25 sample questions from DriveDrill's 238-question Louisiana bank. Pick an answer to see if you got it right, and why.
Q1. The pedestrian signal shows a flashing orange hand with a countdown while you wait to turn. It means:
A Pedestrians still in the crosswalk must now run to clear itB The crosswalk is closed and nobody may enter itC You may go ahead and turn straight through the crosswalkD People already in the crosswalk still have the right of way
The countdown is for people already crossing. Wait until the crosswalk is clear before completing your turn.
Q2. A standard drink of beer, wine and distilled spirits:
A Only matter for drivers under 21B Differ so much that beer is always safestC Cannot be comparedD All contain about the same amount of alcohol
A 12 oz beer, a 5 oz glass of wine and 1.5 oz of spirits each contain roughly the same alcohol, which is why counting drinks does not make you safe to drive.
Q3. In Louisiana, to pass the OMV knowledge test for a driver's license, you must correctly answer:
A 90 percent of the questionsB 80 percent of the questionsC 70 percent of the questionsD 60 percent of the questions
The Louisiana driver's guide states you must correctly answer 80 percent of the knowledge test questions to receive a passing score.
Q4. In Louisiana, the move-over law requires you to change lanes, or slow down, when passing:
A Any stopped vehicle showing hazard lights or another warning signal, not just emergency vehiclesB Vehicles stopped inside a work zone marked by cones, barrels or warning signs specifically, not vehicles stopped elsewhere on the shoulderC Stopped police, fire and ambulance vehicles specifically, not tow trucks or highway maintenance crewsD Stopped emergency vehicles and certain work or service vehicles showing warning lights, but not ordinary cars with hazard lights on
Move to a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle when you safely can. When you cannot, slow down. People working at the roadside are struck every year by drivers who did neither.
Q5. Another driver is behaving aggressively toward you. You should:
A Brake suddenly to teach them a lessonB Match their behavior so they back offC Follow them to get their plateD Avoid eye contact, give them room, and do not respond
Do not engage. Let them go, change your route if they follow, and drive to a police station rather than home.
Q6. In heavy fog you should drive with:
A Parking lights onlyB Low beamsC Hazard lights while movingD High beams
High beams reflect off fog and blind you. Use low beams or fog lights, slow down, and pull well off the road if you cannot see.
Q7. A curb painted with diagonal yellow lines next to a wide striped area means:
A A bus stop where transit vehicles may load passengersB Extra parking space beyond the regular marked spotsC It is a buffer area you should not drive or park inD A bicycle lane running along the edge of the road
Striped buffer areas separate traffic from hazards, medians or opposing lanes. Driving or parking in them is prohibited.
Q8. Adjusting your side mirrors slightly outward compared with the usual setting:
A Reduces blind spots along each sideB Makes the rear-view mirror unnecessaryC Removes the need for a head checkD Is illegal in most states
Wider mirror angles shrink the blind spot, but a head check before changing lanes is still the move that catches what mirrors miss.
Q9. In Louisiana, when may you pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing without stopping first?
A You are meeting the bus on a road of four or more lanes that has a center turn laneB You are meeting the bus on a two-lane road that has a center turn laneC You are meeting the bus on any road with a painted center stripeD You slow to 20 mph and sound your horn
A four-lane road with a center turn lane counts as divided. A two-lane road with a center turn lane does not, so on that road you must still stop.
Q10. In Louisiana, the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways is:
A 70 mphB 75 mphC 80 mphD 65 mph
That is the highest limit the state allows on a rural interstate. The posted sign always governs, and a lower speed can still be required by conditions.
Q11. Before opening your door into traffic after parking, you should:
A Open the door quickly so you are exposed less timeB Check mirrors and look back for bicycles and vehiclesC Rely on other drivers to see you and steer aroundD Open the door and wait
Dooring a cyclist is a common and serious crash. Check the mirror and over your shoulder, and open with the far hand so your body turns toward traffic.
