Louisiana OMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

If you are parallel parked on the right side of a street, you must signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder for approaching traffic before you pull out into traffic. If you are parallel parked on the left side of a one-way street, signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder for approaching traffic before you pull out into traffic.

Not quite. The answer is D) 12 inches from the curb

You cannot park on the sidewalk, on a bridge, or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. When you parallel park, your right wheels must be within 18 inches of the right-hand curb. Therefore, only the car in figure D is legally parked.

Source: Parking, Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits, Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide

Not quite. The answer is Never

Under Louisiana law, it is illegal to drive on the shoulder to pass a vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is either a) or b).

Diagonal yellow striping on streets and highways indicate a narrow road or an obstruction ahead.

Not quite. The answer is not make a U-turn.

The arrow depicts a U-turn. A red circle with a diagonal red slash always means "No." Hence, you are not allowed to make a U-turn here.

Not quite. The answer is hand and arm extended outward.

Signals should be continued until you are ready to make the actual turn. The correct hand signal for a left turn is hand and arm extended outward.

Not quite. The answer is the middle or left lane.

On a freeway, if you are traveling faster than other vehicles, you should use the middle or left lane. Slower vehicles should use the right lane.

Not quite. The answer is you must not drive across the median or barrier except at an approved crossover.

When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier, you must not drive across the median or barrier except at an approved crossover.

Not quite. The answer is try not to slow down suddenly

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, try not to slow down suddenly. Use your turn signals to let other drivers know your intentions. Tap your brakes and reduce your speed quickly but safely.

Not quite. The answer is slow down and encourage the driver to pass.

If you are being tailgated, slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass. If this fails, pull over, stop, and let the tailgater pass.

Not quite. The answer is Left hand and arm straight out

The hand signal for a left turn is left hand and arm straight out. In the US, no automobile hand signal involves the right hand or right arm. (A bicyclist may signal a right turn by sticking the right hand and right arm straight out.)

Not quite. The answer is passing.

The left lane on a highway should be used for passing. If a vehicle wants to pass you, you must move safely to the right. Do not increase your speed until the other vehicle has passed you.

Not quite. The answer is make a left turn.

A driver who extends his or her left arm out horizontally intends to make a left turn.

Not quite. The answer is you must prepare for a sharp right turn.

This sign warns of a sharp turn to the right. Slow down and use caution.

Not quite. The answer is Angle parking

Angle parking is often used in parking lots and shopping centers. When you enter an angle parking space, watch for traffic both ahead and behind, and maintain a safe clearance.

Not quite. The answer is from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path.

Do not start your turn without checking for pedestrians crossing where you will be turning. Before turning right, make sure that there is no traffic approaching from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path.

Not quite. The answer is enter the freeway at or near the speed of freeway traffic.

Enter a freeway at or near the speed of traffic. Remember that in Louisiana, the legal speed limit on interstates is 70 mph. Freeway traffic has the right-of-way, but do not stop before merging with freeway traffic unless absolutely necessary.

Not quite. The answer is slow down and encourage the driver to pass.

If you are being tailgated, you should slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass. If this fails, pull over, stop, and let the tailgater pass.

Not quite. The answer is prepare for a sharp right turn.

This sign warns of a sharp turn to the right. Slow down and use caution.

Not quite. The answer is the vehicle on the right must go first.

When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.