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LOUISIANA CLASS D CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE
EXAMINATION PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026/2027
COMPLETE (135) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
CHAUFFEUR'S
Prepare effectively for the Louisiana Class D Chauffeur's License Examination with
this focused study resource. It covers important concepts, rules, regulations, and safe
driving practices relevant to chauffeur licensing preparation. Use it to reinforce your
knowledge, review key areas, and identify topics that may require additional study.
This resource is suited for individuals preparing for the Louisiana Class D Chauffeur's
License Examination, aspiring chauffeurs, and learners seeking a structured review
tool.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Domain 1: License Classification & Requirements (approx. 10 questions)
1. What is the weight range for a vehicle that requires a Class D
Chauffeur's License in Louisiana?
• A) 0–10,000 pounds
• B) 10,001–26,001 pounds
• C) 26,001–40,000 pounds
• D) Over 40,000 pounds
Rationale: A Class D license is required for anyone driving a vehicle or
combined set of vehicles in the 10,001–26,001 pound weight range, as long
as they are not carrying hazardous materials.
2. What is the minimum age to obtain a Class D Chauffeur's License in
Louisiana?
• A) 16 years old
• B) 17 years old
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• C) 18 years old
• D) 21 years old
Rationale: You must be at least 17 years of age to obtain a Class D
Chauffeur's License in Louisiana.
3. A Class D license allows a "driver-for-hire" to drive any vehicle fitting
into which class requirements?
• A) Class A
• B) Class B
• C) Class C
• D) Class E
Rationale: A Class D license allows a driver-for-hire to drive any vehicle
fitting into Class E requirements.
4. Which vehicles may a Class D Chauffeur's License permit you to
operate?
• A) Any vehicle with a GVWR over 26,001 pounds
• B) Any single vehicle used in commerce with a GVWR of 10,001 or
more but less than 26,001 pounds
• C) Only passenger vehicles under 10,000 pounds
• D) Any vehicle carrying hazardous materials
Rationale: The Class D Chauffeur's License permits the operation of any
single vehicle used in commerce if the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight
rating of 10,001 or more pounds but less than 26,001 pounds.
5. Class D licenses may be used for the transportation of passengers for
hire or fee provided that:
• A) The vehicle is under 10,000 pounds
• B) The usage does not fall within the definitions of Class A, B, or C
• C) The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
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• D) The driver is over 21 years old
Rationale: A Class D Chauffeur's License may be used for the
transportation of passengers for hire or fee provided the usage thereof
does not fall within the definitions of Class A, B, or C.
6. A Class D license holder is NOT permitted to:
• A) Drive a single vehicle used in commerce
• B) Transport passengers for hire
• C) Carry hazardous materials that require placarding
• D) Drive a vehicle under 26,001 pounds GVWR
Rationale: A Class D license does not permit the transportation of
hazardous materials that require placarding.
7. What is the minimum vision requirement for a Louisiana driver's
license?
• A) 20/30 in one eye
• B) 20/40 in one or both eyes
• C) 20/50 with corrective lenses
• D) 20/60 in the better eye
Rationale: The minimum vision requirement for a Louisiana driver's
license is 20/40 in one or both eyes.
8. Which of the following is NOT a class of driver's license in Louisiana?
• A) Class A – Commercial Driver's License, Combination Vehicles
• B) Class B – Commercial Driver's License, Heavy Straight Vehicle
• C) Class C – Commercial Driver's License, Light Vehicle
• D) Class F – Commercial Driver's License, Passenger Vehicles
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Rationale: Louisiana recognizes Class A, B, C (Commercial), Class D
(Chauffeur), and Class E (Personal Vehicle) licenses. There is no Class F
license.
9. To operate a motor vehicle on any public street, road, or highway in
Louisiana, a person must:
• A) Secure an appropriately classified driver's license from the Office
of Motor Vehicles
• B) Only have a valid ID card
• C) Be at least 16 years old
• D) Complete a driver's education course only
Rationale: Every person operating a motor vehicle must secure an
appropriately classified driver's license from the Office of Motor Vehicles
before driving or operating any such motor vehicle on any public street,
road, or highway.
10. A Class D Chauffeur's License permits the operation of:
• A) Any vehicle in Class A
• B) All vehicles included in Class E
• C) Only vehicles under 10,000 pounds
• D) Only vehicles over 26,001 pounds
Rationale: A Class D license permits the operation of all vehicles included
in Class E.
