Louisiana knowledge test practice test 1

Question 1

You are driving on a two-lane road and an oncoming car drifts into your lane. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, honk, and steer right

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Steer left into its lane

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Speed up to get past it first

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Stop in your lane and wait

Question 2

What do two solid yellow lines down the center of the road mean?

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No passing from either side

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Passing is allowed from both sides

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The lane is for turning left only

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The road is one-way

Question 3

What number can you dial in Louisiana to report a driver who seems drunk or reckless?

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*577

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*311

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*411

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*999

Question 4

Louisiana law places children of what ages in a booster seat?

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4 to 9 years

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1 to 3 years

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10 to 12 years

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13 to 15 years

Question 5

A "LOW CLEARANCE" sign shows a height. What does it warn you about?

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An overpass or bridge with limited space above

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A road that dips under water when it rains

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A speed limit for tall trucks

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A narrow lane with little room at the sides

Question 6

In Louisiana, what must you do whenever the weather calls for windshield wipers?

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Turn on your low-beam headlights

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Turn on your emergency flashers

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Switch to your high beams

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Move into the left lane

Question 7

Your car breaks down on the highway. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road and turn on hazards

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Stop in the lane and fix it there

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Walk along the lanes to find help

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Leave it running in the lane and wait

Question 8

You are coming up to a roundabout and someone is waiting at the crosswalk before it. What should you do?

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Stop and let them cross before entering

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Enter, since the roundabout comes first

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Speed up to clear the crosswalk

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Honk and then enter

Question 9

An emergency vehicle without its siren or lights on is behind you. Must you pull over?

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No, treat it like other traffic

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Yes, always pull over for one

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Yes, but only when on a highway

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Yes, and stop until it turns

Question 10

This sign shows a truck on a downward slope. What does it warn you about?

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A steep downhill grade ahead

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A truck stop is ahead

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Trucks are entering the road

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A ramp for trucks only

Question 11

What can happen if you get many traffic tickets in a short time?

Accepted Answer

Your license can be suspended

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You get a safe-driving reward

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Your license lasts longer

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Your insurance goes down

Question 12

What is the acceleration lane on a highway on-ramp for?

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To speed up to match highway traffic

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To stop and wait for a gap in traffic

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To pass slow cars on the highway

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To park if you have an emergency

Question 13

When may a cyclist ride in the middle of a traffic lane?

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When the lane is too narrow to share safely

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Never; cyclists must stay at the edge

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Only on highways and freeways

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Only at night with lights on

Question 14

Why should you stay well back from a snowplow?

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It throws snow and may stop suddenly

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It always drives faster than cars

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It has no lights or signals

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It must yield to all other cars

Question 15

What does this sign warn you about?

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The road may be slick when it is wet

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The road has loose gravel on it

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There is a winding road ahead

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A drunk driver has been seen nearby

Question 16

You stop behind a large truck on an uphill slope. Why should you leave extra space?

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It may roll back when it starts to move

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It may need to back up to make a turn

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Its exhaust is too hot to be near

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It may drop part of its load on you

Question 17

According to the Louisiana manual, your headlights must be on during which hours?

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From sunset to sunrise

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Only from midnight until dawn

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From 9 at night to 5 in the morning

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Only when streetlights are off

Question 18

Why is this sign placed on the left side of the road?

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So a driver about to pass will see it

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Because it is meant for oncoming traffic only

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So it does not block the shoulder

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Because it warns of a curve to the left

Question 19

May you park on a crosswalk?

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No, never

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Yes, at night

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Yes, for five minutes

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Yes, if no one is crossing

Question 20

What happens to traffic fines in a Louisiana construction zone?

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They are doubled

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They are cut in half

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They are tripled

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They stay the same

Question 21

What is a blind spot?

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An area near your car your mirrors do not show

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A dark spot on the road at night

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A spot near a corner where you must not park

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A stretch of road with no streetlights

Question 22

On a Louisiana road, what color is a temporary sign for a crash, a spill or another incident?

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Fluorescent pink

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Dark brown

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Deep purple

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Light blue

Question 23

You are in the lane that this sign says will end. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Signal and merge when there is a safe gap

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Stop at the end of the lane and wait

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Speed up and pass cars in the next lane

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Stay in it, since lanes like this reopen soon

Question 24

A speed sign on a highway shows "MINIMUM 40". What does it mean?

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You should not drive below 40 in good conditions

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You must drive at least 40 even in heavy snow

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Trucks must not go faster than 40

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40 is the speed limit for all drivers at night

Question 25

What does this sign warn you about?

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Another lane of traffic will join yours

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Your lane ends and you must stop at the end

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The road splits into two roads

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Two-way traffic is ahead on this road

Question 26

How do the laws treat driving under the influence of illegal drugs?

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It is as illegal as driving drunk

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It is legal as long as you feel fine

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It is only a small fine

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It is treated as a minor offense

Question 27

How much following distance does the Louisiana manual say to leave behind a motorcycle?

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At least 4 seconds

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At least 1 second

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At least 6 seconds

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At least 9 seconds

Question 28

In general, how should you treat a funeral procession?

