Louisiana OMV permit practice test 8

A: All approaching traffic at the intersection has a stop sign. The plaque tells you that every approach to the intersection has a stop sign; 3-WAY, 4-WAY and 5-WAY versions are also used. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Traffic Signs, page 32.

B: You are going against the direction of travel; do not enter. Red raised markers indicate going against the direction of travel on a roadway that must not be entered. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Lane Markings, page 40.

B: No; motorcycles are allowed the full width of a lane. Motorcycles are allowed the full lane width; sharing a lane restricts the rider's ability to avoid hazards. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 87.

C: Far enough to see the bottom of its tires. Leave enough room when you stop that the bottom of the tires of the car ahead is still in view. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Starting and Stopping, page 51.

C: A quarter mile. The guide says not to try a pass unless you can see at least a quarter mile ahead. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Lane Changing, page 93.

B: Don't drive; if you must, slow down and get off the highway at the nearest place. If fog impairs your vision, don't drive; creeping along at 10-20 mph on the highway risks your life. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Weather Changes, page 111.

D: No closer than two feet. Unless markings say otherwise, leave at least two feet between your bumpers and the cars in front and behind. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Parallel Parking, page 74.

D: A felony with 1-5 years in prison and loss of license for three years. A 3rd DWI is a felony with 1-5 years' prison (30 days mandatory), a $2,100 fine, 3-year license loss and possible vehicle seizure. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Penalty for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), page 129.

C: Move into a lane not adjacent to it if safe; if not possible, slow to a reasonably safe speed. Change to a lane not adjacent to the parked emergency vehicle if possible; otherwise slow to a reasonably safe speed. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Approach of an Authorized Emergency Vehicle, page 126.

A: A 38-hour driver's education course, or a 6-hour pre-licensing course plus 8 hours behind the wheel. Adults 18+ may apply after a 38-hour driver's education course or a 6-hour pre-licensing course and an 8-hour behind-the-wheel course. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Stage 3: Full License, page 12.

B: Where to stop when the light is red. It shows where you must stop when the light is red; without a NO TURN ON RED sign, you may then turn right after stopping and checking. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Traffic Signs, page 33.

B: With a large X and two R's. Railroad crossing markings are a large X and two R's, with a solid yellow center line to prevent passing and a white stop line. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Lane Markings, page 40.

C: At intersections. Most car-motorcycle crashes happen at intersections, usually because the driver fails to see the motorcycle and turns across its path. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 87.

B: Turn your head and look back. When you back up, turn your head and look back; don't just look into the rearview mirror. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Starting and Stopping, page 51.

C: 4 to 5 seconds. Find a gap of 4 to 5 seconds, signal, check again, adjust your speed and steer smoothly into the new lane. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Looking and Scanning Ahead, page 68.

A: Dusk and dawn, especially October through December. Wildlife is more active at dusk and dawn, and between October and December. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Animals, page 109.

C: Opposite to the direction of your turn. Remember that the front of your car swings opposite to the direction of your turn. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Angle Parking, page 74.

C: Three years. After a DWI conviction you must file proof of future financial responsibility and keep it for three years from the conviction date. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Penalty for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), page 130.

A: Company name, policy number, effective dates, vehicle description, insured's name and the NAIC number. Acceptable proof includes the company, policy number, effective dates, vehicle, insured party and NAIC number; the card must be in the vehicle at all times. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Proof of Insurance, page 12.

D: Don't stop, stand or park in the intersection and don't enter if you can't clear it. You must not enter an intersection if traffic conditions don't permit you to clear it completely. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Traffic Signs, page 33.

A: The right-hand lane, except when preparing for a left turn, passing, or when right lanes are congested. Louisiana law expects you to keep right except to pass, to get ready for a left turn, or when the right lanes are congested; slower traffic belongs in the right lane. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Lane Markings, page 40.

D: At least 290 feet. A loaded tractor trailer at 55 mph on a clear, dry road requires a minimum of 290 feet to stop. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Sharing the Road with Big Trucks, page 88.

B: 10-15 mph. Use hand-to-hand steering when turning the wheel during normal driving going forward above 10-15 mph. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Steering Methods, page 54.

C: Don't swerve; keep control and stay on the roadway. Do not swerve into oncoming traffic or off the road; the safest choice may be hitting the animal while keeping control. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Animals, page 109.

C: Stay away, note the plate if safe, then pull over and call 911. Stay away, don't signal the driver to pull over, note details safely, then pull over and call 911. Class D & E Driver's Guide: Penalty for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), page 130.