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






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






3. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






4. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. What should you do when being tailgated?






15. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






22. Where is it illegal to park?






23. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






31. 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 _______.






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






43. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. What is required at a flashing red light?