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






2. What is required at a flashing red light?






3. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






4. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Where is it illegal to park?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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 _______.






48. What could boredom on long trips cause?






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






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