Louisiana OMV Driver’s License Test & Permit Practice
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#1. 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.
#2. When may you drive at the maximum speed indicated by a speed limit sign?
The General Speed Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable.
Remember, you must drive at a safe, appropriate speed depending on the area in which you are driving, the road and traffic conditions, light, and weather conditions.
- You must not drive faster than the posted maximum limit.
- You must not drive slower than the posted minimum limit.
- While driving within the posted speed limit, you must not drive so slowly that you hold back other traffic.
#3. On which side should you pass a vertical panel like this?
The diagonal stripes on the barricade or vertical panel guide the driver toward the direction in which traffic is to pass. Stripes sloping downward to the right mean the driver should bear to the right. Conversely, stripes sloping downward to the left mean bear to the left.
#4. What is true about Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)?
If you have an anti-lock braking system (ABS), brakes must be pressed hard and firm. When the brakes are pressed hard the ABS pumps the brakes up to 30 times per second. This system helps you maintain control and stop the car in a straight line rather than spinning out of control.
Remember, ABS does not stop the car faster. It enables you to stop it where you want to.
#5. When making a left turn, do not:
You should not keep close to the right edge pavement marking.
Be in the proper lane well before the turn. For a left turn, move into the lane closest to the center line. If there are no lines marking the lanes, move your vehicle to the right of the center of the road.
This question asked what you should not do.
#6. 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.
#7. What is the leading cause of car skids?
Skids are caused by drivers traveling too fast for the conditions. Most skids happen when you try to turn or stop suddenly on slippery pavement. The best way to prevent skids or hydroplaning is to keep your speed down, avoid fast turns and quick stops, and have good tire tread.
#8. Double solid white lines:
Double solid white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing a double solid line is prohibited. Most commonly seen on interstates.
#9. What does this sign mean?
One Way.
Traffic flows only in the direction indicated by arrow.
#10. Do not pass another vehicle on the left side of the road:
It is against the law to pass another vehicle when:
- Your view is blocked by a hill or a curve.
- There is a solid yellow line in your lane.
- You are within one hundred feet of an intersection or a railroad crossing.
- You are within one hundred feet of a bridge or tunnel.
#11. Which of the following improves safety and helps you avoid letting the cell phone become a deadly distraction while driving?
The increase in the use of cellular phones is becoming a hazard on our highways. Drivers who use their cellular phones while operating a motor vehicle pose a serious threat to themselves and other drivers. Use your cellular phone only in emergencies. Let your voice mail answer incoming calls. If you must make a call, pull safely off the road, and stop before making the call.
Remember, using a text messaging communication device while operating a motor vehicle is illegal in Louisiana, regardless of age. Drivers under the age of 18, or drivers with a learner’s permit, are prohibited from using cell phones (handheld or hands-free) while driving.
#12. A steady yellow traffic light means:
A steady yellow light means caution. It warns you that the light is about to turn red. Slow down and stop. Do not try to beat the light.
Remember , do not enter the intersection if you can stop safely.
If you cannot stop safely, proceed through the intersection with caution.
#13. You are at the scene of an accident. What can you do to help prevent injured persons from going into shock?
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.
#14. White traffic signs display:
#15. 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.
#16. You can park your car:
Parking five inches from a sidewalk is allowed.
Parking is not allowed on a crosswalk, bridge, elevated structure, and blocking a driveway.
#17. A decision to register as an organ and tissue donor may interfere with your life-saving medical care in case of an accident.
Your decision to donate will not interfere with life-saving medical care.
#18. What is true about safety belts?
Safety belts keep you from being thrown from your car. Your chances of being killed are 25 times greater if you are thrown from the car. Your chances of surviving a crash are much greater if you stay in the car.
#19. As a defensive driver, you should:
Driving defensively means not only taking responsibility for yourself and your actions, but also keeping an eye on the other guy.
Remember, you must always protect yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations.
#20. Night driving is more dangerous than daytime driving because:
No one can see as well at night as they can in the daylight. Never drive so fast that you cannot stop within the distance you can see ahead with your lights.
#21. You approach this road sign. What should you do?
Hill sign. Steep hill ahead. This sign warns of hills where special care must be taken. Reduce speed before you start down.
#22. When stopped by a police vehicle:
If an officer signals for you to stop, remain calm and pull over safely. Be prepared to produce your driver’s license, vehicle registration certificate, and proof of insurance. 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. Obtain your driver’s license and vehicle registration only when requested. If you believe the reason for the stop is vague or unclear, you can ask the officer for details. Do not argue with the officer at the scene. Traffic violations and traffic crimes charged against you are decided in court. Treat the officer the way you would like to be treated.
#23. Before entering another roadway, you see this sign. What does it tell you?
Added lane sign. Two roadways come together, but you are not required to merge. An additional lane begins. Watch for traffic in the new lane.
#24. What does this sign mean?
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. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing marked only with a Crossbuck sign?
These signs are found at most crossings. The driver should slow down and be prepared to stop upon sighting a train. If there is more than one track, a sign below the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks.
Remember, if a train is approaching, stop. If a train is not approaching, proceed with caution.
| 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.
