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Louisiana DMV Learners Permit Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. States that once you sign to get your license - you have given consent to be tested for drugs or alcohol at any time.
bridge - overpass - or any tunnel; within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; 50 feet of a railroad crossing
yield the right of way to the bicyclist
left and right back next to the front door
admin Per se

2. What can happen when driving 35 mph on any layer of water - no matter how thin?
same direction
the general speed law
hydroplane
When you can see the passed car in your rearview mirror

3. When approached - you should stop - then go ahead when the way is clear.
a flashing red light
10 years
accident prone
brain

4. What law states that you must not drive at a speed greater than reasonable?
give way
4 seconds
accident prone
the general speed law

5. Weather conditions - weight of your vehicle - your reaction time - and your speed all determine what?
stopping distance
extended
6 months
same direction

6. How long does the office of motor vehicles keep a record of your accidents?
5 years
no passing allowed
a flashing red light
crossing into another lane is dangerous.

7. When you see a merge sign - you should adjust your speed and move to what lane?
200 feet
500 feet
left lane (if possible)
check around for obstacles - notice children - and check tires

8. What is the safe following distance of the car ahead of you in bad weather conditions?
stop
left and right back next to the front door
intersection
4 seconds

9. What should be turned on when driving in the fog?
aggressive driving
low beam headlights
middle of the back seat
4 seconds

10. Where are vehicle/motorcycle accidents most likely to occur?
middle of the back seat
intersection
stop
same direction

11. The right of way in crosswalks goes to who?
all pedestrians
10-15 seconds
yield the right of way to the bicyclist
2 seconds

12. What must you do when backing up a car?
turn and look
slow down
stopping distance
left lane (if possible)

13. What should you do when being tailgated?
a flashing red light
left
a criminal offense
slow down (encouraging them to pass you)

14. White dotted lines separate traffic moving in the _______.
time
turn and look
When you can see the passed car in your rearview mirror
same direction

15. What is the only factor in sobering up after alcohol enters the bloodstream?
time
stop
15 feet - 50 feet
yield the right of way to the bicyclist

16. What should you do before entering your vehicle?
12 years old
booster seat with restraints
slow down (encouraging them to pass you)
check around for obstacles - notice children - and check tires

17. What is the mandatory seat for children ages 3-4 called?
a criminal offense
just begun to rain
booster seat with restraints
low beam headlights

18. Driving with 4 people in the front seat is considered what?
white cane
unlawful (illegal)
stop
12 years old

19. Track facts: 1) You _______ the speed and distance of an oncoming train. 2) Railroad tracks - trestles - bridges and railroad yards are _______. 3) A train can appear on any track at _______.
turn and look
cannot judge - private property - any time
2 seconds
hydroplane

20. Driving while nervous - angry - or worried may make you what?
brain
accident prone
cannot judge - private property - any time
low beam headlights

21. Louisiana law requires that any vehicle must stop at a minimum of _______ from a railroad track and a maximum of _______.
slow down (encouraging them to pass you)
15 feet - 50 feet
crossing into another lane is dangerous.
left lane into left lane

22. What does a white line marking on the pavement mean?
bridge - overpass - or any tunnel; within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; 50 feet of a railroad crossing
crossing into another lane is dangerous.
punishments for third DWI
same direction

23. What should you do if you encounter a layer of water on the road after a heavy rain?
slow down
500 feet
crossing into another lane is dangerous.
When you can see the passed car in your rearview mirror

24. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.
When you can see the passed car in your rearview mirror
cannot judge - private property - any time
aggressive drivers
slow down

25. How long does the office of motor vehicles keep a record of your DWI's?
4 seconds
left lane (if possible)
10 years
6 months (180 days)

26. What should you do before passing another vehicle?
intersection
12 years old
signal your intentions
trees

27. What affects your ability to drive by slowing down your reaction time?
fatigue
500 feet
squeeze play
a complete stop

28. How far ahead should you watch the traffic ahead of you?
fatigue
When you can see the passed car in your rearview mirror
yield the right of way to the bicyclist
10-15 seconds

29. Where in a car is the safest place for a child in a child safety restraint?
the general speed law
lawful orders
middle of the back seat
fatigue

30. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?
left and right back next to the front door
slow down (encouraging them to pass you)
check around for obstacles - notice children - and check tires
5 years

31. Arm extended straight out of the window means you're turning _______.
15 feet - 50 feet
highway hypnosis
stop - help the injured - call the police - exchange information with the other driver(s) - and notify your insurance company
left

32. What is road rage considered as?
a criminal offense
a flashing red light
just begun to rain
10 years

33. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.
squeeze play
vehicle negligent injury
punishments for third DWI
give way

34. Your suspension period will be _______ if you are caught driving under suspension.
all passengers in the vehicle must wear seatbelts
squeeze play
extended
unlawful (illegal)

35. What age and under is it not legal to ride in the bed of a truck?
12 years old
squeeze play
give way
white cane

36. By law - at what age is a child required to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle?
bridge - overpass - or any tunnel; within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; 50 feet of a railroad crossing
the general speed law
lawful orders
12 years old

37. You should dim your bright lights at least _______ from another vehicle when following it.
500 feet
200 feet
228 feet
left and right back next to the front door

38. If you see a person using a _______ - they are considered blind.
white cane
hydroplane
right
time

39. When you inflict injury on another with any vehicle if the driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs and/or if the blood alcohol level is .08 or more.
vehicle negligent injury
6 months (180 days)
just begun to rain
cannot judge - private property - any time

40. You must always obey these given by a police officer directing traffic.
low beam headlights
lawful orders
squeeze play
10 years

41. When passing - when can you return into the right lane?
middle of the back seat
When you can see the passed car in your rearview mirror
2 seconds
right

42. Where is it illegal to park?
left lane into left lane
give way
no passing allowed
bridge - overpass - or any tunnel; within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; 50 feet of a railroad crossing

43. What is the safe following distance of the car ahead of you?
squeeze play
2 seconds
punishments for third DWI
100 feet

44. The organ of the body dramatically affected by alcohol.
all pedestrians
brain
stopping distance
turn and look

45. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?
all passengers in the vehicle must wear seatbelts
stop
When you can see the passed car in your rearview mirror
you do not have to stop

46. When a driver refuses to take the test to determine whether or not they are intoxicated - how long will their license be suspended?
12 years old
left lane (if possible)
6 months (180 days)
give way

47. What are the steps for entering an interstate highway?
5 years
a complete stop
signal - speed up in acceleration lane - merge when safe
brain

48. How much jail time can you be sentenced to in a first offense DWI?
6 months
hydroplane
left and right back next to the front door
10-15 seconds

49. What do large vehicles create that can cause a motorcycle to lose control?
check around for obstacles - notice children - and check tires
extended
strong wind blasts
no zones

50. What are the blind spots around large trucks called?
no zones
booster seat with restraints
a complete stop
punishments for third DWI