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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.
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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. Track facts: 1) You _______ the speed and distance of an oncoming train. 2) Railroad tracks - trestles - bridges and railroad yards are _______. 3) A train can appear on any track at _______.






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






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






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






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






6. Where are the blind spots of your vehicle?






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






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






9. What could boredom on long trips cause?






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






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






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






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






14. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






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






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






18. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






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






20. What is road rage considered as?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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