Louisiana: Licensing basics — Part 3 Practice Test
Louisiana license classes, the graduated licensing program, the documents to bring, the vision, knowledge and road skills tests, renewal, restrictions, the Class D chauffeur’s license and vehicle registration. — Part 3
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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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A learner's permit holder cannot advance to the intermediate stage until reaching what birthday?
- Sixteenth
- Fifteenth
- Seventeenth
- Eighteenth
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Correct answer: Sixteenth
A learner's permit holder cannot advance to the intermediate stage until attaining a sixteenth (16th) birthday.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Who must sign a statement attesting to the applicant's behind-the-wheel driving experience before a Class E intermediate license is issued?
- The driver education instructor
- The school principal
- The parent or legal guardian
- An OMV road skills examiner
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Correct answer: The parent or legal guardian
No Class E intermediate license is issued unless a signed statement by the parent or legal guardian is provided to the department attesting to the driving experience.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A signed statement for a Class E intermediate license must attest to a minimum of how many hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience?
- 25 hours
- 50 hours
- 40 hours
- 60 hours
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Correct answer: 50 hours
The statement must attest that the applicant has a minimum of fifty (50) hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Of the behind-the-wheel hours required for a Class E intermediate license, at least how many must be night time driving?
- 15 hours
- 5 hours
- 10 hours
- 20 hours
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Correct answer: 15 hours
At least fifteen (15) of the required fifty hours must be night time driving.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which test must a Stage 2 intermediate license applicant pass with at least 80% accuracy?
- The hearing test
- The commercial vehicle test
- The road skills driving test
- The defensive driving test
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Correct answer: The road skills driving test
Stage 2 requires passing the road skills driving test with at least 80% accuracy.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Between which hours does the intermediate license's night driving restriction apply?
- 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
- 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
- 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
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Correct answer: 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
The intermediate license restricts driving between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Until what birthday must the Stage 2 intermediate license be maintained?
- Sixteenth
- Eighteenth
- Seventeenth
- Twenty-first
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Correct answer: Seventeenth
The intermediate license must be maintained until the seventeenth (17th) birthday.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A person who has not completed Stages 1 and 2 can qualify for a Stage 3 full license by being at least what age before applying for a first license?
- 16 years of age
- 17 years of age
- 19 years of age
- 21 years of age
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Correct answer: 17 years of age
Stage 3 requires completing Stages 1 and 2, or being at least seventeen (17) years of age prior to application for the first license.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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An applicant 18 or older who has not entered the graduated licensing program may apply for a full Class E license or a learner's permit after completing a driver's education course of how many hours?
- 20 hours
- 45 hours
- 60 hours
- 38 hours
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Correct answer: 38 hours
These applicants may apply upon completion of a thirty-eight (38) hour driver's education course or a six-hour pre-licensing course and an eight-hour behind-the-wheel course.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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An out-of-state applicant, 16 years old, who has had a license or permit for at least 180 days may be eligible to bypass which stage?
- The intermediate license stage
- The learner's permit stage
- The full license stage
- The vision screening
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Correct answer: The learner's permit stage
Such an applicant may bypass the learner's permit stage and be issued an intermediate license.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which test may be given when you apply for a driver's license?
- Hearing screening by a specialist
- Full medical examination by a doctor
- Road skills (outside driving test)
- Defensive driving classroom test
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Correct answer: Road skills (outside driving test)
The manual lists vision, knowledge of traffic laws, signs and signals, and road skills (outside driving test) as the tests that may be given.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What kind of examination is the vision screening you take when you apply for a license?
- A complete medical exam
- It is not a medical exam
- A hearing and balance exam
- A written medical report
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Correct answer: It is not a medical exam
The manual states that the vision screening is not a medical exam.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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When will your eyes be screened at the Office of Motor Vehicles?
- When you apply for or renew a license or permit
- Only when you apply for a first license
- Only after you are in a crash
- Only when you renew a commercial license
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Correct answer: When you apply for or renew a license or permit
Your eyes will be screened when you apply for or renew your driver's license or learner's permit.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What minimum vision standard must your vision meet for safe driving, according to the vision screening?
- 20/20
- 20/30
- 20/40
- 20/60
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Correct answer: 20/40
The screening determines if your vision meets minimum standards (20/40) for safe driving.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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If you fail the vision screening, what will you be given?
- A vision report that only a doctor employed by the OMV may complete
- A vision report to be completed by a vision specialist of your choice
- A notice that your license application is denied
- A form to retake the screening the same day
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Correct answer: A vision report to be completed by a vision specialist of your choice
If you fail the eye exam, you are given a vision report to be completed by a vision specialist of your choice.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What number does your license display if you must wear corrective lenses while driving?
- “02”
- “10”
- “11”
- “01”
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Correct answer: “01”
If you need corrective lenses to pass the vision exam, your license displays an “01” for that restriction.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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After laser surgery to correct your vision, what must you do to have the corrective-lens restriction removed?
- Take the knowledge test again and pass it with at least 80 percent
- Complete a new driver education course and submit the certificate
- Visit an OMV office and pass the vision screening without lenses
- Pass the road skills test again with an examiner
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Correct answer: Visit an OMV office and pass the vision screening without lenses
The restriction is removed after laser surgery if you visit an OMV office and pass the vision screening without wearing glasses or contact lenses.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Who must pass the knowledge test when applying for a driver's license?
