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






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






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






4. 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.






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






6. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






17. What should you do when being tailgated?






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






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






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






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






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






23. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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






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






26. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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






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






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






31. What is road rage considered as?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. When is the pavement most slippery?






44. What could boredom on long trips cause?






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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