Driving at night: Kentucky CDL practice questions
Part of the General Knowledge test. We have 7 checked questions on this topic. Here are the key rules, and two to try.
Key facts
| Part of | the General Knowledge test (80% to pass) | KY CDL Manual, front section pp. 2-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Manual section | §2.11 Driving at night | KY CDL Manual p. 2-25 |
| Questions in CDL Mile's bank | 7 | CDL Mile, checked against KY CDL Manual |
Key rules
- § 2.11.5p. 2-27
Don't stare into oncoming headlights. Shift your eyes a little to the right, using a lane or edge line if there is one, and never answer with your own high beams.
Night Driving Procedures
- § 2.11.2p. 2-26
Heavy eyelids, frequent blinking and missed exits are warning signs of fatigue. Trying to push on is a major cause of fatal crashes, so stop and sleep for the night or take a 15 to 20 minute nap.
Driver Factors
Try two questions
General Knowledge · Driving at night
At night, about how far ahead can you see with your low-beam headlights?
Tap an answer to see the explanation and the manual page.
General Knowledge · Driving at night
You are driving at night with your high beams on and are closing in on a truck ahead of you in your lane. When should you switch to low beams?
Tap an answer to see the explanation and the manual page.
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Sources
Kentucky Commercial Driver's License Manual, version March 2025, Kentucky State Police. Page references are to its printed page numbers. CDL Mile is independent and not affiliated with Kentucky State Police.
Updated for the March 2025 Kentucky CDL manual. Last checked November 5, 2026.
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