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  • Updated for April 2025
  • Based on official Louisiana Driver's manual

Free Louisiana OMV Permit Practice Test 2025

Obtaining your Louisiana OMV driver’s permit involves passing a vision screening and a written permit knowledge test. The test includes 40 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, safe driving practices, road signs, driver’s responsibility, and vehicle positioning, as outlined in the state’s Louisiana OMV 2025 Driver’s Manual. To pass, you must score at least 80% (32 out of 40 questions). If you fail the knowledge test, you must wait until the next business day and pay a retest fee. Our practice resources make sure you are fully prepared.

The Learner’s Permit is the first phase of Louisiana’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program for minors and can be applied for as early as age 15. Once obtained, you must hold the permit for at least 180 days and complete a state-approved driver’s education course. A licensed adult at least 21 years of age or a sibling at least 18 years of age must supervise your driving. When you turn 16, have held the learner’s permit for at least 180 days, completed the required driver’s education, practiced driving for 50 hours as attested by your parent or guardian, and passed the road test, you can obtain an intermediate license. This license prohibits unsupervised driving between 11 PM and 5 AM and includes passenger limits. Once you turn 17 and have held the intermediate license without any violations for at least 12 months, you can apply for an unrestricted driver’s license.

If you’re already 18 years old, you must still obtain a Learner’s Permit and complete a 38-hour driver’s education course or a six-hour pre-licensing course and an eight-hour behind-the-wheel course. Once complete, you can take the road skills test and immediately apply for a full license.

Our free online Louisiana OMV Permit Practice Test mimics the actual exam conditions, with questions and answers based on the state manual. Updated for April 2025, instant feedback is provided for incorrect responses. Once you’ve prepared, go to the OMV with identification (birth certificate, passport), a Social Security card, and two proofs of residency (utility bills, lease agreement). If under 18, you must bring proof of driver education and a parental consent form (a parent or guardian must be present to sign). With joint custody, the parent with primary legal responsibility must sign. Pass a vision screening, pay the fee, and pass the official written test.

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What to expect on the actual LA OMV exam

40

questions

32

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

15 y/o

minimum age to apply

List of questions (classic view)

  1. To prevent fatigue, you should rest every two hours and not drive more than
  2. If you are being followed too closely (tailgated), you should
  3. In bad weather or on wet pavement, you should increase your following distance to _____ seconds.
  4. What does this figure mean?
  5. At a railroad crossing, you must stop __________ from the nearest rail when a train is approaching.
  6. Large flashing or sequential arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to
  7. When confronted by an aggressive driver, you should NOT
  8. This green traffic signal indicates that
  9. Which of the following are signs of road rage?
  10. At a speed of 50 mph under ideal conditions, your estimated stopping distance is
  11. What kind of parking is most often used in parking lots and shopping centers?
  12. What does this sequential arrow panel mean?
  13. If you turn your ignition key to the lock position while your vehicle is in motion, you may
  14. Under Louisiana law, you must use __________ when approaching within 500 feet of or following within 200 feet of another vehicle.
  15. A double solid white line on the road separates two lanes of traffic
  16. What does this sign mean?
  17. You must stop _________ from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children.
  18. When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier,
  19. Which of the following statements about blind spots is FALSE?
  20. What does this sign mean?
  21. When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time,
  22. When parallel parked, your vehicle's right wheels must be within _________ of the right-hand curb of the street.
  23. A flashing yellow arrow means
  24. What does this sign indicate?
  25. According to Louisiana law, it is illegal for more than _________ to occupy the front seat of a moving vehicle.
  26. Which of the following statements about speed limits is FALSE?
  27. _________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates.
  28. This sign indicates that
  29. If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming car is approaching you on your left, what should you do?
  30. If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you must not
  31. In fog or a heavy downpour, you must slow down and
  32. What does this sign mean?
  33. If your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track, you must
  34. If you start to skid, you must
  35. If you are approached by an authorized emergency vehicle using audible or visual signals, you must
  36. What does this sign mean?
  37. If you are 21 years of age or older and chemical testing shows that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is _________, your driving privileges will be suspended for 90 days.
  38. You must continuously signal a turn for _________ before making the turn.
  39. To enter an expressway or freeway, you must _________ before merging with highway traffic.
  40. What does this sign mean?

FAQs

Can the permit test be taken online?

No, in Louisiana, the permit test must be taken in person at an OMV (Office of Motor Vehicles) office. Online testing for the permit is not available.

What are the steps to obtain a learner's permit?

To obtain a learner's permit in Louisiana, you must be at least 15 years old, complete a driver's education course, pass a vision and written knowledge test, and provide necessary identification documents.

Is driver's education required for a permit?

Yes, in Louisiana, completing a state-approved driver's education course is mandatory to obtain a learner's permit if you are under 17 years old.

Can you drive alone at 16?

In Louisiana, you cannot drive alone at 16 with just a learner's permit. You must be accompanied by a licensed adult driver in the front passenger seat. You can drive alone only after obtaining an intermediate license, which is available at 16.

What is the passing score for the permit test?

The passing score for the Louisiana permit test is at least 80%. This means correctly answering a majority of the questions on the written test.

How long does it take to receive a permit?

The time it takes to receive a permit in Louisiana can vary. After passing the necessary tests and providing the required documents, the permit is typically issued the same day at the OMV office.

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