Louisiana CAR DMV Practice Test 10

Painted curbs indicate parking restrictions. When a curb is painted yellow, it indicates the presence of a loading zone, or another parking restriction.

As you prepare to make a right turn, you should get as far to the right side of the road as possible. Do not cut across lanes of traffic to perform any turn.

When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. Drivers must also always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers who are already in the intersection.

A steady downward green arrow over a traffic lane means you may use the lane indicated.

The "E" in the SIPDE acronym stands for "Execute a move." You should brake, accelerate, turn, or execute a different move when facing a dangerous situation on the road.

When you back up a vehicle, look through your back window for pedestrians and other obstacles. Do not rely only on your mirrors, especially when children are near. Before you back into or out of a driveway, get out of the vehicle and check behind your vehicle.

Regulation signs regulate traffic speed and movement, displaying rules which drivers must obey. This regulation sign means that left turns are prohibited.

The distance required to stop your vehicle depends on perception time, reaction distance, and braking distance. This changes with speed and road conditions.

Drinking coffee will not reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). While it may help you to stay awake, it cannot change your BAC or make you sober.

Louisiana has a mandatory safety belt use law which requires all motor vehicle occupants to be properly buckled. The three-point safety belt saves more lives than any other automotive safety device.

A "No standing" sign means that you may only make a temporary stop to load or discharge passengers.

To complete a turn safely, you should activate your turn signal three to four seconds before your turn.

In Louisiana, it is against the law to park within 20 feet of a crosswalk.

This sign indicates that an intersection with a crossing road is ahead.

Any medication could potentially affect your ability to drive. Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist about the impact your prescription may have on your driving. Read the labels on over-the-counter medicines to determine if their side effects can impair your driving.

You should always turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go. Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.

Before changing lanes, you should activate your turn signal in the appropriate direction and check your rearview and side mirrors. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move in order to check your blind spot and check the far lane to be sure no one else is trying to enter the same lane as you. Change lanes when you are sure it is safe to do so.

If two vehicles arrive at the same time to an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. The driver on the left may then proceed when it is safe to do so.

A steady red traffic light indicates that drivers must come to a complete stop. Driving through a red light is against the law and is extremely dangerous. Drivers may turn right on a steady red light if there is no sign prohibiting a turn on red.

Never pass on the shoulder of a roadway, whether the shoulder is paved or not. Other drivers will never expect you to be there and may pull off the road and into your vehicle.

Traffic lanes moving in the same direction are separated by broken white lines. You may cross over dashed lines to pass, if it is safe to do so.

Driving more slowly than the flow of traffic can be hazardous. If you are on a two-lane, two-way road and driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you are required to pull off the road and let the other vehicles pass. Only drive significantly under the speed limit when conditions require it.

When driving to an unfamiliar area, plan your trip in advance. Don’t start with only a hazy idea of where you are going. If your destination is in an unfamiliar area, check the location on a map before you start to drive.

Your ability to stop is greatly affected by the condition of the road. You need to reduce your speed when road conditions are poor in order to maintain control of your vehicle. You will be at risk if you are driving too quickly on roads that are slippery and you need to stop.

When changing lanes or turning, signal your intentions well in advance. The law requires that you signal for at least 100 feet before you move your vehicle to the right or left. Before pulling away from a curb, always signal to inform passing drivers of your intentions.

If there is no stop line or crosswalk, you should stop at the point nearest to the intersecting roadway where you can get a view of approaching traffic. You should not enter the intersecting roadway to gain a better view.

Some regulatory signs prohibit certain actions. These signs are rectangular and white with red and black markings. A red circle and slash on top of a black symbol indicates that the specified action is forbidden.

You must always signal before turning or changing lanes. You should keep your wheels straight while waiting to make a left turn. If another vehicle hits you from behind, this ensures that you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

A solid yellow line next to your lane means that passing is not permitted from your direction.

Keeping a safe following distance will enable you to react to an upcoming problem without the need for a emergency stop, which could cause a driver behind you to crash into the back of your vehicle.

This sign indicates that there is merging traffic entering from the right.

At intersections that are controlled by signs or signals and at intersections that are uncontrolled, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right when two vehicles arrive to the intersection at the same time.

Alcohol reduces your reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, changes your judgment of speed and distances, reduces your ability to recover from the glare of headlights, and often reduces your inhibitions and makes you more likely to take risks.

This advisory speed sign indicates the maximum safe speed for a highway exit (in this example, 30 mph).

If you are in a lane that requires you to turn, other drivers will not expect you to suddenly change lanes or stop. You should always turn if you are in a turn lane. Circle around the block to return to the initial road, if you need to do so.

Other cars and motorcycles are often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot, so be sure to glance over your shoulder before you begin a lane change. Begin signaling 100 feet before changing lanes or turning in a residential area. Signal five seconds in advance when changing lanes on a freeway.

This sign warns of an upcoming winding road with three or more curves.

In Louisiana, it is against the law to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

A flashing yellow traffic light indicates that you should drive with caution.

If you are driving a motor vehicle in Louisiana, you automatically give your consent to an alcohol analysis test, upon officer request, that determines the alcoholic content of your blood and the presence of any abused or illegal controlled dangerous substances. If you refuse to submit to the test, your driving privileges will be suspended for 365 days on your first offense. If it is a second or subsequent offense, your driving privileges will be suspended for 730 days.