Louisiana DMV Practice Test 2026

1. At least 20 feet
2. At least 300 feet
3. At least 500 feet
4. At least 100 feet

Correct answer: At least 100 feet. Louisiana requires a continuous turn signal for at least 100 feet before the turn.

Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, p.92, 97, Speed Limits / Turn Signals

1. Only at an intersection, if it's not banned there.
2. Anywhere along the middle of the block, at any time of day.
3. Only inside a marked private parking lot.
4. Only at times when no traffic is present.

Correct answer: Only at an intersection, if it's not banned there.. In business districts, U-turns are generally limited to intersections rather than made mid-block, and even then only where a sign doesn't prohibit it.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Turns-Illegal U-Turns p.62-67

1. 15
2. 14
3. 16
4. 13

Correct answer: 15. Louisiana sets the minimum age for a learner's permit at 15.

Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, p.12, Stage 1: Learner's Permit

1. Immediately reverse without checking, since other drivers should watch for you.
2. Only check the rearview mirror.
3. Pulling out from a parked position does not require a turn signal.
4. Signal and check for a safe gap in traffic before pulling out.

Correct answer: Signal and check for a safe gap in traffic before pulling out.. Before merging back into traffic from a parked position, a driver must signal and check for a safe gap, since other drivers aren't expecting a parked vehicle to suddenly pull out.

Source: New York Driver Handbook, Ch7 Parallel Parking p.39

1. Because printing in color alone is considered too expensive
2. Because every car's GPS system requires specific shapes
3. There is no real reason at all; it is simply tradition
4. So drivers can identify the sign type quickly, even at a distance

Correct answer: So drivers can identify the sign type quickly, even at a distance. Recognizing a sign by its shape lets drivers identify the type of message before they are close enough to read the words, which helps at night, in fog, or from far away.

Source: Florida Driver Handbook, PDF p.54, Traffic Sign Colors and shapes

1. There is no other way to qualify
2. Only by turning 21
3. Only through a commercial driving school that offers a special direct licensing program
4. By being at least 17 and applying directly, without entering the graduated program

Correct answer: By being at least 17 and applying directly, without entering the graduated program. A driver who is at least 17 and skipped the graduated stages can apply for a first license directly.

Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, p.12, Stage 3: Full License

1. About 0.10 percent BAC per hour
2. All of it within 10 minutes
3. About 0.015 percent BAC per hour
4. The body cannot clear alcohol; only time since the last drink matters

Correct answer: About 0.015 percent BAC per hour. The manual estimates the body processes about 0.015 percent of BAC every hour.

Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, p.128, Blood Alcohol Concentration

1. No, the conversation itself is still a cognitive distraction
2. Yes, hands-free phone calls carry no distraction risk at all
3. Yes, but only if the call lasts under one minute
4. No, but only because the phone's screen stays lit

Correct answer: No, the conversation itself is still a cognitive distraction. Talking on a phone is listed as a common driving distraction whether or not the device is handheld, because the conversation itself pulls the driver's mind away from the road. Hands-free devices reduce manual distraction but not cognitive distraction.

Source: Florida Driver Handbook, Distracted Driving-Categories of Distraction, p.42

1. 10 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 15 feet
4. 75 feet

Correct answer: 15 feet. Regardless of other traffic, you must never stop closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail in Louisiana at an active railroad crossing.

1. Nothing; stopping alone is enough at a flashing red light
2. A flashing red needs a full stop, then go only when safe
3. Flashing red only means yield, it does not mean stop
4. Flashing red signals only apply to large trucks

Correct answer: A flashing red needs a full stop, then go only when safe. A flashing red signal works exactly like a stop sign: a full stop is required, and the driver must then check that the way is clear before proceeding.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.42, Flashing Red: STOP, then proceed when safe

1. A completely empty road with no traffic at all
2. Heavy rain, dense fog, or other poor visibility
3. A newly paved, perfectly dry road
4. Driving during normal daylight commuting hours today

Correct answer: Heavy rain, dense fog, or other poor visibility. Conditions like poor visibility or a wet road can make the posted limit unsafe, and drivers are expected to slow down accordingly.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Laws and Rules of the Road-Speed Limits p.46-53

1. 90 days
2. 365 days
3. There is no suspension, only a fine
4. Two years

Correct answer: Two years. A BAC of 0.15 percent or higher brings a longer, two-year suspension.

Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, p.131, Implied Consent

1. Nothing; warning signs can be ignored if the road looks fine
2. Warning signs are placed in advance, so the hazard may not be visible yet
3. The sign only applies to trucks
4. The sign only applies at night

Correct answer: Warning signs are placed in advance, so the hazard may not be visible yet. Warning signs are posted before the hazard to give drivers time to react, so the curve or hazard may still be out of sight when the sign appears.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.36-37, curve/turn warning signs

1. No - if the medication impairs your ability to drive safely, driving is still illegal
2. Yes - having a valid prescription always excuses any effect the medication has on driving
3. Only if the prescription was filled at a pharmacy within the last 24 hours before driving
4. Only for medications prescribed by a specialist doctor, not by a general family physician

Correct answer: No - if the medication impairs your ability to drive safely, driving is still illegal. The law does not care whether a drug is prescription, over-the-counter, or illegal - what matters is whether it impairs your ability to drive safely.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Alcohol and Drugs-Alcohol/Drugs and Driving Is Dangerous p.100 - 'The use of any drug (the law does not distinguish between prescription, over-the-counter, or illegal…

1. Only stop if you are behind the bus; oncoming traffic may proceed
2. Slow down and pass carefully
3. Stop only if children are visible outside the bus
4. Stop, regardless of which direction you are traveling

Correct answer: Stop, regardless of which direction you are traveling. On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop-arm, and must remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

Source: Florida Driver Handbook, Ch3/Sharing the Road-School Buses, p.97: "On a two-way street or highway, all drivers moving in either direction must stop"

1. A fire zone restriction
2. A loading zone
3. An accessibility space
4. Short stops only, up to five minutes

Correct answer: A fire zone restriction. Red curb paint marks a fire zone, where parking is restricted for emergency access.

Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, p.75, Parking

1. You may pass when safe; the oncoming driver may not
2. Neither driver may pass in this situation at all
3. Both drivers may pass whenever they choose to do so
4. Only the oncoming driver is allowed to pass here

Correct answer: You may pass when safe; the oncoming driver may not. Each side of a two-way center line is read separately: a broken line permits passing on that side when safe, while a solid line on the other side means those drivers may not pass.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.41, broken yellow line: may pass if movement can be made safely

1. The one-second rule
2. The five-second rule
3. The half-mile rule
4. The three-second rule

Correct answer: The three-second rule. The manual highlights the three-second rule as an easy way to estimate a safe gap.

Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, p.70, 80, Following Distance / Night Driving

1. Yes, it applies only when a marked police patrol car is physically present
2. No, it applies broadly to roadside incidents flagged by temporary signage
3. Yes, it applies only on interstate highways
4. No, it applies only to fire trucks

Correct answer: No, it applies broadly to roadside incidents flagged by temporary signage. The move-over duty is framed broadly, covering roadside incidents in general, not just police activity.

Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, p.33, 35, Traffic Signals / Incident Signs

1. Right at the edge of the crosswalk itself
2. At the stop line, not inside or past the crosswalk
3. Anywhere before the intersection is acceptable
4. In the middle of the crosswalk for better visibility

Correct answer: At the stop line, not inside or past the crosswalk. When a stop line is marked before a crosswalk, a driver must stop at that line rather than pulling forward into the crosswalk, which keeps the crossing area clear for pedestrians.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Traffic Controls-Crosswalks, p.35 (2020 handbook PDF)

1. Nothing at all - only crashes that involve an injury ever legally need to be reported
2. File a written crash report with the state motor vehicle agency within about 10 days
3. Wait a full 30 days to see if the other driver involved files a claim first
4. Only report it to the state if a lawyer specifically advises them to do so

Correct answer: File a written crash report with the state motor vehicle agency within about 10 days. Most states require drivers to self-report a crash above a certain damage threshold within about 10 days when police did not investigate the scene.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Financial Responsibility-Collisions on Your Record p.120 - 'you must report it to DMV within 10 days if...more than $1,000 in damage.'

1. When there is a broken white line on your side
2. When you are on a two-lane road with any yellow line
3. Pavement markings never restrict your ability to pass
4. When there is a solid yellow line on your side

Correct answer: When there is a solid yellow line on your side. If the yellow center line on your side is solid, you are in a no-passing zone. A broken line on your side means you may pass when it is safe.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Ch5 Pavement Markings p.33 (solid yellow = no-passing zone)

1. A forward-facing booster seat
2. A regular lap-and-shoulder seat belt
3. A rear-facing, federally approved car seat
4. Any car seat, facing either direction

Correct answer: A rear-facing, federally approved car seat. The youngest age group must ride in a rear-facing, federally approved seat.

Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, p.45, 91, Young Children / Distracted Driving

1. Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a large gap before proceeding
2. Accelerate to merge at or near the speed of the traffic already on the highway
3. Enter slowly and let other traffic adjust to you
4. Merge immediately regardless of your speed

Correct answer: Accelerate to merge at or near the speed of the traffic already on the highway. You should accelerate on the ramp to merge into traffic at or near the speed of vehicles already on the highway, rather than entering too slowly or stopping unnecessarily.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Vehicle Positioning-Space to Merge, p.79 (2020 handbook PDF)

1. The increased-fine zone they were driving through has ended
2. A new, higher speed limit now applies
3. A school zone begins immediately ahead
4. All previous traffic signs are cancelled from this point on

Correct answer: The increased-fine zone they were driving through has ended. This sign marks the end of a higher-fines zone; normal fine amounts apply again once you pass it, though normal speed limits and traffic laws still apply.

Source: MUTCD 2009 Sec. 2B.17