Free Louisiana DMV Practice Test (2026)

Louisiana · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Louisiana permit test with a learning path built around the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles rules: a Louisiana-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Louisiana permit test at a glance

Questions40

To pass32 correct (80%)

Min. permit age15 (14 for driver ed)

AgencyOMV

The learner's permit knowledge test has 40 questions and you need at least 80% (32 correct) to pass. It is normally given by your driver education provider (or by OMV) after you have a Temporary Instructional Permit, and applicants who do not read English well may bring a translator.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Louisiana laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Louisiana, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Louisiana traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Louisiana rule	Source
Under-21 alcohol limit	Drivers under 21 face a 0.02 blood alcohol limit. A test result of 0.02 or more means a 180-day license suspension.	legis.la.gov
DWI limit and implied consent	For drivers 21 and older the limit is 0.08; a first offense brings a 180-day suspension (2 years at 0.15 or higher). Refusing a chemical test brings a 1-year suspension for a first refusal.	legis.la.gov
Hands-free phone law	Since 2025, no driver may hold or manually use a phone while driving unless lawfully stopped; hands-free use is allowed. It is a primary offense in school zones and highway work zones ($250 fine) and a secondary offense elsewhere ($100); fines are doubled after a crash.	legis.la.gov
Phone ban for new drivers	Anyone issued a first Louisiana driver's license, at any age, may not use a cell phone for any purpose while driving for one year, except in an emergency or when parked. A first violation costs $100.	legis.la.gov
Seat belts	The driver and every occupant must be buckled whenever the vehicle moves forward, and officers may stop you if they clearly see someone unbelted. Fines are $50 for a first offense and $75 for a second.	legis.la.gov
Child passenger seats	Children under 2 ride rear-facing; from 2 they use a forward-facing seat with a harness; from 4 a booster seat until about age 9 or until they outgrow it; children under 13 must ride in the back seat when available.	legis.la.gov
Default speed limits	Unless a different limit is posted: 55 mph on highways, 65 mph on multi-lane divided highways without full access control, and 70 mph on interstates and controlled-access highways.	legis.la.gov
Move-over law	When any vehicle with flashing warning lights (including green, amber or yellow) is parked on or near the road, change to a lane not next to it on a multilane road, or slow to a safe speed if you cannot. The fine can be up to $200.	legis.la.gov

Louisiana learner permit and teen license rules

Before the learner's permit, teens must finish a 38-hour driver education course: 30 hours in class and 8 hours behind the wheel.
Hold the learner's permit at least 180 days (unless you turn 17 first) and drive only with a licensed parent or guardian, a licensed adult 21 or older, or a licensed sibling 18 or older.
Log at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night; a parent or guardian signs a statement to upgrade.
At 16, pass the road skills test for an intermediate license. You may not drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed parent, guardian, adult 21 or older, or sibling 18 or older.
From 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., an intermediate driver may carry no more than one passenger under 21 who is not immediate family, unless a licensed parent, guardian or adult 21 or older is in the car.
Intermediate drivers may not move the vehicle until every occupant is buckled.
Full privileges come at 17 after 12 straight months on the intermediate license with no at-fault crashes and no moving, seat belt, curfew, or alcohol or drug convictions.

How to get your Louisiana learner's permit

Enroll in a driving school licensed by OMV (or an approved high school program) for the 38-hour driver education course; students can start at 14 years 9 months.
Apply at OMV for a Class E Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP), which you need before the knowledge test and behind-the-wheel lessons. Bring original documents: certified birth certificate, Social Security number verification and proof of address; a custodial parent or legal guardian must be present to sign.
Take the 40-question knowledge test (80% to pass), usually at your driving school, and finish the course to get your Certificate of Successful Completion.
At 15 or older, return to OMV with your TIP, completion certificate, documents and parent, and pass the vision test (20/40 in one eye).
Pay the $32.25 basic license fee (some offices add a small service fee); there is no extra charge to convert the TIP to a learner's permit.
Practice at least 50 supervised hours (15 at night) for 180 days, then take the road skills test for your intermediate license.

Sample Louisiana-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Louisiana module. Each one is based on the official Class D & E Driver's Guide (Louisiana OMV, revised August 2025) or Louisiana law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. What is the minimum age to receive a Louisiana Class E learner's permit?

14
14 and a half
15
16

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Correct answer: 15. You must be at least 15 to receive a learner's permit. A Temporary Instructional Permit for driver's ed is available at 14, but it only allows driving with a driving school instructor. Source: expresslane.la.gov

2. What driver education must a 15-year-old complete before getting a Louisiana learner's permit?

30 hours of classroom and 8 hours behind the wheel
6 hours of classroom and 8 hours behind the wheel
An online course only
No driver education is required

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Correct answer: 30 hours of classroom and 8 hours behind the wheel. Teens take the 38-hour driver education course: 30 hours of classroom and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. The 14-hour course is for applicants 18 and older. Source: expresslane.la.gov

3. How is the Louisiana learner's permit knowledge test scored?

25 questions, 70% to pass
40 questions, 80% to pass
50 questions, 75% to pass
30 questions, 85% to pass

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Correct answer: 40 questions, 80% to pass. OMV states the learner's permit test has 40 questions and requires a minimum score of 80%. Source: expresslane.la.gov

4. How many hours of supervised driving must a parent certify before a Louisiana teen gets an intermediate license?

30 hours, with 5 at night
40 hours, with 10 at night
60 hours, with 10 at night
50 hours, with 15 at night

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Correct answer: 50 hours, with 15 at night. A parent or guardian must sign a statement that the teen completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving, at least 15 of them at night. Source: legis.la.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Louisiana rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Louisiana exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Is driver's ed required in Louisiana?

Yes. Every new applicant must complete driver education. Teens from 14 years 9 months to 17 take the 38-hour course (30 classroom, 8 behind the wheel); applicants 18 and older take a 14-hour pre-licensing course (6 classroom, 8 behind the wheel).

What is a TIP in Louisiana?

A Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) is issued by OMV to students 14 and older. You need it before taking the knowledge test or driving during lessons, and it only lets you drive with a driving school instructor. Converting it to a learner's permit costs nothing extra.

Who gives the Louisiana permit test, and can I get language help?

The knowledge and skills tests are given by your driver education provider or OMV. The test has 40 questions and needs 80% to pass. If you do not understand written English well, you may bring a translator for the knowledge test.

Can I use my phone with my first Louisiana license?

No. For one year after your first Louisiana driver's license is issued, you may not use a cell phone for any purpose while driving, except in an emergency or while parked. After that, the statewide hands-free law still bans holding a phone while driving.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles does not publish its exam. Our Louisiana module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Louisiana sources

Every Louisiana fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles website or Louisiana law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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