Louisiana DMV Practice Test 09

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Louisiana Practice Test 09

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At intersections where two or more drivers stop at STOP signs at the same time and they are at right angles:

the driver who is late for work has the right-of-way.

the driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left.

the driver who was going faster before stopping must yield.

the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

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__________ limit(s) your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit

Even the smallest amount of alcohol

Only a blood alcohol level greater than .05

Alcohol does not

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In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:

steer the car into the direction of the skid.

pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.

take their foot off the gas pedal.

tap the gas pedal with their foot.

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When driving on slippery roads, drivers should:

change lanes quickly.

increase their following distance.

brake harder than usual.

avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

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What shape is a speed limit sign?

Vertical rectangle

Pentagon

Diamond

Round

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When driving in fog, drivers should use:

low beam headlights.

emergency flashers.

high beam headlights.

parking lights.

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What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?

Crosswalk Lines

Edge line

Arrows

Diamond

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Smoking while driving:

is not distracting.

does not affect driving abilities.

helps increase driver alertness.

is distracting.

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When approaching someone using a white cane, you should proceed with caution because:

the pedestrian might be blind.

the pedestrian is blind.

the pedestrian might be using a guide dog.

the pedestrian is deaf.

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________ is the only effective way to reduce your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC).

Time

Taking a cold shower

Drinking coffee

Eating food

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If you begin to feel drowsy while driving, you should:

stop driving.

get some coffee.

open your window.

get an energy drink.

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Unlike passenger cars, trucks have blind spots:

reserved for blind people.

directly behind them.

on the right.

on the front.

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From top to bottom, traffic lights are:

red, green and yellow.

green, red and yellow.

green, yellow and red.

red, yellow and green.

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At a stop sign there is no stop line, you must stop:

after you enter the crosswalk.

before you enter the crosswalk.

before the traffic light turns red.

before you enter the intersection.

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While inside a roundabout, you should:

use your left turn signal if you are in position to exit now.

change lanes before you check for vehicles behind you.

remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.

all of the above.

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One broken line indicates:

You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.

You can change lanes, but only when traffic conditions or obstructions in the road make it necessary.

You cannot pass other vehicles or go across the line.

None of the above.

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You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

if no part of your vehicle is on the road.

if you need to check your smartphone for directions.

only if you have an emergency.

as long as you turn on your emergency flashers.

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To avoid having to make an emergency stop while driving in traffic, drivers should:

sound their horn to warn other drivers.

drive slower than the flow of traffic.

drive in the right lane only.

look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

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A traffic sign with a red circle around and a slash over a symbol means:

the maneuver shown on the sign can be executed only after coming to a complete stop.

Do not drive faster than the posted speed limit.

the maneuver shown on the sign should be executed with extreme caution.

the maneuver shown by the symbol is not allowed.

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Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

just before changing lanes.

early enough so other drivers know your intention.

at any time.

after changing lanes.

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A flashing yellow light means:

Proceed with caution

Pedestrian crossing

Come to a full stop

Merging traffic ahead

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When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane.

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.

None of the above.

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What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?

Run away.

Do not panic.

Do not move.

Call the police.

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Drivers may pass another vehicle if the line dividing two lanes is a ________ line.

solid yellow

double solid yellow

broken white

solid white

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The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:

an advance warning sign.

a crossbuck sign.

a speed limit sign.

a stop sign.

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When driving on slick roads, drivers should:

drive as they would on dry roads.

accelerate quickly.

take turns more slowly.

use alternate routes.

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The effects of alcohol on driving include:

Better reflexes.

Improved coordination.

None of the above.

Improved judgement.

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