Kentucky Road Sign Practice Test

How road signs are tested in Kentucky

Road sign questions are part of the Kentucky written knowledge test (40 multiple-choice questions, 32 right to pass). Know the signs well and those questions become easy points.

Signs from the Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated July 23, 2026). What every kind of sign means, by shape and color: our road sign guide.

Signs the Kentucky Driver Manual adds

• Work Zone Signs

  The Signal Ahead sign warns of a traffic light ahead; be prepared to stop. p. 37

• Roundabouts and Traffic Circles

  The Roundabout Ahead sign warns of a roundabout; slow down and follow roundabout rules. p. 44

• Slow-Moving Vehicles

  A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle means it travels under 25 mph, such as farm or construction equipment. p. 66

• Rural Road Driving

  Watch for signs marking narrow or single-lane bridges; drivers take turns crossing, and generally the first driver to reach the bridge has the right of way. p. 69

• Traffic Signals

  On a steady red light, stop behind the crosswalk or stop line; you may then turn right from the proper lane when the road is clear of vehicles and pedestrians, unless a sign forbids it. p. 35

• Regulatory Signs

  The Wrong Way sign tells you that you are going the wrong direction; like Do Not Enter, it is often found at exit ramps and the start of one-way streets. p. 38

• Regulatory Signs

  A red circle with a slash over a symbol means that action is not allowed. p. 38

• Work Zone Signs

  In work zones a person with a sign or flag may direct traffic, telling you which way to go, to slow down or to stop, and you must follow their instructions. p. 37

• Guide Signs

  Guide signs are square or rectangular and green, brown or blue; they show intersecting roads, direct you to cities and towns, point out places of interest and help you find hospitals, service stations, restaurants and hotels. p. 38

• Route Number Signs

  The shape and color of a route number sign show the type of road (interstate, U.S., state, city, county or local); follow route signs to avoid getting lost. p. 39

• Handicapped Parking

  Parking in a handicapped space without authorization is unlawful and fined; the spaces are only for vehicles showing an official permit and carrying a disabled person, and decals or plates come from the County Clerk's Office. p. 46

• Traffic Signs

  Warning signs alert you to possible danger ahead so you can slow down and be ready to stop; some are fluorescent yellow, such as school zone, school crossing and pedestrian crossing signs. p. 35

• Railroad Crossing Warning Signs

  If boxed in or stalled on a crossing, get out and run clear; once safe, call the number posted on or near the crossbuck, or 911, and don't try to restart the vehicle until a dispatcher says it's safe. p. 37

• Pedestrians

  A school crossing sign means slow down and watch for children crossing the road. p. 59

• Traffic Signs

  Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or special conditions ahead. p. 35

• Regulatory Signs

  An eight-sided (octagon) sign always means stop. p. 38

• Standard Shapes

  A horizontal rectangle is generally a guide sign, and an equilateral triangle is used only for yield signs. p. 41