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Yield and do not cut into the line

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Pass through any gaps in the line

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Join the end of the line to follow it

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Honk to make it move faster

Question 29

Does drinking coffee make a person safe to drive after drinking alcohol?

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No, it does not lower blood alcohol

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Yes, after two or three cups

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Yes, if the coffee is strong

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Yes, if you also eat a full meal

Question 30

What is a "space cushion"?

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Open space around your car on all sides

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A pad that protects you in a crash

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A lane kept free for buses and taxis

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Room in the trunk for spare parts

Question 31

A Louisiana road has double solid yellow center lines. When may you cross them?

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Only to make a turn

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To pass a slow car

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To pass when no one is coming

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Never, not even to turn

Question 32

On a Louisiana road with two lanes going your way, you come up on a stopped police car with lights flashing. What should you do?

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Move over a lane, or slow down if you cannot

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Stop in your lane until it drives away

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Speed up so you get past it quickly

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Flash your high beams as you go by

Question 33

Why should you avoid driving right beside other cars on a multi-lane road?

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You may be in their blind spot and boxed in

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It is against the law on most roads

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It uses more fuel than driving alone

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It makes your headlights glare at them

Question 34

Why does it usually take longer to stop when you are going downhill?

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Gravity keeps pulling the car forward

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Brakes are weaker when the car tilts

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Tires lose air pressure on a slope

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The engine adds power on the way down

Question 35

You are at a stop sign. A car on the cross street is signaling a turn onto your road but has not slowed down yet. What is safest?

Accepted Answer

Wait until it clearly starts to turn

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Pull out, since it is going to turn

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Pull out fast before it reaches you

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Honk and then pull out in front of it

Question 36

Some cold medicines warn they may cause drowsiness. What does this mean for driving?

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They can make driving unsafe

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They have no effect on driving

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They help you stay alert

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They are only a problem at night

Question 37

Louisiana law says to drive in the right-hand lane except in which case?

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To pass or to turn left

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When the left lane is smoother

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Whenever you drive at night

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When you tow a trailer

Question 38

What does this blue sign beside the highway tell you?

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Fuel is available at or near the next exit

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A fuel tanker may be on the road

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You must stop for a vehicle check

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The highway has a rest area with no services

Question 39

A five-sided sign shaped like a house warns of:

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A school zone or school crossing

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A hospital or clinic just ahead

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A rest area with picnic tables

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A parking area for buses

Question 40

In general, when may you pass another car on the right?

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When it is turning left and there is room

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Any time you are in a hurry to get by

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By driving on the paved shoulder

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On a two-lane road with a solid yellow line

Practice test 1 of 10 — Louisiana permit test

Practice test 1 questions

You are driving on a two-lane road and an oncoming car drifts into your lane. What should you do?

What do two solid yellow lines down the center of the road mean?

What number can you dial in Louisiana to report a driver who seems drunk or reckless?

Louisiana law places children of what ages in a booster seat?

A "LOW CLEARANCE" sign shows a height. What does it warn you about?

In Louisiana, what must you do whenever the weather calls for windshield wipers?

Your car breaks down on the highway. What should you do?

You are coming up to a roundabout and someone is waiting at the crosswalk before it. What should you do?

An emergency vehicle without its siren or lights on is behind you. Must you pull over?

This sign shows a truck on a downward slope. What does it warn you about?

What can happen if you get many traffic tickets in a short time?

What is the acceleration lane on a highway on-ramp for?

When may a cyclist ride in the middle of a traffic lane?

Why should you stay well back from a snowplow?

What does this sign warn you about?

You stop behind a large truck on an uphill slope. Why should you leave extra space?

According to the Louisiana manual, your headlights must be on during which hours?

Why is this sign placed on the left side of the road?

May you park on a crosswalk?

What happens to traffic fines in a Louisiana construction zone?

What is a blind spot?

On a Louisiana road, what color is a temporary sign for a crash, a spill or another incident?

You are in the lane that this sign says will end. What should you do?

A speed sign on a highway shows "MINIMUM 40". What does it mean?

What does this sign warn you about?

How do the laws treat driving under the influence of illegal drugs?

How much following distance does the Louisiana manual say to leave behind a motorcycle?

In general, how should you treat a funeral procession?

Does drinking coffee make a person safe to drive after drinking alcohol?

What is a "space cushion"?

A Louisiana road has double solid yellow center lines. When may you cross them?

On a Louisiana road with two lanes going your way, you come up on a stopped police car with lights flashing. What should you do?

Why should you avoid driving right beside other cars on a multi-lane road?

Why does it usually take longer to stop when you are going downhill?

You are at a stop sign. A car on the cross street is signaling a turn onto your road but has not slowed down yet. What is safest?

Some cold medicines warn they may cause drowsiness. What does this mean for driving?

Louisiana law says to drive in the right-hand lane except in which case?

What does this blue sign beside the highway tell you?

A five-sided sign shaped like a house warns of:

In general, when may you pass another car on the right?

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