2025 Louisiana Permit Test 9

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.. Read More

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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1. 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.

2. You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Explanation
Any defect that may affect the safe operation of a vehicle should be corrected as soon as possible. Defects should be corrected before the vehicle is driven.

3. 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.

4. If you are being followed too closely on a multilane highway, you should:

Explanation
If you are being followed too closely on a multilane roadway, you should move into the lane to your right. The far left lane of a multilane roadway should be used to pass slower traffic.

5. You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

Explanation
When approaching a railroad crossing, you must stop your vehicle no closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail if an installed electric or mechanical signal is giving warning of an approaching train. Be aware of other warning signs that may indicate an oncoming train, including seeing a lowered crossing gate or hearing an oncoming train.

6. When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

Explanation
Stop before the stop line or crosswalk at any intersection that is controlled by a stop sign. If there is a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection and proceed when it is safe to do so.

7. Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

Explanation
Drivers must always yield to pedestrians in the street, even if they are crossing against a red light or are otherwise being careless.

8. How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?

Explanation
Stopping suddenly can make it difficult for drivers behind you to avoid a rear-end collision. When stopping, release the accelerator to allow your vehicle to slow. Press the brake pedal by applying steady pressure, activating your brake lights and causing the vehicle to stop smoothly.
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