Kentucky supervised driving: 60 hours, 10 at night.

Everything a Kentucky parent needs in one place — required practice hours, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps the hours straight.

What Kentucky actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Kentucky driver handbook.

The Kentucky graduated licensing path

  1. Instruction Permit — from age 16

    Restrictions: Held at least 180 days; drive with licensed driver age 21+ in front seat; no driving midnight-6am

  2. Intermediate License — from age 16.5

    Restrictions: No driving midnight-6am; no more than one unrelated passenger under 20

  3. Full License — from age 17

    Restrictions: After 180 days of intermediate license and driver education

Kentucky laws your teen will be tested on

Kentucky Seat Belt Law

In Kentucky, drivers may not operate a motor vehicle manufactured after 1981 on public roadways unless the driver and all passengers are properly restrained by seat belts or qualifying child restraints. The seat belt law is primary, so law enforcement may stop an observed unbelted driver.

Kentucky Speed Limits

When no speed limit is posted, Kentucky limits are 65 MPH on interstate highways and parkways, 55 MPH on all other state highways, 35 MPH in business/residential districts, and 15 MPH in off-street parking facilities offered for public use. The secretary of transportation may increase the limit on specific highways to 70 MPH.

Kentucky DUI & Distracted Driving

In Kentucky, driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or above is DUI, though impairment can violate the law even below 0.08. If you are under the age of twenty-one (21), an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more violates the law.

Kentucky School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks—even unmarked ones—and be prepared to yield even when they cross elsewhere. In a school zone, obey the slower speed limit when lights are flashing or children are present, and stop for a traffic patrol’s signal.

Kentucky Move Over & Emergency Scenes

When approaching police or other emergency vehicles stopped on the shoulder, slow down and use due caution. On four-lane highways, move into the left lane if safe; on two-lane highways, approach slowly and pass with caution.

Kentucky Right-of-Way Rules

Yield to the driver who arrived first; if two drivers arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop, yield to the driver on your right. When turning left, also yield to opposing traffic, including vehicles turning right.

A real Kentucky practice question

After establishing residency in Kentucky, within how many days must a driver obtain a Kentucky license?

Drivers must obtain a Kentucky license within 30 days after establishing Kentucky residency.

Kentucky driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Kentucky require?
Kentucky requires 60 supervised driving hours, including 10 hours after dark.
What counts as a night driving hour in Kentucky?
Driving between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. local time counts toward the 10-hour night requirement.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Kentucky?
A Kentucky learner's permit can be issued starting at age 16.
How many questions are on the Kentucky written test?
The Kentucky knowledge exam has 40 questions and requires 80% correct to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have Kentucky practice questions?
Yes — 20 practice questions written from the official Kentucky driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track the 60 hours?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals your progress toward Kentucky's 60 hours automatically.
Is the Kentucky driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Kentucky licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the Instruction Permit stage in Kentucky?
Held at least 180 days; drive with licensed driver age 21+ in front seat; no driving midnight-6am
What restrictions apply during the Intermediate License stage in Kentucky?
No driving midnight-6am; no more than one unrelated passenger under 20
What restrictions apply during the Full License stage in Kentucky?
After 180 days of intermediate license and driver education

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