LOUISIANA DMV 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%).
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What should you do if your accelerator pedal gets stuck?
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Pump your gas pedal.
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Shift to a lower gear.
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Immediately turn on your emergency flashers.
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Shift into neutral.
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2.
You are driving and it begins to rain. You should:
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Drive faster than other traffic.
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Slow down and increase your following distance.
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Drive the speed limit.
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Drive close behind the vehicle ahead.
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3.
This road sign means:

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Bicycle parking ahead.
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Watch for bicycles.
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School crossing ahead.
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Bicycles are not allowed in this area.
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4.
The proper braking method involves:
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Always braking hard to reduce your stopping distance.
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When braking, it's best to slam on the brakes hard to stop quickly.
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Always braking with your left foot.
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Using your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
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5.
An approaching train is near enough to be a danger. You as a driver must:
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Slow down and proceed with caution.
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Sound your horn.
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Cross the tracks before the train arrives.
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Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.
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6.
Which signs have black letters on a yellow or orange background?
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Railroad advance warning signs.
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Regulatory signs.
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Warning signs.
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None of the above.
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7.
This road sign means:

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Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
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Wrong Way.
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You may proceed at regular speed through the intersection.
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You must come to a complete stop.
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8.
You're on a highway and are planning to get off at the next exit. You should:
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Slow down as soon as you get onto the exit ramp.
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Increase your speed as soon as you get onto the exit ramp.
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Make a U-turn.
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Stay on the left and turn when you reach the exit ramp.
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9.
A pedestrian in the crosswalk when the 'DON’T WALK' signal begins flashing must:

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Finish crossing the street.
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Go back and wait the “WALK” light.
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Stop immediately.
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Yield to other pedestrians.
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10.
If a pedestrian is illegally crossing in the middle of the street (not at a crosswalk) you:
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Should increase your speed, honk your horn and proceed.
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Must still stop for them.
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Do not have to stop for them.
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None of the above.
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