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






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






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






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






5. What is road rage considered as?






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






13. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






14. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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 _______.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Where is it illegal to park?






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






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






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






49. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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