Louisiana DMV Practice Test
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles publishes the format for the Louisiana knowledge test: 40 questions, 80% to pass — checked 2026-08-01. Practice it below, free, with no signup and every answer sourced.
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LouisianaLouisiana Office of Motor VehiclesLouisiana Driver's Guide (2024)Checked 2026-07-24Open the official Louisiana handbook
Before you go for the real Louisiana test
| Minimum permit age | 15 |
|---|---|
| Permit fee | $32.25 |
| Permit holding period | 6 months |
LouisianaOMVLouisiana Office of Motor Vehicles — PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
Sample Louisiana permit test questions
Orange-colored signs indicate:
- A. School zones
- B. Recreational areas
- C. Railroad crossings
- D. Construction zones
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D. Construction zones — Orange signs warn about construction or maintenance work zones. Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and be ready for changing lane patterns.
Universal ruleMUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General)Traffic Signs — GeneralChecked 2026-08-01Read the source
Report a problemWhat is the maximum speed limit on Louisiana's rural interstate highways?
- A. 60 mph
- B. 75 mph
- C. 65 mph
- D. 70 mph
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D. 70 mph — Louisiana's statutory default maximum on interstates and controlled-access highways is 70 mph (RS 32:61). A higher 75 mph limit applies only on specific DOTD-studied segments, chiefly about 154 miles of I-49; most rural interstates (I-10, I-12, I-20, I-55, I-59, I-220, I-310) are capped at 70 mph. Urban interstate segments in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport are typically 60-65 mph. US highways outside urban areas default to 65 mph. Residential areas default to 25 mph; school zones to 20 mph when children are present.
LouisianaLouisiana Class D/E Driver's GuideChapter 4 — Speed LimitsChecked 2026-06-10Read the source
Report a problemIn Louisiana, the speed limit in a school zone when children are present is typically:
- A. 25 mph, or as posted by local authorities
- B. 15 mph at all times near a school
- C. 35 mph unless a lower limit is posted
- D. Same as the adjacent roadway — no reduction is required
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A. 25 mph, or as posted by local authorities — Louisiana school zones are typically posted at 25 mph when children are present or crossing. Local authorities may post lower limits near particular schools. All drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights from both directions on undivided roads; on divided highways, only same-direction traffic must stop. Fines for school-zone violations are doubled under Louisiana law.
LouisianaLouisiana Class D & E Driver's GuideChapter 4 — School Zones and School BusesChecked 2026-06-10Read the source
Report a problemIn Louisiana, when an emergency vehicle is responding to a call, you must not follow it more closely than:
- A. 100 feet
- B. 200 feet
- C. 500 feet
- D. 300 feet
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C. 500 feet — Louisiana law prohibits following a responding emergency vehicle closer than 500 feet, and prohibits parking within the block where the emergency vehicle has stopped. This keeps drivers from obstructing the emergency vehicle's path or scene.
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Report a problemIn Louisiana, who has the right of way when a vehicle is entering a highway from an on-ramp?
- A. The vehicle that is traveling faster
- B. Traffic already on the highway
- C. The vehicle on the on-ramp — it has momentum
- D. Both must yield equally
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B. Traffic already on the highway — Louisiana requires drivers entering a highway from an on-ramp to yield to all traffic already traveling on the main highway. They must merge safely into a gap in traffic.
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Questions last verified 2026-06-10 · Reviewed by the DMV Prep editorial team · Editorial policy
Before the Louisiana knowledge test
These learner's permit requirements are separate from the written knowledge test score above. Use them to plan your application and supervised-driving timeline.
What to bring to the knowledge test:
- Certified birth certificate
- Verification of Social Security Number
- Proof of address
- Custodial parent or legal guardian present with identification, if the applicant is a minor
- Certificate of Successful Completion from driver's education, presented when converting from the Temporary Instructional Permit
Requirements last verified 2026-07-18 · Source: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles — Permits ↗. See the complete Louisiana permit requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this Louisiana DMV practice test?
This practice test uses 40 questions and a 80% study target — at least 32 correct answers. Confirm the current official exam format with the state licensing agency.
What score should I target for the Louisiana written test?
Use 80% as the practice target on this site. The readiness dashboard tracks consistent performance; the state agency remains the source for current official requirements.
Is the Louisiana permit test taken at the DMV?
In Louisiana, driver licensing is handled by the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), so you'll often see the exam called the OMV permit test or OMV written test. Confirm the current official format with OMV; this page uses DMV Prep's recorded practice configuration.
Is this Louisiana practice test really free?
Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMV Prep app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.
Where do these Louisiana practice questions come from?
Questions use Louisiana Driver's Guide and other handbook or regulatory references, and are not copied from live exams. Citation scope and recency are being revalidated across the bank.
Can I study for the Louisiana permit test in Spanish?
Yes — try the Louisiana practice test in Spanish. The DMV Prep app includes all 3,671+ questions in Spanish.
