Louisiana Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

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 – Preparing to Drive

Correct answer: Your wipers can clear the windshield

Do not drive faster than your windshield wipers can clear water from the windshield.

Source: Chapter 4: Basic Driving and Safety – Seasonal Changes and How They Affect Driving

Correct answer: Just after rain begins

Roads are most slippery right after rain begins because oil and grease haven't been washed away.

Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits – Hydroplaning

Correct answer: 55 mph

Partial hydroplaning starts around 35 mph and increases until, at 55 mph, tires may lose all contact.

Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits – Hydroplaning

Correct answer: Pull to the right edge, clear of intersections, and stop

Pull to the right edge of the road, clear of intersections, and stop until it has passed; this applies in both directions.

Source: Chapter 6: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Right of Way

Correct answer: Toward the approaching train, away from the tracks

Get out and move in the direction toward the approaching train, away from the tracks, to avoid debris.

Source: Chapter 6: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Railroad Grade Crossing

Correct answer: No closer than 500 feet

Following emergency vehicles responding to a call closer than 500 feet is unlawful.

Source: Chapter 6: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Other Laws You Should Know

Correct answer: Go on to the next exit

Never stop or back up; it is illegal and very dangerous. Go to the next exit and return.

Source: Chapter 7: Interstate Driving and Rural Roads – General Interstate Driving

Correct answer: Don't swerve; keep control on the road

Do not swerve into oncoming traffic or off the road; the safest choice may be hitting the animal while keeping control.

Source: Chapter 7: Interstate Driving and Rural Roads – Rural Roads

Correct answer: Steer right, onto the shoulder or ditch

Honk and flash lights, brake without locking the wheels, and if a crash is probable steer right; don't drive into the left lane.

Source: Chapter 8: Driving Hazards and Emergencies – Avoiding Collisions

Correct answer: Brake, brace, head against the headrest

Be ready to brake so you aren't pushed into the car ahead, brace yourself, and press your head against the head rest.

Source: Chapter 8: Driving Hazards and Emergencies – Protecting Yourself in a Crash

Correct answer: Slow to about 10 mph, then turn back sharply

Stay on the shoulder, slow down; if the shoulder is much lower, slow to about 10 mph, check traffic, then turn sharply back.

Source: Chapter 8: Driving Hazards and Emergencies – Other Vehicle Emergencies

Correct answer: After slowing to about 30 mph

Don't slam the brakes; hold the wheel firmly, let the car slow, and don't brake until around 30 mph.

Source: Chapter 8: Driving Hazards and Emergencies – Other Vehicle Emergencies

Correct answer: Shift into neutral

Keep your eyes on the road and put the gear shift in neutral, try to free the pedal, turn off the ignition, then brake and pull off.

Source: Chapter 8: Driving Hazards and Emergencies – Other Vehicle Emergencies

Correct answer: Yanking the parking brake on suddenly

Do not put the parking brake on suddenly; let the car slow, downshift, then shift to neutral and apply the hand brake gradually.

Source: Chapter 8: Driving Hazards and Emergencies – Other Vehicle Emergencies