Louisiana DMV Practice Test 13

Louisiana Practice Test 13

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You hear a siren close by but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is. What do you do?

Keep driving until you are sure the emergency vehicle is headed toward you.

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.

Stop immediately and activate your emergency flashers.

Stop only if you are sure that the vehicle is headed toward you in the opposite lane.

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If you miss your exit from an interstate expressway, you should:

pull over to the right and back up with caution until you reach the exit ramp.

go to the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

make a quick U-turn from your lane of travel.

use the right turn signal, check your mirrors and move to the right.

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The driver of an emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can legally:

pass red lights.

go the wrong way.

exceed the speed limit.

All of the above.

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_________________ your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes.

It is not recommended to check

Never use

Always rely on

Never depend on

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Who has a greater risk of being involved in a traffic crash?

Drivers who are driving alone.

Young people.

Shift workers.

All of the above.

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Hydroplaning happens when:

one of your tires goes flat, causing the others to skid.

the tires of the car ahead cause sheets of water to splash on your vehicle.

your tires throw water to the rear, causing problems for the vehicles behind.

your tires ride up on a thin surface of water, losing contact with the pavement, and resulting in sudden loss of control

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What is the only effective method to reduce your BAC?

Drinking coffee.

Not drinking over a period of time.

Exercise.

Eating before or while you drink.

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Before crossing any railroad tracks, you must:

make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side.

look and listen for trains.

wait until the crossing gates are completely up.

All of the above.

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Which signs have black letters on a yellow or orange background?

Warning signs (diamond)

Railroad advance warning signs (round)

Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)

None of the above.

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An octagonal sign means that drivers must:

come to a complete stop at the marked stop line.

slow down.

respect the posted speed limit.

be aware possible hazards ahead.

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Drivers must yield for emergency vehicles:

Never.

when they see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.

only when other vehicles yield.

None of the above.

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Gauging the speed of a motorcycle may be difficult because:

many motorcyclists do not activate the brake light.

motorcycles are slower than cars.

motorcycles take up less of your field of vision.

motorcycles often slow down by downshifting.

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What can you do to prevent skids on snow and ice?

Decrease pressure on the brake pedal if your wheels begin to lock.

Allow the wheels to keep turning.

Brake early and gently.

All of the above.

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Where are yield signs usually placed?

Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.

Where major roads lead into auxiliary roads.

Near school zones.

At intersections, if there is no marked stop line.

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If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, look towards __________ of the road.

the center

the left side

either side

the right side

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When other drivers around you are acting in anger, you should:

distance yourself from the situation.

slow down or move over safely.

avoid making eye contact.

All of the above.

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Drivers should use the horn:

if a driver is moving slowly, and you want them to drive faster.

only when necessary, to avoid collisions.

to alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

when feeling angry or upset.

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Destination signs are ______ with ____ letters and symbols.

blue; white

yellow; black

green; white

white; black

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When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

when you first see the exit sign.

once you see the toll booth.

before moving into the exit lane.

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

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__________ are blue with white letters and symbols.

Destination signs (guide signs)

Service signs

Regulatory signs

Warning signs

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When approaching a curve, remember to:

drive at the posted speed limit throughout the curve.

accelerate slightly before entering the curve.

slow down before entering the curve.

drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down gradually.

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When driving in fog, drivers should:

slow down and drive cautiously.

not use high beam headlights.

use low beam headlights to better illuminate the road ahead.

All of the above.

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What does it mean if an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low visibility?

Your headlights are too bright. You should use parking lights instead.

Your headlights are too bright. You should turn them off.

Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.

You are driving in the wrong direction. Make a U-turn as soon as possible.

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Which of the following must you obey over the others?

Police officer

Stop sign

Flashing red light

Red light

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If your car breaks down on the highway, you should:

stop in the right lane.

flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.

use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

sound your horn to warn passing vehicles.

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If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?

After the crosswalk.

On the crosswalk.

Before the crosswalk.

Before the stop line.

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If traffic on the other side of an intersection is backed up and you cannot get completely through, you must:

wait until traffic ahead is clear.

turn right instead of going straight through the intersection.

enter the intersection and try to avoid blocking it.

enter the intersection and proceed with caution.

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When you reach an intersection with a stop sign, you should:

stop, look right, then left, then right again.

stop, look left, then right, then left again.

check your rearview mirror, look left, then right, then proceed.

follow the vehicle ahead of you.

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Green and white signs:

direct drivers to services.

are mainly used at intersections and driveways.

warn drivers of unexpected road conditions.

give information about directions and distances.

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Anything that requires you to _______ could cause you to crash.

take your eyes off the road

take your attention away from driving

take your hands off the wheel

All of the above.

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When an approaching driver at night blinds you by failing to dim their high beams, you should look:

straight down the middle of the road.

towards the right side of the road.

None of the other answers is correct.

towards the left side of the road.

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