Louisiana OMV Driver’s License Test & Permit Practice
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#1. Food in the stomach causes alcohol:
Alcohol can affect you differently at different times. A small amount on an empty stomach will affect you more rapidly than it would if you had recently eaten a quantity of food.
Remember, all the alcohol consumed eventually gets into the blood whether you have eaten or not!
Many other factors also affect the rate at which alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream: alcohol content, potency and type of beverage, rate of consumption, gender, physical fitness, emotional state and rate of metabolism and elimination.
#2. Which freeze first in cold weather?
Take extra precautions on bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas, which can freeze first, and remain icy longer than roadways.
#3. What does this sign mean?
Do Not Pass. This sign tells you where you cannot pass another vehicle. Passing areas are based on how far you can see ahead. They consider unseen hazards such as hills and curves, intersections, driveways, and other places a vehicle or pedestrian may enter the roadway.
#4. When your tires lose all contact with the pavement and the vehicle hydroplanes:
When tires lose all contact with the pavement, you cannot brake, accelerate, or turn – you have no control over your vehicle.
#5. What should you expect ahead when you see a sign with this shape?
This three-sided sign is shaped like a pennant. The sign indicates the start of a no passing zone.
#6. It is illegal to park a vehicle if a fire hydrant is within:
Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
#7. Louisiana's general speed law allows you to drive over the speed limit when it is reasonable and prudent:
The general speed law states that you must never drive a vehicle at a speed that is faster than reasonable under existing conditions. It does not allow you to drive over the speed limit.
#8. 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.
#9. 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.
#10. When turning left from the lane closest to the center of a street, you should:
Turn into the proper lane. For a left turn, move to the lane nearest the center line or traffic divider and turn from the inside lane. Avoid a wide swing during your turn. Enter the cross street just to the right of the center line. At 4-way intersections, some lanes are marked as left turn lanes. When such a lane is marked, you may only turn left from this lane. More than one lane may be designated as left turn only lanes.
#11. When is passing another vehicle on the right allowed?
You may pass to the right of another vehicle if there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction. You may never pass to the right of another vehicle by driving off the roadway onto the shoulder of the road. Remember, passing on the right can be dangerous if the other driver does not see you and decides to change lanes.
#12. During a traffic stop by a police officer, you should:
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.
#13. Bicyclists must:
Bicyclists must ride on the right-hand side of the road with traffic.
#14. What does this sign mean?
Merging Traffic sign. You are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one you are on. Watch for other traffic and be ready to yield the right-of-way when necessary.
#15. If your car stalls on railroad tracks and you cannot restart it:
Get all passengers and yourself out. If danger is not immediate, and you are certain there is time, you may move your vehicle off the tracks.
#16. Adult passengers in a car must always wear seat belts:
In Louisiana, a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt must be worn by all drivers and passengers in all seating positions, including the back seat.
Primary Seatbelt (R.S. 32:295.1) – vehicle 10,000 lbs. or less, all occupants must have seat belt when vehicle is in motion.
#17. How do you check your blind spots while driving?
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.
#18. You approach a stopped school bus loading and unloading children. You must stop at least how may feet from the bus?
You must stop at least thirty feet from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children.
#19. 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.
#20. After a move, Louisiana law requires you to correct the address on your license within:
Louisiana law requires you to correct the address on your license within 10 days after a move. Please visit your local motor vehicle office to have the corrected license issued at no charge. Failure to change your address may result in a violation if you are stopped by law enforcement.
#21. This sign means:
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.
#22. A pedestrian has entered a crosswalk where there are no signs or signals. Who should have the right-of-way?
You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians legally crossing the roadway on which you are driving (in crosswalks, marked or unmarked).
#23. If you buy a used vehicle, you must apply for a title in your name within:
You have five days from the date of sale to apply for a title in your name.
#24. Crossing a double solid yellow line on your left is:
A solid yellow line indicates that passing is prohibited.
A line composed of yellow dashes indicates that passing is allowed.
A solid yellow line may appear on one side of the roadway, while a line composed of dashes appears on the other side. If the solid yellow line is on your side, you may not pass.
You may, however, cross this line to make a turn.
#25. 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.
| 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.
