Printable LA Permit Practice Test

1. 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

2. What driver education must a Louisiana teen complete for a learner's permit?

1. 6 hours of classroom only
2. 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
3. 38 hours of behind-the-wheel only
4. 50 hours of classroom instruction

3. When following another vehicle at night, within what distance must you use low beam headlights?

1. 150 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 350 feet
4. 500 feet

4. In Louisiana, how close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park?

1. No closer than 5 feet
2. No closer than 50 feet
3. No closer than 20 feet
4. Right up to the crosswalk line

5. Which signs use a rectangle with its longer side going horizontal?

1. Stop signs, yield signs and railroad advance warning signs
2. Guide signs, some warning signs and temporary traffic control signs
3. No passing zone signs, school crossing signs and route markers
4. Construction diamonds, yield signs and parking signs

6. What BAC does the guide list for operation of a commercial motor vehicle in Louisiana?

1. 0.04%
2. 0.02%
3. 0.08%
4. 0.15%

7. A 16 year old moves to Louisiana with a license or permit held for at least 180 days. What may happen?

1. The teen must start over with a new learner's permit
2. The teen gets a full license right away
3. The teen must wait until 17 to drive
4. The teen may bypass the learner's permit stage and get an intermediate license

8. How many reckless driving convictions within 12 months can cost a Louisiana driver the license?

1. Two
2. Five
3. One
4. Three

9. You park uphill on a road with no curb. Which way should you turn your wheels?

1. Toward the center of the road
2. Straight ahead along the lane
3. Toward the edge of the road
4. Away from the road edge

10. What must a driver do at a steady red traffic light before making a permitted right turn?

1. Wait for a green arrow in every case
2. Slow down and turn without stopping if traffic is light
3. Turn first, then stop beyond the intersection
4. Stop behind the stop bar or crosswalk and yield before turning

11. Your adult friend rides in the back seat of your pickup truck's crew cab. Under Louisiana law, must your friend buckle up?

1. No, only riders in the front seat must
2. Yes, back seat riders must buckle
3. No, pickups are not covered
4. Only if the trip is on a highway

12. On dry pavement with good brakes, about how far does it take to react and stop from 30 mph?

1. About 40 feet
2. About 123 feet
3. About 268 feet
4. About 359 feet

13. A six year old is riding in your car in Louisiana. Which restraint does the guide call for at that age?

1. A rear facing car seat
2. A booster seat with restraints
3. A lap and shoulder belt by itself
4. No restraint in the back seat

14. Temporary fluorescent pink signs with black letters appear ahead. What kind of event do they usually warn about?

1. A crash, spill or other unplanned incident
2. A planned parade or street fair
3. Ordinary weekday rush-hour traffic
4. A long-term highway construction job

15. You are inside a roundabout and a bus is circling in the lane next to you. What should you do?

1. Stay beside it so the driver can see you
2. Speed up and pass it inside the circle
3. Keep away and avoid driving alongside it
4. Move closer so it has room to swing wide

16. How long does the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles maintain convictions for DWI?

1. For the driver's lifetime only
2. 5 years
3. 1 year
4. 10 years

17. Crossing lights start flashing and the gates come down, but you do not see a train. What should you do?

1. Drive around the gates since no train is visible
2. Wait one minute, then cross carefully
3. Stay stopped until the gates are raised
4. Cross quickly before the gates fully close

18. On a four-lane road with double solid yellow center lines, you want to turn left into a driveway. May you cross the lines?

1. Yes, crossing to make a turn is allowed
2. No, double yellow lines may not be crossed
3. Only while passing a slow vehicle
4. Only after driving in the opposite lane

19. On a two-lane road, you see a yellow sign shaped like a triangle with its point facing sideways. What should you not start doing?

