Kentucky official manual

Kentucky Driver Manual for permit-test study

Kentucky's Driver Manual is the state study source for first-time drivers preparing for the written test administered by Kentucky State Police.

  • 80%written-test passing score
  • KSPtesting authority
  • Official PDFstate study source

Study the state manual

Review rules of the road, signs, safe-driving practices and the permit/license process from the current state manual.

Testing is through Kentucky State Police

Written, vision and road testing are scheduled with KSP, while credentials are issued through Driver Licensing Regional Offices.

Know your age-group rules

Teen GDL rules differ from the first-license path for adults, so use the age-specific Kentucky guidance before booking.

Official sources

  1. Kentucky DRIVE — Graduated Driver Licensing Program
  2. Kentucky DRIVE — Over 21 First-Time Drivers
  3. Kentucky DRIVE — First Issuance
  4. Kentucky DRIVE — Find an Office
  5. Kentucky Driver Manual

Independent study resource. Road to Permit is not affiliated with or endorsed by any DMV, DPS, FLHSMV or other government agency. Official state sources control if information changes.