Practice Tests & Driver Preparation Course

Preparing for a DMV exam made easy!

1. On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the driver should:
o None of these answers are correct
o Drive in the right lane except to pass
o Drive in any lane
o Drive in the left lane

2. When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross:
o Only when the train is completely out of sight
o At any time - you have the right-of-way
o As soon as the train has passed your roadway
o Only when you can see clearly in both directions

3. In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to be involved in a collision if you:
o Drive a few miles per hour faster than other traffic
o Make sudden lane changes without using your signal
o Drive a few miles per hour slower than other traffic
o Stay within the 50-55 mph speed range

4. If your driving privilege has been revoked, you may:
o Still drive to and from work or school
o Drive only in an emergency
o Drive only in the presence of a licensed parent or guardian
o No longer legally drive in this state
5. Alcohol is a __________ drug.
o None of these answers
o Stimulant
o Depressant
o Hallucinogen

6. You may drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:
o If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle
o Under no circumstances
o At any time
o If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left

7. Roadways are the most slippery:
o When it first starts raining
o After it has been raining for a while
o On a dry, sunny day
o During a heavy downpour

8. A traffic light with a flashing red signal means:
o Stop, and then yield before proceeding
o You are in a speed-controlled zone
o Caution
o Yield only

9. When you tailgate other drivers:
o You are practicing defensive driving
o Your actions will not result in a traffic citation
o You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
o You help reduce traffic congestion
10. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
o They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle
o Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear-view mirrors
o Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
o Only senior citizens are affected by blind spots

11. Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
o Signal your intention before changing lanes
o Check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over your shoulder toward the rear
o Check to make sure there is enough space for the maneuver
o All of these answers are correct

12. You must pull over when:
o Another driver honks at you
o You approach a flashing red light
o A police officer directs you to do so
o You approach a yield sign

13. If two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection at the same time from intersecting
roadways, which vehicle should be given the right-of-way?
o The vehicle on the left
o The vehicle on the right
o The bigger vehicle
o The vehicle in front
14. The blind spots where truck drivers will not be able to see you are:
o Directly behind the truck
o The immediate left of the cab
o The right side of the cab from rear tractor wheels outward
o All of these answers are correct

15. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:
o Only between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
o Unless you do not see any children present
o At all times
o Only during school hours

16. What is the hand signal for stopping or slowing?
o Right arm dangling out the window
o Left arm straight horizontally
o Left arm extended out the window with forearm and hand pointed up
o Left arm extended out the window with forearm and hand pointed down

17. You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see
400 feet down the tracks in one direction. You should:
o Slow down and proceed cautiously, looking in both directions
o Drive across the tracks normally
o Stop before the tracks until a train comes by
o Pull over to the side of the road

18. The only way to "sober up" after consuming alcohol is to:
o Take a cold shower
o Allow your body enough time to process the alcohol, typically hours
o Drink several cups of coffee
o Eat foods that contain starch

19. Reaction time is slower after:
o Sleeping
o Reading
o Exercising
o Consuming alcoholic beverages

20. Continuous hard braking on ice and snow can:
o Help you stop more quickly
o Keep the brakes from freezing
o Extend the life of your brake pads
o Lock-up the front wheels of vehicles not equipped with an anti-lock braking system,
causing loss of steering

21. When taking any medicine, you should:
o Drive as fast as you can to arrive at your destination quickly
o Have someone follow you home
o Keep your window open and drive more slowly
o Consult your doctor about the effects before driving

22. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
o Passing permitted
o School zone
o Do not cross double yellow lines to pass OR Passing not permitted by traffic in either
direction
o Passing or changing lanes permitted only if obstructions or conditions require it

23. The following statements regarding the use of seatbelts are true, with the EXCEPTION of:
o They help prevent head injuries, helping you remain conscious and in control of the
vehicle
o They help keep you from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of a collision
o They are NOT necessary if your vehicle has an air bag
o They help prevent a human-to-human collision by holding you in place



24. If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
o Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed
o Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal
o Honk your horn until the other driver pulls over to let you pass
o Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

25. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also
illegal?
o Adjusting your outside mirrors
o Eating food while driving
o Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle
o Driving while intoxicated
1998-2013 I DRIVE SAFELY, L.L
It is against the law for more than __________ to occupy the front seat of a moving vehicle.
2 people
1 person
3 people
4 people

You must signal continuously for __________ before making a turn.
o 300 feet
o 100 feet
o 200 feet
o 50 feet





When parallel parking, you should park within __________ of the curb.
o One foot
o 16 inches
o 24 inches
o 18 inches

1. Unless posted otherwise, the maximum speed limit in Louisiana is:
o 65 mph
o 50 mph
o 55 mph
o 70 mph

2. When turning around on a narrow street, you should use a __________.
o Blind spot
o Three point turn
o Two point turn
o U-turn

Passengers under the age of __________ may not sit in the open bed of a truck.
12
10
8
16


What is the minimum age to get an intermediate license in Louisiana?
14
16
15
17

You must turn on your __________ when your windshield wipers are on.
Headlights
Interior lights
Fog lights
Air conditioning


What is a "No Zone"?
A no parking area
A tractor trailer's blind spots
An area designated for no motor vehicles
A one way traffic area

You must dim your high beam headlights no less than ___________ from oncoming traffic and
__________ of a vehicle you are following.
300 feet, 100 feet
400 feet, 200 feet
250 feet, 250 feet
500 feet, 200 feet

Parking is prohibited:
All of these answers are correct
Within 100 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing
Within 50 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

