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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 be turned on when driving in the fog?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. What is road rage considered as?






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






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






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






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






16. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






17. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






18. Where is it illegal to park?






19. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






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






22. What could boredom on long trips cause?






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






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






25. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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






38. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. What is required at a flashing red light?






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






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






49. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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