Louisiana DMV Practice Test 01

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Louisiana Practice Test 01

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When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

dim your lights, then speed up and pass quickly.

look toward the right side of the road.

use your emergency flashers to warn the other driver.

look toward the left side of the road.

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Where must a pedestrian walk when there are no sidewalks?

On the side of the road, in the same direction of traffic.

On the left side of the road, behind slower vehicles.

In the middle of the road, facing oncoming traffic.

On the side of the road, facing the traffic.

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A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should:

overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

sound the horn.

None of the above.

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If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

use your emergency lights.

flash your headlights.

sound your horn.

flash your brake lights.

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If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate your intention to turn.

your high beams

hand signals

your emergency flashers

your horn

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When following motorcycles, drivers should:

keep less space in front of their vehicle.

keep more space in front of their vehicle.

reduce the minimum following distance.

try to pass them as they have different braking capabilities than other motor vehicles.

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Drivers cannot pass a vehicle on the left if:

they approach a curve on a two-way road and cannot see around it.

they cannot safely return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them.

their lane has a solid yellow center line.

All of the above.

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Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

yellow

black

white

orange

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You are driving and you are feeling drowsy. You should:

turn on the radio to keep you awake.

have a beer or two to keep you awake.

avoid drinking coffee.

find a safe place to stop for a break.

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On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine?

30 minutes.

3 hours.

one hour.

10 minutes.

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Pentagonal signs are used to indicate:

no passing zones.

school crossings.

possible hazards on roadways.

dangerous intersections.

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If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

in the direction you want to go.

to keep the front wheels straight.

in the opposite direction of the skid.

in any direction. It doesnt matter.

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A flashing red light means:

Go, but yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.

Drive with caution.

The light will soon change to steady red.

The same as a STOP sign.

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Two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way?

No one.

The driver on the left.

The driver who does not control the car.

The driver on the right.

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When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, drivers should:

drive above the speed of traffic to get ahead.

enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.

accelerate to the speed of traffic.

stop first, then gradually enter traffic.

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A speed limit is the __________ speed at which a vehicle may legally travel on the road under ideal conditions.

maximum

minimum

suggested

None of the above.

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Which of the following is NOT true about ABS?

It improves the vehicle stability.

It helps increase your stopping distance.

It improves the steering ability.

It's an automobile safety system.

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You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?

Enter the intersection with caution.

Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.

Wait for the next green light.

Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

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Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts.

work with

replace

protect

fix

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As you drive on the expressway, make sure:

to signal all lane changes.

your directional signal goes off before you change lanes.

you cut off vehicles behind you when you change lanes.

All of the above.

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Keeping a space cushion between you and the other vehicles around you is important because it:

gives you time to react to situations.

keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.

prevents distractions from other vehicles.

keeps other drivers alert.

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What should you do as you prepare to turn right at an intersection?

Signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist.

Yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction.

Honk your horn.

All of the above.

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Before backing up, you should:

turn your head and look through the rear window.

get off the car to see if it is clear to proceed.

flash your headlights.

rely on your mirrors to see if it is clear to proceed.

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Which of the following drugs could affect your ability to drive?

Marijuana.

Tranquilizers.

A cold remedy.

All of the above.

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Your blind spot is the area of the road:

you see in your side mirror.

you cannot see without moving your head.

directly behind your vehicle.

you see in your rearview mirror.

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When approaching a highway-rail intersection, the first sign drivers see is usually:

an RXR round sign on a yellow background.

a yield sign.

a train sign.

a stop sign.

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When driving at night with no other vehicles ahead, a driver should use:

parking lights.

emergency flashers.

low-beam lights.

high beam lights.

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A yellow arrow means:

Do not go in the direction of the arrow.

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

The same as a steady yellow light.

None of the above.

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Our Illinois DMV practice test is designed to help you pass the written exam on your first try. It covers everything from traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings to traffic laws, driving rules, and vehicle safety. The Illinois DMV written test includes 35 questions, with 15 focused on identifying road signs. You need at least 28 correct answers to pass.