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DRIVER MANUAL
RIVER MANUAL
KENTUCKY
ENTUCKY
B U C K L EU P
Dear Kentucky Driver,We are privileged each time we get behind the wheel of a vehicle and drivedown one of Kentucky’s scenic back roads or expansive highways. Along withthis privilege comes a great responsibility – something we should keep in theforefront of our minds as we traverse the Commonwealth.This manual is created to give you the proper foundation for carefully and responsibly taking on your role as a new driver. Study it well and you will beon your way to an enjoyable and safe driving experience.Remember to always wear your seatbelt, require the same of passengers and make sure that all children are secured in a federally approved child restraintseat. Obey Kentucky’s traf
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c laws. They are on the books to protect the safetyand well being of everyone who travels throughout the Bluegrass State.Best wishes for a safe and pleasurable driving experience.Sincerely,Steven L. Beshear Governor
StevenL.BeshearGovernor
KentuckyUnbridledSpirit.comAn Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Dear Kentucky Driver,
The Kentucky Drivers Manual has been prepared by the Kentucky StatePolice to provide you with the knowledge and basic skills to become a safe andcourteous driver. By thoroughly studying this manual, you will develop good drivinghabits and a better understanding of the traffic laws of Kentucky. It should be your goalto learn everything you can before starting your driving career. By committing yourself to this goal, you will in turn make the roadways of Kentucky safer for everyone.
I would like to remind you that Kentucky law requires the use of safety belts andapproved child restraint seats. These laws were passed to protect you and your passengers and they are strictly enforced. I sincerely hope your driving experience isenjoyable and that you commit to making our roadways safe by following the trafficlaws of Kentucky.
Wishing you the very best with your new driving privilege.Sincerely,Rodney Brewer Commissioner Kentucky State Police
COMMONW EALTH OF KENTUCKY
KENTUCKYSTATEPOLICE
Rodney Brewer Commissioner
KentuckyUnbridledSpirit.com An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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- INTERMEDIATE PHASE
- INTERMEDIATE PHASE CONTINUED
- THE LICENSING PROCESS
- CHANGE OFADDRESS OR NAME
- RENEWALOR DUPLICATE LICENSE
- RESIDENTS SERVING IN THE MILITARY
- WHYARE DRIVERS LICENSED?
- WHO NEEDS AKENTUCKYLICENSE?
- WHATARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A KENTUCKYLICENSE?
- WHEN ARE ROAD TESTS GIVEN IN MYCOUNTY?
- WHATARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING THE ROAD TEST?
- WHATWILLBE SCORED ON THE ROAD TEST?
- HOWDO I TRANSFER MYOUT-OF-STATE LICENSE TO KENTUCKY?
- COMMERCIALDRIVER’S LICENSE
- COMMERCIALDRIVERS
- WHO DOES NOTNEED ACOMMERCIALDRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL)?
- WHERE CAN I OBTAIN ACDLMANUAL?
