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2026 Louisiana Permit Test 17
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may only drive straight ahead.
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B
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
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C
You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.
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D
Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
Choose one answer below.
A
High speeds
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B
Slow speeds
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C
Night drives
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D
Uphill inclines
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QUESTION 3 / 25
An arrow painted on the pavement means:
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A
Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.
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B
Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.
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C
Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.
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D
Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When entering a street from a driveway, you:
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A
Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.
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B
Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.
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C
Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.
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D
Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-lane_ends.png
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A
Lane ends.
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B
No right turn.
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C
Slippery when wet.
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D
Two-way traffic.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Crossbuck signs indicate:
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A
Railroad crossings.
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B
School zones.
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C
No passing zones.
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D
Hospitals.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-curve_ahead_right.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Road construction ahead.
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B
The road ahead curves left, then right.
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C
The road ahead curves right, then left.
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D
Steep grade ahead.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
You may drive across a dashed white line:
Choose one answer below.
A
At any time.
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B
Only during daylight hours.
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C
When it is safe to change lanes.
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D
Only when passing a motorcycle.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:
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A
Slow down and proceed with caution.
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B
Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.
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C
Cross the tracks at your own risk.
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D
Find an alternative route across tracks.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.
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A
Broken white
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B
Double solid yellow
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C
Solid yellow
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D
Solid white
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When changing lanes you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check your side and rearview mirrors.
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B
Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.
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C
Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
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D
Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.
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B
There are pedestrians crossing.
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C
You are turning right.
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D
You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Drive below the posted speed limit when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
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B
You see a police car.
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C
Entering a highway where there are other cars.
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D
You are on a four-lane road.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
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B
Keep driving in your lane.
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C
Pull to the right curb and stop.
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D
Stop exactly where you are.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off the engine.
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B
Lock the ignition and remove the key.
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C
Set the parking brake.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A steady yellow light at an intersection means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Go.
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B
Yield to other cars.
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C
Slow down and prepare to stop.
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D
Stop.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
While backing, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on your mirrors.
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B
Flash your lights.
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C
Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.
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D
Turn your head and look through the rear window.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hand_signal_down.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn left.
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B
Turn right.
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C
Stop.
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D
Start up.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.
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B
Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.
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C
Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.
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D
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull to the right and stop.
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B
Pull to the right and slow down.
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C
Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.
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D
Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.
Choose one answer below.
A
Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can
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B
Alcohol does not
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C
Even the smallest amount of alcohol can
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D
Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
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B
Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.
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C
Go through as soon as the train passes.
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D
Go through when one of the tracks is free.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
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B
Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
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C
Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.
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D
Ignore them.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:
Choose one answer below.
A
When the train has passed.
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B
Under no circumstances.
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C
When the lights have stopped flashing.
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D
When other drivers drive around the gates.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:
Choose one answer below.
A
The same thing as a stop sign.
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B
The traffic signal is broken.
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C
You do not have to come to a complete stop.
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D
Driving conditions are dangerous.
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