Louisiana OMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is making left turns.

A center lane between opposing lanes of traffic may be designated for left turns only. Vehicles from either direction may use this center lane for left turns. This lane, known as a shared center left-turn lane, is marked by parallel solid and broken yellow lines and is sometimes accompanied by white arrows on the pavement. Such a lane must never be used for passing.

Not quite. The answer is As long as you are not exceeding the posted speed limit, you can drive at any speed.

Always try to drive at a steady speed. Drive within the posted speed limit at a speed that is appropriate for current road and weather conditions. However, do not drive so slowly that you obstruct other traffic.

Not quite. The answer is Stop if it is safe to do so.

A steady yellow traffic light is a warning that the traffic light will soon turn red. You should try to stop if it is safe to do so. But do not stop suddenly; always consider the vehicles behind you before you brake. If you cannot stop safely, proceed with caution through the intersection.

Not quite. The answer is You must stop, no matter which direction you are traveling in.

Vehicles traveling on either side of the road must stop before coming within 30 feet of a school bus that has stopped for passengers. The bus driver will activate stop signs and flashing red signals to alert drivers.

Source: Stopped School Buses, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws and Regulations, Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide; RS 32:80 A; RS 32:318

Not quite. The answer is guide drivers into certain lanes.

Flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

Not quite. The answer is A safe speed indication for a curve ahead to the right

This warning sign means that there is a curve ahead to the right. A recommended safe speed for the curve may be shown just below the sign.

Not quite. The answer is You should be prepared to stop ahead.

This warning sign indicates that there is a stop sign ahead. Slow down and prepare to stop at the stop sign.

Not quite. The answer is the interstate highway number.

Guide signs provide drivers with information about the type of road they are traveling on, upcoming highway entrances and exits, and distances to various destinations. Guide signs that identify U.S. Routes and interstate highways are typically shield shaped. This sign indicates that you are traveling on Interstate highway 95 (I-95), which runs from Maine through Florida.

Not quite. The answer is wait until the other vehicle actually starts to turn and then start your turn.

While you are waiting at a stop sign to turn right, if a vehicle approaches from the left with its turn signal on, you should wait until the other vehicle has actually started to turn. Only then should you start your turn. Drivers may make mistakes or change their minds. The driver of the other vehicle may change his or her mind at the very last moment and decide to go straight through the intersection after all. Or the driver of the other vehicle may have switched on the turn signal by mistake and really intends to go straight through the intersection. If you assume that the other vehicle really will turn as its turn signal indicates, you risk a collision with it. Part of defensive driving is being prepared for bad signals and bad drivers.

Not quite. The answer is Trucks may enter or cross this roadway.

This sign indicates trucks entering or crossing the roadway ahead. Slow down and watch for trucks.

Not quite. The answer is There is a roundabout ahead; prepare to yield to traffic.

This sign indicates a roundabout ahead. A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Slow down and prepare to yield to traffic in the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is Sharp right turn

This sign indicates that the road ahead turns sharply to the right. Slow down and use caution.

Not quite. The answer is you must not drive in this lane.

Lane-use control signals are special overhead signals that permit or prohibit the use of specific lanes of a street or highway. A steady red X signal over a lane indicates that you must not drive in this lane.

Not quite. The answer is Farm machinery may be crossing the road.

This warning sign indicates to the driver that farm equipment may be crossing the road. Be ready to slow down for slow-moving equipment.

Not quite. The answer is a yield sign ahead.

This sign gives advance warning of a yield sign ahead. Prepare to slow down and yield to vehicles approaching from other roadways.

Not quite. The answer is The divided highway ends ahead.

This sign warns that the divided highway ends ahead. The roadway will become an undivided two-way roadway. Keep right and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Two-way traffic is ahead.

The sign warns the driver of two-way traffic ahead. Drivers must watch for traffic going in the opposite direction.

Not quite. The answer is A broken white line that allows passing

A broken or dashed line (either white or yellow) next to your lane means that you may pass if it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and yield the right-of-way.

A yield sign is shaped like a downward-pointing triangle. It means that you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic that is already in the intersection you are crossing or on the roadway you are entering.

Not quite. The answer is travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited.

A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited. Double solid white lines are often used on freeways to separate a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane from other lanes traveling in the same direction.