Louisiana OMV Driver’s License Test & Permit Practice
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#1. When making a right turn, you must:
Enter the right lane well in advance of the turn. Signal at least 100 feet before making the turn. Yield to pedestrians. Make a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street. Do not swing wide.
#2. When parking close to a pedestrian crossing at an intersection, you must keep this distance:
Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
#3. How many hours of driving experience are required before you can change a learner's permit to an intermediate license?
Effective January 1, 2011, you must have a minimum of 50 hours of behind-the-wheel experience with a licensed parent, guardian, or adult at least twenty-one (21) or older.
#4. When a traffic signal is showing a steady red light:
A red light means that you must come to a complete stop before entering a crosswalk or intersection and remain stopped until the light turns green. You may turn right on red after stop, except when it is prohibited by a posted sign.
#5. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with activated lights on a multi-lane roadway, you must:
When driving on an interstate with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction as the emergency vehicle, slow to a speed of twenty-five miles per hour until it is safe to proceed at the posted speed limit and merge into the lane farthest from the emergency vehicle.
#6. Some drivers must always stop before they cross train tracks. What vehicles are not required to stop?
Watch for vehicles that must stop at railroad crossings. Drivers of vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school buses or trucks, or any vehicle carrying explosives or flammable liquids must stop at railroad crossings. Do not pass them unless it is legal to do so and there are no unsafe conditions. You should have a clear view of the tracks.
Remember, if you are following this type of vehicle you should slow down and be prepared to stop.
#7. What is the shape of a warning sign that tells you there is a roundabout ahead?
Four-sided diamond-shaped signs warn you of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas.
#8. When should you use your high-beam headlights?
You are required by law to use lower headlight beams, not your bright lights, when approaching within 500 feet of or following within 200 feet of another vehicle. When driving in a heavy downpour or in fog, you should also use your low beam headlights.
#9. First offense of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), is punishable by a fine of:
First DWI conviction include:
- A criminal record.
- Six months in jail.
- $1,000 fine plus court costs.
- Loss of driver’s license for 365 days.
#10. When being passed by another vehicle, you must:
When you are about to be overtaken and passed, make it as safe and easy as possible for the other driver. Slow your speed a little and, if on a two-lane highway, move over to the right as far as you safely can.
#11. If a yellow center line is solid on your side of the road, it means:
If the solid yellow line is on your side of the road, do not pass. Pass only if there is a broken line on your side.
#12. Always wear shoulder safety belts:
Lap belts should be buckled snugly across your hips and lower part of your abdomen. The shoulder belt should not be quite so tight. A shoulder belt should never be worn under the arm or across the face or neck.
#13. What does this sign mean?
T Intersection Ahead. The road you are traveling does not continue. You must turn either right or left.
#14. Car tires are worn-out and illegal if the remaining tread depth is:
1/32 of an inch is less than 1/16 of an inch. It is not safe to drive on tires with less than 1/16 inch of tread.
#15. This sign means you:
This sign tells you that a left turn is permitted when you face a green signal, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
#16. To check your blind spots, you must:
When you are driving, you have two blind spot areas to the left and right back sides of your car. If another vehicle is driving in one of your blind spots, you will not see it unless you turn your head.
Remember , you cannot get rid of these blind spots, but you can make them smaller by adjusting your mirrors. Even with properly adjusted mirrors, always turn your head and check your blind spots when you want to turn or change lanes. Driving in someone else’s blind spot is just as dangerous as not checking your own.
#17. What does this sign mean?
Traffic signal ahead. This sign warns of traffic signals at the intersection ahead. Slow down. Poor visibility is likely.
#18. If engine temperature suddenly increases and steam rises from the engine:
If steam begins to come from under the hood, your cooling system is boiling. You should pull to the side of the road and turn off the engine. Do not open the radiator cap.
#19. If you see a pedestrian with a white cane attempting to cross the street, you must:
Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes with or without a red tip must be given the right of way at all times. These pedestrians are partially or totally blind, so be especially careful when turning corners or backing up. Stop at all crosswalks where pedestrians are waiting. Do not honk at a blind person. The blind person has no idea who you are honking at and may be scared by the noise.
#20. Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?
Take extra precautions on bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas, which can freeze first, and remain icy longer than roadways.
