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Louisiana DMV Learners Permit Test

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Weather conditions - weight of your vehicle - your reaction time - and your speed all determine what?






2. When driving at a moderate speed and the traffic light changes to yellow - you should _______.






3. What affects your ability to drive by slowing down your reaction time?






4. What is the approximate stopping distance of a car traveling at 55 mph?






5. What is the safe following distance of the car ahead of you?






6. How much jail time can you be sentenced to in a first offense DWI?






7. You should dim your bright lights at least _______ from another vehicle when following it.






8. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






9. What should you do when you are involved in an accident?






10. Where in a car is the safest place for a child in a child safety restraint?






11. When you see a merge sign - you should adjust your speed and move to what lane?






12. What are the blind spots around large trucks called?






13. When should you use a four-way stop method at an intersection?






14. If you have your bright lights on - and you meet another vehicle coming toward you - you should dim your headlights about _______ from the oncoming vehicle.






15. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






16. Where is it illegal to park?






17. When approached - you should stop - then go ahead when the way is clear.






18. You must stop at least _______ from a school bus and wait until it starts up again.






19. What should you do if you are turning left and a bicyclist is crossing the intersection from the opposite direction?






20. If the rear end of your car begins to skid to the right side - you should turn your front wheels to the _______.






21. What law states that you must not drive at a speed greater than reasonable?






22. Driving with 4 people in the front seat is considered what?






23. By law - at what age is a child required to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle?






24. Louisiana law requires that any vehicle must stop at a minimum of _______ from a railroad track and a maximum of _______.






25. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






26. Driving while nervous - angry - or worried may make you what?






27. What should you do if you miss your exit?






28. 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 _______.






29. What are involved in the majority of crashes in Louisiana?






30. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






31. 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.






32. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the lane mean?






33. If you see a person using a _______ - they are considered blind.






34. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






35. What must you do when backing up a car?






36. What should you do when being tailgated?






37. What do large vehicles create that can cause a motorcycle to lose control?






38. What age and under is it not legal to ride in the bed of a truck?






39. When a driver refuses to take the test to determine whether or not they are intoxicated - how long will their license be suspended?






40. What happens if you are in the opposing lane of a bus - separated by a median or concrete barrier?






41. Your suspension period will be _______ if you are caught driving under suspension.






42. What are the steps for entering an interstate highway?






43. What distance should you stay behind an emergency vehicle responding to calls?






44. When is the pavement most slippery?






45. How long does the office of motor vehicles keep a record of your DWI's?






46. What is road rage considered as?






47. The right of way in crosswalks goes to who?






48. On a four-lane roadway - how should left turns be made?






49. What should you do when you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens coming?






50. What is the safe following distance of the car ahead of you in bad weather conditions?