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 ahead

How long does a conviction for DWI sty on your record at the Office of Motor Vehicles?

10 years

The approximate stopping distance at 55 miles per hour on dry roads is...

228 feet

How long do new residents of Louisiana have to obtain a Louisiana License once their residency is established?

30 Days

During prolonged or heavy rain, hydroplaning starts at speeds of

35-55 mph

When does your drivers license expire?

4 years from your nearest birthday

How long does the Office of Motor Vehicles keep a public record of traffic convictions and accidents?

5 years

Which of the following about child passenger restraint is true?

All children must be properly restrained

What does flashing red light mean?

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Large Trucks...

Have a larger blind spots than small vehicle

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 these should you NOT do?

Pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass

Which of the following can be considered aggressive driving?

Speeding, running red lights, frequent lane changes

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

Turn your head and check them

Which of the following is needed in order to get a Louisiana Drivers License?

Vision test, Written knowledge test, Road skills (driving) test

During which times does Louisiana law require headlights on?

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

When is proof of insurance required on a vehicle in Louisiana?

Whenever it is operational, anytime a law enforcement requests it, whenever it is on Louisiana highways

When may a drivers license be renewed?

Within 180 days before the expiration date

You should keep a space cushion....

ahead of you, behind you, on side of you

How much does wearing your seat belt and shoulder straps increase the chance of surviving a collision as compared to not wearing safety belts?

chances are 3 to 4 times greater

To change lanes properly...

check your rear view and side view mirrors, look over your shoulder to see if someone is in your blind spot, check for other drivers who may also be moving into the same lane.

When driving you should...

check your rear view mirrors often, look far enough ahead to see things early, keep your eyes moving

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

ease your foot off the gas, steer the direction you want the front of the car to go, press firmly on the brake if the car has an antilock brake system

A good way to prevent drowsy driving is to

eat healthy meals, avoid driving in early morning or late night, keep the inside of the vehicle cool

How often should a driver rest when making a long trip?

every two hours

The main factor that often turns a minor accident into a fatal crash is

excessive speed

When sharing the road with a big truck, drivers of smaller vehicles...

give the trucks plenty of room when they are turning

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

horn, steering wheel, turn signals but not radio

Which of the following is not a good defensive driving technique?

if you have the "right of way" be sure to take it

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

immediately

When are road surfaces most slippery?

immediately after the rain begins to fall

Road Rage...

includes pursuing another vehicle, may involve blowing the horn, in a criminal offense.

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

indicates the direction in which traffic is to pass

Where is the most likely place for car/motorcycle collisions to occur?

intersections

Driving at night can be made safer by

keeping the windshield and windows clean, reducing your speed, making certain that all lights on your vehicle are operational

Two-way left turn center lanes may be used for

left turns

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, circle the block if there is heavy traffic, check traffic in front and behind you to be sure the street is clear

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

A solid yellow line on a two-lane road indicates

no passing

The proper way to pass a motorcycle is to

pass it the same way you would pass a car

To recover from hydroplaning, you should...

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

When roads are slippery, you should...

reduce your speed, allow twice the normal following distance, use extra caution

When you are stopped by a police officer you should

remain in your vehicle unless the officer tells you otherwise, be prepared to produce your divers license and other information, have proof of insurance.

If a stubborn driver refuses to dim his lights, what should you do?

repeatedly turn your lights on and off until the other driver dims his lights.

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

shock absorbers

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means...

slow down or come to a "rolling stop".

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

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

What should you do when 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 in the car

According to 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 keep you in position to control the car

What do white center lines indicate?

traffic is flowing in one direction only

When a traffic light is not functioning at an intersection

treat it as an all-way or a four -way stop

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 help 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 window

What do yellow center lines indicate?

two way traffic

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

use the 4 second rule

When do pedestrians have the right of way?

when crossing an intersection with a green traffic signal, when they are in a marked crosswalk, when a vehicle is making a right turn on red

When following another vehicle when should you dim your "bright lights"?

within 200 feet

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

within 500 feet

Red reflectors indicate

wrong way

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

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