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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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






2. What does a white line marking on the pavement mean?






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






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






5. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






14. What could boredom on long trips cause?






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






16. What is the only factor in sobering up after alcohol enters the bloodstream?






17. Where is it illegal to park?






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Inconsiderate driving - tailgating - and failure to signal lane changes.






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






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






27. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






29. 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.






30. When a large truck is trying to negotiate a right-turn and a car wedges itself between the truck and the curb.






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






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






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






34. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






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






36. You must always obey these given by a police officer directing traffic.






37. How far ahead should you watch the traffic ahead of you?






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






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






40. What is required at a flashing red light?






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. White dotted lines separate traffic moving in the _______.






48. States that once you sign to get your license - you have given consent to be tested for drugs or alcohol at any time.






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






50. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?