Louisiana: Alcohol and drugs — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What prison term is among the maximum penalties for a fourth DWI conviction?” · “Besides the listed DWI penalties, what may the court require of a convicted driver?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Class D & E Driver’s Guide" (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
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What prison term is among the maximum penalties for a fourth DWI conviction?
- 1-5 years, with 30 days’ mandatory jail time
- 30 years, with 30 days’ mandatory jail time
- 6 months, with 48 hours’ mandatory jail time
- 10 years, with 6 months’ mandatory jail time
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Correct answer: 30 years, with 30 days’ mandatory jail time
The maximum penalties for a fourth DWI conviction include 30 years in prison with 30 days’ mandatory jail time.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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What is the maximum fine for a fourth DWI conviction, plus court costs, according to the manual?
- $2,250
- $8,000
- $12,500
- $5,250
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Correct answer: $5,250
The maximum penalties for a fourth DWI conviction include a $5,250 fine plus court costs.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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How long is a driver’s license lost after a fourth DWI conviction, according to the manual?
- Three years (1095 days)
- One year (365 days)
- Two years (730 days)
- Ten years (3650 days)
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Correct answer: Three years (1095 days)
The maximum penalties for a fourth DWI conviction include loss of the driver’s license for three years (1095 days).
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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What treatment is among the maximum penalties for a fourth DWI conviction?
- Two weeks’ inpatient and 3 months’ outpatient treatment
- Twelve weeks’ inpatient treatment and no outpatient treatment
- Six weeks’ inpatient and 12 months’ outpatient substance abuse treatment
- Six months’ inpatient and 5 years’ outpatient treatment
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Correct answer: Six weeks’ inpatient and 12 months’ outpatient substance abuse treatment
The maximum penalties for a fourth DWI conviction include six weeks’ inpatient and 12 months’ outpatient substance abuse treatment.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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How long is home incarceration after a fourth DWI conviction, according to the manual?
- Five years
- Six months
- One year
- For the remainder of the sentence
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Correct answer: Five years
The maximum penalties for a fourth DWI conviction include five years’ home incarceration.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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What does the manual say about voting with a felony record?
- You can vote only after paying the fine
- You can vote but not run for office
- You cannot vote
- You can vote after one year
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Correct answer: You cannot vote
The manual notes that with a felony record, you can’t vote.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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Which career may you be restricted from pursuing if you have a felony record, according to the manual?
- Farming
- Medicine
- Carpentry
- Retail sales
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Correct answer: Medicine
The manual says a felony record may restrict you from careers such as the military, dentistry, engineering, insurance, law, medicine and public accounting.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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Besides the listed DWI penalties, what may the court require of a convicted driver?
- A written apology to the victim and a notice in the local newspaper
- Community service, driver improvement programs and substance abuse treatment
- Surrender of the vehicle’s registration and keys to the court for a year
- A new written knowledge exam and a new road skills test at the office
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Correct answer: Community service, driver improvement programs and substance abuse treatment
The court has the authority to require community service work, driver improvement programs and substance abuse treatment, all at the driver’s expense.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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Who pays for the community service, driver improvement programs and substance abuse treatment a court requires after a DWI conviction?
- The state
- The driver’s insurance company
- The convicted driver
- The court
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Correct answer: The convicted driver
The manual says the court may require these programs, all at the driver’s expense.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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If a driver is driving while intoxicated and causes a crash that results in the death of another person, what jail term can the conviction result in?
- Up to 30 years
- Up to 6 months
- Up to 1 year
- Up to 5 years
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Correct answer: Up to 30 years
The manual says a conviction for a death caused by driving while intoxicated can result in a jail term of up to 30 years.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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What could the relatives of a person killed by a drunk driver do, according to the manual?
- Take over the driver’s insurance policy and its benefits
- Sue for amounts that could exceed the driver’s insurance
- Have the driver’s license reinstated at the court’s cost
- Cancel the driver’s court fines by filing a written request
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Correct answer: Sue for amounts that could exceed the driver’s insurance
The manual says the driver faces being sued by the deceased person’s relatives for amounts that could easily exceed insurance coverage.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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If you see a drunk driver, how should you position yourself in relation to the other vehicle?
- Follow it closely to read its license plate
- Drive next to it and honk
- Pass it and slow down in front of it
- Stay as far away from it as possible
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Correct answer: Stay as far away from it as possible
The manual says to stay as far away from the other vehicle as possible.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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If you see a drunk driver, why should you not signal the driver to pull over?
- It may result in a collision
- It may cause the driver to speed up
- It is illegal to signal other drivers
- It may confuse the police
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Correct answer: It may result in a collision
The manual says not to signal the driver to pull over because this may result in a collision.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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If you see a drunk driver, what should you note about the vehicle?
- Only the color of the driver’s clothing and hair
- Only the speed of the vehicle as it passes you
- The license plate number and vehicle details
- Nothing; you should look away and keep driving
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Correct answer: The license plate number and vehicle details
The manual says to note the license plate number and vehicle details, without compromising your safety.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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After seeing a drunk driver, what should you do once you have pulled over?
- Call 911 and describe the vehicle and its exact location
- Wait for the vehicle to stop and speak with the driver
- Drive ahead of the vehicle and block its path forward
- Call a relative of the driver and ask them to help
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Correct answer: Call 911 and describe the vehicle and its exact location
The manual says to pull over, call 911, and give a complete description of the vehicle and its exact location.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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How does the penalty for driving under the influence of drugs compare with the penalty for alcohol in Louisiana?
- It is lighter, and prescribed medication is exempt
- It is heavier than the penalty for alcohol
- It is the same, even for prescribed medication
- It applies only to illegal drugs, not medication
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Correct answer: It is the same, even for prescribed medication
Louisiana law provides the same penalty for driving under the influence of drugs as for alcohol, including over-the-counter and prescribed medication.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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Why is it important to read the labels on medications you take?
- They list the legal BAC limit
- They may interfere with your driving ability
- They show whether the drug is legal in another state
- They tell you how many hours to drive
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Correct answer: They may interfere with your driving ability
The manual says to pay attention to medication labels because medications may interfere with your driving ability.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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What happens to the effects of drugs when they are combined with alcohol?
- They cancel each other out so the driver is safer
- They wear off faster than either one alone would
- They stay the same as with one substance alone
- They can be exaggerated and increased dramatically
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Correct answer: They can be exaggerated and increased dramatically
The manual says if drugs are combined with alcohol, the effects can be exaggerated and increased dramatically.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)