Louisiana Permit Practice Test 2026: knowledge test
Free Louisiana permit practice test, also searched as Louisiana driving test practice (the written test, not the road test): official facts from Louisiana OMV, questions written from the official Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV 2052).
- 40 questions
- 80% pass mark
- $32.25 fee, Class E Temporary Instructional Permit
- 15 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from Louisiana OMV
| Official exam name | Knowledge test(Class E learner's permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), Department of Public Safety and Corrections official page |
| Number of questions | 40 |
| Breakdown | traffic signs and signals, safe driving practices and Louisiana laws relative to driving |
| Pass mark | 80% |
| Time limit | None published by Louisiana OMV |
| Fee | $32.25 — Class E Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP)Class E Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) $32.25: OMV Policy 2.00 (rev. 07/01/2026) TIP license fee $20.25 + handling fee $12.00 + service fee $0-$8.00 = 'Estimated Total Fee' $32.25-$40.25 (age 70+: $18.75-$26.75). 'There is no additional cost to convert from the TIP to a Learner's Permit or a Full License.' Permits page: '$32.25 basic license fee'. No separate OMV knowledge-test fee is published; the test is given by the driver education provider, whose course charges vary by school. |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Where to book | Louisiana OMV test booking and locations (official site) |
The Louisiana knowledge test (Class E learner's permit) has 40 questions (traffic signs and signals, safe driving practices and Louisiana laws relative to driving); you need 80% to pass, per Louisiana OMV; questions come from the official Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV 2052) (revised 08/25).
Source: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), Department of Public Safety and Corrections official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Permits page, minors: 'Certified birth certificate', verification of Social Security Number, proof of address, and the driver-education 'Certificate of Successful Completion' when graduating from a TIP; 'A custodial parent or legal guardian must be present to sign the application' and present identification (guardians also present guardianship documents). Adults: one primary document (e.g. certified birth certificate, Louisiana ID, current passport or military ID), SSN verification, one additional ID and proof of address. 'Photocopies of documents are NOT accepted.' Vision: 20/40 in one eye. A TIP (age 14+) must be held before the knowledge test; all applicants must complete driver education (30 h classroom + 8 h behind the wheel under 18; 6 h + 8 h pre-licensing course at 18+). |
|---|---|
| Retake | OMV Policy 10.00 (rev. 09/22/2026): 'If you fail the knowledge exam, you may retake the exam once on the same day, if time allows.' Cheating: for a class E license 'the applicant may return after a minimum of thirty (30) days'. |
| Attempts | No overall attempt limit published; a failed knowledge exam may be retaken once on the same day if time allows. Policy 10.00: OMV knowledge-exam scores 'are valid for as long as they are available on the examination database'. |
| Languages | OMV Policy 10.00: 'The class D, class E, and motorcycle knowledge tests may be taken using the automated system (K2D) in the following languages: English, Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.' An interpreter may translate the personal (class E) test for applicants with limited English (New Licenses page: 'they may bring a translator to assist with any class knowledge (written) tests except CDL'). 'Oral examinations may be available upon request using the automated testing system.' |
| Road signs | US traffic signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide; the test covers 'traffic signs and signals'. |
| Handbook | Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV 2052) — Revised 08/25 (DPSMV2052 (R08/25)) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
Louisiana road signs test
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Louisiana knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Louisiana permit test?
The Louisiana knowledge test has 40 questions (traffic signs and signals, safe driving practices and Louisiana laws relative to driving), per Louisiana OMV.
What is the pass mark for the Louisiana permit test?
You need 80% to pass, per Louisiana OMV.
Is the Louisiana permit test hard?
You need 32 of 40 (80%) to pass, so in the official 40-question format you can get at most 8 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV 2052) (revised 08/25) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Louisiana permit test cost?
$32.25 — Class E Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP), per Louisiana OMV.
Is there a free Louisiana permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Louisiana knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 40 questions and the official pass mark of 32 of 40 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Knowledge test questions come from the official Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV 2052). Read the Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV 2052) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), Department of Public Safety and Corrections official pages. This site is independent and is not run by Louisiana OMV.