Louisiana DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

When may you drive around lowered railroad crossing gates?

Accepted Answer

Never — you must not go around a lowered gate.

Answer

When the train has passed and gates are up.

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If the lights have stopped flashing but the gate is still down.

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If an approaching train seems far away.

Question 2

When the center of the road has a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line with the broken line next to your lane, when may you pass?

Accepted Answer

You may pass from your lane when traffic is clear.

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Only in an emergency.

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Only if you are on an expressway.

Question 3

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 a school bus's flashing red lights are on.

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When approaching an intersection.

Question 4

Does drinking coffee after drinking alcohol reduce blood alcohol concentration?

Accepted Answer

No — it has no effect on BAC.

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Yes — it decreases BAC.

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Yes — it cancels the alcohol's effects.

Question 5

When changing lanes, which of the following should you do?

Accepted Answer

Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes (five seconds on a freeway), check mirrors, and glance over your shoulder.

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Rely only on mirrors without checking your blind spot.

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Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.

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Signal after you start the lane change.

Question 6

How can alcoholic beverages affect your driving ability?

Accepted Answer

They slow reaction time, impair thinking and give false confidence.

Answer

They always make you more alert.

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They improve coordination in small amounts.

Question 7

How must a driver behave when encountering pedestrians?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and do everything possible to avoid striking them.

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Yield only if the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk.

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Assume pedestrians should yield to vehicles.

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Proceed unless the pedestrian is in your lane.

Question 8

Drivers who have consumed alcohol before driving typically:

Accepted Answer

Do not have sufficient control over their bodies, minds, or the vehicle.

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Are always aware of the risks they are taking.

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Are better drivers because they are more careful.

Question 9

When, if ever, may you legally drive above the posted speed limit?

Accepted Answer

Never; posted limits are the maximum under ideal conditions.

Answer

When no police officer is present to enforce the limit.

Answer

When surrounding traffic is driving above the limit.

Question 10

Why does driving at night require increased caution?

Accepted Answer

Because visibility is reduced and headlights are required from half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

Answer

Because traffic moves much faster at night.

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Because there is always more traffic at night.

Question 11

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.

Answer

Cross the tracks at your own risk.

Question 12

If turning left onto a one-way street, into which lane should you finish the turn?

Accepted Answer

The lane closest to the lane you came from.

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The rightmost lane.

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Either lane indiscriminately.

Question 13

If you see a driver's left arm and hand extended downward, what does that signal mean?

Accepted Answer

They intend to come to a stop.

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They plan to turn left.

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They plan to turn right.

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They plan to speed up.

Question 14

On traffic signals mounted horizontally, where is the red light located?

Accepted Answer

The leftmost position.

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The rightmost position.

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The middle position.

Question 15

In which situations are you required to stop your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

At stop signs, red lights, or when a traffic officer orders you to stop.

Answer

Only at stop signs.

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Only at red lights.

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Only if a police officer orders you to stop.

Question 16

What happens to your field of vision as your vehicle speed increases?

Accepted Answer

It decreases, requiring extra alertness for hazards.

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It increases, letting you see more of the road.

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It remains unchanged regardless of speed.

Question 17

What color are signs that indicate public recreation or cultural sites?

Accepted Answer

Brown.

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Green.

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Orange.

Question 18

If waiting to turn left and opposing traffic blocks your view of other lanes, you should:

Accepted Answer

Wait until you can see all lanes you must cross before turning.

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Accelerate quickly when the first lane clears.

Answer

Rely on another driver to wave you across.

Question 19

When driving on an interstate, what must you do before changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots.

Answer

Always use cruise control while changing lanes.

Answer

Stop on the shoulder to check traffic.

Question 20

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Accepted Answer

Do not pass from your lane.

Answer

Pass with caution whenever you want.

Answer

Slow down to below the speed limit.

Question 1 of 20

When may you drive around lowered railroad crossing gates?