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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 are involved in the majority of crashes in Louisiana?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. What should you do before passing another vehicle?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Dangerous - because they often run red lights.






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






30. What does Louisiana Law state concerning seatbelts?






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






32. 30 days mandatory jail - 1-5 years in jail - home incarceration for remainder of sentence - and lose your driver's license for 2 years.






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






34. 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 _______.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. What should you do before entering your vehicle?






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






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






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