Kentucky Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info Minimum Age for Learner Permit 16 years Learner Permit holding Period6 months Minimum amount of supervised driving 60 hours, including 10 at night Minimum Age for Driver License16 years, 6 months Road Test Yes Unsupervised driving prohibitionsNone Passenger rules Licensed minor may not carry more than one non-relative under 20 OtherLicensed minors may not drive between midnight and 6 a.m. and must be accompanied by a licensed 21-year-old driver at all other times

How To Get Your

Kentucky License Step-by-Step:


Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests


Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)


Take the Learner Permit Written Exam


Practice driving with your learner Permit


Take the Driving Exam