Louisiana DMV Practice Test 04

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Louisiana Practice Test 04

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After you stop for a school bus, you must:

pass the bus before the red lights stop flashing.

None of the above.

turn off your engine.

wait until the yellow lights stop flashing.

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Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.

less dangerous

darker

larger and deeper

narrower and shorter

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If you stop along the road at night:

turn on your headlights only.

turn off all your lights.

turn off your emergency lights and leave your high beams on.

turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on.

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Before a school bus stops to load passengers, the driver will usually flash:

red warning lights.

red lights.

yellow warning lights.

green lights.

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Regulatory signs are:

white triangles.

blue rectangles.

green rectangles.

white rectangles.

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Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?

It is hard to judge how far away a motorcycle is.

Motorcycles are hard to see.

It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.

All of the above.

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A flashing red traffic light:

is used to indicate a pedestrian crossing.

indicates that you should drive with caution.

has the same meaning as a yield sign.

has the same meaning as a stop sign.

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When driving, it is important to keep a space cushion _________ your vehicle.

only behind

on all sides of

only in front of

only to the sides of

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A driver cuts off another vehicle, or threatens another motorist or a pedestrian. These are examples of:

road rage

excessive driving

furious driving

defensive driving

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What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

None of the other answers are correct.

Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.

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In the following situations, drivers should increase their following interval:

When following vehicles that are required to come to a stop at railroad crossings.

When it is hard to see ahead because of bad weather.

On slippery roads.

All of the above.

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Road signs that point out scenic areas and parks are:

black and orange.

brown and white.

black and white.

green and white.

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On what three factors does your blood alcohol content (BAC) depend?

Your weight. The type of beverage you drink. How fit you are.

Your height. How much alcohol you drink. The type of beverage you drink.

Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks.

How fit you are. How much alcohol you drink. Your height.

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If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

Increasing your speed while obeying the speed limit.

Pulling over to the right and wait until it stops raining.

Lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time.

None of the above.

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When changing lanes, you should not:

signal your intentions early.

check to see if other drivers are moving into the same lane.

check your side and rear view mirrors.

rely on the inside rearview mirror to check for blind spots.

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BAC is expressed in:

percentage of alcohol to blood.

ounces of alcohol in your blood.

percentage of blood to alcohol.

AAI (Acute Alcohol Intoxication) level.

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When driving on major highways you should:

keep your eyes moving.

stay alert.

be ready to react to road hazards.

All of the above.

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To drive defensively, you must:

not check behind you through your mirrors.

use only one hand on the wheel.

assume that a driver who approaches a STOP sign on a side road is actually going to stop.

anticipate errors by other drivers.

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If a traffic officer signals you to drive through a red light:

you must wait for the red light to turn green.

you must call the police.

you must not obey the officer. Signs and signals take precedence over directions given by traffic officers.

you must do it.

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When driving near light rail vehicles, drivers should:

always obey signs and traffic signals.

expect trains on any track at any time.

never drive around lowered crossing gates.

All of the above.

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Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?

On the right curb.

As close as possible to the center line.

As far to the right as possible.

None of the above.

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A vehicle that enters a road from a driveway:

must enter the roadway immediately.

has the right-of-way.

must yield to traffic approaching from the right, while it has the right-of-way over vehicles approaching from the left.

must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians.

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A flashing yellow traffic signal means:

The same thing as a stop sign.

Stop and proceed when a green light appears.

Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.

No right turn.

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At night, it is hardest to see:

pedestrians.

street lights.

other motorists.

road signs.

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When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

slow down to allow room for the other driver to complete the pass safely.

change lanes.

use your brake lights.

speed up.

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