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2026 Louisiana Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When in a travel lane on the roadway:
Choose one answer below.
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You may stop to drop off passengers.
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B
You may stop to look up an address.
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C
You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
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D
Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up and get through the intersection.
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B
Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.
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C
Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.
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D
Honk your horn and drive through the intersection.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
The posted speed limit shows: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/district-of-columbia-speed_limit_25.png
Choose one answer below.
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Only a recommended driving speed.
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B
The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.
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C
The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
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D
The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.
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B
Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic.
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C
Yield to traffic already on the freeway.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
Choose one answer below.
A
Has the right-of-way.
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B
Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
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C
May force their way into traffic.
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D
Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
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Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.
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B
Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you.
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C
Speed up as he or she is passing you.
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D
Block the passing lane.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-no_left_turn.png
Choose one answer below.
A
All traffic must turn left.
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B
No left turn.
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C
No U-turn.
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D
Truck route to the left.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Vehicles in the roundabout.
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B
Bicyclists in the roundabout.
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C
Pedestrians in the roundabout.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.
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B
When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.
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C
No one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.
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D
Pedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-reserved_parking (1).png
Choose one answer below.
A
Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.
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B
A circular intersection is ahead.
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C
Traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow.
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D
Lanes are reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
To change lanes you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check your mirrors and signal, then change lanes.
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B
Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.
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C
Signal, check your mirrors, and change lanes.
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D
Signal and change lanes.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drink coffee before driving.
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B
Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
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C
Take a cold shower before driving.
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D
Stop drinking one half hour before driving.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Do not pass:
Choose one answer below.
A
On a hill or curve.
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B
When school bus lights are flashing.
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C
When approaching an intersection.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Passing is prohibited:
Choose one answer below.
A
On hills and curves.
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B
At intersections.
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C
At railroad crossings.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your windshield and mirrors clear.
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B
Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.
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C
Approach all vehicles with caution.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
It is important to slow down:
Choose one answer below.
A
On narrow or winding roads.
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B
At intersections or railroad crossings.
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C
When the road is wet or slippery.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Alcohol causes:
Choose one answer below.
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Loss of concentration.
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B
Poor coordination.
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C
Slower judgment.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When a curb is painted ____, it indicates fire zone parking restrictions.
Choose one answer below.
A
Blue
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B
Yellow
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C
White
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D
Red
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.
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B
Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
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C
Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.
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D
Pass the bus before its door opens.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
You must stop at a railroad crossing when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Directed to do so by a flagger.
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B
It is controlled by a stop sign.
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C
Flashing red signals and gates are present and operating.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What do speed limit signs indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
Potential driving speeds for the area
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B
The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven
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C
The speed drivers should drive in heavy traffic
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D
The speed drivers should drive under poor conditions
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QUESTION 22 / 25
The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
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Wear your seat belt.
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B
Limit your driving to weekdays.
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C
Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.
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D
Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drink coffee.
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B
Exercise.
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C
Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.
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D
Take a cold shower.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which is a characteristic of a defensive driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
Laziness
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B
Skill
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C
Passivity
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D
Easily distracted
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When you need to change lanes, it is important to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.
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B
Check your blind spot.
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C
Make sure the lane is clear before entering.
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D
All of the above.
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