1 . If you are driving when weather, road, and traffic conditions are not ideal, keep a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

2 . Motorcycles are entitled to:

The bicycle lane.
The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
Half the width of a lane.
The width of the sidewalk.

3 . Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

You may not see the road between the cars.
You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.
You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.
You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

4 . You may drive across a dashed white line:

At any time.
Only during daylight hours.
When it is safe to change lanes.
Only when passing a motorcycle.

5 . If you are following an emergency vehicle, your following distance should be a minimum of:

Two seconds.
Four seconds.
10 seconds.
20 seconds.

6 . What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.
Lanes move in opposite directions.
Drivers may not pass.
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

7 . When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
Decrease their following distance.
Increase their following distance.
None of the above.

8 . A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:

A deaf person.
A person involved with a traffic study.
A blind person.
None of the above.

9 . Hurricane evacuation route signs:

Are on highways that should be used in the case of a hurricane evacuation.
Are only up when there is a hurricane.
Are recommended for use by only out-of-state visitors.
Are recommended for use by only Louisiana residents.

10 . Alcohol:

Slows reflexes and reaction time.
Puts you to sleep.
Wakes you up.
Improves your judgment.

11 . What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?

Yellow
White
Yellow and white
Yellow, white, and black

12 . Alcohol causes:

Loss of concentration.
Poor coordination.
Slower judgment.
All of the above.

13 . When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.
Using the outside rearview mirror.
Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

14 . Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

School zones.
No passing zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

15 . A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

16 . When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

Signal a lane change.
Check your rearview and outside mirrors.
Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.
All of the above.

17 . When a curb is painted ____, it indicates fire zone parking restrictions.

Blue
Yellow
White
Red

18 . Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?

Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.
Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.
Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.
Stay near the right edge of your lane.

19 . When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:

Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.
Require less time to pass on a downgrade than smaller vehicles do.
Require a smaller turning radius than smaller vehicles do.
Require less time to pass on an incline than smaller vehicles do.

20 . An octagonal sign is always a:

Speed limit sign.
Stop sign.
Hospital sign.
Railroad warning sign.

21 . This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.
U-turns are prohibited.
You may proceed if the way is clear.
Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
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22 . Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:

Your body weight.
How much you drink.
How much time passes between drinks.
How physically fit you are.

23 . A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

Slow down at the light.
Drive carefully without stopping.
Merge to the right.
Stop before entering the intersection.

24 . When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
The increased speed of larger vehicles.

25 . When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should come to a complete stop.
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

26 . This road sign means:

No left turn.
No U-turns.
No exit.
No right turn.

27 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic.
Keep left.

28 . ____ of crashes occur within 25 miles of home.

75 percent
50 percent
25 percent
15 percent

29 . This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

30 . You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

In the right lane of the street.
In the center of the street.
In the left lane of the street.
In the lane with the least traffic.

31 . When in a travel lane on the roadway:

You may stop to drop off passengers.
You may stop to look up an address.
You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

32 . Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

In curves and on hills.
Next to churches and schools.
At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.
On freeway on-ramps.

33 . Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.
Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.
Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.
Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

34 . When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:

Turn your wheels to the right.
Turn your wheels to the left.
Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.
Leave your transmission in neutral.

35 . To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

Look into the left side mirror.
Look into the right side mirror.
Look into the rearview mirror.
Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

36 . What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

Allergy medicine
Marijuana
Cold remedies
All of these choices

37 . When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.
You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.
You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.
All of the above

38 . Before beginning a turn, drivers should:

Immediately accelerate.
Always come to a complete stop.
Slow down.
Slow down, but only if the road conditions are less than ideal.

39 . You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.
Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.
Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.
All of the above.

40 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic from the right.
Highway curves ahead.