Take LA Driving Instructor Practice Questions - Louisiana Driving Instructor Certification Exam Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Which Louisiana agency is responsible for licensing driving instructors and driving schools?

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ALouisiana Department of Education✓BLouisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC)✓CLouisiana State Police✓DLouisiana Department of Transportation✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

How many years of driving experience must an applicant have to qualify as a driving instructor in Louisiana?

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A3 years✓B4 years✓C5 years✓D7 years✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What is the annual license fee for a driving instructor in Louisiana?

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A$$5.00✓B$$10.00✓C$$25.00✓D$$50.00✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which type of teaching certificate qualifies an applicant to become a driving instructor in Louisiana?

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AAny general teaching certificate from any state✓BA valid teaching certificate with driver education certification✓CA commercial driver's license (CDL)✓DA certificate in automotive technology✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

How many hours of continuing education must a Louisiana driving instructor complete annually?

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AAt least one form of continuing education✓BAt least two forms of continuing education✓CAt least four forms of continuing education✓DAt least six forms of continuing education✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What is the cost of a background check for a driving instructor applicant in Louisiana?

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A$$20✓B$$28✓C$$38✓D$$50✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What is the minimum age to obtain a learner's permit in Louisiana?

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A14 years old✓B15 years old✓C16 years old✓D17 years old✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Under Louisiana's graduated driver licensing (GDL) program, what must a minor complete before receiving an intermediate license?

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AOnly a written knowledge test✓BA minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving including 15 hours at night✓COnly a behind-the-wheel road test✓DA defensive driving course and first aid certification✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Which specialized course is required as part of a Louisiana driving instructor's teaching certification?

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AAdvanced Vehicle Mechanics✓BGeneral Safety Education (3 credit hours)✓CEmergency Medical Response✓DTraffic Court Administration✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

What is the purpose of the 'Curriculum Innovations and Instructional Devices' course required for Louisiana driving instructors?

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ATeaching vehicle maintenance skills✓BLearning modern teaching methods and educational tools for driver education✓CUnderstanding traffic court procedures✓DTraining in accident reconstruction✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What is the posted speed limit in a Louisiana school zone when children are present?

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A15 mph✓B20 mph✓C25 mph✓D30 mph✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21 in Louisiana?

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A0.00%✓B0.02%✓C0.05%✓D0.08%✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

In Louisiana, when must a driver yield to a funeral procession?

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AOnly on highways✓BOnly at intersections with traffic signals✓CAt all intersections, even if the driver has a green light✓DFuneral processions must yield to all traffic✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What is the 'Move Over' law in Louisiana?

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ADrivers must move over for school buses✓BDrivers must change lanes or slow down when passing stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights✓CDrivers must pull over when hearing a siren✓DDrivers must move into the right lane on highways✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What is the most effective method for teaching a new student to perform a three-point turn?

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AHave the student watch a video and attempt it immediately✓BDemonstrate the maneuver, explain each step verbally, then guide the student through it✓COnly explain it verbally and let the student figure it out✓DAllow the student to practice without instruction until they get it right✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which teaching approach is most effective for addressing a student's repeated driving errors?

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ACriticizing the student to create urgency✓BProviding specific, constructive feedback immediately after the error occurs✓CIgnoring the errors until the student asks for help✓DHaving another student point out the errors✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What is the recommended following distance instructors should teach new drivers to maintain in normal driving conditions?

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A1 second✓B2 seconds✓C3-4 seconds✓D6-8 seconds✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What does the SIPDE process stand for in defensive driving instruction?

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AStop, Inspect, Prepare, Drive, Exit✓BScan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute✓CSignal, Inspect, Position, Decelerate, Engage✓DSteer, Identify, Predict, Decelerate, Evaluate✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What is the primary purpose of the Smith System in driver education?

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ATeaching vehicle maintenance✓BTeaching five key habits for safe, defensive driving✓CPreparing students for the written exam✓DTeaching parking techniques✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When teaching parallel parking, what is the first step an instructor should have the student perform?

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ATurn the steering wheel fully to the right✓BSignal and position the vehicle alongside the car in front of the parking space✓CImmediately begin backing into the space✓DPull past the parking space and stop✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

What should a driving instructor do if a student becomes extremely anxious during a behind-the-wheel lesson?

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AContinue the lesson to help the student push through the anxiety✓BEnd the lesson immediately and tell the student to practice on their own✓CPull over safely, calmly discuss the anxiety, and adjust the lesson difficulty✓DHave the student switch to the passenger seat and observe for the rest of the lesson✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What is the correct hand position an instructor should teach for steering?

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A10 and 2 o'clock✓B9 and 3 o'clock✓C8 and 4 o'clock✓D12 o'clock with one hand✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What is the purpose of the pre-drive checklist an instructor should review with students before each lesson?

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ATo waste time at the beginning of the lesson✓BTo ensure the vehicle is safe to operate and the student is prepared✓CTo test the student's memory of car parts✓DTo satisfy insurance requirements only✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

What does a flashing yellow arrow at a Louisiana intersection indicate?

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ANo turning is allowed✓BA protected left turn is available✓CAn unprotected left turn is permitted after yielding to oncoming traffic✓DThe signal is malfunctioning✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What does a pentagonal (five-sided) yellow sign indicate in Louisiana?

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ARailroad crossing ahead✓BSchool zone ahead✓CConstruction zone ahead✓DHospital ahead✓