Louisiana DMV- Questions Answers

Louisiana DMV- Questions & Answers

Traffic signs & Pavement markings Correct Ans-You must operate your vehicle as indicated by what?

40 MPH Correct Ans-What is the maximum speed you can travel under ideal conditions?

Be restrained in a child's booster seat Correct Ans-Children who are 4-5 years of age or who

weigh 40-60 lbs. must:

*Know this Correct Ans-• At 60 mph, it can take about 4 to 5 seconds or 359 feet to react to a problem and bring the vehicle to a stop.• At 30 mph, it can take about 2 to 3 seconds or 123 feet to react to a problem and bring the vehicle to a stop.

*Know this Correct Ans-•At 60 mph, if you cannot see at least 400 feet ahead, you are driving too fast for your visibility.•At 30 mph, if you cannot see at least 150 feet ahead, you may not be driving safely.

Reaction Distance Correct Ans-Is how far you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you physically hit the brakes, in response to a hazard seen ahead. The average driver has a reaction time of ¾ second to 1 second. At 50 mph this accounts for 55 feet traveled.

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Braking Distance Correct Ans-Is how far your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking. At 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes, it can take about 158 feet.

• Slippery roads - You need more distance to stop your vehicle on slippery roads and should leave more space in front of you vehicle. If the vehicle ahead suddenly stops, you will need the extra distance to stop safely.• The driver behind you wants to pass - Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle.Slowing down will also allow the pass to be completed sooner.• Following motorcycles - If the motorcycle and its' rider should fall, you need extra distance to avoid the obstacle. The chances of a fall by a motor cycle rider is greatest on wet and icy roads, gravel roads and metal surfaces such as bridges, grating and streetcar or railroad tracks.• Following drivers who cannot see you - The drivers of trucks, buses, vans or vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you when you are directly behind them. They could stop suddenly without knowing you are there. Large vehicles also block you Correct Ans-

When to use the "four-second" rule:

• Stop close to the right edge of the pavement.• Look over your left shoulder and check traffic behind you. Do not depend on your rear view mirror alone; be sure that the street is clear both ahead and behind.• Signal for a left turn. Then, follow the steps in the drawing. Correct Ans-How to turn on a

narrow street:

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*Know this Correct Ans-Whether your car is a manual or automatic, the terrain is hilly or flat, you should use your parking brake every time you park. A car is held in "park" by a device inside the transmission called a parking pawl. The parking pawl can break or become dislodged and the car will roll away. Granted, there is a small probability that this will occur, but there is a chance nonetheless.

• Facing DOWNHILL, turn your wheels TOWARD the curb and shift into reverse or park.• Facing UPHILL, turn your wheels AWAY from the curb and shift into low gear or park.(If there are no curbs, turn your wheels toward the edge of the road, whether facing uphill or

downhill.) Correct Ans-Parking on a hill with a curb:

•Watch for traffic both ahead and behind.• Signal and begin slowing down.• Make sure the rear of your car will clear any parked car.• Steer sharply into the parking space. then straighten the wheels, centering your car in the parking space.• Shift to park or reverse and apply the parking brake. Correct Ans-Steps to angle parking:

•Walk around to make sure nothing is blocking the space.• Move your car back slowly because it is hard to see oncoming traffic. Be sure traffic is clear in the lane where you are backing.• When you can see past the tops of the cars parked next to you, stop and look again. Look back and to each side for other drivers.• Remember that the front of your car will swing opposite to the direction of your turn.

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