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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 before passing another vehicle?






2. What should you do when being tailgated?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






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






20. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Where is it illegal to park?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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