FREE Louisiana Permit Test 17 - Real 2024 DMV Test Questions

17. When should drivers use one-hand steering?

When turning the wheel during normal driving activity.

When avoiding a hazard at a high speed.

When turning the wheel at low speeds.

When backing, activating signals, turning on the radio, or activating windshield wipers.

Use one-hand steering only when backing or when operating vehicle controls (wipers, flashers, lights, etc.) that require a temporary reach from the steering wheel.

18. What is the meaning of the "P" in the SIPDE acronym?

Push and pull.

Pass.

Predict hazards.

Pressure.

The "P" in the SIPDE acronym stands for "Predict hazards." Predict the worst case scenario that could occur while you are driving and plan out any actions you could take to remain safe if that scenario happened.

19. A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

Slow down at the light.

Drive carefully without stopping.

Merge to the right.

Stop before entering the intersection.

A flashing red light means that you must stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and go only when it is safe. At a railroad crossing, a flashing red light indicates that a train is approaching. Yield to the train, and go only when the lights have stopped flashing and all other active warning devices deactivate.

20. The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.

Limit your driving to weekdays.

Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.

Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wearing your seat belt is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of death or injury while driving.

A steep grade is ahead.

You must turn left ahead.

Do not enter.

A four-way intersection is ahead.

This signs warns that a four-way intersection is ahead.

22. The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.

Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.

Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

Consuming any type of alcohol can have negative effects on your reflexes and judgment. It does not matter which type of alcohol is consumed, only how much alcohol has entered a person's bloodstream.

23. While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?

Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.

Continue driving straight. It is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.

Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.

Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.

You should pass a bicyclist the same way you would pass any other vehicle, but not so fast or close to them that you throw debris in their face or blow them around with the draft of air from your vehicle. Allow at least 3 feet of space between your side mirror and the bicyclist, or at least 5 feet on higher speed roads or when there is a group of bicyclists. Honking unnecessarily may startle riders and make them more likely to crash.

Intersection ahead.

Steep grade ahead.

Winding road.

Merging traffic.

This sign indicates that a steep downhill grade is ahead.

2024 Louisiana Permit Test 17

17. When should drivers use one-hand steering?

18. What is the meaning of the "P" in the SIPDE acronym?

19. A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

20. The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

21. This road sign means:

22. The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

23. While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?

24. This road sign means:

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