LOUISIANA DMV WRITTEN 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 see orange construction signs or cones on a freeway, you must:
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Maintain your current speed while changing lanes.
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Make a U-turn because the lane ends ahead.
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Speed up to pass through the area quickly.
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Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
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2.
This road sign means:

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Construction zone.
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Traffic signal ahead.
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Yield.
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Slow moving vehicle.
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3.
A signal showing a green arrow and a red light at an intersection means:
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All oncoming traffic must turn in the direction of the arrow.
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Drivers can safely turn in the direction of the arrow.
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Drivers must stop, then proceed straight through the intersection.
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All drivers must stop before turning in the direction of the arrow.
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4.
Which of these statements is true about motorcycles:
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Motorcycles are small and can easily be seen by drivers.
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Motorcycles have a longer stopping distance than most cars.
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Motorcycles should be followed at a 4 second following distance.
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Motorcycles may not share traffic lanes.
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5.
Before a school bus stops to load passengers, the driver will usually flash:
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Green lights.
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Red warning lights.
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Red lights.
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Yellow warning lights.
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6.
The “three-second rule” applies to the space ______ of your vehicle.
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to the sides
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ahead
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in the back
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All of the above.
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7.
When a vehicle with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should:
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Allow the other driver to pass.
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Flash your high beams to signal them to dim their lights.
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Look toward the left edge of your lane.
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Look toward the right edge of your lane.
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8.
This road sign means:

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No stopping.
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Highway entrance ahead.
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Hospital ahead.
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Hotel ahead.
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9.
Which of the following is true about use of your turn signals?
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You must always signal for lane changes.
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You should never use both electric and hand signals.
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You only need to signal in heavy traffic.
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If you signal for a lane change, other drivers must let you in.
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10.
You may honk your horn when you:
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Are approaching an intersection.
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Have an oncoming vehicle approaching in your lane.
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Are passing a bicyclist.
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All of the above.
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