This sign warns drivers to __________.
Prepare to cross or enter a one-way street to the right
Watch for side road traffic to the right
Slow down for a reverse turn ahead
Watch for traffic to the left





This sign warns drivers to __________.
Slow down for an unpaved road
Slow down for a right curve
Slow down for a right and left turn
Slow down for a right and left curve


This sign warns drivers to __________.
Take the route to the right if driving slowly
Watch for right and left cross traffic
Detour to the right ahead
Prepare to stop

This sign warns drivers to __________.
Slow down for a curve to the left
Look for a detour to the left
Only turn left here
Slow down at left turn

This sign indicates that drivers __________.
Can go straight ahead if you are in the left lane
Can turn left from the left lane only
Can turn right from the right lane
Can turn left from either lane

This sign indicates __________.
That the center lane is used for left turns only
That the center lane is used for left and right turns
To never pass another car here
That the road ahead curves to the left





This sign warns drivers to __________.
Watch especially for emergency vehicles here
Be ready to yield to other traffic entering the lane
Cautiously enter the intersection
Stop

This sign warns drivers to __________.
Slow down for a left turn
Slow down for a right and left curve
Slow down for a right turn
Slow down for a right and left turn


This sign warns drivers to __________.
Slow down for an unpaved road
Slow down for a left and right turn
Slow down for a left and right curve
Slow down for a left curve

This sign warns drivers to __________.
Slow down for 1,000 ft. of road repairs
Watch out for crossroads traffic
Watch for a change in the speed limit
Watch for a stop sign

This sign indicates that __________.
Only left turns can be made at this intersection
Only right turns can be made at this intersection
Traffic is permitted to pass on either side of an island or obstruction in the
roadway
No turns can be made at this intersection



This sign warns drivers to __________.
Prepare for two-way traffic ahead; divided highway ends
Prepare to stop ahead
Prepare for a reduction in the number of traffic lanes ahead
Prepare for a change in road surface; pavement ends

This sign warns drivers to __________.
Slow down for a winding road
Slow down for road construction ahead
Slow down for a reverse curve
Slow down for a double turn


1. This sign alerts the driver that __________.
o He or she must merge to the right
o He or she is entering a divided highway
o He or she must make a U-Turn
o He or she must merge to the left


2. Signs of this shape and color indicate:
o Speed zones
o Parking zones
o HOV lanes
o Work or Construction zones



1. This sign warns drivers to __________.
o Speed up for a turn to the right
o Slow down for a road to the right
o Slow down for a turn to the right
o Slow down for a curve to the right


2. This guide sign alerts drivers of an upcoming __________.
o Railroad crossing
o Change in the speed limit
o Intersection
o Place to stop

3. This sign tells the driver to __________.
o Enter the expressway at a speed of 35 mph
o Maintain a speed of at least 35 mph on the expressway
o Exit to the right for Highway Number 35
o Slow to 35 mph to exit the expressway


4. If you are being tailgated, the best thing to do is:
o Maintain your speed
o Brake quickly
o Speed up
o Move to the right lane and encourage the vehicle to pass, if possible






5. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
o As fast as you can
o The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway
o 5 to 10 mph slower than the traffic on the freeway
o At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway before merging

1. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and
continually pass the other cars, you will:
o Get better gas mileage
o Get you to your destination much faster and safer
o Help prevent traffic congestion
o Increase your chances of being involved in a collision

2. Why shouldn't you rely on another driver's signal light to indicate his or her actual
intention?
o The light may have been left on from an earlier turn
o All of these answers are correct
o The vehicle may be turning another way
o The light may not be working properly

3. If you have a green light but cross traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:
o Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears
o Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic
o Honk your horn and force your way into the intersection
o Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears




4. A pedestrian with a white cane is:
o Blind or visually impaired
o Deaf
o Elderly
o Handicapped


5. Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or other
drugs?
o Coordination
o Alertness
o All of these answers are correct
o Depth perception

1. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
o Turned to the right (away from the street)
o Parallel with the pavement
o Off the road, partially on the shoulder
o Turned to the left (toward the street)


2. While being passed in a passing zone, you should:
o Pull off the road
o Speed up to stay ahead of the vehicle
o Maintain your speed and position and watch for oncoming dangers
o Slow down and let the passing vehicle safely return to the drive lane





3. How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability?
o 1 drink
o 3 drinks
o 2 drinks
o 4 drinks

4. Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver?
o Knows other drivers will do the right thing
o Considers what other drivers might unexpectantly do and is prepared to respond
o Attempts to get from point A to point B as fast as possible
o Tries to "beat" stoplights and rolls through stop signs


5. In bad weather, you should make your vehicle easier to be seen by:
o Turning on your emergency flashers
o Turning on your headlights
o Turning on your parking lights
o Flashing your high beams

1. You may not park your vehicle:
o Next to a red painted curb
o On the side of the freeway in an emergency
o On any one-way street
o Within 100 feet of an elementary school





2. You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren
on:
o If it is approaching from a side street
o If it is coming towards you
o If it is behind you
o All of these answers are correct


3. Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?
o Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines
o Beer, wine, and hard alcohol
o Tranquilizers, marijuana, and sedatives
o All of these answers are correct


4. It is a very windy day. A dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You
should slow down and turn on your:
o Parking lights
o Headlights
o Air conditioner
o Hazard lights



5. When a large truck wants to pass you, what should you do?
o Honk your horn until the truck stops trying to pass you
o Speed up
o Pull over
o Slow down to shorten the time required to pass you