Louisiana Car Driving Permit Test-7 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:

Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.
Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.
Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.
Slam on your brakes.

Explanation

Q.2.

When should drivers use one-hand steering?

When turning the wheel during normal driving activity.
When avoiding a hazard at a high speed.
When turning the wheel at low speeds.
When backing, activating signals, turning on the radio, or activating windshield wipers.

Explanation

Q.3.

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

A solid green light
A flashing yellow light
A green arrow pointing left
A flashing red light

Explanation

Q.4.

This sign means:

Stop.
Side road.
Two-way left turn.
Farm machinery.

Explanation

Q.5.

What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.
Lanes move in opposite directions.
Drivers may not pass.
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Explanation

Q.6.

On slippery roads, you should:

Slow down.
Drive more quickly.
Drive the speed limit, with caution.
Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.

Explanation

Q.7.

When a curb is painted ____, it indicates that only short parking stops are permitted.

Blue
Yellow
White
Red

Explanation

Q.8.

Drowsy drivers:

Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.
Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.
Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.
Are usually only older drivers.

Explanation

Q.9.

Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

On a wet or icy road.
On paved highways.
When driving at night.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.10.

When traffic lights are horizontal, the yellow light is:

On the right.
In the middle.
On the left.
On a separate traffic signal.

Explanation

Q.11.

When riding in a vehicle, small children:

May be safely held by a strong adult.
Will be safe if they are standing on the floor in the back of the vehicle.
Will not be hurt in an accident because they are small.
Must never be allowed to ride while standing in the vehicle.

Explanation

Q.12.

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.
Interstate route sign.
School crossing sign.
Speed limit sign.

Explanation

Q.13.

This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.
No trucks are allowed on an upcoming hill.
A logging road is ahead.
There are trucks on an upcoming hill.

Explanation

Q.14.

This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.
Lane closed ahead.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Traffic signal ahead.

Explanation

Q.15.

This sign is used to prevent:

Entrance to full parking lots.
Entrance to road construction areas.
Entrance to dead-end streets.
Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps.

Explanation

Q.16.

This sign means:

Multiple turns.
Winding road.
No parking.
Right lane closed.

Explanation

Q.17.

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Yellow
Red
Green
White

Explanation

Q.18.

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.
Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

Explanation

Q.19.

This sign means:

Side road.
Low clearance.
Merging traffic.
Prepare to stop.

Explanation

Q.20.

The most common color of warning signs is:

Red.
Yellow.
Green.
Blue.

Explanation

Q.21.

When checking your tires, you should make sure:

The tread is not worn away.
The air pressure is not too low.
They are not flat.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.22.

How do you check your blind spots?

By looking in your side mirrors.
By turning your head and looking over your shoulders.
By looking in your rearview mirror.
By staring straight ahead.

Explanation

Q.23.

When you double the speed of a car, you increase the force of impact by:

Two times.
Three times.
Four times.
Nothing.

Explanation

Q.24.

This sign means:

Watch for drunk drivers.
Curves ahead.
Slippery when wet.
Apply your brakes quickly.

Explanation

Q.25.

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

Always bring the car to a complete stop.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.
Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly.

Explanation

Q.26.

Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.
Bicyclists in the roundabout.
Pedestrians in the roundabout.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.27.

Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Yes.
No.
If there is no oncoming traffic.
If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

Explanation

Q.28.

Drivers should use hand-to-hand steering:

When turning the wheel during normal driving activity.
When avoiding a hazard at a high speed.
When turning the wheel at low speeds.
When backing, activating signals, turning on the radio, or activating windshield wipers.

Explanation

Q.29.

This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
The road ahead winds a series of turns or curves.
Traffic increases ahead.
Steep grade ahead.

Explanation

Q.30.

Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.
Water does not affect cars with good tires.
Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.

Explanation

Q.31.

When should you use your parking brake?

Every time you park
Only when you park on a hill
Only when you're parked on a busy street
Only when you're parked in a parking lot

Explanation

Q.32.

When entering a street from a driveway, you:

Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.
Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.
Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.
Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.

Explanation

Q.33.

When using a roundabout or rotary island, drivers should:

Yield to entering traffic.
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
Drive in a clockwise direction.
Stop within the rotary island.

Explanation

Q.34.

This road sign means:

All traffic must turn right.
No right turn.
All traffic must go straight ahead.
A road joins from the right.

Explanation

Q.35.

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

Slow down and proceed with care.
Continue normally through the intersection.
Stop and proceed when a green light appears.
Stop and proceed when the way is clear.

Explanation

Q.36.

If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:

Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.
Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.
Turn into the middle lane.
Turn into any lane.

Explanation

Q.37.

When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.
Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.
Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.
Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

Explanation

Q.38.

Driving at night requires increased caution because:

Traffic moves faster at night.
There is a larger volume of traffic at night.
Drivers cannot see as well at night.
Accidents occur more frequently at night.

Explanation

Q.39.

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
May no longer turn and must proceed straight.
Still have the right-of-way to turn.
No longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.

Explanation

Q.40.

As a pedestrian, you should:

Always insist on the right-of-way over a vehicle when using a crosswalk.
Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching.
Enter a crosswalk at any time because it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stop.
Use crosswalks only if they are convenient.

Explanation

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