Domain 2: Vehicle Size and Dimension Limits (approx. 20 questions)
11. What is the maximum width for all vehicles except buses in Louisiana?
• A) 6 feet
• B) 8 feet
• C) 8 feet 6 inches
LOUISIANA CLASS D CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE
EXAMINATION PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026/2027
COMPLETE (135) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
CHAUFFEUR'S
Prepare effectively for the Louisiana Class D Chauffeur's License Examination with
this focused study resource. It covers important concepts, rules, regulations, and safe
driving practices relevant to chauffeur licensing preparation. Use it to reinforce your
knowledge, review key areas, and identify topics that may require additional study.
This resource is suited for individuals preparing for the Louisiana Class D Chauffeur's
License Examination, aspiring chauffeurs, and learners seeking a structured review
tool.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Domain 1: License Classification & Requirements (approx. 10 questions)
1. What is the weight range for a vehicle that requires a Class D
Chauffeur's License in Louisiana?
• A) 0–10,000 pounds
• B) 10,001–26,001 pounds
• C) 26,001–40,000 pounds
• D) Over 40,000 pounds
Rationale: A Class D license is required for anyone driving a vehicle or
combined set of vehicles in the 10,001–26,001 pound weight range, as long
as they are not carrying hazardous materials.
2. What is the minimum age to obtain a Class D Chauffeur's License in
Louisiana?
• A) 16 years old
• B) 17 years old
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• C) 18 years old
• D) 21 years old
Rationale: You must be at least 17 years of age to obtain a Class D
Chauffeur's License in Louisiana.
3. A Class D license allows a "driver-for-hire" to drive any vehicle fitting
into which class requirements?
• A) Class A
• B) Class B
• C) Class C
• D) Class E
Rationale: A Class D license allows a driver-for-hire to drive any vehicle
fitting into Class E requirements.
4. Which vehicles may a Class D Chauffeur's License permit you to
operate?
• A) Any vehicle with a GVWR over 26,001 pounds
• B) Any single vehicle used in commerce with a GVWR of 10,001 or
more but less than 26,001 pounds
• C) Only passenger vehicles under 10,000 pounds
• D) Any vehicle carrying hazardous materials
Rationale: The Class D Chauffeur's License permits the operation of any
single vehicle used in commerce if the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight
rating of 10,001 or more pounds but less than 26,001 pounds.
5. Class D licenses may be used for the transportation of passengers for
hire or fee provided that:
• A) The vehicle is under 10,000 pounds
• B) The usage does not fall within the definitions of Class A, B, or C
• C) The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
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• D) The driver is over 21 years old
Rationale: A Class D Chauffeur's License may be used for the
transportation of passengers for hire or fee provided the usage thereof
does not fall within the definitions of Class A, B, or C.
6. A Class D license holder is NOT permitted to:
• A) Drive a single vehicle used in commerce
• B) Transport passengers for hire
• C) Carry hazardous materials that require placarding
• D) Drive a vehicle under 26,001 pounds GVWR
Rationale: A Class D license does not permit the transportation of
hazardous materials that require placarding.
7. What is the minimum vision requirement for a Louisiana driver's
license?
• A) 20/30 in one eye
• B) 20/40 in one or both eyes
• C) 20/50 with corrective lenses
• D) 20/60 in the better eye
Rationale: The minimum vision requirement for a Louisiana driver's
license is 20/40 in one or both eyes.
8. Which of the following is NOT a class of driver's license in Louisiana?
• A) Class A – Commercial Driver's License, Combination Vehicles
• B) Class B – Commercial Driver's License, Heavy Straight Vehicle
• C) Class C – Commercial Driver's License, Light Vehicle
• D) Class F – Commercial Driver's License, Passenger Vehicles
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Rationale: Louisiana recognizes Class A, B, C (Commercial), Class D
(Chauffeur), and Class E (Personal Vehicle) licenses. There is no Class F
license.
9. To operate a motor vehicle on any public street, road, or highway in
Louisiana, a person must:
• A) Secure an appropriately classified driver's license from the Office
of Motor Vehicles
• B) Only have a valid ID card
• C) Be at least 16 years old
• D) Complete a driver's education course only
Rationale: Every person operating a motor vehicle must secure an
appropriately classified driver's license from the Office of Motor Vehicles
before driving or operating any such motor vehicle on any public street,
road, or highway.
10. A Class D Chauffeur's License permits the operation of:
• A) Any vehicle in Class A
• B) All vehicles included in Class E
• C) Only vehicles under 10,000 pounds
• D) Only vehicles over 26,001 pounds
Rationale: A Class D license permits the operation of all vehicles included
in Class E.
Domain 2: Vehicle Size and Dimension Limits (approx. 20 questions)
11. What is the maximum width for all vehicles except buses in Louisiana?
• A) 6 feet
• B) 8 feet
• C) 8 feet 6 inches
