Free Louisiana DMV Practice Test 2026 (LA)

Question 1

Under Louisiana law, driving under the influence of drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medication, carries:

Accepted Answer

The same penalty as driving under the influence of alcohol

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No penalty if prescribed

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A warning for a first offense

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A lesser penalty than alcohol

Question 2

You must stop at least how far from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

30 feet

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10 feet

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50 feet

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100 feet

Question 3

A school bus driver activates the flashing yellow lights how far before the bus stop?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet but no more than 500 feet

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Only after stopping

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Exactly 50 feet

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At least 1,000 feet

Question 4

When are you NOT required to stop for a school bus stopped in the opposite lanes in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

When the roadway is separated by a ditch, grassy median, elevated barrier or shared left turn lane

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When the bus is on a four-lane road with no divider

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When only one child is boarding

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Whenever you are in a hurry

Question 5

Louisiana law (R.S. 32:76.1) requires how much distance between a passing automobile and a bicyclist?

Accepted Answer

Three feet

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One foot

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Six feet

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Ten feet

Question 6

Children under what age must wear an approved helmet when operating or riding on a bicycle in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

12

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16

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8

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18

Question 7

When driving behind a motorcycle in Louisiana, you should allow a following distance of at least:

Accepted Answer

Four seconds

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Ten seconds

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One second

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Two seconds

Question 8

Motorcycles in Louisiana are entitled to:

Accepted Answer

The full width of a traffic lane

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The shoulder of the road

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The left lane only

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Only half of a lane

Question 9

A vehicle displaying a slow-moving vehicle emblem is traveling at:

Accepted Answer

Less than 25 mph

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Less than 45 mph

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Exactly 35 mph

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More than 55 mph

Question 10

Following an emergency vehicle that is responding to a call closer than what distance is unlawful in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

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100 feet

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200 feet

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1,000 feet

Question 11

Your vehicle's rear end begins to skid to the right. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer your front wheels to the right

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Pull the parking brake

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Brake hard immediately

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Steer sharply to the left

Question 12

If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS) and you begin to skid, you should:

Accepted Answer

Brake firmly as you steer into the skid

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Avoid using the brakes entirely

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Shift into reverse

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Pump the brakes rapidly

Question 13

When tires ride on a film of water instead of gripping the road, it is called:

Accepted Answer

Hydroplaning

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Understeering

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Fishtailing

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Fading

Question 14

According to the Louisiana guide, partial hydroplaning can begin at about what speed?

Accepted Answer

35 mph

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10 mph

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55 mph

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70 mph

Question 15

If you begin to hydroplane, you should:

Accepted Answer

Ease your foot off the gas without braking or turning suddenly

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Accelerate to regain traction

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Brake hard immediately

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Turn the wheel sharply

Question 16

What is the first thing to do if a tire blows out while you are driving?

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the car in its lane

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Steer onto the shoulder immediately

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Shift into reverse

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Slam on the brakes

Question 17

If your brakes fail while driving in Louisiana, you should:

Accepted Answer

Shift to a lower gear and gradually apply the hand brake while steering to the shoulder

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Pull the parking brake all the way up at once

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Turn off the engine and coast home

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Continue driving slowly to a repair shop

Question 18

Your right wheels drop off the pavement onto a much lower shoulder. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow to about 10 mph, check traffic, then turn sharply back onto the pavement

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Jerk the wheel back onto the road immediately

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Brake hard and stop

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Accelerate to climb the edge

Question 19

If you are involved in a crash in Louisiana, the law requires you to:

Accepted Answer

Stop, identify yourself and render reasonable aid

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Move both vehicles home first

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Leave if the damage looks minor

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Wait for the other driver to call police

Question 20

Louisiana law requires your headlights to be on:

Accepted Answer

Between sunset and sunrise

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Only on unlit roads

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Only when other traffic is present

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Only after 9 p.m.

Question 21

Louisiana requires headlights to be turned on whenever:

Accepted Answer

Your windshield wipers are required

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You are driving above 55 mph

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You are on an interstate

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You are towing a trailer

Question 22

You must dim your high beam headlights when approaching within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

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100 feet

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200 feet

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1,000 feet

Question 23

You must dim your high beams when following another vehicle within how many feet?

Accepted Answer

200 feet

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1,000 feet

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500 feet

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50 feet

Question 24

At a railroad crossing where you are required to stop, Louisiana law says you must stop:

Accepted Answer

Within 50 feet but not closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail

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Within 100 feet of the crossing

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Anywhere before the gate

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Exactly at the rail

Question 25

Louisiana law prohibits which action while crossing railroad tracks?

Accepted Answer

Changing gears

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Using your turn signal

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Looking both ways

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Checking your mirrors

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