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The implied consent law in Kentucky says that by getting behind the wheel, you have already given consent (i.e. answered "yes") to allow a blood, breath, or urine test if requested by a law enforcement officer. Refusing a police breath/chemical test is a serious offense and will result in license suspension.

Operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 or more is illegal in Kentucky and counts as DUI. You can also be convicted if you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, even when your BAC is below the legal limit. The penalty for a first-time conviction is a fine of up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, and a mandatory license revocation for up to 30-120 days.

Drivers under 21 face stricter rules than older drivers and may be convicted of a DUI in Kentucky with a blood alcohol concentration of .02 or higher.

High beam headlights will temporarily blind other drivers if used the wrong way. In Kentucky, you are required to dim your light to low beam if (1) within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or (2) within 200 feet of a vehicle traveling in your direction.

High beam headlights will temporarily blind other drivers if used the wrong way. In Kentucky, you are required to dim your light to low beam if (1) within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or (2) within 200 feet of a vehicle traveling in your direction.

In Kentucky, you must use your headlights between (1) 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise or (2) when visibility is low.Also, you are required to dim your light to low beam if (1) within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or (2) within 200 feet of a vehicle traveling in your direction.

Hazard light use is permitted while driving in Kentucky unless otherwise posted.

The move-over-law in Kentucky is designed to protect emergency personnel and workers. If approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, including tow trucks and recovery vehicles, you must vacate the lane closest to the stopped vehicle. If changing lanes is unsafe or not possible, you must slow down to a safe and prudent speed for the conditions.

You should always maintain a following distance of at least 3 seconds to the vehicle in front of you according to the "three-second rule" used in Kentucky.In bad conditions and at higher speeds, you should consider increasing the following distance to 4-5 seconds so you have time to safely stop if necessary. On slippery roads, it may be necessary to increase the following distance even more.

In Kentucky, the standard speed limit in residential or business districts is 35 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.

It’s important that you maintain enough space on all sides to give you time to react and respond to potential dangers. This applies regardless of the conditions, weather, and how long you have held your license. However, newly licensed drivers may need more space to their sides.

No matter how you adjust your mirrors, you can’t see every angle around your vehicle. This is why you must know when and how to check your blind spots, so that you can detect potential hazards.

Regulatory signs must be obeyed. This sign indicates that you must turn left or go straight ahead.

You can reduce fuel consumtion by skipping gears when shifting up. This will reduce the amount of time spent accelerating. Remember, lower gears equal higher fuel consumption.

Always be extra cautious in areas with high deer-activity and scan the area for any signs of deer. If a deer crosses your path, turn off your high-beam headlights as the bright light may cause the deer to freeze in the middle of the road.

Traffic entering the freeway will need to merge into your lane, and the same goes for traffic exiting the freeway. Be prepared to change lanes if necessary.

Treat out-of-order intersections like a 4-Way Stop i.e. like all vehicles approaching the intersection are facing STOP signs This means you must first come to a complete stop, and then apply the ‘right-of-way’ rules.

As both vehicles are making a left turn, they can safely pass in front of each other and perform their turns at the same time. However, they should both look for vehicles "hiding" out-of-view behind the oncoming vehicle.

‘Tailgating’ is the term used to describe when a driver is following too closely behind a vehicle. It’s dangerous as you’ll have less time to respond to hazards, your view of the road will be limited, and you won’t have a sufficient safety margin. For all of these reasons, you should never tailgate another vehicle!