2024 Louisiana Permit Test 16
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Louisiana. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Louisiana please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/louisiana/car.
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9. While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to leave the road, continue to drive with the wheels off the pavement and reduce your speed by gently applying the brakes. When at a safe speed, turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement. Do not attempt to force your vehicle back onto the pavement by sharply turning the steering wheel.
10. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
Explanation
The only way to be sure you will have enough time to react to mistakes made by other drivers is to leave plenty of space between you and the vehicles around you.
11. When making a turn, you should:
Explanation
When turning, look as far ahead as possible in the direction you want to go. You’ll have more time to react if there’s an obstacle ahead and the process of turning will be much smoother.
12. What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
Explanation
When preparing to drive, you should first adjust your seat to ensure that you are in a comfortable position and can see the road clearly. Adjust your mirrors and steering wheel to be effective when your seat is fully adjusted.
13. When driving on slippery roads, you should:
Explanation
On slippery roads, you should increase your following distance. It may take more time to stop your vehicle than it would under normal conditions.
14. If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:
Explanation
If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you must make every effort to give them a clear path of travel. If it is safe to do so, pull your vehicle to the side of the road to give the emergency vehicle an open pathway.
15. When traffic lights are horizontal, the yellow light is:
Explanation
In some metropolitan areas, traffic lights are horizontal instead of vertical. On these signals, the red light is on the left, the yellow light is in the middle, and the green light is on the right.
16. You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:
Explanation