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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. What could boredom on long trips cause?






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






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






24. What is road rage considered as?






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






26. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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 _______.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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






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






49. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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