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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






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






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






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






17. Where is it illegal to park?






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






19. What is road rage considered as?






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






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






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






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






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






25. What could boredom on long trips cause?






26. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






32. 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 _______.






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






34. What is required at a flashing red light?






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






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






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






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






39. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






41. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






43. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






49. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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