2024 Louisiana Permit Test 19
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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17. Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?
Explanation
Driving too fast for conditions is a major cause of motor vehicle crashes. Being inattentive to surroundings can cause a driver to collide with other vehicles. Most rear-end collisions are caused by drivers following other vehicles too closely.
18. When you want to change lanes, you should:
Explanation
When changing lanes, maintain a safe following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Check in your mirrors and blind spots to make sure there are no vehicles driving in your path or already entering the lane you want to enter.
19. When stopped at an intersection, drivers should look:
Explanation
When stopped at an intersection, look to your left, to your right, and then to your left again before entering the intersection. Be alert to pedestrians, vehicles, and other potential hazards.
20. At a four-way stop:
Explanation
At four-way stops, traffic from all four directions must stop. The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
21. A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:
Explanation
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means that passing is allowed from the lane on the side next to the broken line.
22. What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?
Explanation
When approaching an unmarked railroad crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Before you cross, be sure that no trains are approaching from either direction on any track. If you see or hear a train coming, stop at a safe distance from the nearest track and wait to proceed until after the train passes.
23. If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:
Explanation
To avoid the dangers of road rage, you should never take it personally if another driver cuts you off in traffic. Just let it go and continue driving safely.
24. When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:
Explanation
