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2026 Louisiana Permit Test 18
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following statements is true?
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.
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B
Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.
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C
When passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.
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B
Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
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C
Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.
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D
Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When may you drive above the speed limit?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never.
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B
When there is no police officer present.
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C
When traffic around you is driving above the speed limit.
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D
When you are in a hurry.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull off the road.
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B
Signal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass.
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C
Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
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D
Speed up.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
This sign shows one type of: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/maryland-intersection.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersection.
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B
Road curve.
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C
Right turn.
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D
Lane change.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Downward-facing triangular signs:
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A
Indicate school zones.
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B
Tell drivers to yield.
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C
Indicate construction zones.
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D
Indicate railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sound your horn.
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B
Wave your arms.
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C
Use your emergency lights.
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D
Flash your headlights.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
Choose one answer below.
A
Winter is the most difficult driving season.
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B
Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
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C
Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.
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D
It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-traffic_signal_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop sign ahead.
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B
Lane closed ahead.
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C
Railroad crossing ahead.
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D
Traffic signal ahead.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When traffic lights are horizontal, the green light is:
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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 11 / 25
When approaching an accident scene, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your attention on your driving.
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B
Keep moving.
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C
Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is loose.
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B
Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.
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C
Is hidden beneath the seat.
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D
Keeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
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B
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
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C
Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Drivers who eat and drink while driving:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make no driving errors.
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B
Have trouble driving slowly.
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C
Are better drivers because they are not hungry.
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D
Have trouble controlling their vehicles.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:
Choose one answer below.
A
A deaf person.
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B
A person involved with a traffic study.
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C
A blind person.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.
Choose one answer below.
A
White
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B
Red
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C
Black
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D
Yellow
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QUESTION 17 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/arkansas-merging_traffic.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Cars in right lane must slow down.
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B
No left turn.
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C
Merge.
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D
Pass only in the right lane.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You must stop at an intersection when you see a:
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A
Flashing red light.
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B
Steady yellow light.
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C
Yellow arrow.
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D
Flashing yellow light.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop quickly.
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B
Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.
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C
Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.
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D
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.
Choose one answer below.
A
Flashing yellow
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B
Steady green
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C
Steady red
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D
Flashing red
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:
Choose one answer below.
A
Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.
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B
Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.
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C
Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.
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D
If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Excessive stops.
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B
Sudden stops.
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C
Sudden turns.
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D
Excessive speed.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Louisiana law requires headlights to be used:
Choose one answer below.
A
When the driver is tired.
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B
Between sunset and sunrise.
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C
When the temperature drops below freezing.
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D
During the day in favorable weather conditions.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:
Choose one answer below.
A
A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.
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B
A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.
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C
A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.
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D
A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.
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B
Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
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C
Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
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D
Drive with the flow of traffic.
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