Louisiana DMV Practice Test 4

Q: What topics does Louisiana DMV Practice Test 4 cover?

This test draws 10 questions from the Louisiana DMV handbook covering traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, safe driving practices, and speed limits. Questions are selected using a fixed seed so Practice Test 4 always presents the same set — making it easy to track your improvement over multiple attempts.

Q: What should I do if I fail the Louisiana DMV written test?

Ask the examiner which topic areas tripped you up — most offices will give a general breakdown. Then return to these practice tests and focus on questions in those categories. Read every explanation carefully, not just for questions you got completely wrong. Most people who fail once pass on their second attempt after a few days of targeted review.

Q: Can I take the Louisiana DMV written test in a language other than English?

Yes — most state DMVs offer the knowledge test in multiple languages including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and others. Check the LA DMV website for the full list available at your local office. These practice tests are currently in English, but the questions and concepts are the same regardless of which language you choose for the real test.

Q: Do I need to read the entire Louisiana DMV handbook to pass?

You don't need to memorise it cover to cover, but reading it once — especially the chapters on traffic laws, right of way, and road signs — is strongly recommended. These practice tests are built directly from the handbook, so working through all 5 tests and reviewing each explanation effectively teaches you the highest-priority material without reading every page in detail.

Q: How do I pass the Louisiana DMV written test?

Work through all 5 free practice tests and read every explanation carefully — understanding the rule behind a correct answer is far more effective than memorising answers. Focus extra time on questions you miss. Consistently scoring above 85% across multiple tests is a strong indicator you're ready. Our premium question bank offers 531+ questions modelled directly on the LA DMV exam.

Question 1

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.

Answer

Proceed unless the pedestrian is in your lane.

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Assume pedestrians should yield to vehicles.

Answer

Yield only if the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk.

Question 2

Why must you be cautious when passing a bicyclist?

Accepted Answer

Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass the bicyclist.

Answer

You travel faster than the bicycle.

Answer

The bicycle always has the right-of-way.

Question 3

A steady green traffic light at an intersection means you may:

Accepted Answer

Proceed through the intersection if the way is clear and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles as required.

Answer

Stop and wait for a green arrow before moving.

Answer

Always speed up to get through before the light changes.

Question 4

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.

Answer

The driver plans to turn right.

Answer

The driver plans to turn left.

Question 5

In bad weather, what should drivers do with their following distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase their following distance.

Answer

Decrease their following distance.

Answer

Maintain the same distance as in good conditions.

Question 6

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 7

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.

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Because traffic moves much faster at night.

Answer

Because there is always more traffic at night.

Question 8

Which statement about drowsy driving is true?

Accepted Answer

Drowsy drivers can appear to be intoxicated due to poor driving.

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Opening a window or turning up the radio will reliably prevent drowsiness.

Answer

Drinking strong coffee is an effective long-term solution.

Question 9

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.

Answer

Larger vehicles have no blind spots.

Question 10

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 1 of 10

How must a driver behave when encountering pedestrians?

About This Louisiana Practice Test

What topics does Louisiana DMV Practice Test 4 cover?

What should I do if I fail the Louisiana DMV written test?

Can I take the Louisiana DMV written test in a language other than English?

Do I need to read the entire Louisiana DMV handbook to pass?

How do I pass the Louisiana DMV written test?