LOUISIANA PRACTICE PERMIT TEST

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You must have a Louisiana driver's license or driving permit if you are a resident of Louisiana and want to drive a motor vehicle on public streets and highways. The following tests may be given when you apply for a driver’s license: vision, traffic signs and signals, knowledge of traffic laws, road skills. The Louisiana DMV written test is designed to check your knowledge of road signs, rules of the road, traffic laws and safe driving practices. Everything you will need to know is covered in the Louisiana Driver's Manual. The Louisiana DMV written test consists of 40 questions, and you'll need at least 32 correct answers to pass (80%).
1. If you need to stop when other drivers may not expect it:
Use your emergency brake.
Sound your horn to alert other drivers.
Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times.
Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot.
2. A road is likely to be most slippery:
When icy and the temperature is near freezing.
When tire marks have been left by other vehicles.
In cold, dry weather.
In spring.
3. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
Maintain your speed and flash your brake lights.
Brake suddenly to startle them and force them to back off.
Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.
Let them pass if it's safe to do so.
4. If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard, you should first:
Sound your horn and step on the brake firmly.
Take your foot off the gas pedal.
Swerve into the lane next to you.
None of the above.
5. On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:
Shifting gears regularly.
Speeding up.
Turning on your car radio.
Stopping to take a break at regular intervals.
6. Drivers must not turn around on curves and hills unless they can see for at least _______ in all directions.
200 feet
500 feet
100 feet
50 feet
7. At night, glare from oncoming cars can:
Improve your vision.
Replace hand gestures.
Reduce your vision.
Signal their intention to turn.
8. When there is a _______ at an intersection, you must come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceed when clear.
a solid green light
a flashing yellow light
a flashing red light
a solid red light
9. Which of the following is true? Vehicles approaching a highway-railroad grade crossing must:
Not stop when the warning devices are flashing.
Stop only when an approaching train is clearly visible.
Stop when the crossing gate is lowered.
Always stop.
10. This sign warns ____________ ahead.
two way traffic ahead sign
of a reduction of lanes
of two-way traffic
that a divided highway ends
that a reversible lane starts
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