Louisiana OMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARight turns only
   • BThe right lane ends
   • CA side road joins from the right
   • DA sharp turn to the right is ahead; slow down a lot
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   Answer: D. A sharp turn to the right is ahead; slow down a lot

   A sharp turn needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve. Look for a yellow speed plate under the sign.

2. Question 2 of 25

   A driver is tailgating you. What is the safest thing to do?

   • ABrake suddenly to warn the driver
   • BStop on the shoulder right away
   • CKeep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass
   • DSpeed up to get away
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   Answer: C. Keep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass

   Do not react with sudden braking. Keep extra space in front of you so you can stop gently, and let the tailgater pass when possible.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Which numbered marking means that drivers from both directions may not pass?

   • AMarking 5
   • BMarking 3
   • CMarking 2
   • DMarking 4
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   Answer: B. Marking 3

   A double solid yellow line (marking 3) means no passing in either direction.

4. Question 4 of 25

   A train has just passed a crossing with more than one track. What should you do before you go?

   • ADrive around the gates as they start to rise
   • BGo as soon as the last train car passes
   • CMake sure no other train is coming on another track
   • DFollow the car ahead closely across the tracks
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   Answer: C. Make sure no other train is coming on another track

   A second train can be hidden by the first one. Wait until the lights stop and you can see that all tracks are clear.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Total stopping distance, as shown, is made up of which two parts?

   • AThe distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance
   • BThe braking distance, counted twice
   • CThe reaction distance plus the length of your car
   • DThe distance to the car ahead plus the braking distance
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   Answer: A. The distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance

   Part 1 is how far you travel while you see the danger and move your foot to the brake. Part 2 is how far you travel after braking until you stop.

6. Question 6 of 25

   A truck signaling a right turn swings left first. What should you do?

   • APass it on the right
   • BPull up beside the cab
   • CHonk and pass it quickly
   • DStay back and do not try to squeeze between the truck and the curb
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   Answer: D. Stay back and do not try to squeeze between the truck and the curb

   Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Never try to get between a turning truck and the curb.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What is hydroplaning?

   • AWhen a tire slowly loses air
   • BWhen water gets into your engine
   • CWhen your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road
   • DWhen your brakes overheat on a long hill
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   Answer: C. When your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road

   At higher speeds on wet roads, tires can ride up on water. You then lose steering and braking control.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATraffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge
   • BTwo-way traffic ahead
   • CThe road narrows ahead
   • DYou must merge left now
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   Answer: A. Traffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge

   The entering traffic gets a new lane. Still watch for drivers who change lanes.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does implied consent mean?

   • APolice may search your home at any time
   • BYou may refuse a chemical test with no penalty
   • CBy driving, you have agreed to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if lawfully asked by police
   • DYour passengers must also be tested
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   Answer: C. By driving, you have agreed to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if lawfully asked by police

   Under implied consent laws, getting a license and driving means you agree to be tested when an officer lawfully asks.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ATurn right only on a green light
    • BDo not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
    • CYield to vehicles turning right
    • DTurn right after a full stop
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    Answer: B. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

    The black arrow shows the move and the red circle and slash forbid it. You may not turn right at this intersection.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOne sharp curve to the right is ahead
    • BA series of curves is ahead
    • CThe road is slippery ahead
    • DLanes shift ahead
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    Answer: B. A series of curves is ahead

    The road has three or more curves in a row. Slow down and stay in your lane.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA passing lane is ahead
    • BTraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
    • CTwo lanes go your way
    • DA divided highway begins
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    Answer: B. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

    You are leaving a one-way road or divided highway. Oncoming traffic will be beside you, so keep right.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ASlow down before you reach the curve
    • BBrake hard in the middle of the curve
    • CMove to the left lane
    • DSpeed up to get through the curve
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    Answer: A. Slow down before you reach the curve

    Slow down before the curve, not in it. Braking hard in a curve can make you skid.

14. Question 14 of 25

    You are in the middle of an intersection when you hear a siren behind you. What should you do?

    • ADrive out of the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
    • BBack up out of the intersection
    • CTurn left right away
    • DStop in the middle of the intersection
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    Answer: A. Drive out of the intersection, then pull to the right and stop

    Do not stop inside an intersection. Clear it first, then pull over to the right and stop.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe no-passing area has ended; you may pass when it is safe
    • BYou must pass slow vehicles
    • CYou may pass only on the right
    • DPassing is not allowed
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    Answer: A. The no-passing area has ended; you may pass when it is safe

    This sign marks the end of a no-passing area. Pass only when the road ahead is clear and it is safe.

16. Question 16 of 25

    If you double your speed, about how much longer does it take to stop once you brake?

    • AAbout the same distance
    • BAbout half as far
    • CAbout four times as far
    • DAbout twice as far
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    Answer: C. About four times as far

    Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed makes it about four times longer.

17. Question 17 of 25

    At a stop sign with a white stop line painted across your lane, where should you stop?

    • ABefore the stop line
    • BInside the crosswalk
    • CWith your front wheels past the line
    • DPast the line, at the edge of the cross street
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    Answer: A. Before the stop line

    A stop line shows where you must stop. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment
    • BWorkers have finished for the day
    • CTake the detour ahead
    • DThe road is closed ahead
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    Answer: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment

    Slow down, stay alert, and follow work zone signs and flaggers.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What usually happens if you refuse a chemical test after an arrest for impaired driving?

    • AYou get a written warning
    • BNothing happens
    • CYour driver license is suspended or revoked
    • DYou must retake the written test only
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    Answer: C. Your driver license is suspended or revoked

    Refusing a test brings its own penalties, including losing your license, even if you are not convicted of impaired driving.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Car A and Car B stop at this four-way stop at the same time. Which car should go first?

    • ABoth cars may go at once
    • BCar B
    • CWhichever car starts moving first
    • DCar A
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    Answer: B. Car B

    When two drivers stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on Car A's right, so Car B goes first.

21. Question 21 of 25

    When is it right to use your high-beam headlights?

    • AOn dark, open roads when no vehicles are close ahead or coming toward you
    • BIn fog
    • CIn busy city traffic
    • DWhen following another car closely
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    Answer: A. On dark, open roads when no vehicles are close ahead or coming toward you

    High beams help you see farther on dark roads, but dim them for oncoming traffic and when following another vehicle.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Which numbered marking separates lanes going in the same direction and allows lane changes when it is safe?

    • AMarking 5
    • BMarking 6
    • CMarking 2
    • DMarking 1
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    Answer: A. Marking 5

    A broken white line (marking 5) separates lanes moving the same way. You may change lanes across it when safe.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Reading or sending a text takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds. At 55 mph, how far do you travel in that time?

    • AAbout 10 feet
    • BAbout one car length
    • CAbout one mile
    • DAbout the length of a football field
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    Answer: D. About the length of a football field

    At 55 mph, 5 seconds of looking at a phone is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Your light turns green, but a pedestrian is still crossing in front of you. What should you do?

    • AHonk so the pedestrian hurries
    • BWait until the pedestrian has finished crossing
    • CDrive slowly around the pedestrian
    • DGo, because you have a green light
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    Answer: B. Wait until the pedestrian has finished crossing

    A green light lets you go only after you yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and vehicles already in the intersection.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
    • BNo turns are allowed at any time
    • CThere is a red-light camera ahead
    • DYou may turn right on red after stopping
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    Answer: A. You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green

    In most places you may turn right on red after a full stop. This sign takes that choice away, so wait for a green light.

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