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






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






3. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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.






5. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






15. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Where is it illegal to park?






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






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






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.






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






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






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






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






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






44. What should you do when being tailgated?






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






46. What is required at a flashing red light?






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






48. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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