Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — Louisiana
Louisiana DMV practice test: 617 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class E: 40 Q, pass 32. Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation: 43 questions.
Brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, child seats and basic vehicle control.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation |
| License test | Louisiana Car learner's permit test (Class E) |
| Topic questions | 43 (7% 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 (43)
1. What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?
- Reach down and attempt to pull it up.
- Shift to park.
- Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake. ✓
- Turn the engine off.
Answer: C. Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.
2. Drivers should use evasive action steering:
- When turning the wheel during normal driving activity.
- When avoiding a hazard at a high speed. ✓
- When turning the wheel at low speeds.
- When backing, activating signals, turning on the radio, or activating windshield wipers.
Answer: B. When avoiding a hazard at a high speed.
3. When adjusting your rearview mirror, you should be able to clearly see:
- Your own reflection.
- The passengers in the backseat.
- The entire rear window. ✓
- Most of the lane next to you.
Answer: C. The entire rear window.
4. Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?
- You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.
- An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.
- You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
5. Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?
- Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.
- Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat. ✓
- Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.
- Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.
Answer: B. Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.
6. You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:
- Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.
- Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.
- Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop. ✓
- Slam on your brakes.
Answer: C. Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.
7. If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:
- Blow your horn, steer right, and accelerate.
- Blow your horn, steer left, and brake.
- Blow your horn, steer right, and brake. ✓
- Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.
Answer: C. Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.
8. A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:
- A loss of hearing.
- Pollution.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning. ✓
- Poor engine performance.
Answer: C. Carbon monoxide poisoning.
9. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:
- Your own reaction time.
- The time of day. ✓
- The condition of your vehicle's brakes.
- The condition and type of your vehicle's tires.
Answer: B. The time of day.
10. What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
- Your seat belt
- The steering wheel
- Your rearview mirror
- Your seat ✓
Answer: D. Your seat
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook