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Louisiana OMV permit practice test 10

25 questions written from the Class D & E Driver's Guide, covering alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties, road signs, sharing the road, safe and defensive driving. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Louisiana OMV test has 40 questions and you need 32 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What is the penalty range for vehicular homicide in Louisiana?

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    B: $2,000-$15,000 fine and 5 to 30 years' imprisonment, at least one year mandatory. Vehicular homicide (R.S. 14:32.1) carries fines of $2,000-$15,000 and 5 to 30 years, with at least one year mandatory. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Vehicular Homicide, page 131.

  2. Question 2What is required of a vehicle used for a road test at the Office of Motor Vehicles?

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    C: It must be safety inspected with a valid inspection sticker, current plate and registration, and an operational speedometer. The examiner can't give the test unless the vehicle is safety inspected and legally equipped; the speedometer must work. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Road Skills (Driving) Test, page 14.

  3. Question 3If the word 'Exit' appears on the left side of an exit sign, it means:

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    D: The exit lane or ramp is to the left. 'Exit' printed on the left of the sign means the exit lane or ramp leaves from the left; left-exit signs are sometimes yellow for emphasis. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Traffic Signs, page 34.

  4. Question 4An oncoming truck is approaching in the rain. What should you do?

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    B: Turn on your wipers before it passes you. Turn on your wipers before the truck passes so spray is cleared quickly. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Following trucks, page 89.

  5. Question 5Which technique does Louisiana recommend for adjusting side mirrors to reduce blind spots?

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    C: Adjust them outward so their view just overlaps the center rearview mirror. Following SAE research, adjust side mirrors far enough outward that their view just overlaps the center mirror's view. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Rear View Mirrors and Blind Spots, page 69.

  6. Question 6Under 21, what test result leads to a 180-day suspension in Louisiana?

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    B: 0.02% or more. If you're under 21 and the test shows a BAC of 0.02% or more, your privileges are suspended for 180 days. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Administrative Per Se, page 131.

  7. Question 7How long is a Louisiana driver's license valid?

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    C: 6 years. Your license expires six years from your nearest birthday. Class D & E Driver's Guide: License Renewals, page 15.

  8. Question 8What does a 'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign tell you?

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    C: Drivers slower than normal traffic must stay in the right lane. Posted on multilane highways, it tells drivers going slower than normal traffic to stay in the right lane. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Traffic Signs, page 34.

  9. Question 9A truck swings wide to the left before turning right. What should you avoid?

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    A: Squeezing between the truck and the curb. Don't get between the truck and the curb ('squeeze play'); wait until the truck completes its turn. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Avoid Squeeze Play, page 90.

  10. Question 10Which mirror does the guide call the primary mirror?

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    B: Center inside rearview mirror. The center inside rearview mirror is the primary mirror. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Rear View Mirrors and Blind Spots, page 69.

  11. Question 11Which is a common sign that a driver has been drinking?

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    B: Weaving, jerky speed changes or quick sudden stops. Tell-tale signs include speeding, weaving, unusually slow driving, jerking motion and quick stops. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Blood Alcohol Concentration, page 129.

  12. Question 12How early can you renew your Louisiana driver's license?

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    A: 180 days before expiration. Licenses may be renewed any time within 180 days before the expiration date, and you must pass the vision exam. Class D & E Driver's Guide: License Renewals, page 15.

  13. Question 13What does a 'Flagger Ahead' sign warn of?

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    D: A flag person ahead controlling traffic; slow down and be prepared to stop. It indicates a flagger is ahead to control traffic; slow down and be prepared to stop. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Construction and Maintenance Signs, page 36.

  14. Question 14When passing a truck, when should you pull back in front of it?

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    A: When you can see the whole front of the truck in your rearview mirror. Look for the whole front of the truck in your rearview mirror before pulling in front, and maintain speed. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Passing, page 90.

  15. Question 15What does SIPDE stand for in defensive driving?

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    C: Search/Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute. SIPDE: Sweep/Search/Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Defensive Driving Techniques, page 60.

  16. Question 16The body processes about how much BAC per hour?

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    B: 0.015%. The body can process 0.015% of alcohol per hour; a 0.20% BAC at 2 a.m. is still above 0.10% at 8 a.m. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Blood Alcohol Concentration, page 128.

  17. Question 17Within how many days after moving must you correct the address on your Louisiana license?

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    B: 10 days. After you move, Louisiana gives you 10 days to update the address on your driver's license. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Change of Address, page 15.

  18. Question 18A 'Low Shoulder' sign warns that:

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    D: There is a sharp drop from the pavement edge to the shoulder. LOW SHOULDER warns that the shoulder sits well below the pavement edge; if you have to drive off the pavement, slow down and hold the wheel firmly. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Construction and Maintenance Signs, page 36.

  19. Question 19What does an orange-and-red reflective triangle on the back of a vehicle mean?

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    C: The vehicle is slow moving, traveling less than 25 mph. The triangle on farm, construction or animal-drawn vehicles means the vehicle travels less than 25 mph. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Slow Moving Vehicles, page 110.

  20. Question 20What number can you call in Louisiana to report a suspicious or reckless motorist?

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    D: *LSP (*577). Notify police immediately after seeing a motorist driving suspiciously or recklessly: call *LSP (*577). Class D & E Driver's Guide: Defensive Driving, page 59.

  21. Question 21According to the guide, alcohol is a factor in about what share of fatal motor vehicle crashes?

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    A: Almost half. The guide notes that alcohol plays a part in nearly half of fatal crashes, so plan for a sober designated driver. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Defensive Driving, page 59.

  22. Question 22Which drivers may be selected to renew a Louisiana license by mail or internet?

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    B: Residents under 70 with a Class D or E license. Residents under 70 with a class D or E license may be selected; you won't be invited two consecutive renewal cycles. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Renewal by Mail or Internet, page 15.

  23. Question 23What happens to traffic fines in Louisiana construction zones?

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    D: They double. In Louisiana, traffic fines are double for construction zones. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Highway Work Zones, page 36.

  24. Question 24What are normal speeds for animal-drawn vehicles?

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    B: 5-8 mph. Animal-drawn vehicles usually move at 5 to 8 mph, and even slower with heavy loads or at intersections. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Slow Moving Vehicles, page 110.

  25. Question 25How far ahead should your visual lead be?

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    C: 20 to 30 seconds. Your visual lead should reach 20 to 30 seconds ahead of the front of your car. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Looking and Scanning Ahead, page 66.

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