Q12. An oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams. You should:
A Flash your high beams back at them and leave them onB Close one eye and keep driving at your normal speedC Stare directly at the oncoming headlights to judge your laneD Look toward the right edge of your lane and keep your speed steady
Watching the right edge line keeps you in your lane while your eyes recover. Retaliating with high beams blinds you both.
Q13. Driving on the shoulder to get around slow traffic is:
A Legal if you use your hazard lightsB Illegal except where signs or an officer direct itC Illegal, except when traffic ahead of you is stoppedD Legal on any highway if traffic is moving slowly
The shoulder is for emergencies and for stopped vehicles. Using it as a lane is both illegal and a common cause of crashes with people standing outside their cars.
Q14. You should check your mirrors:
A Every few seconds and before every braking, turn or lane changeB Only right before you make a turn, not the rest of the timeC Only while you are driving on a highway, not on city streetsD About once a minute, whatever else is happening around you
Knowing what is behind you is what turns a sudden stop into a controlled one.
Q15. A green arrow pointing left means:
A You may turn left after yielding to oncoming trafficB Left turns are allowed only for busesC You may turn left and oncoming traffic is being held by a red lightD You must turn left
A green arrow is a protected turn. Still check the crosswalk for people before you move.
Q16. In Louisiana, the minimum age to apply for a learner permit is:
A 15, 6 monthsB 14C 15D 14, 6 months
Applicants under 18 also need parental consent, and the permit must be held for a set period before the road test.
Q17. Unless a sign prohibits it, a right turn on red is allowed:
A Without stopping first, as long as the way looks clearB Only when you are turning from a one-way streetC Only during certain hours posted for that intersectionD After a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians
Right on red requires a full stop first, then yielding to everyone already entitled to go. A NO TURN ON RED sign removes the option entirely.
Q18. You are involved in a crash. You are required to:
A Move the vehicles and go if nobody is hurtB Wait for the other driver to call the police and then leaveC Leave if the damage looks minorD Stop, exchange information, and give reasonable help to anyone injured
Stopping, identifying yourself and rendering aid are legal duties everywhere. Leaving the scene turns a minor crash into a criminal charge.
Q19. An unrestrained pet in the car is a problem because:
A It can distract the driver and be injured in a sudden stopB It is illegal in every state to have a pet loose in the carC It mainly hurts your fuel economy on a long tripD It can void your auto insurance policy if you are in a crash
Secure pets in a carrier or harness. Several states treat an animal in your lap as distracted driving.
Q20. In Louisiana, if you refuse to submit to a chemical test after a lawful DWI arrest, your driving privileges are suspended for:
A 365 days on a first offenseB 180 days on a first offenseC 30 days on a first offenseD 90 days on a first offense
Refusing the chemical test after a lawful DWI arrest results in a 365-day suspension of driving privileges on a first offense.
Q21. After you move, you must usually:
A Do nothing about it until your next scheduled renewalB Notify the licensing agency of your new address within a set number of daysC Wait until your license is due to expire before updating itD Notify only your insurance company, not the licensing agency
States set a deadline, often 10 to 30 days. Renewal notices and suspension notices go to the address on file.
Q22. In Louisiana, the maximum posted speed limit on urban interstate highways is:
A 65 mphB 60 mphC 75 mphD 70 mph
Urban interstates are held to a lower maximum than open rural highway, because of interchange spacing and traffic volume.
Q23. In Louisiana, when driving behind a motorcycle, the manual recommends a following distance of at least:
A Four secondsB One secondC Two secondsD Three seconds
The Louisiana driver's guide recommends leaving at least a four-second following distance behind a motorcycle.
Q24. In Louisiana, a child must ride in a rear-facing, federally approved car seat from birth until at least:
A 4 years oldB 2 years oldC 5 years oldD 1 year old
Louisiana's child passenger restraint law requires a rear-facing car seat from birth until at least age 2, after which a forward-facing seat is used.
Q25. In Louisiana, a learner permit must be held for at least how long before the road test?
A 3 monthsB 30 daysC 9 monthsD 6 months
The holding period exists so new drivers practice across seasons and conditions rather than cramming a license in a weekend.
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