General Driving Knowledge — Louisiana

Louisiana DMV practice test: 617 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class E: 40 Q, pass 32. General Driving Knowledge: 93 questions. Updated

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TopicGeneral Driving Knowledge
License testLouisiana Car learner's permit test (Class E)
Topic questions93 (15% of 617 total)
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Questions (93)

1. Anything that requires you to ____ could cause you to crash.
  1. Take your eyes off the road
  2. Take your hands off the wheel
  3. Take your attention away from the task of driving
  4. All of the above ✓

Answer: D. All of the above

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2. What is the meaning of the "P" in the SIPDE acronym?
  1. Push and pull.
  2. Pass.
  3. Predict hazards. ✓
  4. Pressure.

Answer: C. Predict hazards.

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3. When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
  1. Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.
  2. Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
  3. Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
  4. Drive with the flow of traffic. ✓

Answer: D. Drive with the flow of traffic.

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4. Which is a characteristic of a defensive driver?
  1. Anticipation ✓
  2. Passivity
  3. Easily distracted
  4. Anger

Answer: A. Anticipation

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5. 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:
  1. In the right lane of the street.
  2. In the center of the street.
  3. In the left lane of the street. ✓
  4. In the lane with the least traffic.

Answer: C. In the left lane of the street.

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6. When making a turn, you should:
  1. Look at any vegetation blocking your line of sight.
  2. Look as far around the bend as possible. ✓
  3. Watch only the cars behind you.
  4. Watch only oncoming traffic.

Answer: B. Look as far around the bend as possible.

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7. When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:
  1. Should depend on road signs to find your way.
  2. Should plan your trip in advance. ✓
  3. Only have to know generally where your destination is.
  4. Should always choose the most direct route.

Answer: B. Should plan your trip in advance.

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8. Which of the following is a characteristic of a defensive driver?
  1. Good judgement ✓
  2. Anger
  3. Passivity
  4. Exhaustion

Answer: A. Good judgement

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9. While backing, you should:
  1. Rely only on your mirrors.
  2. Flash your lights.
  3. Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.
  4. Turn your head and look through the rear window. ✓

Answer: D. Turn your head and look through the rear window.

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10. When completing a turn, when should drivers begin to accelerate?
  1. Once they have reached the halfway point in the bend. ✓
  2. Before beginning the turn.
  3. After they have completed the turn.
  4. Throughout the whole turn.

Answer: A. Once they have reached the halfway point in the bend.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

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