Printable LA Permit Practice Test

1. What BAC limit applies to a Louisiana driver who is 21 years of age or older?

1. .08 percent
2. .02 percent
3. .04 percent for every driver
4. .10 percent

2. Before entering a Louisiana roundabout, to which direction must a vehicle yield?

1. To the left
2. To the right
3. Only to vehicles behind it
4. To no direction if signaling

3. When may a driver travel at the maximum speed shown on a Louisiana speed limit sign?

1. Only in ideal driving conditions
2. Whenever the driver is late
3. Only when following another vehicle
4. Regardless of rain or fog

4. What is the Louisiana speed limit for a school bus that frequently stops to load or unload children?

1. 35 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 45 mph
4. 70 mph

5. How close may a driver follow an emergency vehicle responding to a call in Louisiana?

1. Not closer than 500 feet
2. Within 100 feet if traveling slowly
3. Within 50 feet when the road is clear
4. Any distance if the driver uses hazard lights

6. Which condition requires a Louisiana driver to stop at a railroad crossing?

1. A lowered crossing gate
2. A clear track with no warning device active
3. A green traffic light on a nearby street
4. A vehicle parked more than 100 feet away

7. What does Louisiana's knowledge test cover for a first-time applicant?

1. Traffic signs and signals, safe driving practices, and Louisiana driving laws
2. Vehicle repair and engine rebuilding only
3. Road construction employment procedures only
4. Navigation and fuel economy only

8. At a simultaneous intersection approach, which driver must yield?

1. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
2. The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left
3. Both drivers must proceed together
4. The larger vehicle always goes first

9. What is the maximum speed on a Louisiana road when the vehicle is towing another motor vehicle?

1. 45 miles per hour
2. 70 miles per hour
3. 35 miles per hour
4. 15 miles per hour

10. What color is used for temporary traffic control signs in Louisiana’s guide?

1. Orange
2. Blue
3. Brown
4. Green

11. According to the Louisiana guide, about how long does the body take to remove one normal drink from circulation?

1. About one hour
2. About fifteen minutes
3. About three hours
4. Only after a full night's sleep

12. What does Louisiana's open-container law prohibit inside a vehicle?

1. Possessing an open alcoholic beverage container and consuming alcohol
2. Transporting any sealed bottle in a trunk
3. Drinking water while a passenger is present
4. Carrying a nonalcoholic drink in a cup holder

13. How many supervised driving hours must be documented before a Louisiana Class E intermediate license is issued?

1. 50 hours, including at least 15 at night
2. 30 hours, including at least 5 at night
3. 40 hours, all during daylight
4. 60 hours, including at least 20 at night

14. What does the octagon shape tell a driver about a traffic sign?

1. It is used exclusively for stop signs
2. It marks a railroad advance warning
3. It identifies a no-passing zone
4. It marks a guide sign to a service

15. What does a one-way street sign with an arrow tell drivers?

1. Traffic flows only in the arrow’s direction
2. Traffic may travel either way after yielding
3. The arrow marks a lane reserved for turning around
4. The street is closed to all motor vehicles

16. What does a black and white speed limit sign show?

1. The maximum legal speed or, where posted, the minimum legal speed
2. A recommended speed that may always be exceeded
3. The speed required in every weather condition
4. The speed permitted only when no other vehicles are present

17. Which locations may be identified by fluorescent yellow warning signs?

1. School zones, school crossings, and pedestrian crossings
2. Truck inspection stations and weigh scales
3. Recreational areas and cultural attractions
4. Temporary construction detours and lane closures

18. How should a driver use a roundabout after entering it?

1. Do not stop inside; traffic already in the roundabout has the right-of-way
2. Stop inside whenever another vehicle approaches from the right
3. Drive clockwise against the circulating traffic to reach the exit
4. Change lanes repeatedly until the desired exit appears

19. What kind of roadway information is conveyed by the yellow diamond sign shown?

1. A warning about a possible hazard ahead
2. A command to enter a reserved bus lane
3. A guide to a recreational destination
4. A notice that the vehicle registration is due

20. How should a driver interpret the yellow diamond shape of this crossroad sign?

1. It warns of an approaching roadway condition
2. It establishes a four way stop at the sign
3. It gives the distance to the next airport
4. It prohibits all turns at the intersection

21. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign generally communicate?

