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






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






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






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






5. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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






7. 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.






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






9. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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






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






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






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






14. 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 _______.






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






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






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






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






19. What could boredom on long trips cause?






20. What is required at a flashing red light?






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






22. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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






25. Where is it illegal to park?






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






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






28. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






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






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






32. What is road rage considered as?






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






43. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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