Louisiana OMV Driver’s License Test & Permit Practice
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#1. If you are involved in a traffic crash, and someone is injured, it is generally wrong to:
If you are not trained in first aid, remember that there are only a few things that you can do:
- Summon help.
- Try to help the injured where they lie in order of their needs. Keep them warm.
- To stop bleeding, place a clean cloth over the wound.
- If a person has stopped breathing, give first aid if you know how.
- Do not move the injured person unless there is immediate life-threatening danger. Movement could cause more injury.
- Ask a walking injured person to sit or lie down on his back. If the person is bleeding from the lower part of the face or jaw, turn him on his side. Do not give fluids.
- You should not try to take an injured person to the hospital yourself unless there is no way to get help. With serious injuries, improper movement may be harmful.
#2. If you run off the pavement, you should:
If your wheels should slip off the edge of the road, do not try to turn back onto the pavement right away. This could cause you to swerve into the lane of oncoming traffic. You should stay on the shoulder. Slow down by using your brakes gently. After you have slowed down, and if there is no drop-off from the pavement, steer back easily onto the road.
#3. Your car's exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which:
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly.
#4. When stopped and approached by a law enforcement officer, you should:
If an officer signals for you to stop, remain calm and pull over safely. Remain in the vehicle unless the officer tells you otherwise. Keep your hands visible.
Remember, to limit the movements of the driver and passengers while stopping your vehicle. Treat the officer the way you would like to be treated.
#5. To avoid getting tired on a long trip, you should:
To keep from getting tired on a long trip:
- Be well rested before you start.
- Do not take any drugs that can make you drowsy.
- Try not to drive late at night when you are used to sleeping.
- Take regular rest stops, even if you are not tired.
- Keep moving your eyes. Look at objects near and far, left and right.
- Roll your window down and get some fresh air.
- Keep your car’s interior cool.
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#6. The driver in front of you signals (left arm extended, with elbow bent upward, at about a 90-degree angle):
Right turn – left arm extended, with elbow bent upward, at about a 90-degree angle.
#7. If a traffic signal light is not working, you should proceed as if the intersection is, in all directions, controlled by:
If a traffic light is not functioning at an intersection, rules for a 4-way stop will apply. Come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and then proceed when the roadway is clear. If two vehicles arrive at the intersection at about the same time, both must stop and the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.
#8. On a country road at night, a vehicle with high beams comes toward you. What should you do?
Remember to use lower beam when approaching other cars so you do not blind the other driver. If a stubborn driver refuses to dim the lights, look to the right edge of the road as a guide and slow down.
#9. When taking a prescription drug, who must decide whether you can drive?
It is your responsibility to know when you are not in shape to drive to drive safely.
#10. The purpose of this sign is to prevent drivers from:
The Do not enter sign tells you that the road or street ahead is for one-way traffic coming toward you. Do not drive into it. Remember that sign is square-shaped. It is not round.
#11. When changing lanes, it is essential to:
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.
#12. This sign tells you that the center lane must be used for:
Two-way left turn only. The sign tells you that the center lane is reserved for the exclusive use of left-turning vehicles in either direction. Enter this lane only to make a left turn. Passing in this lane is prohibited.
#13. When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights traveling on your side of an undivided highway with two lanes, you must:
You must stop at least thirty feet from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children. This is required by law whether you are meeting the bus or traveling behind it.
When a school bus is stopped in opposite lanes on a roadway separated by a ditch, grassy median, elevated concrete barrier or any obstacle that prevents traffic from driving thereon, you are not required to stop.
#14. Worn or bald tires often:
Check your tires and air pressure often. Remember, it is not safe to drive on tires with less than 1/16 inch of tread.
Good tire tread helps water escape quickly through the grooves and helps prevent hydroplaning. Worn or bald tires can increase your stopping distance and make turning more difficult when the road is wet. Worn tires also increase the chance of having a flat tire.
#15. When driving in foggy conditions, high beams will:
When driving in a heavy downpour or in fog, slow down and turn on your low beam headlights. High beams create glare that reflects back into your eyes and will impair your visibility.
#16. 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.
#17. When you stop and yield to a blind pedestrian in a crosswalk, the blind pedestrian will use what as a guide?
The blind pedestrian uses the sound of your engine as a guide, so drive up to the crosswalk to allow the person to hear you.
#18. What does this sign mean?
You will see this sign near school buildings or grounds. It warns you to slow down, drive with extreme caution and watch for children.
#19. A holder of an intermediate license is generally not allowed to:
No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon any public road or highway of this state while using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication.
#20. It is illegal to park a vehicle if a traffic signal is within:
Parking is not allowed within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign
#21. Trucks and buses have:
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.
#22. When you see this sign, what should you expect ahead?
Reverse turn (left and right turns coming – series of turns). This sign tells you there is a sharp turn to left, and then right. Reduce speed and look well ahead.
#23. When entering an interstate highway:
Interstate traffic has the right of way. You cannot count on other drivers either seeing you or moving over to give you space to enter.
#24. This is the shape and color of a:
A yield sign is a downward pointing triangle. It is red and white with red letters. You will see no other signs of this shape on the highway.
Slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way. If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping. Yield signs are usually placed where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.
#25. Signs that warn you of possible dangers ahead are:
Yellow is used for general warning and advisory of unexpected roadway conditions.
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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.
