Louisiana permit test: sharing the road

Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, big trucks, school buses, rural roads and animals, and slow-moving vehicles. 33 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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You must yield to pedestrians at all times. (p. 81, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
Bicyclists have the same right to use public roads as drivers, and must obey the same traffic laws. (p. 85, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
At night a bicycle must have a white front light and a red rear light or reflector visible from behind. (p. 86, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
Allow at least a four-second following distance behind a motorcycle, especially in wet conditions. (p. 87, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
A loaded tractor-trailer at 55 mph on a clear, dry road needs at least 290 feet to stop. (p. 88, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
Leave at least four to five seconds behind a truck in good conditions, and more when conditions are poor. (p. 89, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
You must stop at least 30 feet from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children. (p. 93, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
Bus drivers turn on flashing yellow lights at least 100 feet but no more than 500 feet before the stop. (p. 93, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
Gravel and dirt give less traction. (p. 108, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
The orange and red triangle marks a slow-moving vehicle that travels at less than 25 mph. (p. 110, 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 sharing the road questions

1.A deer suddenly runs in front of your car and a crash cannot be avoided. What should you do?
- ABrake and stay on the road
- BSwerve into the other lane
- CSpeed up to scare it
- DSwerve off the road
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✓ A. Brake and stay on the road
Do not swerve into oncoming traffic or off the road. Keep control and stay on the roadway, even if it means hitting the animal.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 110
2.You reach a rural intersection with no stop or yield signs. What should you do?
- AHonk and keep going
- BSlow down and be ready to stop
- CGo through at your speed
- DOnly stop at night
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✓ B. Slow down and be ready to stop
Uncontrolled rural intersections can be very dangerous. Slow down and be prepared to stop for crossing or oncoming traffic.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 109
3.A blind pedestrian with a white cane is waiting to cross. Where should you stop?
- APast the crosswalk
- BNo more than 5 feet from the crosswalk
- CAt least 20 feet back
- DIn the middle of the crosswalk
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✓ B. No more than 5 feet from the crosswalk
Don't stop more than 5 feet from the crosswalk. The pedestrian uses your engine sound as a guide.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 82
4.How much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist in Louisiana?
- AAt least 2 feet
- BAt least 1 foot
- CAt least 3 feet
- DAt least 10 feet
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✓ C. At least 3 feet
Louisiana law (R.S. 32:76.1) requires at least three feet between your car and a bicyclist you are passing.
Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 85