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Louisiana DMV Learners Permit Test
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Subject
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drivers-education
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. Give a continuous turn signal at least _______ before making a turn.
accident prone
100 feet
vehicle negligent injury
intersection
2. Arm extended straight out of the window means you're turning _______.
left lane (if possible)
low beam headlights
left
vehicle negligent injury
3. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.
give way
aggressive drivers
228 feet
6 months
4. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.
a flashing red light
left lane (if possible)
all passengers in the vehicle must wear seatbelts
punishments for third DWI
5. What should you do before passing another vehicle?
500 feet
signal your intentions
intersection
4 seconds
6. States that once you sign to get your license - you have given consent to be tested for drugs or alcohol at any time.
white cane
left lane (if possible)
strong wind blasts
admin Per se
7. Try to hit something that will _______ if a crash is unavoidable.
signal - speed up in acceleration lane - merge when safe
a criminal offense
aggressive drivers
give way
8. How much jail time can you be sentenced to in a first offense DWI?
slow down
6 months
strong wind blasts
vehicle negligent injury
9. By law - at what age is a child required to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle?
12 years old
cannot judge - private property - any time
200 feet
when the traffic light is not fuctioning
10. Your suspension period will be _______ if you are caught driving under suspension.
time
30 feet
all passengers in the vehicle must wear seatbelts
extended
11. What happens if you are in the opposing lane of a bus - separated by a median or concrete barrier?
6 months
it can be suspended
left
you do not have to stop
12. What affects your ability to drive by slowing down your reaction time?
left
fatigue
When you can see the passed car in your rearview mirror
all pedestrians
13. When is the pavement most slippery?
just begun to rain
500 feet
strong wind blasts
admin Per se
14. White dotted lines separate traffic moving in the _______.
unlawful (illegal)
same direction
a complete stop
the general speed law
15. What should you do before entering your vehicle?
crossing into another lane is dangerous.
check around for obstacles - notice children - and check tires
go to the next exit - turn around - and go back
12 years old
16. What are the steps for entering an interstate highway?
left lane into left lane
intersection
signal - speed up in acceleration lane - merge when safe
check around for obstacles - notice children - and check tires
17. You must always obey these given by a police officer directing traffic.
brain
left lane into left lane
lawful orders
stop
18. You must stop at least _______ from a school bus and wait until it starts up again.
accident prone
30 feet
same direction
all pedestrians
19. How long does the office of motor vehicles keep a record of your accidents?
5 years
bridge - overpass - or any tunnel; within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; 50 feet of a railroad crossing
10-15 seconds
stopping distance
20. What must you do when backing up a car?
unlawful (illegal)
signal your intentions
low beam headlights
turn and look
21. What can happen when driving 35 mph on any layer of water - no matter how thin?
slow down
aggressive driving
10 years
hydroplane
22. When approached - you should stop - then go ahead when the way is clear.
6 months
15 feet - 50 feet
a flashing red light
intersection
23. What is the approximate stopping distance of a car traveling at 55 mph?
it can be suspended
admin Per se
228 feet
30 feet
24. Driving while nervous - angry - or worried may make you what?
trees
turn and look
30 feet
accident prone
25. What is the mandatory seat for children ages 3-4 called?
booster seat with restraints
6 months (180 days)
brain
vehicle negligent injury
26. The organ of the body dramatically affected by alcohol.
brain
a flashing red light
when the traffic light is not fuctioning
signal your intentions
27. The right of way in crosswalks goes to who?
all pedestrians
stop - help the injured - call the police - exchange information with the other driver(s) - and notify your insurance company
time
a complete stop
28. What age and under is it not legal to ride in the bed of a truck?
signal your intentions
lawful orders
12 years old
admin Per se
29. What should you do if you miss your exit?
12 years old
turn and look
go to the next exit - turn around - and go back
left lane (if possible)
30. When passing - when can you return into the right lane?
When you can see the passed car in your rearview mirror
10 years
30 feet
yield the right of way to the bicyclist
31. When a large truck is trying to negotiate a right-turn and a car wedges itself between the truck and the curb.
squeeze play
bridge - overpass - or any tunnel; within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; 50 feet of a railroad crossing
fatigue
15 feet - 50 feet
32. What should you do if you are turning left and a bicyclist is crossing the intersection from the opposite direction?
turn and look
yield the right of way to the bicyclist
30 feet
a criminal offense
33. When driving at a moderate speed and the traffic light changes to yellow - you should _______.
admin Per se
12 years old
stop
booster seat with restraints
34. Where is it illegal to park?
time
left lane (if possible)
bridge - overpass - or any tunnel; within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; 50 feet of a railroad crossing
signal - speed up in acceleration lane - merge when safe
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.
left
signal - speed up in acceleration lane - merge when safe
vehicle negligent injury
a criminal offense
36. What is the safe following distance of the car ahead of you in bad weather conditions?
30 feet
a complete stop
4 seconds
lawful orders
37. When a driver refuses to take the test to determine whether or not they are intoxicated - how long will their license be suspended?
2 seconds
middle of the back seat
6 months (180 days)
aggressive drivers
38. 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.
signal your intentions
500 feet
6 months (180 days)
low beam headlights
39. What law states that you must not drive at a speed greater than reasonable?
hydroplane
10 years
the general speed law
same direction
40. What distance should you stay behind an emergency vehicle responding to calls?
pull over to the right side of the road and stop
500 feet
intersection
5 years
41. What should be turned on when driving in the fog?
strong wind blasts
low beam headlights
accident prone
turn and look
42. When should you use a four-way stop method at an intersection?
no zones
left lane into left lane
when the traffic light is not fuctioning
highway hypnosis
43. You should dim your bright lights at least _______ from another vehicle when following it.
same direction
200 feet
12 years old
12 years old
44. What should you do when being tailgated?
slow down
200 feet
slow down (encouraging them to pass you)
the general speed law
45. How long does the office of motor vehicles keep a record of your DWI's?
slow down (encouraging them to pass you)
10 years
all passengers in the vehicle must wear seatbelts
lawful orders
46. What is required at a flashing red light?
500 feet
30 feet
check around for obstacles - notice children - and check tires
a complete stop
47. Where in a car is the safest place for a child in a child safety restraint?
4 seconds
middle of the back seat
no zones
100 feet
48. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?
admin Per se
punishments for third DWI
all passengers in the vehicle must wear seatbelts
aggressive drivers
49. What should you do if you encounter a layer of water on the road after a heavy rain?
a flashing red light
500 feet
slow down
vehicle negligent injury
50. What do large vehicles create that can cause a motorcycle to lose control?
strong wind blasts
fatigue
15 feet - 50 feet
5 years