#21. What is true about signaling before making a sudden stop?
You can use either mechanical signal lights or the left arm.
Remember, hand and arm signals may be used in addition to signal lights.
#22. The leading cause of death among young people is:
Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from 16 to 24.
#23. What does this sign mean?
Deer crossing. This sign tells you that you are near an area where deer and other wild animals might cross the street. Use caution and be alert when driving on roadways marked with deer crossing signs. These signs are placed in areas that have had a large number of deer/vehicle collisions.
#24. If you see orange construction signs and cones on a highway, you must:
Orange warning signs tell you that workers, machinery, and barricades are just ahead. Proceed with caution and obey signs and instructions. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
#25. Which car or cars are driving in the truck's blind spots?
No-zones are danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur.
Just like automobiles, the first rule of safety with trucks is see and be seen. Large trucks have blind spots, or No-zones, around the front, back and sides of the truck. Watch out! A truck could even turn into you, because these No-zones make it difficult for the driver to see. So, do not hang out in the No-zones. Remember, if you cannot see the truck driver in the truck’s mirror, the truck driver cannot see you.
| This Practice Test | |
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| Number of questions on each practice test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 1,000+ |
| Test is random | |
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Facts about Louisiana OMV Knowledge Examination
| LA Knowledge Test for Permit and Driver’s License | |
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| Number of questions on exam: | 40 questions |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 32 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | No limit |
| Wait time before retest: | None (but no more than 2 tests the same day) |
Permit Practice Tests for Louisiana
Each permit practice test at driversprep.com has 25 random questions to help you study for your Temporary Instructional Permit or Adult Louisiana Driver’s License.
All questions and answers are based on the information in the Louisiana Class D & E Driver’s Guide and exam questions.
After each question on the practice test you will get instant feedback. It tells you if your answer is correct or not.
Should you miss a question, there is also a short comment explaining the correct answer. Use the information to look up more facts in the Driver’s Guide. Working with both these practice tests and the Louisiana Driver’s Guide will help you learn faster.
The Real Written Knowledge Test for Your Permit
The written knowledge test in Louisiana has 40 questions. You must reach a score of at least 80% to pass. This means you can only miss 8 out of the 40 questions.
The test has many questions about common road signs and the meaning of traffic light signals.
In addition to knowing the meaning of some road signs, you must also be able to identify signs by their shape and color .
There are also questions about your responsibility as a driver, including knowledge of Louisiana vehicle laws, safe driving practices, and impaired driving.
All new drivers, regardless of age, must complete a driver education or pre-licensing course before Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) issues a permit or adult driver’s license.
These courses are offered by driver education providers who are licensed by the LA Department of Public Safety and some secondary schools. You complete the knowledge test as part of these courses.
Wait time before a re-test is at the discretion of the examiner.
Drivers with an out of country license must also show proof of a driver education training. Drivers with a valid license from Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and Taiwan are exempt from the driver education training requirement, knowledge and road skills tests but are required to pass the vision test.
How to Study for Your Permit or License
If you haven’t done so already, get a copy of the Driver’s Guide online , your third-party education provider, or from your nearest Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) .
OMV recommends that you read through the Driver’s Guide at least three times. They also tell you to focus on memorizing numeric information in the guide like lengths, distances, measurements, etc.
Check your knowledge of some important numbers here
Even if we acknowledge that numbers can be hard to remember, we still think that your main priority should be to focus on true understanding of traffic signs and signals, pavement markings, right-of-way rules, and safe driving practices. Such knowledge will help more on the knowledge test and on the road when you finally get your Temporary Permit and Driver’s License.
After all, learning the rules of the road is all about your safety once you hit the highway.
Read more about our study tips: Ace the DMV Test .
When you are comfortable with your understanding of Louisiana rules of the road, you will also find that most numbers make more sense and, hopefully, are easy to remember.
Who Must Take the Louisiana Knowledge Test?
All first-time applicants.
Anyone who hasn’t been licensed before must pass the Louisiana knowledge test to get a Learner’s Permit.
Holders of a Louisiana license that has been expired more than 12 months.
If you hold a driver’s license from Louisiana or another state and let it expire more than 12 months, you must start over and take all tests again.