1. A warning about a possible hazard or changing roadway condition
2. A binding speed limit that applies until the next town
3. A service location such as fuel or lodging
4. A parking rule that applies only during business hours

22. How can a driver apply the three-second following rule?

1. Count three seconds after the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object
2. Keep exactly three car lengths behind at every speed
3. Count three seconds before the vehicle ahead reaches an object
4. Follow one second behind when the pavement is dry

23. What should an approaching driver do at a flashing yellow traffic signal?

1. Slow down, look for entering traffic, and proceed with caution
2. Stop as though facing a stop sign
3. Accelerate before cross traffic can enter
4. Wait for a steady yellow signal before moving

24. After a property damage crash, what should you do to reduce the risk of another collision?

1. Remove the vehicles from the roadway to the nearest soft shoulder when possible
2. Leave both vehicles in the travel lanes until every report is finished
3. Drive away if the vehicles can still move under their own power
4. Park across a lane so approaching traffic must stop

25. On a multilane highway, how should you respond to a stopped emergency vehicle displaying warning lamps?

1. Change to a lane not adjacent to it when safe, or slow to a reasonably safe speed
2. Stop in the lane next to the emergency vehicle
3. Keep your speed and pass without changing lanes
4. Move onto the emergency vehicle's shoulder

26. Why is speed difficult to judge while cornering?

1. Cornering force depends on speed squared
2. Cornering force stays the same at every speed
3. A curve removes the need to watch for roadside obstacles
4. Advisory signs guarantee the same safe speed in every condition

27. What are Louisiana's penalties for simple littering?

1. A $10 fine
2. A $150 fine or eight hours of community service for a first offense, up to $900 or 20 hours for a second
3. A warning
4. Jail for a first offense

28. What does a steady yellow traffic light mean when you are already in the intersection?

1. You may continue safely through the intersection
2. You must reverse out of the intersection
3. You must stop immediately in the crossing path
4. You may turn in any direction without yielding

29. How should you treat an intersection when its traffic control signal is not functioning?

1. Treat it as an all way or four way stop
2. Proceed without stopping because no light is showing
3. Give priority only to the wider roadway
4. Treat it as a flashing yellow signal

30. How often did a crash, serious injury and fatality occur in Louisiana in 2018, according to the guide?

1. A crash every hour
2. A fatality every week
3. A crash every day
4. A crash every 3 minutes, a serious injury every 7 minutes, and a fatality every 11 hours and 22 minutes

31. What causes hydroplaning as speed rises on a wet roadway?

1. The tires ride up on a layer of water and lose pavement contact
2. The engine becomes flooded by rainwater
3. The brakes lock because the road is too dry
4. The steering wheel automatically turns toward the shoulder

32. Who has priority when a driver approaches a roundabout entrance?

1. Traffic already circulating in the roundabout
2. The vehicle entering from the widest approach
3. The first vehicle to sound its horn
4. Traffic entering from the left regardless of position

33. How does the three-second rule help a driver judge following distance?

1. It checks whether the vehicle takes at least three seconds to reach a reference point
2. It measures three car lengths at every speed
3. It permits a two-second gap in rain
4. It replaces the need to watch the road ahead

34. When turning right at a roundabout, when should the driver use the right signal?

1. While approaching and until exiting the roundabout
2. Only after passing the intended exit
3. Only while traveling straight through
4. Never, because roundabouts do not use signals

35. What does an orange and red triangle on the rear of farm or construction equipment indicate?

1. The vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph
2. The vehicle can travel at the posted maximum speed
3. The vehicle is an emergency vehicle with priority
4. The vehicle is stopped and may be passed without checking

36. What information does a typical yellow diamond-shaped warning sign provide?

1. A possible danger or special roadway condition ahead
2. A maximum legal speed that applies in all weather
3. The location of a fuel or lodging service
4. A command to enter only in the arrow's direction

37. After stopping for a school bus, when may a driver begin moving again?

1. After the bus moves and the driver scans before proceeding
2. As soon as the flashing red lights turn off, without checking
3. After waiting ten seconds even if the bus remains stopped
4. When the driver can see around the bus from the stopped position

38. What should a driver do when visibility ahead is blocked by a curve, hill, or vehicle?

1. Slow down and be ready to adjust the path of travel
2. Maintain speed because the obstruction hides danger
3. Move immediately into the opposing lane
4. Use the shoulder as a normal passing lane

39. What does a steady DON'T WALK pedestrian signal tell a person at the curb?

1. Do not enter the roadway toward the signal
2. Cross if no vehicle is immediately visible
3. Cross normally because the signal is not flashing
4. Wait only for a vehicle to wave the pedestrian through

40. When confronted by an aggressive driver, which action is recommended?

1. Avoid eye contact, steer clear, and give the driver plenty of room
2. Hold position and prevent the driver from passing
3. Return gestures so the driver knows you are not intimidated
4. Use the horn repeatedly to make the driver stop