Class E knowledge test
Louisiana Permit Practice Test
304 free questions written from the official handbook, each with an explanation and the page it comes from.
- From the official Louisiana handbook
- Every answer cites its page
- Checked November 4, 2026
The real test at a glance
- Questions
- 40
- To pass
- 32 of 40 correct (80%)
- Road signs
- no separate signs test stated; one multiple-choice test covers signs, signals, safe driving and lawssource
- Languages
- English; applicant may bring a translator for non-CDL knowledge tests; some driving schools offer Spanish/Germansource
- Where you take it
- administered by driver education providers / third-party testers (computer in most OMV offices per guide); no at-home online test foundsource
- Minimum permit age
- 15 for learner's permit (Temporary Instructional Permit from 14 for driver ed)source
- Permit fee
- 32.25 (learner's permit: $20.25 fee + $12 handling; up to $6 service fee)source
Checked against official sources on November 4, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) before your test.
About the real test
What to expect on test day
In Louisiana you can get a learner's permit at 15, after first holding a Temporary Instructional Permit, which is available from 14 through driver education. The knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions and you need 80% (32 correct) to pass; one test covers signs, signals, safe driving and traffic laws. It is given by driver education providers and third-party testers, and on a computer in most OMV offices. The test is in English, and you may bring a translator for the non-CDL knowledge test. The learner's permit costs $20.25 plus a $12 handling fee.
Every question here is written from the official Louisiana Class D and E Driver's Guide and shows the page it comes from. The practice exam matches the real format: 40 questions, 32 to pass.
Practice by topic
Pick a topic to start
Start with a topic you're unsure of. Mixed sets work better once you've seen each topic.
- Graduated licensing and your driving recordThe three GDL stages, proof of insurance, license restrictions, your driving record, revocation and losing your driving privileges.20 questions
- Alcohol, drugs and driving offensesAlcohol and BAC, DWI penalties, drugs and marijuana, vehicular homicide and negligent injury, reckless driving, hit and run and fleeing an officer.21 questions
- Safe driver habitsSafety belts and air bags, defensive driving, stress, fatigue and drowsy driving, illness and medication, road rage, cell phones, peer pressure, older drivers, distracted driving and teen risks.24 questions
- Your vehicleVehicle safety features, vehicle condition and monthly checks, starting and stopping, tires and steering.14 questions
- Pavement markingsLane and center lines, white lane lines, red raised markers and two-way left-turn lanes.16 questions
- Road signsSign shapes and colors, regulatory, warning, guide and service signs, and construction signs, devices and flaggers.38 questions
- Traffic signalsTraffic signal lights and arrows.9 questions
- Speed, stopping and following distanceScanning ahead, stopping and following distances, speed limits and space management.21 questions
- Intersections, turns and right-of-wayRoundabouts, turning around, intersections, turning rules, signaling, right-of-way, railroad crossings, emergency vehicles and other laws.33 questions
- Passing, lanes and interstatesPassing on the left and right, divided highways and lane changing, and entering, driving on and exiting interstates.19 questions
- Parking and backingThe parking brake, hills, angle and parallel parking, accessible parking and backing.18 questions
- Conditions, emergencies and crashesWet pavement, hydroplaning and night driving, weather, avoiding collisions, vehicle emergencies, flooding and crashes.38 questions
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, big trucks, school buses, rural roads and animals, and slow-moving vehicles.33 questions
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40 questions in the real format, scored with the real pass rule. Answers are shown at the end, and every retake draws different questions.
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Sample Louisiana permit test questions
Open a question to see the answer, why, and the handbook page.
1.Should you wear sunglasses when driving at night?
- ANo, they reduce your vision
- BYes, they cut headlight glare
- COnly on bright city streets
- DOnly if the lenses are yellow
Show the answer
✓ A. No, they reduce your vision
Do not wear sunglasses or colored glasses at night or on dark days. Colored lenses slow your eyes' adjustment and reduce vision.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 112
2.You and an oncoming driver both signal left turns at an intersection. How should you each turn?
- AThe larger vehicle turns first
- BEach turns to the left of the center
- CThe first to arrive turns; the other waits
- DEach turns to the right of the center
Show the answer
✓ B. Each turns to the left of the center
When both drivers turn left, each should turn to the left of the center of the intersection, when safe.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 95
3.A driver is tailgating you. What should you do first?
- AMove to the shoulder and stop at once
- BBrake hard to warn them
- CSpeed up to get away
- DSlow down and encourage them to pass
Show the answer
✓ D. Slow down and encourage them to pass
If you are tailgated, slow down and encourage the driver to pass. If that fails, pull over, stop and let them pass.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 106
4.What do diamond-shaped signs usually warn you about?
- ASpeed limits and parking rules
- BHospitals and gas stations
- CDistances to nearby cities
- DHazards or conditions ahead
Show the answer
✓ D. Hazards or conditions ahead
Diamond signs warn of hazards and approaching conditions such as curves, side roads and traffic flow.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 28
5.What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- ASpeed up to clear the intersection
- BSlow down and proceed with caution
- CCome to a full stop every time
- DThe light is about to turn green
Show the answer
✓ B. Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down, watch for traffic entering the intersection and proceed with caution.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 38
6.After drinking, about how long does it take alcohol to reach your brain?
- AAbout 20 minutes
- BAbout 1 hour
- CAbout 3 hours
- DAbout 5 minutes
Show the answer
✓ A. About 20 minutes
Alcohol goes from your stomach into your blood and reaches your brain in about 20 minutes.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 127
FAQ
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Louisiana permit test?
40 questions.
What score do I need to pass?
32 of 40 correct (80%).
What languages is the test offered in?
English; applicant may bring a translator for non-CDL knowledge tests; some driving schools offer Spanish/German. (Source: official Louisiana page, checked November 4, 2026.)
Can I take the test online?
administered by driver education providers / third-party testers (computer in most OMV offices per guide); no at-home online test found. (Source: official Louisiana page, checked November 4, 2026.)
How old do I have to be to get a permit?
15 for learner's permit (Temporary Instructional Permit from 14 for driver ed). (Source: official Louisiana page, checked November 4, 2026.)
Are these the real test questions?
No. Nobody can legally offer the real questions. We write our own questions from the official Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052), and each one shows the handbook page it's based on, so you learn the rules the real test is built from.