If your license has been expired for 12 months or less, you don’t have to take the test.
Holders of a foreign license.
If you have an out-of-country license you must successfully pass a driver education course, the knowledge exam, and the behind-the-wheel test, before you can get a Louisiana license.
Applicants with a driver’s license from Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and Taiwan are exempt from the knowledge exam and road skills test.
Drivers who have had their license revoked.
A revocation of your license means your license is canceled and there is no automatic reinstatement procedure. You must submit to an investigation before you can apply for a new license.
If You Have an Out-of-state License
Applicants with an out-of-state license don’t have to take the knowledge or skills test, unless they let their license expire for more than 12 months. They must, however, pass a new vision test and have your photo taken.
Before You Can Take the Test
To apply for a Louisiana permit, you must:
- Show proof of residency
- Have proof of legal presence in United States, if applicable
- Meet minimum physical and mental requirements
- Provide current proof of school enrollment if you are a minor
- Have completed a driver education training course
- Pass a vision and knowledge test
Anyone applying for their first driver’s license must complete a driver education training course. This applies to both teenagers and adults.
Since 2018, OMV will issue a Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) after your license application is registered.
You must present this temporary permit to an enrolled driver education provider before they will give a knowledge test, let you drive during a driving skills instruction, or take an on-road driving skills test. Always keep this TIP in your possession when driving.
If you are at least 15 years old and less than 17 years, you must complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving instruction.
If you are 17 years or older and haven’t entered the graduated licensing program, you must complete a 38-hour education course or a 6-hour pre-licensing course and an 8-hour behind-the-wheel course.
What is the Graduated Licensing Program?
The Louisiana Graduated Driver Licensing Program (GDL) has three steps:
1 The Learner’s Permit
After completion of the driver education course and after you have passed pass a vision and knowledge test, OMV will convert your TIP to a Learner’s Permit.
The Learner’s Permit allows you to practice driving with a licensed parent, guardian, or adult at least 21 years. You may also drive with a licensed sibling who is at least 18 years.
During this step you must practice driving for a minimum of 50 hours, with at least 15 hours at night.
If you are at least 15 years and under 16 years, you must hold your permit for a minimum of 180 days AND until you are 16 years.
If you are at least 16 years and under 17 years, you must hold your permit for a minimum of 180 days AND until you are 17 years.
When you are 17 years, you may apply for either a learner’s permit or full license.
2 The Intermediate License
An intermediate license is the next step in Louisiana’s GDL program. With the intermediate driver’s license you can drive unsupervised under certain restrictions.
To get an intermediate license, you must present a verified log showing at least 50 hours of driving practice with a licensed adult driver. You must also pass a road skills test, also known as a behind-the-wheel test.
The license comes with a night curfew and a passenger restriction.
No driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
You may only drive at night if accompanied by a licensed adult at least 21 years or a sibling at least 18 years.
No more than one passenger under 21 years between 6:00 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Between 6:00 p.m. and 5 a.m. you cannot transport more than one passenger who is under 21 years and not a member of your immediate family.
All passengers must wear a seat belt.
No handheld cellphone while driving.
The restriction doesn’t apply to any calls made to report an emergency or criminal activity.
3 The Full License
If you have entered the GDL program (step 1 and 2), you must hold your intermediate license until you turn 17.
At age 17, you are eligible for a full unrestricted license.
If you are 17 years and haven’t completed the GDL program you may apply for a full license or a learner’s permit after completing the full driver’s education course OR a pre-licensing course.
Where do I take the Test?
The knowledge and skills tests are normally administered by the driver education provider. Only teenagers that get their driver education course from a secondary school that does not provide the knowledge or skills test may request OMV to provide the testing.
Can I Take the Test in Another Language?
Unlike many other states, Louisiana does not offer the knowledge test in any other language besides English. You may, however, have an interpreter to translate for you during the examination process.
You may request an oral test, but make sure you check with your education provider or your OMV service office.
What Happens if I Fail the Louisiana Test?
If you fail the test, you can take the test again the same day. You may, however, be placed back in rotation to await your turn at a service office or third-party provider. You can only re-test once per day.
Any attempt to cheat on the test will result in a discontinued and failed test. After cheating, you must wait a minimum of 30 days before you can try again.
