Louisiana DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Signs that require drivers to obey a stated instruction are called what?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory signs.

Answer

Warning signs.

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Information signs.

Question 2

When roads are slippery, what should you do with your following distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase the following distance to allow more time to stop.

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Keep the same following distance as on dry roads.

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Decrease your following distance to keep traffic flowing.

Question 3

If an approaching train is close enough or traveling fast enough to be hazardous, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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Cross the tracks at your own risk.

Question 4

When turning or changing lanes, when must you signal?

Accepted Answer

Always signal your intentions even if no visible traffic is present.

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Signal only if another vehicle is present.

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Signal only after initiating the maneuver.

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Signal only at night.

Question 5

Why must drivers be especially alert to motorcycles?

Accepted Answer

They are smaller and harder to see than cars.

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They rarely use headlights.

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Motorcyclists are less skilled than other drivers.

Question 6

How should you drive on slippery roads?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and avoid sudden changes; do not use cruise control.

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Drive with emergency flashers on.

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Use cruise control to maintain steady speed.

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Always drive at the maximum speed limit.

Question 7

When children are in a vehicle, what is the safest practice?

Accepted Answer

Use proper child seats or restraints and never hold a child during travel.

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Keep them standing on the vehicle floor.

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Hold them securely in an adult's lap.

Question 8

If a vehicle is tailgating you and there's no right lane, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

When safe, gradually slow down to encourage the tailgater to pass.

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Speed up to increase the gap.

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Brake abruptly to discourage tailgating.

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Ignore them and maintain speed.

Question 9

You should not pass another vehicle under which conditions?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

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On a hill or curve.

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When approaching an intersection.

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When a school bus's flashing red lights are on.

Question 10

What color combination do most warning signs use to indicate upcoming hazards?

Accepted Answer

Black symbols or letters on a yellow background.

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Black on white.

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White letters on a blue background.

Question 11

If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure you get home safely?

Accepted Answer

Arrange a ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.

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Take a cold shower before driving.

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Exercise to sober up.

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Drink coffee before driving.

Question 12

On a road without sidewalks, which way should a pedestrian walk?

Accepted Answer

On the side facing oncoming traffic.

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On the side with the lightest traffic.

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On the side where traffic is moving in the same direction.

Question 13

When must you yield to emergency vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Whenever you see flashing red or blue lights or hear a siren.

Answer

Never; they must yield to you.

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Only when they are directly behind you.

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Only if other vehicles have already yielded.

Question 14

If a driver's left arm and hand are extended downward, what is that hand signal indicating?

Accepted Answer

The driver plans to stop or slow down.

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The driver plans to turn right.

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The driver plans to turn left.

Question 15

In the SIPDE process, what does the S represent?

Accepted Answer

Sweep, Search and Scan.

Answer

Stare ahead.

Answer

Slow down.

Question 16

If your power steering fails while driving, you should:

Accepted Answer

Work hard to steer, reduce speed, and pull off to a safe location to stop.

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Turn on hazard lights and brace yourself.

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Honk repeatedly and turn off the ignition immediately.

Question 17

When should you signal before passing another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Early enough that other drivers understand your intention before you begin the maneuver.

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Just before changing lanes.

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After you start passing.

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Only if the vehicle you are passing signals.

Question 18

How do blind spots compare on larger vehicles versus smaller?

Accepted Answer

Larger vehicles have larger blind spots.

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Larger vehicles have smaller blind spots.

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Blind spots are the same regardless of vehicle size.

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Larger vehicles have no blind spots.

Question 19

What does a regulatory sign with a red circle and slash generally mean?

Accepted Answer

The indicated action is prohibited.

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Drivers must come to a complete stop.

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Some drivers must yield to others.

Question 20

How should you check your blind spot before changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

Look over your shoulder toward the direction you intend to move.

Answer

Rely solely on your side mirrors.

Answer

Only check the rearview mirror.

Question 1 of 20

Signs that require drivers to obey a stated instruction are called what?