Louisiana Permit Test (Class D & E Guide) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs & Signals
An octagonal (eight-sided) red sign always means:
- a.Stop completely
- b.Yield
- c.Do not enter
- d.No parking
Answer: a
Explanation: The octagon shape is reserved for STOP signs. Come to a complete stop at the line or crosswalk and go only when it is safe. (Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, traffic signs)
- 2. Signs & Signals
A steady red traffic light means:
- a.Slow down and proceed
- b.Turn only
- c.Stop and remain stopped until the light changes
- d.Yield to pedestrians only
Answer: c
Explanation: A steady red signal requires you to stop and stay stopped until it turns green, though a right turn on red is allowed after stopping unless a sign prohibits it. (Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, signals)
- 3. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
At a four-way stop, when two vehicles stop at the same time, the driver who yields is the one:
- a.On the left
- b.On the right
- c.Turning right
- d.Going faster
Answer: a
Explanation: When two drivers reach a four-way stop together, the one on the left yields to the one on the right. (Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, right of way)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
Louisiana law requires you to use your turn signal before turning or changing lanes for at least:
- a.The last second
- b.One mile
- c.100 feet before the turn
- d.Only if others are near
Answer: c
Explanation: Signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes so other drivers and pedestrians know your intentions. (Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, signaling)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
At a green light where you intend to go straight but pedestrians are still in the crosswalk, you must:
- a.Wait and yield until the pedestrians have safely cleared
- b.Proceed because you have a green light
- c.Honk and edge forward
- d.Turn right instead
Answer: a
Explanation: A green light means go only when the way is clear; you must still yield to pedestrians already in the crosswalk. (Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, pedestrians and signals)
- 6. Sharing the Road Safely
A driver who wants to pass a bicyclist should:
- a.Pass within a few inches
- b.Sound the horn to scare the rider
- c.Never allow bicycles on the road
- d.Leave a safe distance of at least three feet when passing
Answer: d
Explanation: Louisiana requires leaving at least three feet of space when passing a bicyclist, and passing only when it is safe. (Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, bicycles)
- 7. Speed & Road Conditions
During heavy rain, which is common in Louisiana, a driver should:
- a.Keep the same speed as on dry roads
- b.Slow down, turn on low-beam headlights, and increase following distance
- c.Use high beams for more light
- d.Drive on the shoulder
Answer: b
Explanation: In heavy rain, reduce speed, turn on low beams (required when wipers are in use in Louisiana), and leave more following distance to avoid hydroplaning and rear-end crashes. (Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, driving in rain)
- 8. Speed & Road Conditions
In Louisiana, headlights must be turned on:
- a.Only after midnight
- b.Only on the interstate
- c.Only in the city
- d.From sunset to sunrise and whenever windshield wipers are in continuous use
Answer: d
Explanation: Louisiana requires headlights from sunset to sunrise, in poor visibility, and whenever your wipers are in continuous use because of rain, fog, or mist. (Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, headlight use)
- 9. Alcohol, Drugs & Graduated Licensing
For a driver 21 or older, Louisiana sets the illegal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at:
- a.0.02 or higher
- b.0.08 or higher
- c.0.05 or higher
- d.0.15 or higher
Answer: b
Explanation: A driver 21 or older commits DWI at a BAC of 0.08 or higher in Louisiana. (Louisiana DWI law, RS 14:98)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Graduated Licensing
What is the minimum age to obtain a Louisiana learner's permit after completing driver education?
- a.14
- b.16
- c.17
- d.15
Answer: d
Explanation: In Louisiana a teen may earn a learner's permit at age 15 after completing the required driver education, then move to an intermediate license and later a full Class E license. (Louisiana graduated licensing)