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






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






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






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






5. What is road rage considered as?






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






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






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






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






10. Where is it illegal to park?






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






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






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






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






15. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






16. What should you do when being tailgated?






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






18. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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






30. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






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






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






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






34. 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 _______.






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






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






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






38. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.