Key Kentucky facts: Right-of-Way
Drivers must stop for a stopped school or church bus loading or unloading passengers, from either direction on all roads. Section Seven, Rules for School Buses, PDF p. 52 The only exception to stopping for a school or church bus is traffic going the opposite way on a road of four or more lanes divided by an elevated barrier or an unpaved median. Section Seven, Rules for School Buses, PDF p. 52 After stopping for a school or church bus, stay stopped until everyone is clear of the road and the bus is moving. Section Seven, Rules for School Buses, PDF p. 52 Failing to yield to a blind pedestrian with a white cane or assistance dog can bring a fine of up to $250. Section Ten, Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way, PDF p. 67 At a light or sign, stop no more than five feet from the crosswalk, unless there is an advance stop line, so a blind pedestrian can hear the vehicle. Section Ten, Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way, PDF p. 67 Sample Right-of-Way questions
When does oncoming traffic not have to stop for a stopped school bus in Kentucky?
Whenever no children can be seen anywhere near the bus On any two-lane road that has a painted center line On any road after dark when the bus lights are hard to see On four or more lanes split by an elevated barrier or unpaved median Show the answer
On four or more lanes split by an elevated barrier or unpaved median
On every other road, traffic from both directions must stop.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven, Rules for School Buses, PDF p. 52
A bike lane crosses the road you are driving on. What must you do?
Speed up to cross first Yield to bicyclists using it Drive in the bike lane briefly Honk to warn riders Show the answer
Yield to bicyclists using it
Drivers must yield where a bike path or bike lane intersects a road.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Ten, Bicyclists, PDF p. 68
You are turning left, and an oncoming car is turning right. Who must yield?
It must yield to you You must yield to it Whoever signaled first Whoever is larger Show the answer
You must yield to it
When turning left, yield to opposing traffic, including vehicles turning right.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Yielding Right of Way, PDF p. 42
What is the fine for failing to yield to a blind pedestrian in Kentucky?
Up to $250 Up to $25 There is no fine Up to $1,000 Show the answer
Up to $250
The rule protects people using a white cane or an assistance dog.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Ten, Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way, PDF p. 67
You approach a rural intersection with no stop or yield signs. What should you do?
Flash your lights and go Slow down and be ready to stop Speed up to cross quickly Keep your speed if you see no one Show the answer
Slow down and be ready to stop
Uncontrolled rural intersections can be very dangerous.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eleven, Rural Road Driving, PDF p. 78
You stop at a light where a blind pedestrian may cross. How close to the crosswalk should you stop?
Inside the crosswalk Exactly 50 feet away At least 20 feet away No more than 5 feet away Show the answer
No more than 5 feet away
Blind pedestrians listen to your vehicle to judge traffic. The rule does not apply where there is an advance stop line.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Ten, Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way, PDF p. 67
You are on a minor road meeting a main road. Who must yield?
Whoever is going faster You, on the minor road Drivers on the main road No one has to yield Show the answer
You, on the minor road
Drivers on a minor road yield to those on a main road.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Yielding Right of Way, PDF p. 42
A funeral procession led by an escort with flashing lights enters an intersection. Who has the right-of-way?
The driver on the right The fastest vehicle Whoever has a green light The procession Show the answer
The procession
Do not drive between its vehicles unless an officer allows it.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eleven, Funeral Processions, PDF p. 76
Where may you pass a funeral procession in Kentucky without an officer's direction?
On an interstate or state parkway Nowhere, under any condition On any city street At any intersection Show the answer
On an interstate or state parkway
Passing is also allowed outside city or town limits; violations can bring a $250 fine or 90 days in jail.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Eleven, Funeral Processions, PDF pp. 76-77
A church bus stops on the road ahead to let passengers off. What must you do?
Stop, as for a school bus Honk and keep going Pass slowly on the left Stop only if children are visible Show the answer
Stop, as for a school bus
Kentucky treats stopped church buses like school buses.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven, Rules for School Buses, PDF p. 52
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