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Louisiana OMV permit practice test 6

25 questions written from the Class D & E Driver's Guide, covering safe and defensive driving, following and passing, hazards, weather and night driving, parking, alcohol and drugs and more. 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 1Do airbags deploy when your car is rear-ended?

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    D: No. A rear-end impact does not set off the air bags; air bags add to the protection of seat belts and do not replace them. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Air Bags, page 46.

  2. Question 2When may you pass on the right in Louisiana?

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    D: When there are two or more lanes moving in the same direction. You may pass on the right where two or more lanes move in your direction, but never by driving onto the shoulder. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Passing on the Right, page 77.

  3. Question 3When must you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle in Louisiana?

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    A: Within 500 feet. You must use low beams when approaching within 500 feet of another vehicle. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Night Driving, page 80.

  4. Question 4How close to a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal at the side of the road may you park in Louisiana?

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    B: No closer than 20 feet. When parking, stay at least 20 feet from a roadside stop sign, yield sign, traffic signal or flashing beacon. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Parking, page 75.

  5. Question 5Which of these will sober you up after drinking?

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    A: Only time. Black coffee, exercise or a cold shower won't sober you up; the liver needs time to eliminate alcohol. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Alcohol, page 127.

  6. Question 6Escaping a sinking car with children, who should you unbuckle first?

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    C: The oldest child first. Unbuckle the oldest child first, then the younger ones; older children need less help. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Becoming Submerged in Water, page 125.

  7. Question 7What is the minimum age for a Louisiana intermediate license?

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    B: 16. Stage 2 (intermediate license) requires a minimum age of sixteen and completion of Stage 1. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Stage 2: Intermediate License, page 12.

  8. Question 8What is the shape of most regulatory signs, such as speed limits and parking signs?

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    C: Rectangle. The rectangle shape is used for regulatory signs such as speed limits, school zones, parking and loading zones. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Traffic Signs, page 28.

  9. Question 9According to the Louisiana guide, double solid yellow lines mark the center of roads with four or more lanes. What may you do?

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    B: Cross them only to make a turn, not to pass. You may not cross double solid yellow lines to pass, but you may cross them to make a turn. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Center Lines, page 39.

  10. Question 10Two drivers facing each other at an intersection both signal left turns. How should they turn?

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    A: Each turns to the left of the center of the intersection. When it's safe, each driver passes to the left of the intersection's center point so the two paths don't cross. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Left Turn - Two Vehicles, page 95.

  11. Question 11At night, what must bicycles in Louisiana have?

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    D: A white front light and a red rear light or reflector. A bicycle ridden at night needs a white light on the front plus a red light or red reflector that can be seen from behind. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 86.

  12. Question 12Who should ride in the back seat because front airbags can harm them?

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    A: Older, frail persons and children 12 and under. Front air bags have killed children and older people, so children 12 and under and frail older people should ride in the back. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Air Bags, page 46.

  13. Question 13An oncoming vehicle more than about how many seconds away generally appears to be standing still?

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    C: 25 seconds. A vehicle more than 25 seconds away appears to be standing still; if you can see it getting closer, it's probably nearer than 25 seconds. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Safety Tips on Passing, page 78.

  14. Question 14When following another vehicle, within how many feet must you use low beams in Louisiana?

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    B: 200 feet. Use low beams when following within 200 feet of another vehicle. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Night Driving, page 80.

  15. Question 15Which of these is illegal parking in Louisiana?

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    C: Parking more than 2 feet from the curb. The list of prohibited places includes more than 2 feet from the curb, double parking, bridges and bike lanes. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Parking, page 75.

  16. Question 16Alcohol is a:

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    D: Depressant. Alcohol is a depressant, not a stimulant; it slows reflexes and impairs judgment and vision. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Alcohol, page 127.

  17. Question 17What are early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning in a car?

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    C: Yawning, dizziness and upset stomach. Early symptoms include yawning, dizziness and upset stomach; get fresh air immediately. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, page 124.

  18. Question 18During which hours may an intermediate license holder NOT drive without a licensed adult 21+ or sibling 18+?

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    D: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.. Intermediate drivers may not be on the road from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless a licensed adult 21+ or a licensed sibling 18+ rides with them. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Stage 2: Intermediate License, page 12.

  19. Question 19Warning signs are usually:

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    B: Yellow with black lettering and diamond shaped. Most warning signs are diamonds with a yellow background and black words or symbols. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Traffic Signs, page 30.

  20. Question 20A single solid yellow 'no passing line' on a two-lane road may be crossed:

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    B: To make a turn, or if a dashed line is on your side. A single solid yellow line marks a no-passing zone, but you may cross it to turn, or to pass when a broken line is on your side. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Center Lines, page 39.

  21. Question 21You may not turn around on a hill or curve where you cannot be seen by drivers approaching within:

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    C: 500 feet. Don't turn around on a hill or curve where other drivers can't see you within 500 feet. Class D & E Driver's Guide: You May Not Turn Around, page 95.

  22. Question 22Children weighing less than 40 pounds or under 40 inches tall who ride as bicycle passengers must:

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    D: Be seated and secured in an approved restraining seat. A child passenger on a bicycle who weighs under 40 pounds or is shorter than 40 inches must be secured in an approved restraining seat. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Other Laws You Should Know, page 102.

  23. Question 23What is the purpose of the headrest?

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    A: To protect occupants from whiplash. Headrests protect vehicle occupants from whiplash; adjust yours before driving. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Other Vehicle Safety Features, page 47.

  24. Question 24When passing, from how far behind the vehicle being passed should you start?

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    B: At least two seconds behind. Start your pass from at least two seconds back so you don't clip the rear corner of the vehicle you're passing. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Safety Tips on Passing, page 78.

  25. Question 25Headlights are required when weather makes it hard to see a vehicle clearly from what distance?

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    C: 500 feet. Headlights must be on when weather conditions make it difficult to see your vehicle clearly from 500 feet. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Night Driving, page 80.

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