Free Louisiana Permit Practice Test (2026)
Real questions from the official Louisiana driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.
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This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
- Licensing & Permits — 7
- Sharing the Road — 4
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 2
- Points & Penalties — 2
- Safe Driving — 2
- Signaling & Communication — 1
- Speed Limits & Speed Management — 1
- Vehicle Equipment — 1
Heaviest on Licensing & Permits (7 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
20 are Louisiana-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. Between 6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., a Louisiana intermediate licensee may not transport more than:
- Any passengers
- One passenger under age 21 not in the immediate family
- Two passengers
- Three friends
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Answer: One passenger under age 21 not in the immediate family
During those hours, no more than one passenger under 21 who is not immediate family.
2. If your turn signals stop working in Louisiana, you should:
- Not signal
- Turn without warning
- Use hand signals
- Use the horn
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Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
3. Louisiana drivers under 21 are subject to a lower BAC limit of:
- .02%
- .00%
- .08%
- .05%
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Answer: .02%
Under-21 drivers face a .02% limit.
4. If you plan to drink, the safest choice is to:
- Use a designated driver or other sober ride
- Drink water
- Drive slowly
- Wait 10 minutes
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Answer: Use a designated driver or other sober ride
Arrange a sober ride before you drink.
5. To earn a Louisiana intermediate license, you must pass the road skills test with at least:
- 70%
- 80% accuracy
- 100%
- 60%
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Answer: 80% accuracy
You must pass the road skills test with at least 80% accuracy.
6. Any vehicle used on Louisiana highways must be covered by:
- A bond only
- Nothing
- Liability insurance (or allowable substitute)
- Full coverage only
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Answer: Liability insurance (or allowable substitute)
Vehicles must carry liability insurance or an allowable substitute.
7. On certain portions of I-49 in Louisiana, the posted speed limit is:
- 75 MPH
- 70 MPH
- 65 MPH
- 80 MPH
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Answer: 75 MPH
Portions of I-49 are posted at 75 MPH.
8. All first-time Louisiana license applicants must furnish proof of:
- College
- A car
- Driver education training
- A job
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Answer: Driver education training
Proof of driver education training is required for a first license.
9. When traveling in the right lane and a truck is merging, courtesy is to:
- Block it
- Brake hard
- Move over to let it merge when safe
- Speed up
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Answer: Move over to let it merge when safe
Move over to allow a merging truck room when it is safe.
10. A Louisiana learner may not advance to the intermediate stage until:
- Age 18
- Age 15
- Their 16th birthday
- Age 17
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Answer: Their 16th birthday
You cannot move to the intermediate stage until your 16th birthday.
11. If you cannot see at least 400 feet ahead, you are:
- Going too slow
- On a highway
- Fine
- Driving too fast for your visibility
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Answer: Driving too fast for your visibility
If you can't see 400 feet ahead, you're driving too fast for conditions.
12. When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, you should:
- Speed up
- Pull to the right and stop
- Turn left
- Stop in your lane
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Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes.
13. In Louisiana you must use headlights:
- Only in cities
- Only on highways
- At night and when visibility is reduced
- Only in rain
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Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and whenever visibility is low.
14. A motorcycle in Louisiana is entitled to:
- A full lane of travel
- Half a lane
- The shoulder
- No lane
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Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to use a full lane.
15. In a Louisiana roundabout, you should slow to about:
- 15 mph or less
- 5 mph
- 30 mph
- 40 mph
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Answer: 15 mph or less
Speeds of 15 mph or less are adequate in a roundabout; yield to traffic already circulating.
16. During the Louisiana intermediate curfew, you may drive if accompanied by:
- No one
- A friend with a permit
- Any passenger
- A licensed adult at least 21 (or a sibling at least 18)
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Answer: A licensed adult at least 21 (or a sibling at least 18)
You may drive with a licensed adult 21+ or a sibling at least 18.
17. If you are involved in a crash in Louisiana, you must:
- Leave
- Drive on if minor
- Stop and give information
- Call later only
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Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.
18. In Louisiana, driving without required liability insurance can lead to:
- License/registration penalties
- Nothing
- A discount
- A reward
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Answer: License/registration penalties
Failing to carry required insurance brings penalties.
19. To reduce drowsy driving, Louisiana suggests you avoid driving:
- On weekends
- Between midnight and 6 a.m.
- In daylight
- In cities
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Answer: Between midnight and 6 a.m.
Try to limit driving between midnight and 6 a.m., when drowsiness peaks.
20. A Louisiana learner's permit must be held for a minimum of:
- 30 days
- 180 days
- 90 days
- 1 year
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Answer: 180 days
You must hold the learner's permit at least 180 days.