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






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






3. When is the pavement most slippery?






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






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






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






7. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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






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






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






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






14. What is road rage considered as?






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






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






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






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






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






20. What should you do when being tailgated?






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. What could boredom on long trips cause?






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






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






30. What is required at a flashing red light?






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






32. 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.






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






34. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






40. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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