Louisiana Permit Practice Test

Correct answer: A depressant that slows reflexes, impairs judgment, and reduces alertness

Alcohol is a depressant, not a stimulant. It slows reflexes, interferes with judgment, reduces alertness, and impairs vision — all of which make driving dangerous.

Correct answer: A single motor vehicle under 10,001 pounds, such as an ordinary passenger car

The Class E license is the standard personal license. It permits operation of any single motor vehicle under 10,001 pounds, recreational vehicles, and certain farm-use vehicles not defined as commercial. Larger commercial vehicles require a Class A, B, C, or D license.

Correct answer: Stop the motor, remove the key, lock the ignition, and set the brake

Before leaving a vehicle unattended you must stop the motor, remove the key, lock the ignition, and set the brake. Leaving a vehicle running and unlocked invites theft and roll-aways.

Correct answer: Stop your vehicle and identify yourself before leaving the scene

If you are in a crash involving injury, death, or property damage, you must stop when it is safe and identify yourself. Leaving without doing so is a hit-and-run offense.

Correct answer: The driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right

When two vehicles approach an intersection at about the same time, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

Correct answer: All passengers in both the front and back seats to be properly buckled

Louisiana's safety-belt law requires everyone in the vehicle — front and back seats — to be properly buckled. The three-point belt saves more lives than any other automotive safety device.

Correct answer: Three feet between your vehicle and the bicyclist

Under R.S. 32:76.1, at least a three-foot distance must be kept between a passing vehicle and a slower-traveling bicyclist. The air current from a close pass alone can cause a bicyclist to crash.

Correct answer: A stop sign

The octagon shape is used exclusively for stop signs. When you see it, slow down and come to a complete stop.

Correct answer: Traveling too fast for conditions

Speed limits are posted for ideal conditions. If the road is wet or icy, visibility is poor, or traffic is heavy, you must reduce your speed — driving 55 mph in a snowstorm can be cited as too fast for conditions even where 55 is posted.

Correct answer: 100 feet

A right or left turn signal must be given continuously for not less than 100 feet before making the turn. A greater distance is suggested at higher speeds or in heavy traffic.

Correct answer: Only time — coffee, a cold shower, or exercise will not speed it up

Only time removes alcohol from your body. Your liver eliminates it at a fixed rate, and black coffee, a cold shower, or exercise will not sober you up any faster.

Correct answer: 15 years of age

A person must be at least 15 years old to be issued a Class E learner’s permit, and must then complete all stages of the Graduated Licensing Program before earning a full license.

Correct answer: Every time you park, whether the car is manual or automatic and the ground is flat or hilly

You should use the parking brake every time you park. It holds the car far more securely than the transmission's parking pawl alone and protects the drivetrain — even on level ground.

Correct answer: Make a first-aid check of everyone involved and call the police, requesting an ambulance if needed

Make a first-aid check of all persons involved and call the police, asking for an ambulance if there is any doubt. If in doubt, assume an ambulance is needed.

Correct answer: Oncoming traffic, including bicyclists going straight

A driver making a left turn must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic, including bicyclists traveling straight through the intersection.

Correct answer: 50 percent

People who wear safety belts cut their risk of serious injury and of death by about 50 percent. Your chances of surviving a crash are three to four times greater when buckled.

Correct answer: Have the same rights and must follow the same traffic laws as other vehicles

Bicycles have the same right to use public roads as automobiles and must follow the same traffic laws. Treat a bicyclist as you would any other vehicle.

Correct answer: Yield signs

The downward-pointing triangle is used only for yield signs. Slow down, watch for oncoming traffic, and be prepared to stop if traffic flow requires it.

Correct answer: Never drive faster than is reasonable for the area, road, traffic, light, and weather conditions

The general speed law says you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable. Drive at a safe, appropriate speed for the area, the road and traffic conditions, and the light and weather conditions.

Correct answer: Any time you plan to turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop

You must always give a signal when you plan to turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop. If you do not signal, other drivers will not be prepared for your move.