After holding a permit for at least 180 days, drivers who are 16 years or older may schedule a driving test with the Kentucky State Police to apply for their intermediate license. A licensed driver who is 21 or older must accompany the applicant to the testing location.
Drivers must be
at least 16 years of age to take the road test and apply for an Intermediate License.
REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE THE ROAD TEST
- Vehicles used for testing must be properly registered, and proof of liability insurance is required. One of the following will be required as proof:
- A proof-of-insurance card furnished by the insurance company.
- A current insurance policy for that vehicle.
- A binder from an insurance agent, in writing, stating that insurance is in force.
- NOTE: Rental cars must have the driver’s name listed on the rental contract as an operator.
- The
Practice Driving Log, signed and certified by the parent/guardian, that lists 60 hours of practice driving, 10 of those hours being at night.
- If you fail the road skills test, you must wait seven full days before retaking the test.
IF YOU PASS THE SKILLS TEST
- After completing the road test administered by a Kentucky State Police examiner, the examiner will place an "Intermediate License" sticker on the driver's permit.
- After holding the intermediate license for 180 days and completing the required driver education course (see Driver Education Training section below), drivers at least 17 years of age will be eligible for a full unrestricted license.
Drivers must be at least 17 years of age to be eligible for a full unrestricted license.
RULES AND RESTRICTIONS
- The driver is not permitted to drive between 12:00 A.M. (midnight) and 6:00 A.M. unless the driver can demonstrate a good cause for driving, such as emergencies, school-, or work-related activities.
- If the driver is convicted of a moving traffic violation indicated in KRS 186, 189, and 189A, they will have to restart the 180-day waiting period.
- Passenger restriction if the driver is under 18- limited to 1 (one) unrelated person under 20 years of age.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited. All drivers under 21 are subject to "Zero Alcohol Tolerance" (Defined as .02 Blood Alcohol Concentration).