Louisiana permit test: intersections, turns and right-of-way
Roundabouts, turning around, intersections, turning rules, signaling, right-of-way, railroad crossings, emergency vehicles and other laws. 33 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key intersections, turns and right-of-way rulesShow the rules
- You must signal and get into the proper lane at least 100 feet before turning. (p. 94, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
- Turn right from the right-most lane, unless lane markings show more than one lane may turn right. (p. 95, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
- Entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to traffic already circulating in the roundabout. (p. 98, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
- At T intersections, you must yield to vehicles on the through road. (p. 98, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
- When two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the vehicle on the right. (p. 98, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
- You must yield to pedestrians legally crossing in marked or unmarked crosswalks. (p. 98, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
- You must yield to people using a white cane, with or without a red tip, or a guide dog. (p. 98, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
- Louisiana law requires you to stop within 50 feet but no less than 15 feet from the nearest rail. (p. 99, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
- Louisiana law bars more than three people from riding in the front seat of a moving vehicle. (p. 101, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
- All drivers must yield the right-of-way to vehicles in a funeral procession. (p. 102, 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.
Sample intersections, turns and right-of-way questions
1.You are driving out of a parking lot onto a main road. Who has the right-of-way?
- AVehicles already on the main road
- BWhoever arrives first
- CTraffic must stop for you
- DYou, because you are turning
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✓ A. Vehicles already on the main road
When entering a road from a driveway, alley or roadside, yield to vehicles already on the main road.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 98
2.For how far must a turn signal be given before you turn?
- AAt least 100 feet
- BJust as you turn
- CAt least 50 feet
- DAt least 25 feet
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✓ A. At least 100 feet
A right or left turn signal must be given continuously for at least 100 feet before turning, more at high speed or in heavy traffic.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 97
3.A 10-year-old wants to ride in the open bed of a pickup on a city street. Is it allowed?
- ANo, no one under 12 may ride there
- BNo, only on interstates
- CYes, with an adult beside them
- DYes, on city streets only
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✓ A. No, no one under 12 may ride there
No one under 12 may ride in an open truck bed, and no one of any age may ride there on an interstate.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 101
4.You are stopped, waiting to turn left. Why should you keep your wheels straight?
- ASo you can see over the hood
- BSo a rear crash won't push you ahead
- CSo the engine uses less fuel
- DSo your turn signal stays on
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✓ B. So a rear crash won't push you ahead
Keep your wheels straight while waiting. If you are hit from behind, you won't be shoved into oncoming traffic.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 95