- RULES OFTHE ROAD
- TRAFFIC SIGNALS
- FLASHING LIGHTS
- LIGHTED ARROWS
- TURNS ON RED LIGHTS
- TRAFFIC SIGNS
- MINOR INTERSECTIONS
- RIGHT-OF-WAY LAWS
- USE OF LANES
- LANES FOR PASSING
- LANES FOR TURNING
- SIGNS AND ROAD MARKINGS
- TURNABOUT
- ROUNDABOUTS AND TRAFFIC CIRCLES
- PARKING
- STEPS IN PARALLEL PARKING
- HANDICAPPED PARKING
- SEEING WELL
- LOOKING AHEAD
- TAKING IN THE WHOLE SCENE
- LOOKING TOTHE SIDE
- INTERSECTIONS
- PEDESTRIAN/CROSSWALKS
- RAILROAD CROSSINGS
- OBSERVING TO THE REAR
- CHANGING LANES
- KEEPING YOUR CAR WHERE IT CAN BE SEEN
- CHECKING THE SPEEDOMETER
- BACKING
- HAVING CLEAN WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
- ADJUSTING YOUR SEAT, SAFETY BELTS, AND MIRRORS
- SEEING WELL AT NIGHT
- WEARING CORRECTIVE LENSES
- COMMUNICATING TO OTHER DRIVERS
- USING YOUR HEADLIGHTS
- USING YOUR HORN
- USING EMERGENCY SIGNALS
- SIGNALING WHEN YOU CHANGE DIRECTIONS
- SIGNALING WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN OR STOP UNEXPECTEDLY
- ADJUSTING SPEED
- KENTUCKY SPEED LIMITS
- ADJUSTING TO ROAD CONDITIONS
- CURVES
- SLIPPERY ROADS
- HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AREAS
- VISIBILITY
- TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
- KEEPING A SPACE CUSHION
- KEEPING A SPACE CUSHION AHEAD
- KEEPING A SPACE CUSHION TO THE SIDE
- KEEPING A SPACE CUSHION TO THE REAR
- ALLOWING A SPACE CUSHION FOR DEFENSIVE DRIVING
- SHARING THE ROAD WITH TRACTOR-TRAILER TRUCKS
- NO-ZONE FOR TRUCKS
- SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE SYMBOL
- SLOW-MOVING VEHICLES
- SHARING SPACE
- HANDLING EMERGENCIES
- HANDLING SLIPPERY SURFACES
- HANDLING SKIDS
- AVOIDING COLLISIONS
- PROTECTING YOURSELF IN COLLISIONS
- PROTECTING YOURSELF AND YOUR PASSENGERS
- SAFETY BELTS
- AIRBAGS
- CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
- UNATTENDED CHILDREN
- STEERING LOCKS AND LOCKING SYSTEMS
- COLLISIONS
- FIRST AID TO ACCIDENT VICTIMS
- MOTORCYCLES
- KENTUCKY MOTORCYCLE LAW
- MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM
- OPERATOR/PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS
- VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
- HAZARDS TO MOTORCYCLISTS
- BRIDGE GRATINGS
- PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
- SAFETY TIPS
- HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF MOTORCYCLES
- EXPOSURE AND THE MOTORCYCLIST
- PERFORMANCE TEST
- MOPEDS
- OPERATION
- TRAIL BIKES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV’S)
- BICYCLES
- BICYCLE LAWS
- RULES FOR BICYCLISTS
- RULES FOR MOTORISTS CONCERNING BICYCLES
- KEEPING IN SHAPE
- DRINKING AND DRIVING
- WHY IS DRINKING AND DRIVING SO DANGEROUS?
- WHATIS YOUR LIMIT?
- WHAT IF YOU HAVE TOO MUCH?
- WHAT IF THE LAW ENFORCE- MENT OFFICER STOPS YOU?
- AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES
- REPEAT OFFENDERS
- DRUGS
- COMBINING DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
- VISION AND HEARING
- ALERTNESS
- HEALTH
- EMOTIONS
- AGGRESSIVE DRIVING AND ROAD RAGE
- DISTRACTED/INATTENTIVE DRIVING
- PROTECTING YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE
- SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSE
- CANCELLATION OF YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE
- LICENSE VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED
- INSURANCE LAW
- UNSATISFIED JUDGMENT
- THE KENTUCKY POINT SYSTEM
- TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AND THEIR POINT VALUES
- THE KENTUCKY STATE TRAFFIC SCHOOL PROGRAM
- DRIVER SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION PROGRAM
- THE MEDICAL REVIEW BOARD
- STANDARD COLORS
- STANDARD SHAPES
- REGULATORY SIGNS
- WARNING SIGNS
- ADDITIONAL SIGNS
- CONSTRUCTION SIGNS
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
- YOUR ORGAN DONOR CARD
- TRUST FOR LIFE
- KEEP YOUR VEHICLE IN GOOD CONDITION
- USE GOOD DRIVING TECHNIQUES
- DRIVE LESS – CONSIDER OTHER MODES OF TRAVEL
- AGING DRIVERS
- APPOINTMENTS FOR DRIVING TESTS
- WEBSITES
- STATE POLICE POSTS AND NUMBERS
- PRACTICE DRIVING LOG
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