- Only applicants under age 18
- All first time applicants
- Only applicants who hold a learner's permit
- Only applicants who failed the vision screening
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Correct answer: All first time applicants
The manual says all first time applicants must successfully pass the knowledge test.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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From what are the multiple choice questions on the knowledge test taken?
- The Louisiana Revised Statutes only
- A national driving examination bank
- Questions written by each examiner
- The information contained in this manual
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Correct answer: The information contained in this manual
The test contains multiple choice questions that are taken from the information contained in this manual.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What percentage of the knowledge test questions must you answer correctly to receive a passing score?
- 80 percent
- 70 percent
- 75 percent
- 90 percent
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Correct answer: 80 percent
You must correctly answer 80 percent of the questions to receive a passing score.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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How is the knowledge test given in most offices?
- On paper by an examiner
- On a computer
- Orally by an examiner
- Through the mail
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Correct answer: On a computer
The manual says the exam is given on a computer in most offices.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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When is proper identification required at the knowledge test?
- Only the first time you take the test
- Only when you pass the test
- Only if you are under age 18
- Each time the test is taken
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Correct answer: Each time the test is taken
The manual states that proper identification is required each time the test is taken.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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For a road skills test given at the Office of Motor Vehicles, who must provide the vehicle used in testing?
- The examiner
- A certified Third Party Tester
- The driver education instructor
- You, the applicant
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Correct answer: You, the applicant
For tests at the Office of Motor Vehicles, you will be required to provide the vehicle used in testing.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which of these must a vehicle used for the road skills test have?
- A valid inspection sticker
- A manual transmission
- An air-conditioning system
- A rear-view camera
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Correct answer: A valid inspection sticker
The vehicle must have a valid inspection sticker, current license plate and registration document.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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When can the examiner not give the driving test?
- If it is raining or the roads are wet on the day of the test
- If you arrive without a parent or guardian
- If your vehicle is not safety inspected and legally equipped
- If you have not driven on a freeway
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Correct answer: If your vehicle is not safety inspected and legally equipped
The examiner cannot give the driving test unless the vehicle is safety inspected and legally equipped.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which instrument must be operational on a vehicle used for the road skills test?
- The odometer
- The speedometer
- The tachometer
- The fuel gauge
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Correct answer: The speedometer
The manual's note says the speedometer must be operational.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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If you use your own vehicle for the road skills test, what will you be asked to do before the road test begins?
- Drive the vehicle to a repair shop for a check
- Pay for a mechanic's written inspection report
- Perform a safety equipment check of your vehicle
- Remove the license plate for inspection
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Correct answer: Perform a safety equipment check of your vehicle
You will be asked to perform a safety equipment check of your vehicle before you can begin the road test.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Besides the applicant and the OMV staffer, who is permitted in the vehicle during the road skills test?
- A parent or guardian
- The driver education instructor
- A friend of the applicant
- The interpreter, if applicable
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Correct answer: The interpreter, if applicable
Only the applicant, the OMV staffer, and the interpreter (if applicable) are permitted in the vehicle during the road skills test.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What must be removed from the vehicle before the road test?
- All floor mats, seat covers and cargo covers
- The spare tire and the jack stored in the trunk
- Loose objects that could break or cause injury
- All items stored in the glove box or console
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Correct answer: Loose objects that could break or cause injury
Loose objects that could break or cause injury must be removed from the vehicle prior to the road test.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What does the road skills test consist of?
- A written test about traffic signs given in the vehicle
- Your ability to control the vehicle and a driving performance test
- A timed obstacle course driven on a closed practice track
- A vision test followed by a knowledge test at the office
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Correct answer: Your ability to control the vehicle and a driving performance test
The road skills test consists of your ability to control the vehicle and a driving performance test.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What will the examiner evaluate about risks during the road skills test?
- Only how many risks you cause while driving
- Whether you avoid all traffic during the test
- Your knowledge of traffic statistics and crash numbers
- Your awareness of risks and your reaction to them
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Correct answer: Your awareness of risks and your reaction to them
The examiner will evaluate your awareness of risks and your reaction to them.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What will you NOT be asked to do during the road skills test?
- Anything illegal
- Back the vehicle
- Park between cars
- Use your signals
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Correct answer: Anything illegal
The manual states that you will not be asked to do anything illegal during the test.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which skill is one of the most important driving skills you will be graded on during the road skills test?
- Changing a flat tire
- Parking between cars
- Reading a road map
- Checking tire pressure
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Correct answer: Parking between cars
Parking between cars is one of the listed skills on which you will be graded.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which equipment does the manual list as required for a vehicle to be legally equipped for the road skills test?
- Roof rack and a full-size spare tire
- Four-wheel drive with a tow package
- Cruise control and an automatic transmission
- Muffler and tight exhaust system
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Correct answer: Muffler and tight exhaust system
The manual's list of required equipment includes a muffler and tight exhaust system.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What must all windows be on a vehicle that is legally equipped for the road skills test?
- Safety glass
- Tinted
- Rolled all the way up
- Power-operated
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Correct answer: Safety glass
The manual's list of required equipment says all windows must be safety glass.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)