Louisiana Permit Practice Test 4
25 questions written from the Class D & E Driver's Guide, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
A front tire blows out at highway speed. What is the most important thing to do first?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052). 11 of the 20 Louisiana questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Louisiana or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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Sample questions from this test
A front tire blows out at highway speed. What is the most important thing to do first?
- A Steer quickly onto the shoulder
- B Shift into neutral and turn off the engine
- C Hold the wheel firmly and do not slam on the brakes
- D Brake hard to stop as quickly as possible
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C. Hold the wheel firmly and do not slam on the brakes
During a blowout, don't panic and don't slam on the brakes. Hold the wheel firmly and keep the car in its lane, let it slow to around 30 mph, then brake gently and pull off the road.
When does Louisiana law require your headlights to be on?
- A Only on unlit highways
- B Between sunset and sunrise
- C Only when it is raining or foggy
- D Only after 9 p.m.
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B. Between sunset and sunrise
Louisiana law requires headlights, not just parking lights, from sunset to sunrise. They are also required when you need your wipers or when others cannot see your car from 500 feet.
Unless a different limit is posted, what is the maximum speed on a Louisiana interstate?
- A 75 mph
- B 70 mph
- C 65 mph
- D 60 mph
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B. 70 mph
Louisiana's maximum interstate speed is 70 mph unless another limit is posted. Enter the interstate at or near the speed of traffic, and do not drive below any posted minimum unless conditions require it.
You have just moved to Louisiana and have a valid license from another state. How long do you have to get a Louisiana license?
- A 6 months
- B 30 days
- C 10 days
- D 90 days
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B. 30 days
New Louisiana residents have 30 days from the time residency is established to get a Louisiana license. Non-residents who are just visiting may drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days.
In Louisiana, how close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park?
- A No closer than 50 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 10 feet
- D No closer than 20 feet
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D. No closer than 20 feet
You may not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parked cars that close block the view between drivers and people stepping into the crosswalk.