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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 must you do when backing up a car?






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






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






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






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






6. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






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






17. What could boredom on long trips cause?






18. What should you do when being tailgated?






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






20. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






34. Where is it illegal to park?






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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






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






44. What is road rage considered as?






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






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






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






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






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






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