2024 Louisiana Permit Test 20
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. A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:
Explanation
A flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign. If you encounter a flashing red light, you should come to a complete stop, yield to appropriate traffic and pedestrians, and only proceed when it is safe to do so.
10. When traffic lights are horizontal instead of vertical, the red 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.
11. If you are following a motorcycle, your following distance should be at least:
Explanation
Increase your following distance to at least four seconds when following a motorcycle. If the motorcycle and its rider should fall, you will need extra space to avoid the obstacle.
12. It is important to slow down:
Explanation
You should always slow down when driving on narrow or winding roads, near intersections, near railroad crossings, on hills, in sharp or blind curves, where there are pedestrians or driving hazards, and when the roads are wet or slippery.
13. Which of the following can be hazardous when driving during the spring?
Explanation
New spring growth often causes seasonal allergies and over-the-counter allergy medications can have side effects that diminish your driving ability. Slow down on slick roads and increase your following distance when rain or mist begins to fall. Just a small amount of water can mix with oil and grease on the roadway to create slippery conditions. If possible, travel around potholes.
14. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
Explanation
For drivers age 21 or older, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, but dangerous.
15. You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:
Explanation
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or walking with a guide dog, you must slow down, yield the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop your vehicle in order to prevent injury or danger to the pedestrian.
16. When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:
Explanation