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Louisiana OMV Permit Practice Test 2026
Louisiana's learner's permit knowledge test has 40 questions, and you need at least 80% to pass. Driver education providers give the test. These practice questions cover Louisiana's own rules first, then general US rules and road signs.
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Question 1 of 25
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Answer: C. 14
Any individual at least 14 may be issued a Class E Temporary Instructional Permit for driver education.
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Question 2 of 25
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Answer: C. Temporary Instructional Permit
A TIP is a Temporary Instructional Permit used during driver education.
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Question 3 of 25
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Answer: C. Only with a driver education instructor, during lessons or a skills test
The TIP allows driving only with a driver education instructor during behind-the-wheel instruction or a skills test.
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Answer: A. Before the knowledge test, on-road lessons or skills test
The TIP must be obtained before the knowledge test, on-road instruction or skills test.
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Question 5 of 25
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Answer: A. It is surrendered, and converting to a learner's permit has no extra cost
The TIP is surrendered when driver education is complete. Converting it to a learner's permit or license costs nothing extra.
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Question 6 of 25
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Answer: B. Applicants aged 15 and 16
Applicants aged 15 and 16 must take part in graduated licensing, starting with a learner's permit.
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Question 7 of 25
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Answer: B. A licensed parent, guardian or adult 21 or older, or a licensed sibling 18 or older
Learners may drive with a licensed parent, guardian or adult at least 21, or a licensed sibling at least 18.
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Question 8 of 25
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Answer: A. Yes, licensed siblings 18 or older may supervise
A licensed sibling who is at least 18 may supervise a learner.
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Question 9 of 25
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Answer: C. No, a non-sibling adult must be at least 21
Adults who are not siblings must be at least 21. Only licensed siblings may supervise at 18 to 20.
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Question 10 of 25
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Answer: D. After at least 180 days and once they turn 16
At 15, the permit must be held for at least 180 days and until age 16.
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Question 11 of 25
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Answer: A. At least 180 days, or until age 17
At 16, the permit must be held at least 180 days or until age 17.
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Question 12 of 25
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Answer: D. 17
At 17, applicants may get either a learner's permit or a full license, after passing vision, knowledge and road skills tests.
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Question 13 of 25
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Answer: C. 20/40 in one eye
Louisiana requires vision of 20/40 in one eye for a learner's permit.
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Question 14 of 25
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Answer: B. 40
The learner's permit knowledge test has 40 questions.
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Question 15 of 25
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Answer: B. 80%
You need a minimum score of 80%, which is 32 of 40 questions.
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Question 16 of 25
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Answer: D. The driver education provider
The knowledge and skills tests are given by the driver education provider.
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Question 17 of 25
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Answer: A. At a driving school
Road skills tests must be performed at a driving school.
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Question 18 of 25
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Answer: B. Vision, knowledge and road skills tests
A full license requires passing vision, knowledge and road skills tests.
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Question 19 of 25
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Answer: A. He is registered with Selective Service
US citizen males aged 15 to 26 are automatically registered with Selective Service when any credential is issued.
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Question 20 of 25
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Answer: D. 50 hours, including 15 at night
Louisiana requires 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night.
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Question 21 of 25
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Answer: C. 15
At least 15 of the 50 hours must be at night.
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Question 22 of 25
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Answer: A. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Louisiana's intermediate night restriction runs from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Question 23 of 25
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Answer: C. One
Between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m., an intermediate driver may carry no more than one passenger under 21.
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Question 24 of 25
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Answer: C. 17
The intermediate restrictions are lifted at age 17.
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Question 25 of 25
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Answer: D. All license applicants
Louisiana requires all license applicants to complete a driver education course.
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
The real test: 80% (32 of 40)
What to know before the test
- The learner's permit knowledge test has 40 questions. You need at least 80% to pass.
- You also need vision of at least 20/40 in one eye.
- The knowledge and skills tests are given by your driver education provider, and road skills tests take place at a driving school.
- Students 14 and older can get a Temporary Instructional Permit to drive with their driver education instructor.
- Learners may drive with a licensed parent, guardian or adult 21 or older, or a licensed sibling 18 or older.
- Teens log 50 supervised hours, including 15 at night, before the intermediate license.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Louisiana permit test?
40 questions. You need at least 80% (32 correct) to pass.
Where do you take the Louisiana permit test?
Driver education providers give the knowledge and skills tests. Road skills tests are done at a driving school.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Louisiana?
15. Students can get a Temporary Instructional Permit at 14 to drive with their driver education instructor.
Who can supervise a Louisiana learner?
A licensed parent, guardian or adult 21 or older, or a licensed brother or sister 18 or older.
How long must you hold a Louisiana learner's permit?
At least 180 days. If you start at 15, you must also wait until you turn 16 to get an intermediate license.