Driver's Ed (Louisiana)- Questions and
Answers
What should you do when pasing motorcycles? Correct Ans-keep a safe distance between
you and the motorcycle
How many days before your birthday do you have to renew your license? Correct Ans-180
days
What should you do when you are about to be hit from behind? Correct Ans-get ready to
apply your brakes, brace yourself between the wheel and the seat with your head pressed
against the headrest
What should you do if your brakes fail? Correct Ans-pump the brake pedal rapidly, switch to
a lower gear, look for an escape route
What occurs when tires start to ride on top of water? Correct Ans-hydroplaning
How do you tell if a parked car is about to pull out? Correct Ans-look for a smoking tail pipe,
red brake lights, or white back up lights
What two things slow reaction time, create a false feeling of confidence, impair concentration,
and dull judgement? Correct Ans-alcohol and marijuana
, What are the possible results of driving while your license is suspended or revoked? Correct
Ans-arrest, court fines, jail time, and/or additional suspension of your license
What does a red marking on pavement areas mean? Correct Ans-that you are going the
wrong way
What should you do when your wheels leave the road? Correct Ans-gently pull back onto the
road
What could you do to avoid last second moves of another driver? Correct Ans-look 10-15
seconds ahead
When is it preferable to drive in the right hand lane? Correct Ans-when driving on any 2-lane
highway or intersection with traffic flowing in the same direction
What is the proper way to make a left turn when facing traffic in the opposite direction?
Correct Ans-turn left signal on; if you must stop before turning left, keep the wheels straight
How many passengers can a person with a learner's permit allow in the car? What does/do
this/these passenger(s) have to have? Correct Ans-one, must have a valid driver's license
Answers
What should you do when pasing motorcycles? Correct Ans-keep a safe distance between
you and the motorcycle
How many days before your birthday do you have to renew your license? Correct Ans-180
days
What should you do when you are about to be hit from behind? Correct Ans-get ready to
apply your brakes, brace yourself between the wheel and the seat with your head pressed
against the headrest
What should you do if your brakes fail? Correct Ans-pump the brake pedal rapidly, switch to
a lower gear, look for an escape route
What occurs when tires start to ride on top of water? Correct Ans-hydroplaning
How do you tell if a parked car is about to pull out? Correct Ans-look for a smoking tail pipe,
red brake lights, or white back up lights
What two things slow reaction time, create a false feeling of confidence, impair concentration,
and dull judgement? Correct Ans-alcohol and marijuana
, What are the possible results of driving while your license is suspended or revoked? Correct
Ans-arrest, court fines, jail time, and/or additional suspension of your license
What does a red marking on pavement areas mean? Correct Ans-that you are going the
wrong way
What should you do when your wheels leave the road? Correct Ans-gently pull back onto the
road
What could you do to avoid last second moves of another driver? Correct Ans-look 10-15
seconds ahead
When is it preferable to drive in the right hand lane? Correct Ans-when driving on any 2-lane
highway or intersection with traffic flowing in the same direction
What is the proper way to make a left turn when facing traffic in the opposite direction?
Correct Ans-turn left signal on; if you must stop before turning left, keep the wheels straight
How many passengers can a person with a learner's permit allow in the car? What does/do
this/these passenger(s) have to have? Correct Ans-one, must have a valid driver's license
