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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. Where is it illegal to park?






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






3. Try to hit something that will _______ if a crash is unavoidable.






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






5. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






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






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






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






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






11. What should you do when being tailgated?






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 is required at a flashing red light?






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






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






17. 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 _______.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






31. What could boredom on long trips cause?






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






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






34. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






49. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






50. What is road rage considered as?