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






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






3. What is required at a flashing red light?






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






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






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






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






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






9. What is road rage considered as?






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






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






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






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






14. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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






17. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






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






19. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






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






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






22. 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 _______.






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






36. What should you do when being tailgated?






37. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






38. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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