Louisiana DMV Exam Simulator

Correct answer: Not allow them to drive

If you know a person has been drinking, do not allow them to drive. Even one drink can inhibit response time, and you could help prevent a tragedy.

Correct answer: Three stages: learner’s permit, intermediate license, and full license

The R.Y.A.N. Act (Reduce Youth Accidents Now) graduated licensing program has three stages: a learner’s permit (supervised driving only), an intermediate license (unsupervised with restrictions), and a full license.

Correct answer: Set the emergency brake and shift to park, reverse, or low gear

On any hill, set the emergency brake and shift to park, reverse, or low gear so the car cannot roll into traffic if the brakes do not hold.

Correct answer: Ease off the gas and steer in the direction the rear of the car is sliding

To steer out of a skid, take your foot off the gas and turn your front wheels in the direction the rear is sliding — if the rear slides right, steer right. Avoid braking, which can worsen the skid.

Correct answer: Within 50 feet but no less than 15 feet

La. R.S. 32:171 requires you to stop within 50 feet but no less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when a signal is flashing, a gate is lowered, or a train is an immediate hazard. After stopping, do not cross until you can do so safely.

Correct answer: A supplemental restraint that works with — not instead of — your safety belt

Air bags are a Supplementary Restraint System. Your safety belt is the primary restraint; the air bag adds protection but does not replace it, and it does not deploy in rear-end crashes.

Correct answer: Misjudge how far away it is and how fast it is going, so take a second and third look

A motorcycle's small size makes it appear farther away and slower than it really is, and it is easily hidden in a blind spot. Take a second and even a third look before you pull out or turn.

Correct answer: Pedestrian, bicycle, and school warning signs

Fluorescent yellow-green is the background color for pedestrian, bicycle, and school warning signs — colors chosen to draw extra attention to areas where vulnerable road users are present.

Correct answer: The 3-second rule, which can be used at any speed

Because most people have trouble judging distances, the "3-second rule" makes it easy: it can be used at any speed. Pick an object ahead; if it takes less than three seconds for your car to reach it after the vehicle ahead passes it, you are following too closely.

Correct answer: From the rightmost lane, without swinging left first

Always turn right from the rightmost lane (or where markings allow multiple lanes to turn right), and avoid swinging left before making the turn.

Correct answer: The same penalty in Louisiana as driving under the influence of alcohol

Louisiana law provides the same penalty for driving under the influence of drugs as for alcohol. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications that impair you.

Correct answer: 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving

Stage 1 requires completing 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving instruction, then passing the vision and knowledge exams with at least 80% accuracy.

Correct answer: Within 18 inches of the curb

When parallel parked, your vehicle's right wheels must be within 18 inches of the right-hand curb. Parking farther out leaves your car sticking into the travel lane.

Correct answer: Hold the wheel firmly, keep your lane, and let the car slow before braking gently

In a blowout, do not panic or slam the brakes. Grip the wheel firmly, keep your lane against the pull, let the car slow to around 30 mph, then brake gently and pull off the road.

Correct answer: Get out immediately and move toward the approaching train, away from the tracks

If your vehicle stalls or is pinned in the path of an oncoming train, get out and move in the direction toward the approaching train, away from the tracks — that way flying debris from the collision is thrown away from you.

Correct answer: 9 and 3, or 8 and 4

Since air bags came into use, the recommended hand positions are 9 and 3 or 8 and 4. At the old 10-and-2 position, a deploying bag can throw your hands into your face and injure them.

Correct answer: At an intersection, when a driver turns into the motorcycle's path

Intersections are the most likely place for car-motorcycle collisions, usually because a driver did not see the motorcycle and turned into its path. Over two-thirds of these crashes involve another driver turning in front of the rider.

Correct answer: A no-passing zone

The sideways-pointing (pennant) triangle is used to mark no-passing zones. It is posted on the left side of the road facing the driver who must not pass.

Correct answer: It takes less than three seconds for your car to reach the object the vehicle ahead just passed

Watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed object, then count "one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand." If your car reaches the object in less than three seconds, you are following too closely — drop back.

Correct answer: Keep the wheels straight ahead

Keep your wheels straight while waiting to turn left. If you are struck from behind, straight wheels prevent your vehicle from being pushed into oncoming traffic.

