Louisiana OMV Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is turning the steering wheel when you turn your head to check your blind spots.

When you turn your head to check your blind spots, keep the steering wheel straight. (People have a natural tendency to turn their arms in the same direction as their head turns.)

Not quite. The answer is Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as 35 mph.

Hydroplaning occurs when you drive too fast over standing water and effectively ski over its surface. Even with good tires, your vehicle can start to hydroplane at speeds as low as 35 mph. (Badly worn tires can cause the vehicle to hydroplane at speeds as low as 25 mph.) This may send your car into a skid. At 55 mph, your tires may lose all contact with the road, resulting in total loss of control. If you hydroplane, you should try to avoid accelerating, steering, or braking; let the car slow itself down. Do not use your cruise control on wet roads. If your vehicle loses traction, the cruise control may spin the wheels in an attempt to maintain a constant speed. This can worsen or even cause a skid.

Source: Hydroplaning, Chapter 4: Basic Driving and Safety, Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide

Not quite. The answer is spot hazards well in advance.

Be alert so that you will know ahead of time when you have to stop. Stopping suddenly is dangerous and is usually a sign of a driver who was not paying attention. If you brake quickly, you may skid and lose control of your vehicle. You will also make it harder for drivers behind you to stop without hitting you. Try to avoid panic stops by spotting hazards well in advance.

Not quite. The answer is check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear.

Before changing lanes, you should check your mirrors and then check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder toward the rear.

Not quite. The answer is as much as four times.

While you are driving, talking on a cell phone will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as four times. This is because the conversation is distracting you, drawing your attention away from your driving. Sending text messages (texting) while driving will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as eight times.

Not quite. The answer is None of the above

When you change lanes, you must signal and check your mirrors. However, your car has blind spots that are large enough to hide another car in the lane next to yours. The only way to check these blind spots is to look over your shoulder.

Source: Lane Changing, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws and Regulations, Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide

Not quite. The answer is Slow down.

Before you enter a curve, slow down so that you will not need to brake while you are in the curve. Braking in a curve can cause a skid.

Not quite. The answer is challenge the driver by speeding up.

When confronted by an aggressive driver, you should stay calm and relaxed, avoid eye contact, ignore the driver's gestures, and refuse to return them. Try to disconnect emotionally and mentally from the situation. Never challenge an aggressive driver by speeding up.

Not quite. The answer is the hand-over-hand technique.

To turn a corner, turn the steering wheel using the hand-over-hand technique. Do not turn the wheel with just one hand or you could lose control. When you complete the turn, straighten out the steering wheel by hand. Letting it slip through your fingers could be dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is immediately pull over to the right-hand curb or edge of the road and stop.

If you are approached by an authorized emergency vehicle using audible or visual signals, you must yield the right-of-way to it. Immediately pull over to the right-hand curb or edge of the road, stop, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Not quite. The answer is Stop and let the pedestrian cross.

Before turning right on a red light, you must stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians.

Source: Traffic Signals, Chapter 3: Signs, Traffic Lights, and Pavement Markings, Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide

Not quite. The answer is Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup

Before starting your trip, you should set up your cab just as you like it, but eating and drinking should be done at rest stops.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, you must signal for at least 100 feet before you turn.

You are required to signal and get into the proper lane at least 100 feet before you turn. (Note: The laws on this are different in some other states. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.) You must always signal even if you don't see pedestrians or other vehicles around. The vehicle you don’t see could be the most dangerous.

Source: Rules for Turning, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws and Regulations, Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide

Not quite. The answer is as much as four times.

While you are driving, talking on a cell phone will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as four times. This is because the conversation is drawing your attention away from your driving. Sending text messages (texting) while driving will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as eight times.

Not quite. The answer is swing left

Do not swing left before turning right. If you swing left, the driver behind you may think you are going to turn left and may try to pass you on the right.

Not quite. The answer is when you see a blind person.

Do not sound your horn at a blind pedestrian or his or her guide dog. Either may be startled by the noise, and the blind person will not be able to see what is going on.

Not quite. The answer is yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.

In Louisiana, you must yield to pedestrians at all times, whether or not they are in an intersection or a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Even if pedestrians are jaywalking or crossing the street where they should not be, you must still stop for them. (Note: The laws on this are different in some other states. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

Not quite. The answer is text messaging and talking on the phone.

Anything that draws your attention away from the road can distract you. Some examples of distractions while driving are text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.

Not quite. The answer is hydroplaning.

When there is water on the roadway, reduce your speed. Speeds over 35 mph can cause your vehicle to hydroplane out of control.

Not quite. The answer is Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

In heavy traffic, if an emergency vehicle with its siren or flashing lights is directly behind you, keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.