Louisiana OMV Driver’s License Test & Permit Practice
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#1. On a divided roadway separated by a physical barrier, you must stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights traveling in the opposite direction:
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.
#2. What does this sign mean?
Hill sign. Steep hill ahead. This sign warns of hills where special care must be taken. Reduce speed before you start down.
#3. 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.
#4. When is it safe to pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?
When you approach any vehicle from the rear that is stopped at a crosswalk, do not pass that vehicle.
#5. Bicyclists must:
Bicyclists must ride on the right-hand side of the road with traffic.
#6. When you see a sign with this shape and color, you must:
Stop signs are always octagonal (8-sided). A stop sign means that you must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the marked stop line. If there is no marked stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. If there is no crosswalk, stop at a point nearest the intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection.
#7. Which pavement marking separates traffic traveling in opposite directions?
Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions.
#8. If you are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind, you should:
If you are within an intersection, including a roundabout, clear it before you pull over.
Remember, you must stop clear of any intersection, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.
#9. What does this sign mean?
This is a regulatory No Parking sign. It means that parking is not allowed at any time.
Remember, if a sign has a red circle with a red line through it, it always indicates do not. The picture inside the circle shows what is not allowed. The sign may be shown with or without words.
#10. Why should you stay well back before passing a large truck?
Large vehicles block your view of the road ahead. Falling back allows you more room to see ahead.
Remember, there are situations where you need more space in front of your vehicle. When following drivers who cannot see you, you may need a four-second following distance to be safe. The drivers of trucks, buses, vans, or vehicles pulling campers or trailers could stop suddenly without knowing you are there.
#11. 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.
#12. If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:
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.
#13. If you see a pedestrian with a white cane at a crosswalk, 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.
#14. Which is true about alcohol?
Remember, alcohol is a depressant, it slows you down.
Alcohol has anesthetic effects on the brain which goes to sleep. It slows normal reflexes, interferes with judgment, reduces alertness, and impairs vision.
#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. If you see a deer crossing the road, you should:
If you see one animal, expect there is another nearby since they travel in groups. Slow down or stop. Do not use the horn or rev the engine. Pass as far away from the animals as possible.
#17. During rainfall, when are road pavements usually most slippery?
Road surfaces are most slippery immediately after the rain begins to fall. This is because the oil and grease on the pavement have not yet been washed away. Driving on a road covered with oil and water can be like driving on ice. You should reduce your speed, use extra caution, and allow twice the normal following distance.
#18. Hydroplaning occurs:
Chances of hydroplaning increase as speeds increase.
Prolonged or heavy rain will cause a layer of water on the surface of the road. At speeds up to 35 miles per hour (56 km/h), tires with good highway type tread will wipe the road surface the way a windshield wiper cleans the windshield. As speed increases, the water cannot be removed fast enough, and the tires start to ride up on the layer of water like a surfboard. This is called hydroplaning.
Partial hydroplaning may start at 35 miles per hour (56 km/h). The extent of hydroplaning increases with speed and with the amount of water on the highway. At 55 miles per hour (89 km/h) in a heavy rain the tires may lose all contact with the pavement. When this happens, you cannot brake, accelerate, or turn
#19. At a fire hydrant, parking is not allowed:
Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
#20. When making a left turn, you should:
Look around you to see where other vehicles (or pedestrians) are and be sure it is safe to turn.
#21. Which of the following would be indicated by a diamond-shaped road sign?
Four-sided diamond-shaped signs warn you of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas.
#22. Going around a lowered gate at a railroad crossing is:
Gates are used with flashing signals at certain crossings. Stop when the light begins flashing and before the gates are lowered. Remain stopped until the gates are raised. Never drive around the gates. It is against the law to drive through or around any crossing gate at a railroad crossing.
#23. Does a posted speed limit of 65 mph mean you may drive 65 mph on that highway under all conditions?
Remember, the maximum limit should be driven only in ideal driving conditions. Consider road, weather, and your vehicle condition, as well as your own physical condition. What might be a reasonable speed at one time may not be reasonable at another time because of conditions.
#24. What does this sign mean?
Low shoulder. This road sign indicates sharp drop from the pavement edge to the shoulder. If you must leave the pavement, slow down and steer firmly.
#25. 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.
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| Number of questions on each practice test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 1,000+ |
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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.
