Louisiana Permit Test Practice
In Louisiana, learner's permits come from the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), part of the Department of Public Safety. What sets the state apart is the order of things: teens finish a 38-hour driver education course (30 hours in class, 8 behind the wheel) before the permit, and adults getting a first license take a shorter pre-licensing course instead.
The knowledge test itself is 40 questions on Louisiana traffic laws and signs, and you need 80% to pass. Expect questions on things Louisiana drivers deal with every day, like the move-over law, school zones and left-lane rules on multi-lane highways. You can practice free on DMV Permit Prep with questions written around the Louisiana driver's guide, then walk into the OMV or your driving school's test session knowing what to expect.
- Questions
- 40
- To pass
- 32 correct · 80%
- Permit age
- 15
- Practice
- 50 hours, 15 at night
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Louisiana permit test sample questions
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1. What is the youngest age at which a Louisiana teen can get an intermediate license?
2. How long must a Louisiana teen hold a learner's permit before moving up to an intermediate license?
3. Your radio should be kept at a volume that:
4. Double parking (stopping beside a parked car) is:
5. Why should you drive slowly in neighborhoods?
How to get your learner's permit in Louisiana
- 1Complete a state-approved 38-hour driver education course (30 classroom + 8 behind the wheel) if you are under 17.
- 2Gather proof of identity, Social Security number and Louisiana residency, plus school attendance proof if under 18.
- 3Visit an OMV office (or a public tag agent / authorized provider) with a parent or guardian if you are a minor.
- 4Pass the vision screening and the 40-question knowledge test with at least 32 correct.
- 5Pay the license fee and get your learner's permit.
- 6Drive only with a licensed adult 21+, a parent or guardian, or a licensed sibling 18+, and log 50 hours (15 at night).
Teens move to an intermediate license at 16 with an 11 p.m.–5 a.m. curfew and a one-passenger limit (non-family, under 21) from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Permit holding period: 180 days. Fee: $32.25 (plus a possible office service fee).
The Louisiana knowledge test
A 40-question multiple-choice test on Louisiana road rules and signs, taken in person with a vision screening (20/40 in one eye).
Study tips for Louisiana
- Learn the 38-hour driver ed and 50-hour practice numbers cold: Louisiana tests love GDL numbers.
- Study Louisiana's move-over law, which covers stopped emergency, utility and tow vehicles.
- Review school-zone and left-lane rules, since Louisiana restricts camping in the left lane of multi-lane highways.
CDL in Louisiana
Louisiana CDL applicants get a Commercial Learner's Permit by passing the OMV general knowledge test (plus any endorsement tests), must hold it at least 14 days, and must finish federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before the skills test.
Motorcycle in Louisiana
Louisiana adds a Class M endorsement after a motorcycle knowledge test and skills test; completing an approved Louisiana Motorcycle Safety Program course can stand in for the OMV skills test.
Louisiana permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Louisiana permit test?
The Louisiana OMV knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 32 correct (80%) to pass.
What age can you get a learner's permit in Louisiana?
You can get a Louisiana learner's permit at 15 after completing a state-approved 38-hour driver education course.
How long do you have to hold a permit in Louisiana?
Teens must hold the learner's permit for at least 180 days and log 50 supervised hours, 15 of them at night, before the intermediate license road test.
Who can supervise a Louisiana permit driver?
A licensed parent or guardian, a licensed adult 21 or older, or a licensed brother or sister who is at least 18.
Official information: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) . DMV Permit Prep is an independent study tool, not affiliated with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV).
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