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Louisiana permit test practice

Mr. Driver’s Ed is a free study app for the written knowledge test you take for a learner’s permit in Louisiana. It has no ads, and every question in it cites the page of the official handbook it was written from, so you can check any answer against the book. Here are ten of its Louisiana questions, each with its answer, the reason, and its citation.

Ten Louisiana practice questions

These are taken word for word from the app’s Louisiana question bank. The handbook is Class D & E Driver's Guide. Each citation gives the page number printed on the handbook’s own page.

Signs, Signals & Markings

1 of 10

What does an orange diamond-shaped sign indicate?

  1. A railroad crossing
  2. A construction zoneCorrect
  3. A school zone
  4. A no-passing zone

Why: A diamond shaped sign that is orange in color is used in construction zones.

Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, p. 22

Signs, Signals & Markings

2 of 10

What shape is used for warning and approaching hazard signs?

  1. Octagon
  2. Rectangle
  3. DiamondCorrect
  4. Triangle with point sideways

Why: The diamond shaped sign is used for warning and approaching hazard signs.

Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, p. 22

Right-of-Way

3 of 10

When must a driver yield after returning to the roadway from a parked position?

  1. If signaled by another driver
  2. Only at intersections
  3. Never; parked vehicles automatically have priority
  4. When returning to the roadway after the car is parkedCorrect

Why: You must yield the right-of-way when returning to the roadway after the car is parked.

Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, p. 93

Right-of-Way

4 of 10

When driving on an unpaved road that intersects with a paved road, who must yield?

  1. The driver on the unpaved roadCorrect
  2. The driver on the paved road
  3. Whichever vehicle is larger
  4. Whichever vehicle arrives first

Why: You must yield the right-of-way when driving on an unpaved road that intersects with a paved road.

Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, p. 88

Speed & Following Distance

5 of 10

When speed is doubled from 20 to 40 mph, how much greater is the impact of a crash?

  1. 2 times greater
  2. 8 times greater
  3. 4 times greaterCorrect
  4. Impact stays the same

Why: When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, the impact is 4 times greater.

Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, p. 65

Turning & Parking

6 of 10

What is the purpose of the access aisle beside an accessible parking space?

  1. To provide extra visitor parking
  2. To serve as a walking path for all pedestrians
  3. To allow U-turns in the lot
  4. To allow safe loading and unloading of equipmentCorrect

Why: The purpose of the access aisle is to allow safe loading and unloading of equipment and to provide safe access for individuals with disabilities.

Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, p. 70

Adverse Conditions

7 of 10

With anti-lock brakes (ABS) engaged in a skid, what should a driver do?

  1. Pump the brakes lightly and repeatedly
  2. Brake firmly while steering into the skidCorrect
  3. Avoid the brakes entirely
  4. Shift to neutral and coast

Why: If your car has ABS, brake firmly as you steer into the skid.

Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, pp. 115-116

Sharing the Road

8 of 10

What is recommended when approaching a visually impaired pedestrian using a white cane at a crosswalk?

  1. Give verbal directions to help them cross
  2. Stop at all crosswalks where pedestrians are waitingCorrect
  3. Honk to let them know a vehicle is present
  4. Wait as long as necessary even if they step back

Why: Stop at all crosswalks where pedestrians are waiting; do not honk or give verbal directions to a visually impaired pedestrian.

Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, p. 77

Alcohol & Teen (GDL) Laws

9 of 10

How long is a driver's license lost for a second DWI conviction?

  1. One year (365 days)
  2. Two years (730 days)Correct
  3. Six months (180 days)
  4. About 20 months (600 days)

Why: A second DWI conviction results in loss of driver's license for two years (730 days).

Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, p. 124

License Rules

10 of 10

What is the fee to issue a vehicle title in Louisiana?

  1. $10.00
  2. $68.50Correct
  3. $100.00
  4. $25.00

Why: The fee to issue a title is $68.50.

Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, p. 137

The Louisiana practice exam

The app’s Louisiana practice exam: 40 questions, 32 to pass, graded at the end — modeled on the official test. Those numbers are the app’s own.

This is practice. The official test and its rules come from Louisiana, not from this app.

The official handbook

Handbook
Class D & E Driver's Guide
Edition the questions were written from
R 04/25
Published by
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) — DPS
Official source
expresslane.la.gov
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