1. Turning left into driveways
2. Driving faster than 45 mph
3. Using your high beams
4. Passing other vehicles

20. Another driver starts to pass you on a two lane highway. What should you do?

1. Slow a little and move right as far as safe
2. Speed up so the pass is over sooner
3. Move toward the center line to block them
4. Brake hard so they can cut in at once

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

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

22. The car ahead is weaving, straddling the center line and making wide turns. What does the guide say this may mean?

1. The driver may be impaired
2. The car may be low on fuel
3. The driver may be lost
4. The road may be under repair

23. A raised median begins just ahead, and this sign is posted at its tip. What does it tell you to do?

1. Pass the median on either side
2. Merge to the left of the median
3. Stop before reaching the median
4. Stay to the right of the median

24. You want to change lanes on a busy road. How large a gap in traffic should you look for?

1. About 1 to 2 seconds
2. About 2 to 3 seconds
3. About 4 to 5 seconds
4. About 8 to 10 seconds

25. What does a flashing WALK pedestrian signal sometimes indicate?

1. Pedestrians must not start crossing now
2. A possible conflict with turning vehicles
3. The signal is broken and should be ignored
4. Only bicycles may use the crosswalk

26. Why should a driver avoid passing a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?

1. The stopped vehicle may be hiding a pedestrian
2. The stopped vehicle always has a mechanical failure
3. Passing is allowed only when the crosswalk has a traffic signal
4. A driver must pass before the pedestrian reaches the curb

27. Under Louisiana law, what fine and jail range applies to a first DWI conviction?

1. A fine of $300 to $1,000 and 10 days to 6 months in jail
2. A fine of $750 to $1,000 and 30 days to 6 months in jail
3. A $2,000 fine and 1 to 5 years in prison
4. A $5,000 fine and 10 to 30 years in prison

28. On a first offense, a Louisiana driver age 21 or older submits to the test and shows a BAC of 0.10%. How long are driving privileges suspended?

1. 365 days
2. 730 days
3. 90 days
4. 180 days

29. What happens to traffic fines in Louisiana construction zones?

1. They are doubled
2. They are waived
3. They are cut in half
4. They stay the same

30. Steam is coming from an overheated engine. What should you do about the radiator cap?

1. Open it as soon as the vehicle stops
2. Loosen it while keeping the engine running
3. Remove it before turning off the engine
4. Leave it closed and wait for the engine to cool

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

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

32. What information is commonly provided by a blue service sign?

1. A prohibition against passing
2. The location of services such as gas stations or hospitals
3. A warning about a curve or slippery pavement
4. The maximum speed allowed on the road

33. A Louisiana student who is 16 withdraws from school before graduating. What can happen?

1. Nothing, because school is unrelated to driving
2. The driving privilege can be lost
3. Only a fine is charged
4. The license is upgraded

34. What does a single solid yellow line on a two-lane road identify?

1. A boundary between lanes moving the same direction
2. A lane where passing is required
3. A no-passing zone
4. A place where a U-turn is always required

35. How long does texting take a driver's eyes off the road, according to the Louisiana guide?

1. 4.6 seconds
2. 30 seconds
3. Half a second
4. 10 seconds

36. When should a three point turnabout be used to turn around?

1. Whenever it saves time compared with a U-turn
2. Only on a wide four lane divided highway
3. Whenever heavy traffic is waiting behind you
4. When a U-turn won't fit and you can't circle the block

37. You are following a big truck and cannot see its side mirrors. What does that tell you?

1. The truck driver has a clear view of you
2. You are at a safe following distance
3. You are too close and should back off
4. The truck is about to make a right turn

38. A solid yellow line runs on your side of the center, next to a broken yellow line on the oncoming side. May you pass the slow car ahead?

1. No, the dashed line is not on your side
2. Yes, if the oncoming lane looks clear
3. Yes, but only during daylight
4. Yes, the broken line lets both sides pass

39. Why can it be hard to judge an approaching motorcycle before you turn across its path?

1. Its small profile makes it look farther away and slower
2. Its headlight makes it look closer than it really is
3. Motorcycles always travel faster than the speed limit
4. Its engine noise hides how fast it is really going

40. Which of these do flag persons use to direct traffic through a Louisiana work zone?

1. Red flags or stop/slow paddles
2. Green flags or hand lanterns
3. White flags or flashing arrow panels
4. Orange cones or hand whistles