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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. White dotted lines separate traffic moving in the _______.






2. What is road rage considered as?






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






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






5. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






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






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






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






10. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






11. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






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






14. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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






16. What should you do when being tailgated?






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






18. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






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






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






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. The right of way in crosswalks goes to who?






23. 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 _______.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. What is required at a flashing red light?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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