Louisiana: Losing your license Practice Test
Reckless driving, hit and run, vehicular homicide, and the reasons a Louisiana license can be suspended or revoked.
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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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For how long does the Office of Motor Vehicles keep a public record of your traffic convictions and collisions?
- Two years
- Three years
- Seven years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Five years
The Office of Motor Vehicles keeps a public record of all your traffic convictions and collisions for five years.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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For how long are convictions for DWI maintained on your Louisiana driving record?
- 7 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 20 years
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Correct answer: 10 years
Convictions for DWI are maintained for 10 years.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Does your Louisiana driving record include traffic convictions you received in other states?
- No, only Louisiana convictions are recorded
- Only convictions from bordering states
- Yes, it includes convictions from other states
- Only DWI convictions from other states
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Correct answer: Yes, it includes convictions from other states
The record includes traffic convictions received in other states.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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How does the manual describe vehicular homicide (R.S. 14:32.1) in terms of intent?
- Fatal injury only when the driver intended to cause death or great bodily harm
- Fatal injury only when the driver also fled the scene of the crash afterward
- Fatal injury only when a court finds the driver planned the crash in advance
- Fatal injury whether or not there is intent to cause death or great bodily harm
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Correct answer: Fatal injury whether or not there is intent to cause death or great bodily harm
The manual defines vehicular homicide as the fatal injury of a human by an operator of a vehicle, whether or not there is any intent to cause death or great bodily harm.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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What is the range of fines for vehicular homicide, according to the manual?
- Not less than $2,000 nor more than $15,000
- Not more than $1,000 and no minimum
- Not less than $500 nor more than $2,000
- Not less than $15,000 nor more than $30,000
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Correct answer: Not less than $2,000 nor more than $15,000
Penalties for vehicular homicide include fines of not less than $2,000 nor more than $15,000.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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What is the range of imprisonment for vehicular homicide, according to the manual?
- Not more than six months
- Not more than five years
- Not less than five years or more than 30 years
- Not less than one year or more than ten years
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Correct answer: Not less than five years or more than 30 years
Penalties for vehicular homicide include imprisonment for not less than five years or more than 30 years.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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How much jail time is mandatory for vehicular homicide?
- At least one year
- At least 48 hours
- At least 30 days
- At least 90 days
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Correct answer: At least one year
The manual says at least one-year jail time will be mandatory for vehicular homicide.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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What is the penalty for operating a vehicle in a criminally negligent or reckless manner?
- It is a warning on the first offense only
- It is a crime punishable by a fine and jail
- It is a civil matter with no jail
- It is only a loss of license points
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Correct answer: It is a crime punishable by a fine and jail
Operating a vehicle in a criminally negligent or reckless manner is a crime punishable by a fine and jail.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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If you are involved in or cause a crash, what are you required by law to do?
- Leave the scene and report it later
- Stop only if someone is injured
- Stop, identify yourself and render reasonable aid
- Stop only if the damage is over a set amount
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Correct answer: Stop, identify yourself and render reasonable aid
The manual says you are required by law to stop, identify yourself and render reasonable aid, and failure to do so may result in a fine and time in jail.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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What has a driver done who refuses to stop, knowing a law enforcement officer has signaled for him or her to stop?
- Committed a crime punishable by a fine and time in jail
- Committed a minor offense with no penalty
- Committed an offense only if the officer is in a marked car
- Committed an offense punishable only by a warning
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Correct answer: Committed a crime punishable by a fine and time in jail
The manual says refusing to stop when knowing an officer has signaled is a crime punishable by a fine and time in jail (flight from an officer).
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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How many convictions of reckless driving within a 12-month period will cause your driving privileges to be suspended?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Five
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Correct answer: Three
The manual lists three convictions of reckless driving committed within a 12-month period as a reason for suspension.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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Which of these is a violation for which your driving privileges will be suspended?
- Failure to stop for a school bus loading or unloading children
- Using your turn signal before every lane change or turn
- Wearing your seat belt on every trip, even a short one
- Renewing your driver’s license on time before it expires
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Correct answer: Failure to stop for a school bus loading or unloading children
The manual lists failure to stop for a school bus loading or unloading children as a violation for which driving privileges will be suspended.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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What act connected with a driver’s license application will cause your driving privileges to be suspended?
- Asking a question about a license application
- Making a false statement on a license application
- Filling out a license application in blue ink
- Bringing a friend to the license office with you
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Correct answer: Making a false statement on a license application
The manual lists making a false statement or concealing a material fact on an application for a driver’s license as a ground for suspension.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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Which out-of-state situation will cause your Louisiana driving privileges to be suspended?
- Visiting another state for a vacation lasting a week or more
- Driving through another state on the way home from vacation
- Parking your vehicle in another state for more than a day
- An offense in another state that would be grounds for suspension here
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Correct answer: An offense in another state that would be grounds for suspension here
The manual lists committing an offense in another state that would be grounds for suspension or revocation in Louisiana as a reason for suspension.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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If you are charged with violating a traffic law, which action will cause your driving privileges to be suspended?
- Failure to answer a traffic law charge
- Answering a traffic law charge on time
- Driving a vehicle with a clean windshield
- Keeping your license in your wallet
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Correct answer: Failure to answer a traffic law charge
The manual lists failure to answer a traffic law charge as a ground for suspension.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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Which action involving a license restriction will cause your driving privileges to be suspended?
- Driving within the limits of your license restriction
- Driving with your license in your pocket
- Driving in violation of a driver’s license restriction
- Driving a vehicle with a recent oil change
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Correct answer: Driving in violation of a driver’s license restriction
The manual lists driving in violation of a driver’s license restriction as a ground for suspension.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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Which action involving the information on your license will cause your driving privileges to be suspended?
- Altering information on the license
- Updating your address with the license office
- Keeping your license clean and unbent
- Carrying a photocopy of your license
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Correct answer: Altering information on the license
The manual lists altering information on the license as a ground for suspension.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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Which action after a crash you were involved in will cause your driving privileges to be suspended?
- Stopping at the scene of a crash to help an injured person
- Waiting for the police at the scene of a crash you caused
- Failing to stop and help at a crash you were in that injured someone
- Reporting a crash you saw but were not involved in
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Correct answer: Failing to stop and help at a crash you were in that injured someone
The manual lists failure to stop and render assistance at a crash in which you were involved that results in the injury or death of a person as a ground for suspension.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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Must you surrender your actual driver’s license for a suspension period to begin?
- Yes; you must hand it over to the officer immediately
- No; surrender of the license is not required to begin it
- Yes; you must surrender it within ten days of the notice
- Yes, but only for a first suspension, not for later ones
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Correct answer: No; surrender of the license is not required to begin it
The manual says the surrender of the actual license will not be required to begin the period of suspension and/or disqualification.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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What happens to your suspension period with EACH conviction of driving under suspension?
- It is extended for 30 days
- It is shortened by 180 days
- It stays the same
- It is extended for one year
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Correct answer: It is extended for one year
The manual says each conviction of driving under suspension will cause the suspension period to be extended for one year.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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What can happen if you drive while your license is suspended?
- A warning letter only
- Nothing, if the license has been renewed
- A written test at the license office only
- Arrest, a court fine and/or time in jail
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Correct answer: Arrest, a court fine and/or time in jail
Driving while your license is suspended will be cause for arrest, a court fine and/or time in jail.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)