2025 Louisiana Permit Test 20
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Louisiana. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Louisiana please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/louisiana/car.
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9. ____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
Explanation
High speeds greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes. The faster you drive, the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle, should you be involved in a collision.
10. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:
Explanation
Never make last-minute turns. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane to make the turn, drive to the next intersection and then make the turn from the proper lane.
11. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:
Explanation
You should look and listen for trains before crossing any railroad tracks. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you cannot go across the tracks. This is true even if they have no signals or the signals are not working.
12. When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?
Explanation
It is illegal to drive so slowly that you disrupt the normal flow of traffic. You may receive a citation for driving too slowly.
13. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
Explanation
If you are stopped at a railroad crossing with more than one track, do not start moving as soon as a train passes. Wait until you have a clear view down all tracks before you start across. Even where there is only one track, do not start across immediately after a train passes; check again for another train that may be approaching.
14. Defensive driving is:
Explanation
You drive defensively when you identify dangerous driving situations and take action before an accident occurs. Defensive driving helps prevent conflicts with aggressive, offensive, discourteous, careless, inattentive, impulsive, ignorant, or intoxicated drivers or pedestrians.
15. When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:
Explanation
Yield the right-of-way to any approaching emergency vehicle that is using its flashing lights or siren, regardless of its direction of travel. You must immediately drive to the right side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. If you are within an intersection, pass through the intersection before coming to a stop on the right side of the road.
16. What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?
Explanation