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Louisiana DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
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About the test
Questions
40
Correct to pass
32
Passing score
80%
Study from
Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide
Free practice: 20 questions
Question 1
After establishing Louisiana residency, how long do new residents have to get a Louisiana license?
60 days
One year
90 days, like visitors
30 days
Correct answer: 30 days
New residents have 30 days from the time residency is established to obtain a Louisiana license.
Source: Chapter 1: Getting a Driver's License β Who Must Have a Driver's License?
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Question 2
Whose signature is required for any license issued to an applicant 17 or under?
The driving instructor
Any adult relative over 21 with a license
The custodial parent or legal guardian
The school principal
Correct answer: The custodial parent or legal guardian
The custodial parent or legal guardian must sign for any license, including duplicates and restriction changes.
Source: Chapter 1: Getting a Driver's License β Identification Requirements
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Question 3
Where must your Louisiana insurance card be kept?
With your insurance agent until requested
At the OMV
At home in a safe place
In the vehicle at all times
Correct answer: In the vehicle at all times
By law, your insurance card must be in the vehicle at all times as evidence of insurance.
Source: Chapter 1: Getting a Driver's License β Proof of Insurance
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Question 4
In Louisiana, what does a fluorescent pink sign indicate?
A scenic recreation area with services
A school zone
A toll road
An incident such as a crash or hurricane closure
Correct answer: An incident such as a crash or hurricane closure
Fluorescent pink is the background for incident management signs, such as a hurricane or crash closure.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Traffic Lights, and Pavement Markings β Traffic Signs
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Question 5
How far may you drive in a shared center left-turn lane in Louisiana?
Any distance
No more than 200 feet
No more than 500 feet
Up to one block or 300 feet
Correct answer: No more than 200 feet
You must not drive more than 200 feet in the shared center left-turn lane.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Traffic Lights, and Pavement Markings β Traffic Signs
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Question 6
What happens to traffic fines in Louisiana construction zones?
No change
They double
They are waived
They increase by $25 only at night
Correct answer: They double
In Louisiana, traffic fines are double for construction zones.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Traffic Lights, and Pavement Markings β Traffic Signs
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Question 7
What does a steady yellow arrow mean?
Turn freely; oncoming traffic is stopped
Turns are prohibited for the rest of the cycle
The green arrow is ending; prepare to stop
Speed up
Correct answer: The green arrow is ending; prepare to stop
A steady yellow arrow means the green arrow is ending; prepare to stop and yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Traffic Lights, and Pavement Markings β Traffic Signals
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Question 8
What speed does the Louisiana guide recommend inside a roundabout?
The posted road limit
30 mph on multi-lane roundabouts
25 mph
15 mph or less
Correct answer: 15 mph or less
Speeds of 15 mph or less are adequate in the roundabout; yield to the left before entering.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Traffic Lights, and Pavement Markings β Lane Markings
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Question 9
Before entering a roundabout, which way must you yield?
To the left
No yield required
To traffic waiting behind you
To the right
Correct answer: To the left
Vehicles must yield to the left before entering a roundabout; the vehicle in the roundabout has the right of way.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Traffic Lights, and Pavement Markings β Lane Markings
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Question 10
What happens if you turn the ignition to LOCK while the car is moving?
Nothing
The steering can lock
The car stops smoothly
Only the radio turns off
Correct answer: The steering can lock
Never turn the ignition to lock while moving; the steering will lock and you can lose control.
Source: Chapter 4: Basic Driving and Safety β Preparing to Drive
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Question 11
How much following distance should you leave behind a big truck in good conditions?
At least 4 to 5 seconds
Half a second at low speed
One car length
2 seconds
Correct answer: At least 4 to 5 seconds
Leave at least 4 to 5 seconds behind a truck in good conditions, and more when conditions are poor.
Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits β Following Distances
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Question 12
When parallel parked in Louisiana, your right wheels must be within how far of the curb?
6 inches
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches on hills
Correct answer: 18 inches
When parallel parked, the right wheels must be within 18 inches of the right-hand curb.
Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits β Parallel Parking
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Question 13
A frontal impact at 35 mph is how much more violent than one at 30 mph?
Ten percent more
About the same
Twice as violent
One-third more
Correct answer: One-third more
A frontal impact at 35 mph is one-third more violent than one at 30 mph.
Source: Chapter 6: Traffic Laws and Regulations β Speed
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Question 14
What is the legal BAC limit for Louisiana drivers 21 and older?
.10
.08
.02
.05, as for new drivers
Correct answer: .08
Louisiana's limits: .04 for commercial vehicles, .08 at 21 or older, .02 at 20 and younger.
Source: Chapter 9: Driving Offenses β Blood Alcohol Concentration
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Question 15
How long may a non-resident with a valid license from another state drive in Louisiana?
90 days
30 days
Six months, if insured in Louisiana
Indefinitely
Correct answer: 90 days
Non-residents with a valid license from another state may drive in Louisiana for 90 days.
Source: Chapter 1: Getting a Driver's License β Who Must Have a Driver's License?
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Question 16
With joint custody, who may sign a minor's license application in Louisiana?
Both parents must sign together
Either parent
A grandparent
Only the domiciliary parent
Correct answer: Only the domiciliary parent
Only the domiciliary parent may sign if joint custody has been awarded.
Source: Chapter 1: Getting a Driver's License β Identification Requirements
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Question 17
What number on a Louisiana insurance card shows the company may do business in the state?
The NAIC number
The policy renewal code printed on the back
The VIN
The plate number
Correct answer: The NAIC number
The NAIC number tells law enforcement the company is authorized to do business in Louisiana.
Source: Chapter 1: Getting a Driver's License β Proof of Insurance
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Question 18
What does a pennant-shaped sign (triangle pointing sideways) indicate?
A railroad crossing ahead on the left
A yield
A school zone
A no passing zone
Correct answer: A no passing zone
The triangle with the point sideways is used to indicate no passing zones.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Traffic Lights, and Pavement Markings β Traffic Signs
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Question 19
Under Louisiana law, which lane should vehicles normally travel in?
Any lane
The left-hand lane
The right-hand lane
The center lane on any road with three lanes
Correct answer: The right-hand lane
All vehicles should travel in the right-hand lane unless turning left, passing, or the right lanes are congested.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Traffic Lights, and Pavement Markings β Lane Markings
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Question 20
Who must be buckled under Louisiana's safety belt law?
Only front-seat riders over age 12
Only children
All front and back seat occupants
Only the driver
Correct answer: All front and back seat occupants
Louisiana's mandatory belt law requires all passengers in front and back seats of cars, vans and pickups to be buckled.
Source: Chapter 4: Basic Driving and Safety β Use of Safety Belts
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Practice by topic
Road Signs
Questions: 6
Signals & Pavement Markings
Questions: 7
Right-of-Way
Questions: 4
Speed Limits
Questions: 6
Turning
Questions: 5
Lanes & Passing
Questions: 11
Parking
Questions: 9
Alcohol & Drugs
Questions: 16
Safe Driving
Questions: 39
Emergencies
Questions: 20
Sharing the Road
Questions: 20
Licensing
Questions: 24
Insurance & Collisions
Questions: 6
Teen & Provisional Drivers
Questions: 17
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Louisiana permit test?
The Louisiana knowledge test has 40 questions.
What score do I need to pass the Louisiana permit test?
You need at least 32 correct answers out of 40 (80%).
Is this practice test free?
Yes. The questions on this page are free. The app adds the full question bank and timed practice tests.
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No. DMV Practice Pro is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with any state DMV. Questions are written from the official driver handbook.
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