Louisiana DMV Practice Test 11

Louisiana Practice Test 11

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When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

turning your head and glancing over your shoulder.

using the inside rearview mirror.

checking the rearview and outside mirrors.

using the outside rearview mirror.

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Emergency vehicles:

may follow each other.

may use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

have the right-of-way when using siren and red/blue lights.

All of the above.

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___________ are green with white letters and symbols.

Warning signs

Regulatory signs

Service signs

Destination signs (guide signs)

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Drinking alcohol while taking drugs can:

improve your driving performance.

have a less pronounced effect than either taken separately.

have a more pronounced effect than either taken separately.

improve concentration.

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If your car goes into water, you should:

wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.

call the fire department immediately.

remove yourself before it starts to sink.

None of the above.

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If another car has stopped in an adjacent lane in the same direction of travel, you should:

pass the car on the left.

pass the car on the left.

be careful in case the other vehicle has stopped for a pedestrian.

speed up and pass the vehicle on the right.

tap your horn to let the other driver know you are passing.

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To pass a bicyclist traveling in the same direction on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you should:

not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.

slow down and wait until there is no oncoming traffic, then pass the bicyclist leaving him or her sufficient space.

honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.

continue driving straight, it is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.

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A steady yellow light means:

Be prepared to stop for the red light.

Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green.

Drive with caution.

Stop, yield the right-of-way, and go.

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When you pass another vehicle, before you return to the right lane, you must:

signal.

make sure you can see the front bumper of the vehicle you passed.

look at your interior rear-view mirror.

All of the above.

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The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

presence of a yield sign.

number of cars behind you.

road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic.

number of cars in front of you.

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A steady green light at intersections means:

You must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding

You may not turn right

You must increase your speed

You may drive through the intersection if the road is clear

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Worn tires:

can increase your stopping distance.

may cause you to hydroplane even with very little water on the road.

can make turning more difficult.

All of the above.

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Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

may have trouble controlling their vehicles.

tend to be more aggressive.

must yield the right-of-way.

have no driving errors.

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Alcohol:

makes you less aware of what is happening to your driving abilities.

improves your reaction time.

enhances your ability to see clearly.

makes it easier to make correct decisions.

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The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection. If a car is already in the intersection and is making a turn, you must:

let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.

enter the intersection and then stop.

wait for the next green light.

drive through the intersection. You have the right-of-way.

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What should you do if your vision through the windshield becomes blocked?

Open the side window so you can see.

Pull your vehicle off the road and park it.

Turn on your emergency lights.

All of the above.

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When driving on wet roads, you should remember:

To stay farther behind the vehicle ahead of you.

To give yourself additional time to stop.

That driving on wet roads can cause hydroplaning.

All of the above.

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A steady yellow light means that a ______ light will soon appear.

steady green

flashing green

steady red

flashing yellow

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Before turning, you should:

change lanes.

sound your horn to alert the other drivers.

increase your speed.

give the proper turn signal.

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Arrows on the roadway:

indicate that you cannot pass or change lanes.

show which lanes you must use.

indicate HOV lanes.

indicate reserved lanes.

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When a stop is required at an intersection with no stop line or crosswalk:

Drivers should stop only at a place where the driver can see at least 100 feet on either side.

Drivers are not required to stop.

Drivers should stop at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before actually entering the roadway.

Drivers are required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.

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To enter a freeway:

signal, yield, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.

make a complete stop before entering the freeway.

drive slowly so you can check traffic.

signal and enter the freeway. You have the right-of-way.

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When passing other vehicles, drivers should:

pass the vehicle as slowly as possible.

apply the brake and slow down.

make sure the passing lane is clear of traffic, and check behind and to the left to make sure another vehicle is not attempting to pass.

All of the above.

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When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

before you start to cross, you need to make sure there is space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

you have the right of way and do not need to check for trains.

you may pass slower drivers crossing the track.

All of the above.

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