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