Louisiana OMV permit practice test 7
25 questions written from the Class D & E Driver's Guide, covering parking, alcohol and drugs, emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, road signs 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.
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Question 1What does a red painted curb indicate in Louisiana?
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B: Fire zone restrictions. Red indicates fire zone restrictions; white short stops; yellow loading; blue accessibility. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Parking, page 75.
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Question 2Which drink has the greatest effect on driving?
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C: It doesn't matter; it's the amount of alcohol that enters the blood. Beer, wine and liquor all impair you; what matters is how much alcohol gets into your bloodstream. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Alcohol, page 127.
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Question 3Louisiana's 'Move It, Move It, Move It - Steer It Clear' campaign (R.S. 32:141) asks drivers to:
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A: Remove vehicles from the roadway to the nearest soft shoulder. The campaign reminds drivers to get vehicles out of the travel lanes to the nearest soft shoulder, which eases congestion and helps prevent secondary crashes. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Unattended motor vehicles, page 126.
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Question 4Between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m., how many passengers under 21 who are not immediate family may an intermediate driver carry (without a licensed adult 21+)?
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B: One. In the 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. window, the limit is one passenger under age 21 from outside the driver's immediate family. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Stage 2: Intermediate License, page 12.
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Question 5What does a 'School Speed Limit When Flashing' sign mean?
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A: The reduced school limit applies only when the lights are flashing. The reduced school-zone limit is required only when flashing; otherwise obey the roadway's speed limit. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Traffic Signs, page 32.
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Question 6What does a single solid white line between lanes indicate?
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B: Moving from lane to lane is hazardous; cross only with great care. Single solid white lines indicate lane changes are hazardous; the wider the line, the greater the hazard. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Lane Markings, page 40.
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Question 7When you are stopped and your view of a cross street is blocked, you should:
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B: Edge forward slowly until you can see. Edge forward slowly so crossing drivers can see the front of your vehicle and warn you if needed. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Looking and Scanning Ahead, page 67.
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Question 8According to research cited in the guide, over two-thirds of car-motorcycle collisions happen because:
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A: The other driver turned in front of the motorcyclist. Over two-thirds of car/motorcycle collisions result from the other driver turning in front of the motorcyclist. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 86.
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Question 9What is 'passive safety' in a vehicle?
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D: Components like airbags, seat belts and the vehicle structure that protect occupants during a crash. Active safety helps prevent a crash; passive safety (airbags, belts, structure) protects occupants during one. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Other Vehicle Safety Features, page 47.
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Question 10When can you safely return to your lane after passing?
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D: When the complete front of the passed vehicle is visible in your rearview mirror. Stay in the passing lane until the whole front of the passed vehicle shows in your rearview mirror; then signal and move back. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Safety Tips on Passing, page 78.
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Question 11When should a rear fog light be used?
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D: Only in dense fog or similar conditions that seriously reduce visibility. A rear fog light should only be used in dense fog or similar hazards with seriously reduced visibility, and switched off when visibility improves. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Night Driving, page 80.
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Question 12What does a white painted curb indicate?
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C: Only short stops are permitted. White indicates that only short stops are permitted. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Parking, page 75.
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Question 13What is the maximum jail time for a first DWI conviction in Louisiana?
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C: Six months. Maximum penalties for a first DWI include six months in jail, a $1,025 fine plus court costs, and loss of license for 1 year. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Penalty for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), page 129.
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Question 14You damaged an unattended parked car. What must you do?
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D: Notify the police, try to find the owner, and leave a note with your name, address and phone number. Notify the police and attempt to locate the owner; leave a note where the owner will see it. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Collision, page 125.
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Question 15What score must you get on the Louisiana road skills test for an intermediate license?
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C: At least 80%. To move up to the intermediate license, you must score 80% or better on the road skills test. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Stage 2: Intermediate License, page 12.
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Question 16How far may you drive in a shared center left-turn lane in Louisiana?
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B: No more than 200 feet. You must not drive more than 200 feet in a shared center left-turn-only lane. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Traffic Signs, page 32.
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Question 17What do double solid white lines between two lanes going the same direction mean?
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D: Crossing is prohibited. Double solid white lines separate two lanes going the same way, and crossing them is prohibited; most common on interstates. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Lane Markings, page 40.
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Question 18Why might a motorcycle appear farther away than it actually is?
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B: Its small profile makes it seem farther away and slower. The motorcycle's narrow silhouette may make it appear farther away and slower than it really is. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 86.
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Question 19How deep should your tire tread be, according to the Louisiana guide's weekly checks?
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B: At least 1/16 of an inch. Ensure tires have at least 1/16 of an inch of tread depth. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Preparing to Drive, page 49.
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Question 20You are being passed on a two-lane highway. What should you do?
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A: Slow a little and move as far right as you safely can. Slow your speed a little and move to the right as far as you safely can. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Safety Tips on Passing, page 78.
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Question 21When should you drive with your emergency flashers on?
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C: Only when there is a need. Do not drive with your emergency flashers on unless there is a need. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Night Driving, page 80.
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Question 22What is the striped access aisle next to an accessible parking space for?
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B: Safe loading and unloading of equipment and access for people with disabilities. The access aisle allows safe loading/unloading of equipment; blocking it, even with carts or motorcycles, is a violation. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Parking, page 75.
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Question 23How long can you lose your license for a first DWI conviction in Louisiana (maximum)?
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B: One year (365 days). A first DWI conviction can bring loss of license for 1 year (365 days). Class D & E Driver's Guide: Penalty for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), page 129.
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Question 24When should you move an injured person after a crash?
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A: Only if there is immediate life-threatening danger. Don't move an injured person unless there's immediate life-threatening danger; don't give fluids. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Collision, page 126.
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Question 25Until what birthday must an intermediate license be kept?
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B: 17th. The intermediate license must be maintained until the seventeenth birthday. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Stage 2: Intermediate License, page 12.
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