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2026 Louisiana Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.
Choose one answer below.
A
Combination solid and broken yellow
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B
Single broken yellow
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C
Double solid yellow
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D
Single broken white
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:
Choose one answer below.
A
Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.
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B
Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.
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C
Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.
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D
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-slippery_when_wet.png
Choose one answer below.
A
When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
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B
The road ahead winds a series of turns or curves.
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C
Traffic increases ahead.
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D
Steep grade ahead.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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B
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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C
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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D
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Fluorescent pink signs are:
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A
Speed limit signs.
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B
Incident management signs.
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C
School zone signs.
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D
Mile markers.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
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B
Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.
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C
Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection.
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D
Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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B
Take the right-of-way.
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C
Proceed normally.
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D
Drive away quickly.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A steady green light at an intersection means that you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Must slow down and prepare to stop.
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B
Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.
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C
May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.
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D
May not turn right.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When you want to change lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a safe following distance.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Come to a complete stop before changing lanes.
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D
Swerve in and out of traffic as quickly as possible.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yellow with black letters
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B
Black with white letters
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C
Red with white letters
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D
Green with white letters
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QUESTION 11 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-flagger_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Pedestrians ahead.
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B
End of construction zone.
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C
School crossing ahead.
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D
Flagger ahead.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Diagonal stripes sloping downward left on a barricade or panel mean:
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver should stop.
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B
The driver should bear to the right.
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C
The driver should bear to the left.
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D
The driver should drive in a straight line.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.
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B
Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.
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C
Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When traffic lights are horizontal instead of vertical, the red light is:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the right.
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B
In the middle.
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C
On the left.
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D
On a separate traffic signal.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A diamond-shaped sign:
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A
Warns of existing or possible hazards.
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B
Alerts drivers to school zones.
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C
Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
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D
Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you are being followed too closely on a multilane highway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to match the speed of the car behind you.
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B
Move into another lane to let the car pass.
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C
Slow down but stay in your lane.
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D
Let the driver pass and then tailgate them.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
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B
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
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C
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You may honk your horn when you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have to stop quickly.
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B
Are passing another car.
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C
Have lost control of your car.
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D
Are passing a bicyclist.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A stop sign is shaped like a(n):
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A
Rectangle.
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B
Square.
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C
Circle.
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D
Octagon.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:
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A
Straight ahead.
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B
Over your shoulder.
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C
At the center of the road
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D
To the right edge of the road.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:
Choose one answer below.
A
In curves and on hills.
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B
Next to churches and schools.
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C
At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.
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D
On freeway on-ramps.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When passing other vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check your mirrors and blind spots.
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B
Honk your horn at least three times.
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C
Re-enter your lane within 10 feet of the passed vehicle.
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D
There is no need to signal.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A good defensive driver:
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A
Drives slowly at all times.
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B
Looks out for the actions of other drivers.
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C
Travels at a constant speed.
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D
Only drives in familiar areas.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When backing up, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on your mirrors.
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B
Look over your shoulder through the rear window.
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C
Rely only on a backup camera.
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D
Put your head out of the driver's side window.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
Choose one answer below.
A
0.05 percent.
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B
0.08 percent.
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C
0.02 percent.
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D
0.1 percent.
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