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Louisiana DMV Sample Test

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1
Unique State Laws

On the Louisiana driver's test, the term "neutral ground" refers to:

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A A parking lot outside a courthouse.
B The shoulder of the road.
C The median dividing a highway.
D A neutral gear on the transmission.
Why this answer

Louisiana is the only US state where the official and common term for the median separating highway lanes is "neutral ground" — a colloquialism dating to 19th-century New Orleans. The state driver exam uses this local term exclusively. Everywhere else in the US, it's called a "median."

Source: Louisiana Driver's Guide Glossary
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2
Signs & Signals

What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

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A They mean all lanes go straight only
B They show the speed limit for each lane
C They show allowed movements from the lane
Why this answer

Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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3
Signs & Signals

What does a SHARP CURVE sign indicate?

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A The road is straight for several miles
B A sharp curve is ahead
C Passing is required
Why this answer

A sharp curve sign warns drivers to reduce speed and prepare for a significant change in road direction.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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4
Signs & Signals

Which statement about sign shapes is NOT correct?

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A A circle shape means a school crossing
B An octagon is used only for STOP
C A diamond shape usually warns of hazards
Why this answer

Circle-shaped signs warn of railroad crossings, not school crossings. A pentagon shape is commonly used for school zones or school crossings.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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5
Signs & Signals

A triangular sign is most commonly used to mean ____.

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A railroad crossing
B do not enter
C yield
Why this answer

An inverted triangular sign is used for YIELD.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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6
Signs & Signals

What is a diamond-shaped sign commonly used for?

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A a hazard or changing road condition
B a mandatory stop
C a route number
Why this answer

Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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7
Signs & Signals

What is a pentagon-shaped sign commonly used for?

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A a no-passing zone
B a school or school crossing area
C a construction detour
Why this answer

Pentagon signs are commonly used for school zones and school crossings.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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8
Signs & Signals

What do orange signs generally indicate?

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A work zones and temporary traffic control
B guide information
C regulatory rules
Why this answer

Orange is the standard color for work zones and temporary traffic conditions.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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9
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A Slow down if traffic is present
B Keep moving if no cars are coming
C Come to a complete stop
Why this answer

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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10
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A You must always come to a full stop
B Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic
C Speed up to merge with traffic
Why this answer

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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