Louisiana knowledge test practice test 2

Question 1

The back of your car starts to skid. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go

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Brake hard and hold the wheel very still

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Speed up to pull out of it

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Steer the other way as hard as you can

Question 2

A crossing signal shows a number counting down. What does the number show?

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The seconds left to finish crossing

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The seconds until the light turns green for cars

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The number of people waiting to cross

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The speed limit near the crossing

Question 3

Under Louisiana law, a child rides in a rear-facing car seat from birth until at least what age?

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2 years old

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1 year old

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5 years old

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6 months old

Question 4

At a Louisiana corner, a blind person steps back and pulls in their white cane. What does it usually mean?

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They want you to go first

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They are about to step out

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They need you to honk

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They are lost

Question 5

What does a green arrow pointing left mean?

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You may turn left; oncoming cars must stop

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You must yield to oncoming traffic before turning

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Left turns are not allowed until it goes out

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The left lane is closing just ahead

Question 6

What does Louisiana law say about wearing headphones while you drive?

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Not in both ears; one ear is allowed

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Both ears are fine at low volume

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They are banned in either ear

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They are allowed only on highways

Question 7

You are turning right and a cyclist is riding in the bike lane next to you. What should you do?

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Let the cyclist pass, then turn

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Turn in front of the cyclist

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Honk, then make your turn

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Speed up so you turn first

Question 8

Your road ends at a T-intersection with no signs. A car is coming on the through road. Who has the right-of-way?

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The car on the through road

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You do, since you got there first

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Whoever is turning right

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Whoever is going faster

Question 9

A car is already in the intersection when you arrive. What should you do?

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Let it go through first

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Pull out in front of it

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Flash your lights

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Go if it is to your left

Question 10

What does this round yellow sign warn you about?

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A railroad crossing is ahead

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A traffic circle is ahead

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A rest area with fuel is ahead

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The road ahead has no exit

Question 11

Your friend has been drinking and wants to drive you home. What should you do?

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Find another way home, like a sober driver

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Ride along and keep them talking so they stay awake

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Drive with them but make sure you buckle up

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Let them drive slowly on back roads

Question 12

May you drive on the shoulder to pass a car turning left?

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No, unless signs or markings allow it

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Yes, whenever there is room on it

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Yes, as long as you honk first

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Yes, if traffic behind you is light

Question 13

It starts to rain during the day. What should you do with your headlights?

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Turn them on so others can see you

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Keep them off, since it is daytime

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Use only your high beams in the rain

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Use only your hazard lights

Question 14

You see children playing near the road ahead. What is a good step to take?

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Cover the brake so you can stop fast

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Speed up to get past them before they move

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Honk the whole time

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Move to the center line

Question 15

What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?

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A median will split the two directions

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The highway ends just ahead at a stop sign

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Two roads cross just ahead

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You must keep left of an island

Question 16

Where is it now advised that you place your hands on the wheel?

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At about 9 and 3 o'clock

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At about 12 o'clock

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At about 6 o'clock, low on the wheel

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One hand at the very top

Question 17

Who does Louisiana's ban on writing, sending or reading texts while driving cover?

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All drivers, of any age

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Only drivers under 18

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Only drivers with a permit

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Only bus and truck drivers

Question 18

What does this sign tell you about the road?

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All traffic moves the way the arrow points

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You must turn the way the arrow points

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The road ahead bends the way the arrow points

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You may pass only on the side of the arrow

Question 19

You park a car with an automatic gearbox. What gear should it be in?

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Park

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Neutral

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Drive

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Reverse

Question 20

A Louisiana fire truck is answering a call. How close behind it may you lawfully follow?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 500 feet

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No closer than 60 feet

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No closer than 250 feet

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No closer than 1,000 feet

Question 21

You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

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Away from the curb

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Toward the curb

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Straight ahead

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It does not matter

Question 22

How far before a stop do Louisiana school bus drivers turn on the flashing yellow lights?

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At least 100 but no more than 500 feet

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At least 35 but no more than 90 feet

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At least 600 but no more than 900 feet

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At least 1,000 but no more than 2,000 feet

Question 23

What lies ahead when you see this sign?

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A series of curves

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A slippery road surface

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A steep hill ahead

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A narrow bridge

Question 24

A white sign says "PASS WITH CARE". What does it mean?

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The no-passing zone has ended

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You must pass any slow vehicle ahead

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Passing is allowed only on the right

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A no-passing zone begins here

Question 25

What does this sign warn of?

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A sharp right turn that needs a low speed

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A gentle bend to the right that needs no slowing

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A lane that is for right turns only

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A detour that goes off to the right

Question 26

What usually happens if you refuse a lawful breath or blood test?

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Your license can be suspended

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Nothing, it is your right

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You get a warning only

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You must take a driving class

Question 27

What BAC limit does Louisiana set for a person driving a commercial motor vehicle?

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0.04%

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0.01%

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0.06%

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0.10%

Question 28

The letters "RXR" painted on the road warn of:

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A railroad crossing ahead

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A rest area ahead

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A road closed to traffic ahead

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A right turn only lane

Question 29

Before you back out of a driveway, what is the safest step?

Accepted Answer

Walk around the car to check for children

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Rev the engine to warn anyone nearby

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Back out fast to spend less time in the way

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Rely only on your mirrors and camera

Question 30

Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

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Stay right and do not speed up

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Speed up so it cannot pass

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Move toward the center line

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Brake hard to let it back in

Question 31

A Louisiana fire station driveway is across the street from you. How far from that driveway must you park?

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At least 75 feet

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At least 35 feet

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At least 120 feet

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At least 250 feet

Question 32

Which of these is a place where Louisiana law says you may not park?

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In a bike lane

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In a marked space at a store

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On a quiet street with no signs

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In a lot with open spaces

Question 33

To make a right turn, where should your car be?

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In the right lane, close to the curb

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In the left lane, ready to swing wide

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In the middle of the road, near the line

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In any lane that has room for you

Question 34

You turn right on a green light. A person is crossing the street you are turning onto. Who has the right-of-way?

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The person crossing

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You do, since your light is green

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Whoever reached the corner first

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You do, if you signaled early

Question 35

A large truck passes you in the rain. What should you expect?

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Spray and a push of wind

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Nothing at all, if you stay in lane

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Better grip from its tire tracks

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Clearer vision as it goes by

Question 36

What is the only thing that sobers up a person who has been drinking?

Accepted Answer

Time

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Black coffee

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A cold shower

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Fresh air

Question 37

In Louisiana, what does the open container law ban in a car?

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Having an open bottle or can of alcohol

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Keeping sealed bottles in the trunk

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Driving home from a party

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Carrying empty cans to the dump

Question 38

This orange sign shows a person with a shovel. What does it warn you about?

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People working on or near the road

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People crossing at a crosswalk

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Hikers walking on a nearby trail

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Children crossing near a school

Question 39

A red circle with a slash through a symbol means:

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The action shown is not allowed

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The action shown is required

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The action shown is allowed at night

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The action shown is just a tip

Question 40

On a two-lane road you are passing a car, and a no-passing zone starts ahead. When must your pass be complete?

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Before the no-passing zone begins

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Before the car you pass speeds up

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Within ten seconds of starting it

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Only before you reach a hill

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