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Louisiana permit test: passing, lanes and interstates

Passing on the left and right, divided highways and lane changing, and entering, driving on and exiting interstates. 19 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. Passing is illegal within one hundred feet of a bridge or tunnel. (p. 76, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  2. On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is meant for passing slower vehicles. (p. 77, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  3. Never pass on the shoulder, paved or not. (p. 77, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  4. You may pass on the right where there are two or more lanes going in the same direction, never by driving onto the shoulder. (p. 77, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  5. You must not drive across a median or barrier except where an approved cross-over is provided. (p. 92, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  6. The maximum speed allowed on the interstate is 70 mph unless otherwise posted. (p. 105, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  7. Enter at or near the speed of traffic. (p. 105, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  8. Interstate traffic has the right of way. (p. 105, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  9. Keep your speed in the travel lane. (p. 107, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  10. If you miss your exit, do not stop or back up. (p. 107, 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 passing, lanes and interstates questions

  1. 1.You are 80 feet from a railroad crossing on a two-lane road. May you pass the car ahead?

    • AYes, if the car is slow
    • BYes, if no train is coming
    • CNo, not within 100 feet of a crossing
    • DOnly if the line is broken
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    ✓ C. No, not within 100 feet of a crossing

    Passing is against the law within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing, even with a broken line.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 76

  2. 2.You want to pass a large truck. Why should you not pull up close behind it first?

    • AIt blocks your view of the road ahead
    • BThe truck will speed up
    • CIt is illegal to follow trucks
    • DTrucks brake more slowly than cars
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    ✓ A. It blocks your view of the road ahead

    Following close behind a large truck or bus blocks your view. Stay back until you can see far enough ahead to pass safely.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 77

  3. 3.You see an oncoming vehicle in the distance as you think about passing. What should you do?

    • APass quickly before it arrives
    • BPass if it looks slow
    • CDo not try to pass
    • DFlash your lights and pass
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    ✓ C. Do not try to pass

    If you can see an oncoming vehicle, do not attempt to pass. Oncoming vehicles are hard to judge and seem slower than they are.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 77

  4. 4.You are taking an interstate exit. Where should you begin to slow down?

    • AIn the left passing lane
    • BOn the right shoulder
    • CIn the deceleration lane
    • DIn the main travel lane
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    ✓ C. In the deceleration lane

    Keep your speed in the travel lane. Once you are fully in the deceleration lane, slow down to the posted ramp speed.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 107