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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. What should you do if you miss your exit?






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






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






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






5. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






6. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. What is required at a flashing red light?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. What should you do when being tailgated?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






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






37. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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