead ...........................................................................................................13 Taking In The Whole Scene ........................................................................................13 Looking To The Side ..............................................................13 Intersections............................................................................13 Pedestrian/Crosswalks............................................................13 Railroad Crossings ................................................................14 Observing To The Rear ................................................................................................15 Changing Lanes...........................................................................................................15 Keeping Your Car Where It Can Be Seen ...................................................................16 Checking the Speedometer ..........................................................................................16 Backing........................................................................................................................16 Having Clean Windows And Mirrors ..........................................................................16 Adjusting Your Seat, Safety Belts, And Mirrors .........................................................17 Seeing Well At Night...................................................................................................17 Wearing Corrective Lenses ..........................................................................................17 COMMUNICATING TO OTHER DRIVERS ................................................17 Using Your Headlights.................................................................................................17 Using Your Horn..........................................................................................................18 Using Emergency Signals ...........................................................................................18 Signaling When You Change Directions .....................................................................18 Signaling When You Slow Down Or Stop Unexpectedly ...........................................19 ADJUSTING SPEED ...................................................................................... 19 Kentucky Speed Limits ...............................................................................................19 Adjusting to Road Conditions .....................................................................................20 Curves.....................................................................................20 Slippery Roads .......................................................................20 Highway Construction Areas ......................................................................................20 Construction Signs.......................................................................................................20 Visibility ......................................................................................................................21 Traffi c Conditions ........................................................................................................21 KEEPING A SPACE CUSHION ...................................................................... 21 Keeping A Space Cushion Ahead ................................................................................22 Keeping A Space Cushion To The Side .......................................................................22 Keeping A Space Cushion To The Rear ......................................................................23 Allowing A Space Cushion For Defensive Driving ....................................................23 SHARING THE ROAD WITH TRACTOR-TRAILER TRUCKS .............. 25 NO-ZONE FOR TRUCKS ...............................................................................25