Correct answer: Five to six hours

While one drink's effects diminish over about an hour, it takes five to six hours for the effects of one marijuana cigarette to wear off — making the combination with alcohol especially dangerous.

Correct answer: A licensed adult at least 21, or a sibling at least 18 years of age

A learner’s permit holder is authorized to drive only when accompanied by a licensed adult at least 21 years old, or a sibling at least 18 years old.

Correct answer: Stop parallel to it, about 18 inches away, with your rear bumpers even

To parallel park, signal, then stop parallel to the front car about 18 inches from it with your rear bumpers even before you begin backing into the space.

Correct answer: Slam on the parking brake suddenly, which can cause loss of control

If your brakes fail, do not jam on the parking brake suddenly — it can make you lose control. Instead ease off the gas, downshift, work toward the shoulder, and apply the hand brake gradually.

Correct answer: Remain stopped until the gates are raised — never drive around them

Stop when the lights begin flashing and before the gate is lowered, and remain stopped until the gates are raised. It is against the law to drive through or around any crossing gate at a railroad crossing.

Correct answer: At least 10 inches away from the steering wheel

Sit at least 10 inches from an air-bag-equipped steering wheel. The bag deploys at 150 to 200 mph, and sitting too close can turn it into a source of serious injury.

Correct answer: Dim your headlights just as you would for any other vehicle

Always dim your headlights for an oncoming motorcycle just as you would for any other vehicle. Its single headlight can blend into other lights and be hard to judge.

Correct answer: Yellow diamonds with black lettering or symbols

Warning signs are usually yellow, diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols. They tell drivers of possible danger ahead, such as a curve, an intersection, or a hazard on the roadway.

Correct answer: During bad weather or when driving on wet pavement

Increase the 3-second rule to four seconds during bad weather, on wet or slippery pavement, when following motorcycles or large vehicles, or when being followed closely — you need the extra distance to stop safely.

Correct answer: Each driver turns to the left of the center of the intersection

When two drivers meet and both signal left turns, each should turn to the left of the center of the intersection when it is safe — this keeps their paths from crossing.

Correct answer: .08

The legal BAC limit is .08 for drivers 21 and older. At or above that level you are considered legally intoxicated.

Correct answer: Held at least 180 days, and the driver cannot advance before the 16th birthday

The learner’s permit must be maintained for a minimum of 180 days, and the holder cannot advance to the intermediate stage until reaching the 16th birthday.

Correct answer: No closer than two feet

Center your car in the space so the front and rear bumpers are no closer than two feet from the other vehicles, unless the street is marked otherwise. This leaves everyone room to pull out.

Correct answer: 30 to 60 seconds — so get out immediately rather than wait

A vehicle in water floats for only 30 to 60 seconds. Do not wait for it to fill — immediately unbuckle, open or break a side window, and get out. Remember P.O.G.O.: Pop the belt, Open the window, Get Out.

Correct answer: The train — it has the right-of-way 100% of the time

A train has the right-of-way 100% of the time — over cars, emergency vehicles, police, and pedestrians. A train cannot stop quickly; a freight train at 55 mph needs more than a mile to stop. Never try to beat a train.

Correct answer: Anticipating potential hazards instead of just reacting to them

Defensive driving is a proactive attitude — anticipating hazards and keeping an eye on the other driver — rather than simply reacting after something goes wrong.

Correct answer: If you cannot see the truck driver in the truck's mirror, the driver cannot see you

Large trucks have No-Zones — blind spots at the front, back, and sides. If you cannot see the driver's face in the truck's mirror, the driver cannot see you, so do not linger there.

Correct answer: A roundabout

A "Roundabout Ahead" warning sign tells you a circular intersection is coming up. Slow down as you approach so you can yield to traffic already in the circle.

Correct answer: Drop back to restore a safe following distance

If another vehicle moves into the space between your car and the one ahead, drop back to a safe following distance so you again have room to stop.

Correct answer: Prepare for the turn well in advance

Safe turns begin with preparing well in advance: scan ahead and around you, signal and move into the proper lane at least 100 feet before the turn, then slow down and finish in the proper lane.