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Louisiana DMV Permit Test Practice Questions - Louisiana Driver License Written Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How many questions are on the Louisiana OMV written knowledge test for a driver's license or learner's permit?
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25 questions
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B
30 questions
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C
40 questions
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D
50 questions
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What score must you achieve to pass the Louisiana written knowledge test?
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70 percent
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B
75 percent
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C
80 percent
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D
90 percent
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QUESTION 3 / 25
On the Louisiana 40-question knowledge test, what is the maximum number of questions you can miss and still pass?
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4 questions
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B
8 questions
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C
10 questions
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D
12 questions
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What does a red octagonal (eight-sided) traffic sign always mean?
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A
Yield to other traffic
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B
Come to a complete stop
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C
Slow down and proceed
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D
Road construction ahead
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?
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A
A regulatory law you must obey
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B
A warning of conditions ahead
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C
A highway service or destination
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D
A construction or work zone
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What color and shape identifies a sign warning you of an upcoming school zone or school crossing?
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Orange diamond
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B
Yellow-green pentagon
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C
Red triangle
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D
Blue square
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A sign in the shape of a horizontal rectangle with white letters on a green background usually provides what kind of information?
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A warning about road hazards
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B
Guidance such as directions, distances, and destinations
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C
A traffic law you must obey
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D
Tourist and recreation points of interest
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does a steady red traffic signal light require you to do?
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A
Slow down and proceed with caution
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B
Stop, then go only when the way is clear
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C
Stop and remain stopped until the light changes
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D
Yield to pedestrians only
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What should you do when you approach a traffic signal showing a steady yellow light?
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A
Speed up to clear the intersection before red
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B
Stop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red
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C
Stop only if a pedestrian is present
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D
Treat it the same as a flashing yellow light
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
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A
Proceed without stopping
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B
Stop, then proceed when safe, as you would at a stop sign
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C
The signal is broken and should be ignored
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D
Slow down but do not stop
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
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A
Stop completely before proceeding
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B
Slow down and proceed with caution
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C
The intersection is closed
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D
Yield only to pedestrians
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When a traffic signal shows a green arrow pointing left, what does it allow you to do?
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A
Turn left only when oncoming traffic clears
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B
Turn left with the right-of-way over oncoming traffic
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C
Go straight through the intersection
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D
Stop and wait for a solid green light
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does a solid yellow center line on your side of a two-lane road indicate?
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A
Passing is permitted in your direction
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B
Passing is not permitted in your direction
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C
The road ahead is one-way
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D
You may park along the line
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What do white lane lines separate?
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A
Traffic moving in opposite directions
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B
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
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C
The roadway from the shoulder only
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D
Parking spaces from the travel lane
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A two-way left-turn lane in the center of a roadway, marked with solid and broken yellow lines, may be used for what purpose?
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A
Passing slower vehicles
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B
Making left turns and U-turns from either direction
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C
Driving when other lanes are congested
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D
Parking during off-peak hours
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Under Louisiana law, what is the maximum speed limit on an interstate or controlled-access highway unless otherwise posted?
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A
55 mph
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B
65 mph
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C
70 mph
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D
75 mph
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QUESTION 17 / 25
In Louisiana, what is the default statutory speed limit on a highway that is not a multi-lane divided or controlled-access highway, unless otherwise posted?
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A
45 mph
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B
55 mph
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C
65 mph
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D
70 mph
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the basic speed law that applies to all Louisiana drivers?
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You may always drive up to the posted speed limit
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B
You must never drive faster than is reasonable and safe for conditions
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C
You may exceed the limit to keep up with traffic
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D
Speed is only regulated in cities and towns
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who has the right-of-way?
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The faster-moving vehicle
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B
The driver on the left
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C
The driver on the right
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D
The larger vehicle
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When you are turning left at an intersection, who must you yield the right-of-way to?
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Only pedestrians in the crosswalk
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B
Oncoming traffic and pedestrians
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C
No one, because you signaled first
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D
Only vehicles behind you
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When you approach a four-way stop and another vehicle is already stopped at the intersection, what should you do?
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A
Proceed first because you are still moving
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B
Stop and yield to the vehicle that arrived first
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C
Honk to signal you are coming through
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D
Speed up to enter before the other vehicle
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When you enter a highway from an entrance ramp, what is your responsibility?
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A
Highway traffic must slow down for you
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B
You must yield to traffic already on the highway
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C
You always have the right-of-way
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D
You should stop at the end of the ramp and wait
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When entering a roundabout, you must yield to which traffic?
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A
Traffic waiting to enter behind you
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B
Traffic already circulating in the roundabout
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C
No traffic, because roundabouts have no rules
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D
Only large trucks and buses
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When making a right turn at a corner, from which lane should you begin and end the turn?
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A
Begin and end in any available lane
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B
Begin in the lane closest to the right curb and end in the right lane
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C
Begin in the left lane and end in the right lane
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D
Begin in the center lane to allow a wider turn
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QUESTION 25 / 25
How far before a turn should you generally signal your intention to turn?
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Only as you begin the turn
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B
At least 100 feet before turning
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C
Exactly at the intersection
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D
Signaling is optional if no one is nearby
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