LOUISIANA CLASS D CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
1. What does a Louisiana Class D Chauffeur's License allow you to operate?
A. Motorcycles only
B. Class E vehicles plus certain commercial and passenger-for-hire vehicles
C. Only vehicles under 10,000 pounds
D. Any commercial vehicle without restrictions
Answer: B
Rationale: Class D permits operation of all Class E vehicles plus specified vehicles
used in commerce and certain vehicles designed or used to transport passengers
for hire or fee. (
2. What is the minimum age for a Louisiana Class D license?
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
Answer: C
Rationale: Louisiana law provides that a Class D chauffeur's license may be
granted to a person 17 years of age or older, subject to applicable requirements. (
3. A Class D license includes the privileges of which license?
A. Class A
B. Class B
,C. Class C
D. Class E
Answer: D
Rationale: Class D permits operation of all vehicles included in Class E, in addition
to the vehicles specifically covered by Class D. (
4. A Class D license may cover a single vehicle used in commerce with a GVWR
of:
A. 5,000–10,000 pounds
B. 10,001–26,000 pounds
C. Exactly 26,001 pounds
D. More than 80,000 pounds
Answer: B
Rationale: The Class D provision covers a single motor vehicle used in commerce
with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more but less than 26,001 pounds. (
5. What does GVWR stand for?
A. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
B. Government Vehicle Weight Requirement
C. Gross Vehicle Wheel Ratio
D. General Vehicle Weight Regulation
Answer: A
Rationale: GVWR means Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the manufacturer's
specified maximum loaded weight rating for a vehicle.
6. A vehicle has a GVWR of 26,001 pounds. Is that vehicle within the single-
vehicle Class D weight range?
,A. Yes
B. No
C. Only if empty
D. Only at night
Answer: B
Rationale: The Class D range is less than 26,001 pounds. A GVWR of 26,001
pounds is outside that particular Class D provision. (
7. Which type of vehicle may be operated under Class D when properly
qualified?
A. Certain passenger-for-hire vehicles
B. Any motorcycle
C. Any vehicle carrying hazardous materials
D. Any tractor-trailer
Answer: A
Rationale: Class D includes vehicles designed or utilized for transportation of
passengers for hire or fee, subject to statutory limitations. (
8. Does Class D automatically authorize transportation of hazardous materials
requiring a placard?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only during daylight
D. Only within Louisiana
Answer: B
Rationale: The Class D provision excludes vehicles used to transport hazardous
materials when the vehicle is required to bear a hazardous-materials placard. (
, 9. Which license class is generally associated with larger commercial motor
vehicles requiring CDL privileges?
A. Class E
B. Class D
C. Class A, B, or C CDL
D. Motorcycle endorsement
Answer: C
Rationale: Louisiana uses Classes A, B, and C for commercial driver's licenses,
depending on the vehicle and operation.
10. Under current Louisiana law, taxi cab drivers are generally required to have
which basic license?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class D
D. Class E
Answer: D
Rationale: Current Louisiana law specifically provides that taxi cab drivers only
need to comply with the requirements for a Class E driver's license. (
Section 2 — Basic Rules of the Road
11. Before driving, you should:
A. Adjust mirrors and seat
B. Secure occupants with seat belts
C. Eliminate distractions
D. All of the above
Answer: D
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
1. What does a Louisiana Class D Chauffeur's License allow you to operate?
A. Motorcycles only
B. Class E vehicles plus certain commercial and passenger-for-hire vehicles
C. Only vehicles under 10,000 pounds
D. Any commercial vehicle without restrictions
Answer: B
Rationale: Class D permits operation of all Class E vehicles plus specified vehicles
used in commerce and certain vehicles designed or used to transport passengers
for hire or fee. (
2. What is the minimum age for a Louisiana Class D license?
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
Answer: C
Rationale: Louisiana law provides that a Class D chauffeur's license may be
granted to a person 17 years of age or older, subject to applicable requirements. (
3. A Class D license includes the privileges of which license?
A. Class A
B. Class B
,C. Class C
D. Class E
Answer: D
Rationale: Class D permits operation of all vehicles included in Class E, in addition
to the vehicles specifically covered by Class D. (
4. A Class D license may cover a single vehicle used in commerce with a GVWR
of:
A. 5,000–10,000 pounds
B. 10,001–26,000 pounds
C. Exactly 26,001 pounds
D. More than 80,000 pounds
Answer: B
Rationale: The Class D provision covers a single motor vehicle used in commerce
with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more but less than 26,001 pounds. (
5. What does GVWR stand for?
A. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
B. Government Vehicle Weight Requirement
C. Gross Vehicle Wheel Ratio
D. General Vehicle Weight Regulation
Answer: A
Rationale: GVWR means Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the manufacturer's
specified maximum loaded weight rating for a vehicle.
6. A vehicle has a GVWR of 26,001 pounds. Is that vehicle within the single-
vehicle Class D weight range?
,A. Yes
B. No
C. Only if empty
D. Only at night
Answer: B
Rationale: The Class D range is less than 26,001 pounds. A GVWR of 26,001
pounds is outside that particular Class D provision. (
7. Which type of vehicle may be operated under Class D when properly
qualified?
A. Certain passenger-for-hire vehicles
B. Any motorcycle
C. Any vehicle carrying hazardous materials
D. Any tractor-trailer
Answer: A
Rationale: Class D includes vehicles designed or utilized for transportation of
passengers for hire or fee, subject to statutory limitations. (
8. Does Class D automatically authorize transportation of hazardous materials
requiring a placard?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only during daylight
D. Only within Louisiana
Answer: B
Rationale: The Class D provision excludes vehicles used to transport hazardous
materials when the vehicle is required to bear a hazardous-materials placard. (
, 9. Which license class is generally associated with larger commercial motor
vehicles requiring CDL privileges?
A. Class E
B. Class D
C. Class A, B, or C CDL
D. Motorcycle endorsement
Answer: C
Rationale: Louisiana uses Classes A, B, and C for commercial driver's licenses,
depending on the vehicle and operation.
10. Under current Louisiana law, taxi cab drivers are generally required to have
which basic license?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class D
D. Class E
Answer: D
Rationale: Current Louisiana law specifically provides that taxi cab drivers only
need to comply with the requirements for a Class E driver's license. (
Section 2 — Basic Rules of the Road
11. Before driving, you should:
A. Adjust mirrors and seat
B. Secure occupants with seat belts
C. Eliminate distractions
D. All of the above
Answer: D
