LOUISIANA Practice Test 1 – DMV All Test-2023 FREE DMV Permit Test

LOUISIANA Practice Test

LOUISIANA Practice Test 1

2023 LOUISIANA DMV PRACTICE TEST

To obtain a valid Louisiana driver license, you must be at least 15 years. The Louisiana DMV written test consists of 40 questions based on the basic knowledge, traffic rules, regulations, road signs and markings found in the Louisiana Driver’s Manual. You must answer 32 out(80%) of the 40 questions correctly to pass the test.

1. When following motorcycles, drivers should:

keep more space in front of their vehicle.

try to pass them as they have different braking capabilities than other motor vehicles.

keep less space in front of their vehicle.

reduce the minimum following distance.

2. Pentagonal signs are used to indicate:

school crossings.

possible hazards on roadways.

no passing zones.

dangerous intersections.

3. You are driving and you are feeling drowsy. You should:

turn on the radio to keep you awake.

find a safe place to stop for a break.

avoid drinking coffee.

have a beer or two to keep you awake.

4. This road sign means:

No U-turns

Right turn permitted on red light

No right turn permitted

Drivers must turn right

5. Where must a pedestrian walk when there are no sidewalks?

On the side of the road, in the same direction of traffic.

On the side of the road, facing the traffic.

In the middle of the road, facing oncoming traffic.

On the left side of the road, behind slower vehicles.

6. Your blind spot is the area of the road:

directly behind your vehicle.

you see in your side mirror.

you see in your rearview mirror.

you cannot see without moving your head.

7. Which of the following drugs could affect your ability to drive?

Tranquilizers.

All of the above.

Marijuana.

A cold remedy.

8. This sign means:

Detour to the right

Do not enter

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only

Stay on the main highway if possible

9. Which of the following is NOT true about ABS?

It improves the vehicle stability.

It helps increase your stopping distance.

It improves the steering ability.

It’s an automobile safety system.

10. A speed limit is the __________ speed at which a vehicle may legally travel on the road under ideal conditions.

suggested

maximum

None of the above.

minimum

11. What does the flashing signal in the picture indicate?

The same thing as a stop sign.

Pedestrians should start crossing the street.

Pedestrians should stop walking immediately.

Pedestrians should finish crossing the street if started.

12. A flashing red light means:

Go, but yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.

The light will soon change to steady red.

The same as a STOP sign.

Drive with caution.

13. A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should:

None of the above.

not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

sound the horn.

overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

14. As you drive on the expressway, make sure:

you cut off vehicles behind you when you change lanes.

your directional signal goes off before you change lanes.

All of the above.

to signal all lane changes.

15. A yellow arrow means:

Do not go in the direction of the arrow.

The same as a steady yellow light.

None of the above.

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

16. What does a yellow arrow signal mean?

Vehicles moving in all directions must stop if they can. The light will soon be red.

The same as the yellow light, but applies only to movement in the direction of the arrow.

None of the above.

The same as a green light.

17. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

black

white

yellow

orange

18. If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate your intention to turn.

your emergency flashers

hand signals

your horn

your high beams

19. This sign indicates:

a side road.

a no passing zone.

a church zone ahead.

a cross road.

20. Keeping a space cushion between you and the other vehicles around you is important because it:

gives you time to react to situations.

keeps other drivers alert.

keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.

prevents distractions from other vehicles.

21. This sign means:

Winding road ahead. Drive with caution.

Road slippery when wet. Drive slowly.

Double curve ahead.

The road will curve to the right, then to the left.

22. On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine?

3 hours.

one hour.

10 minutes.

30 minutes.

23. What should you do as you prepare to turn right at an intersection?

Honk your horn.

All of the above.

Signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist.

Yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction.

24. Drivers cannot pass a vehicle on the left if:

they cannot safely return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them.

they approach a curve on a two-way road and cannot see around it.

their lane has a solid yellow center line.

All of the above.

25. This sign warns drivers of:

a bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.

a dip in the road. Drivers should be ready to stop if the dip is filled with water.

a reduction of lanes.

a narrow road ahead.

26. This road sign means:

Mountain trail

Pedestrian crossing

Flagger ahead

School crossing

27. When driving at night with no other vehicles ahead, a driver should use:

low-beam lights.

high beam lights.

parking lights.

emergency flashers.

28. Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts.

protect

work with

fix

replace

29. You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?

Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.

Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

Wait for the next green light.

Enter the intersection with caution.

30. If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

use your emergency lights.

sound your horn.

flash your brake lights.

flash your headlights.

31. When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, drivers should:

stop first, then gradually enter traffic.

enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.

accelerate to the speed of traffic.

drive above the speed of traffic to get ahead.

32. This sign warns drivers that:

drivers in the left lane have the right-of-way

the right lane ends.

the road ahead is narrow.

there is a one lane bridge ahead.

33. If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

to keep the front wheels straight.

in the direction you want to go.

in any direction. It doesnt matter.

in the opposite direction of the skid.

34. This road sign means:

Trucks have the right of way

Steep downgrade ahead

Left lane must turn left

Truck exit only

35. Two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way?

The driver who does not control the car.

The driver on the right.

The driver on the left.

No one.

36. The ‘One Way’ sign means that:

All of the above.

drivers must travel only in the direction of the arrow.

only vehicles turning left may travel in the direction of the arrow.

there is only one road that turns left at the intersection.

37. This road sign means:

Bicycle parking ahead

Bicycles have the same rights as other vehicles

Yield right-of-way to bicycles

Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic

38. Before backing up, you should:

rely on your mirrors to see if it is clear to proceed.

flash your headlights.

get off the car to see if it is clear to proceed.

turn your head and look through the rear window.

39. When approaching a highway-rail intersection, the first sign drivers see is usually:

a train sign.

a stop sign.

a yield sign.

an RXR round sign on a yellow background.

40. When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

use your emergency flashers to warn the other driver.

look toward the right side of the road.

look toward the left side of the road.

dim your lights, then speed up and pass quickly.