Louisiana DMV Practice Test 2026

Practice Questions

12 free Louisiana DMV practice questions

Real Louisiana-specific questions sourced from the official Louisiana Driver Handbook. Read each one, pick your answer, then check the explanation.

1. Question 1 · Right of Way

   At an uncontrolled intersection, you must yield to:

   • AVehicles approaching from your left
   • BVehicles already in the intersection, or the vehicle that arrives first✓ Correct
   • CVehicles approaching from any direction at all times

   Why: At an uncontrolled intersection you must yield to vehicles already in the intersection. If you and another vehicle arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right.

   Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 44 · Uncontrolled Intersection

2. Question 2 · Lane Changes & Passing

   When merging onto a freeway, you need a gap of at least:

   • A2 seconds
   • B4 seconds✓ Correct
   • C6 seconds

   Why: You need at least a 4-second gap when merging onto a freeway. This gives you enough space to safely accelerate up to traffic speed and join the flow.

   Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 46 · Freeway Merging

3. Question 3 · Pedestrian Laws

   When entering a driveway across a sidewalk, you must yield to:

   • AOnly cyclists on the sidewalk
   • BAll pedestrians and cyclists on the sidewalk✓ Correct
   • COnly vehicles in the roadway

   Why: When crossing a sidewalk to enter a driveway, you must yield to all pedestrians and cyclists. They have the right of way on the sidewalk.

   Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 50 · Driveway Entry

4. Question 4 · Turns & Intersections

   In a roundabout, traffic moves in which direction?

   • AClockwise
   • BCounterclockwise✓ Correct
   • CEither direction, depending on the markings

   Why: Traffic in a roundabout always moves counterclockwise. You must yield to vehicles already in the roundabout and travel at a low speed of about 15-20 mph.

   Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 47 · Roundabouts

5. Question 5 · DUI Laws

   After drinking alcohol, the only thing that reduces its effects is:

   • ADrinking coffee
   • BTime✓ Correct
   • CEating a large meal

   Why: Only time eliminates alcohol from your system. Coffee, food, and exercise do not speed up the process — the body processes roughly one drink per hour.

   Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 128 · Safe Driving After Alcohol

6. Question 6 · Highway Driving

   Passing another vehicle is not allowed within how many feet of an intersection?

   • A50 feet
   • B100 feet✓ Correct
   • C200 feet

   Why: It is illegal to pass within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel. Limited sight distance in these areas makes passing dangerous.

   Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 48 · Passing Zones

7. Question 7 · Weather & Visibility

   In snowy or icy conditions, you should:

   • AMaintain your normal highway speed
   • BReduce speed and increase your following distance✓ Correct
   • CUse cruise control to stay steady

   Why: In snowy or icy conditions, reduce your speed significantly and increase your following distance. Cruise control should never be used on slippery roads.

   Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 86 · Snowy Weather

8. Question 8 · Sharing the Road

   You must stop for a school bus that is loading or unloading children when:

   • AIt is on any undivided road, stopping at least 30 feet away✓ Correct
   • BOnly if you are directly behind the bus
   • COnly on two-lane roads

   Why: You must stop at least 30 feet from a school bus with flashing lights on any undivided road. On a divided highway with a median or barrier, you are not required to stop.

   Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 52 · School Bus

9. Question 9 · Traffic Signs & Signals

   A speed limit sign is an example of what type of sign?

   • AWarning sign
   • BRegulatory sign✓ Correct
   • CGuide sign

   Why: Speed limit signs are regulatory signs. They inform drivers of legal requirements and are generally white with black lettering.

   Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 22 · Speed Limit Signs

10. Question 10 · Driver Readiness

    Louisiana law requires seat belts to be worn by:

    • AOnly front-seat passengers
    • BAll passengers in both front and rear seats✓ Correct
    • COnly the driver

    Why: Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers in both the front and rear seats. Wearing a seat belt greatly increases your chances of surviving a crash.

    Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 110 · Seat Belts

11. Question 11 · Accidents & Emergencies

    To help prevent hydroplaning on wet roads, you should:

    • AIncrease speed to skim over the water
    • BReduce speed and avoid standing water✓ Correct
    • CUse cruise control in rainy conditions

    Why: Hydroplaning can begin around 35 mph on wet roads. Reduce your speed, avoid standing water, and never use cruise control in wet conditions.

    Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 88 · Hydroplaning Prevention

12. Question 12 · General Rules

    When stopped in a travel lane because of traffic, you should:

    • AStay in your lane and wait for traffic to clear✓ Correct
    • BDrive onto the shoulder to get around
    • CMake a U-turn to find an alternate route

    Why: Remain in your travel lane when stopped because of traffic. Driving on the shoulder or making a U-turn in traffic is illegal and dangerous.

    Source: Louisiana Driver Handbook, page 38 · Travel Lane Stopping

How to get your Louisiana driver's license

The knowledge test is one step in Louisiana's licensing process. Here's how the path typically works for a new driver.

1. 1

   Check the age and eligibility requirements

   Eligibility in Louisiana: 15 for a learner's permit (must complete driver education); 16 for an intermediate license. Have your proof of identity, residency, and any required parental consent ready.

2. 2

   Study the official handbook

   Read the Official Louisiana Driver's Guide (expresslane.la.gov) and practice with DMV Ace until you're consistently scoring above 80%.

3. 3

   Pass the knowledge test

   The Louisiana written test has 40 questions, and you need 32 correct (80%) to pass. Permit/licensing fee: $32.25 for the learner's permit, plus up to a $6 service fee at some locations.

4. 4

   Build supervised driving experience

   Hold your permit for the period Louisiana requires and log supervised driving hours with a licensed adult before you schedule the road test.

5. 5

   Pass the road test and get licensed

   After you pass the behind-the-wheel road test, Louisiana issues your driver's license — often an intermediate/provisional license first for younger drivers.

Steps are a general guide — always confirm the current process with your local Louisiana DMV office.

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