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Louisiana permit test: conditions, emergencies and crashes

Wet pavement, hydroplaning and night driving, weather, avoiding collisions, vehicle emergencies, flooding and crashes. 38 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. Partial hydroplaning starts at about 35 mph. (p. 79, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  2. Headlights, not just parking lights, must be on between sunset and sunrise, and whenever you need wipers. (p. 80, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  3. Use low beams when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, or following within 200 feet of another vehicle. (p. 80, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  4. Low beams let you see about 150 to 200 feet ahead, which lets you stop in time at about 45 mph. (p. 80, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  5. Louisiana law requires headlights on whenever weather calls for using your windshield wipers. (p. 102, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  6. If you must hit something, choose something that gives way, like brush or shrubs, and try for a glancing blow rather than a head-on hit. (p. 118, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  7. Pull to the side, turn off the engine and let it cool. (p. 122, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  8. Do not drive through flooded areas. (p. 124, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  9. A car floats for only 30 to 60 seconds. (p. 124, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  10. You must stop at once if it is safe, and not leave the scene without identifying yourself. (p. 125, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample conditions, emergencies and crashes questions

  1. 1.It is raining and you have turned on your windshield wipers. What does Louisiana law require about headlights?

    • AUse parking lights only
    • BThey must be on
    • CThey are optional
    • DUse high beams
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    ✓ B. They must be on

    Louisiana law requires headlights on whenever weather calls for using your windshield wipers.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 102

  2. 2.Your car breaks down at night. Where should you put flares?

    • AAt least 100 feet behind the car
    • BRight beside your car
    • COn top of the car
    • DIn front of your car only
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    ✓ A. At least 100 feet behind the car

    Make your car visible with triangles or flashers. If it's dark and you have flares, put them at least 100 feet behind your car.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 123

  3. 3.You see a road covered by floodwater ahead. What should you do?

    • ADrive through slowly
    • BTurn around and find another route
    • CFollow another car through
    • DDrive through quickly
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    ✓ B. Turn around and find another route

    Do not drive through flooded areas. Six inches of water can cause loss of control, and 2 feet of rushing water can carry most vehicles away.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 124

  4. 4.If the shoulder is much lower than the pavement, how slow should you be before steering back on?

    • AAbout 30 mph
    • BAbout 45 mph
    • CAbout 10 mph
    • DAbout 55 mph
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    ✓ C. About 10 mph

    With a big drop-off, slow to about 10 mph, check traffic both ways, then turn sharply back onto the pavement.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 121