Bad Weather & Night Driving — Louisiana
Louisiana DMV practice test: 617 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class E: 40 Q, pass 32. Bad Weather & Night Driving: 39 questions.
Rain, snow, ice, fog and night driving: visibility, traction and headlight use.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Bad Weather & Night Driving |
| License test | Louisiana Car learner's permit test (Class E) |
| Topic questions | 39 (6% of 617 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (39)
1. When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:
- That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.
- That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.
- To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
2. An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?
- At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.
- Toward the right side of the road. ✓
- Toward the left side of the road.
- Straight down the middle of the road.
Answer: B. Toward the right side of the road.
3. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:
- Keep your tires properly maintained.
- Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.
- Watch out for standing water or puddles.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
4. Which of the following statements is true?
- A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.
- You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.
- Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
5. Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
- Winter is the most difficult driving season.
- Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
- Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do. ✓
- It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.
Answer: C. Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.
6. In winter weather, overpasses and bridges:
- Are affected in the same way as other roadways.
- Freeze after the rest of the roads.
- Freeze before the rest of the roads. ✓
- Thaw out before the rest of the roads.
Answer: C. Freeze before the rest of the roads.
7. You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:
- Keep your windshield and mirrors clear.
- Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.
- Approach all vehicles with caution.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
8. Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:
- Do not affect driving abilities.
- Help maintain driver alertness.
- Are distracting activities. ✓
- Are not distracting activities.
Answer: C. Are distracting activities.
9. If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:
- Get out of the car and go for help.
- Lay down in your car and go to sleep.
- Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.
- Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle. ✓
Answer: D. Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.
10. When driving in fog:
- Use your parking lights.
- Use your low beams. ✓
- Use your high beams.
- It makes no difference which lights you use.
Answer: B. Use your low beams.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook