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






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






3. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






9. What is road rage considered as?






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. What could boredom on long trips cause?






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






28. Where is it illegal to park?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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






46. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






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






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






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