Speed Limits & Following Distance — Louisiana

1. That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign. ✓
2. That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.
3. That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.
4. That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.

Answer: A. That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.

1. Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.
2. If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
3. Never slow down abruptly.
4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

1. Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
2. Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
3. Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass. ✓
4. Ignore them.

Answer: C. Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.

1. Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
2. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. ✓
3. Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
4. Keeps other drivers alert.

Answer: B. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

1. It is summer.
2. You must immediately stop and back up.
3. Less than ideal conditions are present for driving. ✓
4. You should drive faster to get out of the work zone.

Answer: C. Less than ideal conditions are present for driving.

1. The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.
2. The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. ✓
3. The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.
4. None of the above.

Answer: B. The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.

1. Anything makes conditions less than perfect. ✓
2. You see a police car.
3. Entering a highway where there are other cars.
4. You are on a four-lane road.

Answer: A. Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

1. Follow the directions given by the crossing guard. ✓
2. Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the crossing guard's instructions.
3. Assume the guard is not supposed to be directing traffic.
4. Follow rules that would be in place if no children were present.

Answer: A. Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.

1. Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
2. Decrease their following distance.
3. Increase their following distance. ✓
4. None of the above.

Answer: C. Increase their following distance.

1. Two seconds.
2. Four seconds. ✓
3. 10 seconds.
4. 20 seconds.

Answer: B. Four seconds.