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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. What should you do if you encounter a layer of water on the road after a heavy rain?






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






3. When passing - when can you return into the right lane?






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






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






6. Weather conditions - weight of your vehicle - your reaction time - and your speed all determine what?






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






8. What can happen to your license if you violate a restriction?






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






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






11. Where are vehicle/motorcycle accidents most likely to occur?






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






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






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






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






16. What should you do when being tailgated?






17. Where is it illegal to park?






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






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






20. What is the mandatory seat for children ages 3-4 called?






21. 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.






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






23. What is required at a flashing red light?






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






25. How long does the office of motor vehicles keep a record of your accidents?






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






34. Arm extended straight out of the window means you're turning _______.






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






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






37. What can happen when driving 35 mph on any layer of water - no matter how thin?






38. What should be turned on when driving in the fog?






39. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






40. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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






42. The organ of the body dramatically affected by alcohol.






43. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






44. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






45. Give a continuous turn signal at least _______ before making a turn.






46. 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 _______.






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






48. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






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