LA DMV Traffic Laws and Road Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right in Louisiana?
- Whenever the lane is clear
- Only when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane to the right (Correct answer)
- On all multi-lane highways
- Only on one-way streets
Correct answer: Only when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane to the right
In Louisiana, passing on the right is only permitted when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane to the right.
Question 2: What must Louisiana drivers do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?
- Slow to 20 mph and proceed cautiously
- Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
- Yield only if children are visible
- Pass slowly on the left side
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing
Louisiana law requires all drivers to stop and remain stopped when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Question 3: In Louisiana, what does a flashing yellow traffic light indicate?
- Stop completely before proceeding
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to all oncoming traffic
- The light is about to turn red
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light in Louisiana means drivers should slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.
Question 4: What is the penalty range for a first-offense DWI conviction in Louisiana?
- Only a fine with no jail time
- Up to 6 months in jail and fines up to $1,000 (Correct answer)
- Mandatory 1 year in prison
- License revocation for 5 years with no fine
Correct answer: Up to 6 months in jail and fines up to $1,000
A first-offense DWI in Louisiana carries up to 6 months in jail and fines up to $1,000, plus additional fees and penalties.
Question 5: What does Louisiana law require regarding seat belts in passenger vehicles?
- Only front seat occupants must wear seat belts
- All occupants in all seating positions must wear seat belts (Correct answer)
- Seat belts are only required on highways
- Only drivers are legally required to wear seat belts
Correct answer: All occupants in all seating positions must wear seat belts
Louisiana's seat belt law requires all occupants in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, to wear a seat belt.
Question 6: What is the Louisiana law regarding mobile phone use while driving?
- Phones may be used freely in the vehicle
- Handheld phone use while driving is prohibited (Correct answer)
- Only texting is prohibited, calls are allowed
- Phones are prohibited only in school zones
Correct answer: Handheld phone use while driving is prohibited
Louisiana prohibits the use of handheld mobile phones while driving, including texting and calls without a hands-free device.
LA DMV Traffic Laws and Road Rules 2
When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right in Louisiana?