drivers ed test

how long do you have to correct your license whenever you change your residence address

10 days

How far ahead should a driver look

10 to 15 seconds

how long does a DWI stay on your record at the Office of Motor Vehicles

10 years

The approximate stopping distance at 55 mph on dry roads is

228 feet

how long do new residents to Louisiana have to obtain a Louisiana license once their residency is established

30 days

During prolonged heavy rain, hydroplaning starts at a speed of

35-55 mph

how long does the office of motor vehicles keep a public record if traffic convictions

5 years

You should keep a space cushion

Ahead of you, behind you, on side of you

Which of the following statements about child restraint is true

All children must be properly restrained

How much does wearing your seatbelt increase the chance of surfing a collision as compared to not wearing safety belts

Chances are 3 to 4 times greater

When driving you should

Check your rear view mirrors often, look far enough ahead to see things clearly, and keep your eyes moving

What does a flashing red light mean?

Come to a complete stop before proceding

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means

Drive carefully thought the intersection

If you find yourself in a skid on a slippery road, you should

Ease your foot off the gas, steer into the direction of the skid, press firmly on the brake if the car has an anti-lock braking system

A good way to prevent drowsy driving is to

Eat healthy meals, keep the inside of the car cool, and avoiding driving early morning or late night

How often should a driver rest when taking along trip

Every two hours

Which of the following is not a good defensive driving technique

If you have the "right of away", be sure to take it

When are roads most slippery?

Immediately after the rain begins to fall

Road rage

Includes pursuing another vehicle, may involve blowing the horn, is a criminal offense

What is the purpose of the diagonal stripes on barricades and other panels

Indicates the direction in which traffic is to pass

A good rule of thumb for turning around on a narrow street is

Make a three point or Y turn if there is light traffic

If you are in a lane designated as a turn only lane and you wish to go straight, you should

Make the turn, then drive around the block

What is the basic color used for construction warning signs indicating that workers, machinery, barricades, or other construction is just ahead

Orange

When passing another vehicle, which of the these should you not do

Pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass

To recover from hydroplaning, you should

Reduce your speed, allow the tires to make contact with the pavement, and keep your wheels straight

When roads are slippery, you should:

Reduce your speed, allow twice the normally following distance, and use extra caution

A clue that a parked car might be ready to pull out is

Smoke coming from the tail pipe, front wheels turning out, and brake lights or backing lights on

Which of the following can be considered aggressive driving

Speeding, running red lights, and frequent lane changes

What should you do if confronted by an aggressive driver

Stay calm and relaxed

A good way to fight fatigue while driving is

Take a break, listen to the radio, let fresh air into the car

According to the Louisiana law, who must use safety belts

The driver, everyone in the front seat, everyone in the back seat

Solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at intersections indicate

The exact place at which to stop

Why should you wear a safety belt

To prevent injury, to make the airbags safer, to keep you in position to control the car

What do white center lines indicate

Traffic is flowing in one direction only

When parking on a hill, make sure your car does not roll into traffic if the brakes do not hold. Which of these would not keep the car from rolling into traffic

Turn the wheels toward the curb if facing uphill

When you need to back up, the best thing to do is

Turn your head and look back

The best way to increase visibility when backing up is to

Turn your head and look out the rear view window

What is the best way to handle blind spots when you want to turn or change lanes

Turn your head to check them

An easy way to know how much of a space cushion to leave in front of you is to

Use the 3 second rule

Which of the following is needed in order to get a Louisiana drivers license

Vision test, written knowledge test, and road skills (driving) test

During which times does Louisiana law require headlights to be on

When the wipers must be us3d, when weather makes it difficult to see within 500 feet, and between sunset and sunrise

When is proof of insurance required on a vehicle in Louisiana

Whenever it is operational, when requested by a police officer, and whenever it is on La highways

When approaching another vehicle, when should you dim your bright lights

Within 500 feet

If you are worried, nervous, depressed, or under any kind of stress

Your driving may be affected, you may take risks you normally wouldn't, you should let someone else drive

all of the following parts of a vehicle must be in proper working condition for a road test, except the

horn, RADIO, steering wheel, turn signals

When must new Louisiana residents title and register vehicles they own?

immediately

Two-way left turn center lanes may be used for

left turns

which of the following is not needed for a vehicle being used in a driving test

liability insurance, inspection sticker, shock absorbers, muffler

A solid yellow line on a two lane road indicates

no passing

When does your drivers license expire?

six years from your nearest birthday

Red reflectors indicate

the wrong way

What do yellow center lines indicate

two way traffic

when may a license be renewed

within 180 days of expiration