Louisiana Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: About one hour

It takes about an hour for the body to eliminate one normal drink. After four drinks, a person should wait four hours or more before driving.

Correct answer: Only one — it is unlawful to have more than one driver’s license

It is unlawful in Louisiana to have more than one driver’s license. When you transfer an out-of-state license you must surrender the old picture license.

Correct answer: Turn your wheels away from the curb and shift into low gear or park

Facing uphill, turn your wheels away from the curb and shift into low gear or park. If the car rolls back, the rear tire settles against the curb.

Correct answer: There is immediate, life-threatening danger

Do not move an injured person unless there is immediate life-threatening danger; improper movement can cause more serious injury. Keep them warm and wait for trained help.

Correct answer: Yield to vehicles already on the main road

When entering a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside — or when returning to the roadway after parking — you must yield to vehicles already on the main road.

Correct answer: A rear-facing, federally approved car seat

R.S. 32:295 requires a rear-facing car seat from birth to at least age 2, a forward-facing seat from 2 to 4, a booster from 4 to 9, and a properly fitted seat belt at age 9 and up.

Correct answer: Is entitled to the full width of a traffic lane — do not share the lane with it

Motorcycles are allowed the full width of a lane to maneuver. Never try to share a lane with one; it restricts the rider's ability to avoid hazards.

Correct answer: Incident management — such as a hurricane or a road closure due to a crash

Fluorescent pink is the background color for incident-management signs, such as those posted for a hurricane, crash, or other unplanned road closure. Louisiana’s "move over" law requires you to slow down and change lanes when approaching a roadside incident.

Correct answer: Check your speedometer frequently

Most people are not good at judging their speed by feel, so the best way to avoid speeding is to check your speedometer frequently — especially when moving from a high-speed road to a lower-speed one.

Correct answer: The left turn signal

The left turn signal should be used when driving out of a curbside parallel parking space into the flow of traffic, or when moving to the left lane to pass.

Correct answer: Can affect a person's ability to operate a motor vehicle

Impairment starts with the first drink. Even one drink can affect your ability to drive and can slow your response time.

Correct answer: A Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP)

A Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP) must be obtained before the administration of the knowledge or skills test or any behind-the-wheel instruction. The required driver-education course must also be completed before applying for the license.

Correct answer: Toward the edge of the road, whether facing uphill or downhill

With no curb, turn your wheels toward the edge of the road whether you face uphill or downhill, so a roll-away heads off the roadway rather than into traffic. Always set the emergency brake as well.

Correct answer: Hit-and-run driving — a crime punishable by a fine and jail

If you are involved in or cause a crash, the law requires you to stop, identify yourself, and render reasonable aid. Failing to do so is hit-and-run driving, punishable by a fine and jail.

Correct answer: As an all-way (four-way) stop

When a traffic-control signal is not functioning, the intersection reverts to an all-way (four-way) stop. Each driver stops and yields in turn.

Correct answer: In the rear seat, properly restrained

Children younger than 13 should ride in the rear seat, properly restrained, when one is available. Front air bags have killed children and older adults.

Correct answer: Four seconds

Allow at least a four-second following distance behind a motorcycle — more in wet weather. This gives the rider room to maneuver or stop and gives you time to react.

Correct answer: Blue

Blue is used for traveler-services and information signs, including emergency evacuation-route signs. Following an evacuation route sign helps direct traffic out of an area during a hurricane or other emergency.

Correct answer: Driving too slowly is dangerous and can cause other drivers to take chances to get around you

While excessive speed is a main crash factor, driving too slowly is also dangerous. Impatient drivers may take unnecessary chances to get around a slow vehicle, so minimum speeds are posted for interstates.

Correct answer: At least 100 feet before the turn

The law requires that you signal and get into the proper lane at least 100 feet before making a turn. Slow down before the turn and always finish it in the proper lane.