Louisiana Car Driving Permit Test-4 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
Keep a steady pace.
Stay in the driver's blind spot.
Honk to let them know you are there.

Explanation

Q.2.

This sign means:

A left curve is ahead.
A series of curves is ahead.
An S-curve is ahead.
The road will be slippery when wet.

Explanation

Q.3.

You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

The maximum speed limit.
A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.
A speed that is safe for existing conditions.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.4.

This road sign means:

A steep grade is ahead.
You must turn left ahead.
Do not enter.
A four-way intersection is ahead.

Explanation

Q.5.

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.
Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.
Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
Look toward the right side of the road.

Explanation

Q.6.

What is the meaning of the "D" in the SIPDE acronym?

Defensive driving.
Decide on a safe action.
Dodge.
Doubt.

Explanation

Q.7.

To drive safely at night, you should:

Increase your following distance.
Not drive if you are tired.
Make sure your headlights are working properly.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.8.

Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.9.

Which is a characteristic of a defensive driver?

Anticipation
Passivity
Easily distracted
Anger

Explanation

Q.10.

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:

A slow sign.
A yield sign.
A stop sign.
An intersection sign.

Explanation

Q.11.

If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:

Get out of the car and go for help.
Lay down in your car and go to sleep.
Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.
Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.

Explanation

Q.12.

A speed restriction sign:

May be ignored in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions.
Has a triangular shape.
Is blue with black lettering.
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn.

Explanation

Q.13.

This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.
The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.
The road ahead curves to the left.
Construction ahead.

Explanation

Q.14.

This road sign means:

Slow down or stop.
Stop, if necessary.
You must come to a complete stop.
Drive with caution and be ready to stop.

Explanation

Q.15.

If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:

Brake hard immediately.
Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.
Maintain your current speed and steer straight.
Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.

Explanation

Q.16.

Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.

White
Red
Black
Yellow

Explanation

Q.17.

You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

Honk your horn.
Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrians.
Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.
Drive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light.

Explanation

Q.18.

Hurricane evacuation route signs:

Are on highways that should be used in the case of a hurricane evacuation.
Are only up when there is a hurricane.
Are recommended for use by only out-of-state visitors.
Are recommended for use by only Louisiana residents.

Explanation

Q.19.

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

Take your eyes off the road
Take your hands off the wheel
Take your attention away from the task of driving
All of the above

Explanation

Q.20.

This is a ____ sign.

Stop
Wrong way
Yield
Do not enter

Explanation

Q.21.

You should honk your horn when you:

Are traveling through an intersection.
Are passing a bicyclist.
See a child who is about to run into the street.
Are parallel parking.

Explanation

Q.22.

Louisiana law requires headlights to be used:

When the driver is tired.
Between sunset and sunrise.
When the temperature drops below freezing.
During the day in favorable weather conditions.

Explanation

Q.23.

Red pavement markings or reflectors indicate:

Increased speed limits.
Decreased speed limits.
A no passing zone.
A roadway that must not be entered.

Explanation

Q.24.

This road sign means:

Do not pass.
Do not enter.
No turn on red.
Keep right.

Explanation

Q.25.

This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Watch for drunk drivers.
Dangerous curve ahead.
Bump in the road ahead.

Explanation

Q.26.

Fluorescent yellow-green signs indicate:

School zones.
Hospitals.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

Explanation

Q.27.

A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.
Alerts drivers to school zones.
Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

Explanation

Q.28.

When should you use a three-point turnabout?

Anytime.
When driving in heavy traffic.
Only when driving on a street that is too narrow for you to make a U-turn and you cannot go around the block.
When driving on a one-lane, one-way street.

Explanation

Q.29.

You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.
Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.
Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.30.

Traffic signs and pavement markings:

Must always be obeyed.
Are merely suggestions.
Must be followed only when there is other traffic.
Must be followed only when a police officer is present.

Explanation

Q.31.

The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.
Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.
Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

Explanation

Q.32.

If you are approaching a traffic signal that you notice has been solid green for a long time, you should:

Prepare for the light to turn yellow.
Speed up to beat a red light.
Assume the light will stay green.
Assume the light is broken.

Explanation

Q.33.

Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

Have done as much as you can.
Must stay until the police arrive.
Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.
May go on your way.

Explanation

Q.34.

You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.
Stop as quickly as you can.
Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop.
Increase your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

Explanation

Q.35.

Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

Combination solid and broken yellow
Single broken yellow
Double solid yellow
Single broken white

Explanation

Q.36.

An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.
Toward the right side of the road.
Toward the left side of the road.
Straight down the middle of the road.

Explanation

Q.37.

A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Go.
Yield to other cars.
Slow down and prepare to stop.
Stop.

Explanation

Q.38.

You are involved in an accident. You should:

Stop immediately.
Help the injured.
Call the police.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.39.

Fluorescent pink signs are:

Speed limit signs.
Incident management signs.
School zone signs.
Mile markers.

Explanation

Q.40.

At a light rail intersection, always:

Look both ways before crossing tracks.
Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
All of these.

Explanation

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