Louisiana Road Test Guide
What to bring, what your test vehicle needs, what the examiner is actually watching for, and what happens if you don't pass — summarized from OMV's own pages for Louisiana and linked to the source.
Bring with you
- Proof of identity
- Completed Test History form (provided by the Office of Motor Vehicles)
- Signed Disclosure of Terms form (a parent or legal guardian must also sign if the applicant is under 18)
What the examiner checks
- Two stop signs, one with an obstructed view where possible
- Two traffic signals
- Two lane changes
- Two intersections without a turn
- A three-point turn, or entering and exiting a parking space
- Three left turns, including one onto a multi-lane road
- Three right turns, including one onto a multi-lane road
- One parking maneuver
- Observing, communicating, speed adjustment, vehicle positioning, time-and-space judgment, and hazard perception are scored throughout
Louisiana road skills tests are commonly administered by DPS-certified third-party testers (driving schools) under contract with OMV rather than at OMV offices directly; the fee for a road skills test may not exceed $40 per administration. It is an automatic failure if the vehicle has a dual brake and the examiner has to use it for any reason.
Road-test facts verified 2026-08-01 · Source: Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 55 Part III — Third Party Tester/Examiner Requirements ↗
Rules and appointment procedures change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
What ends the Louisiana road test immediately
Most mistakes cost you points you can afford to lose. These are different — a critical error ends the drive on the spot, however well the rest of it went:
- A collision, or contact with a curb, cone, or object
- The examiner had to grab the wheel, brake, or speak to prevent danger
- A dangerous or illegal maneuver
- A moving violation — speeding, running a light or stop sign
- Refusing to attempt a maneuver the examiner asked for
- Stalling somewhere that put the car in danger
Road tests share this list because each item is a safety failure rather than a scoring one. OMV publishes the rules that apply in Louisiana — check the official source above before test day.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Louisiana road test examiner check?
Based on OMV's own published list, Louisiana examiners check Two stop signs, one with an obstructed view where possible; Two traffic signals; Two lane changes; Two intersections without a turn; A three-point turn, or entering and exiting a parking space; Three left turns, including one onto a multi-lane road, among other things.
What is an automatic fail on the Louisiana road test?
A critical error ends the drive immediately no matter how well the rest went: a collision, or contact with a curb, cone, or object; the examiner had to grab the wheel, brake, or speak to prevent danger; a dangerous or illegal maneuver; a moving violation — speeding, running a light or stop sign; refusing to attempt a maneuver the examiner asked for; stalling somewhere that put the car in danger. Minor errors only cost points — these end the test. Confirm OMV's current rules before you go.
Can DMV Prep help me practice for the Louisiana road test?
Yes — the free DMV Prep app has an interactive Louisiana road-test checklist, maneuver videos, a supervised-practice log, and a mock score sheet that scores you the way Louisiana does.
