Louisiana Driver's License Flash Cards 2025 Diaz

In order to keep your driver license and not have it revoke, you must_____

Remain safe and responsible. Drive safely at all times.

What is the BAC for those 21 years and older to be legally drunk?

.08%

What is the BAC for those 20 years and Younger to be legally drunk?

.02%

What is the most littered item in the world, and potentially the most hazardous?

Cigarettes

Whether accidental or deliberate littering is always_________________.

against the law

What is the fine for littering in the state of Louisiana?

$150 to $900

Possible one year drivers license suspension

100 hours of community service

or 30 days in Jail

If a passenger litters from a vehicle, who is responsible?

The driver

If litter accidently falls out of the truck bed of your truck, is it considered littering?

Yes

Who is responsible for policing littering?

All law enforcement, but it is lead by Wildlife and fisheries

How much money does Louisiana spend on litter each year?

$90 million

What are some potential impacts on litter in the community?

Decrease property values

It deters business growth

Hurts tourism

What is the name of the statewide organization that works to protect the environment and prevent littering?

Keep Louisiana beautiful.

What is the best way to avoid crashes on the road way?

Safely sharing the road way with other vehicles.

What are the 3 types of traffic control devices?

Traffic signals

signs

pavement markings

Describe a stop sign

Red Octogen

Describe a yield sign

Upside down triangle red on the outside, white on the inside

What shape is a warning of a hazard ahead?

Diamond shape

Regulatory signs are usually this shape.

Rectangle

Guide signs are usually ________________

Rectangle

What is this sign? Shaped like a house and has people walking. Sign is yellow.

School crossing

Which sign is the only round sign?

Railroad

What color means stop?

Red

What color is construction and temporary signs?

Orange

What color is the color or one way, speed limit, and regulatory signs?

Black or white

What color is for warning signs or hazard ahead?

Yellow

What color is for driver services, information, and handicap?

blue

What color are guide signs?

Green

What color is used for pedestrian, bicycle, or school warning signs?

florescent yellow/green (basically a highlighter color)

What color is used for information signs that are related to points of recreation or cultural interests?

Brown

What color is used for incident management?

Florescent pink

What does the divided highway ahead sign look like?

Divided hwy ahead

What does the divided highway ends sign look like?

Divided hwy ends

What does curved highway sign look like?

Winding road ahead

What does the stop ahead sign look like?

Stop ahead

What does the slippery when wet sign look like?

slippery when wet

What does roundabout ahead sign look like?

round about ahead

What does disabled parking sign look like?

Disabled parking

What does school crossing sign look like?

school crossing ahead

What does the pedestrian walking sign look like?

Pedestrian crossing

What does the slow moving vehicle sign look like?

slow moving vehicle

What does the shared center lane sign look like, and tell me the rules?

Shared center left lane only.

I can only turn left

I cannot pass

I can only travel in it for 200ft

What does the detour sign look like?

Detour

If I see a construction sign, what should I do?

I must be prepared to slow down, stop, or be prepared to change lanes.

What are the most commonly used traffic control devices at a construction zone?

signs, barricades, drums and cones, flashing arrow panels, and flag persons.

What does the flagger ahead sign look like? and what should I do?

Flagger ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop. Must do what flagger tells me to do

What happens to Fines in Construction zones?

They are doubled

Describe a pass to the left barricade.

Pass to the left

Describe a pass to the right barricade.

Pass to the right

What does a steady green light mean?

You can go thru the intersection when its clear

If the light is steady green, and traffic is blocking me what should I do?

I can proceed only when traffic is clear

What does a steady yellow light mean?

the light is about to turn red

what does steady red mean at a traffic signal

Stop

What does flashing yellow mean at a traffic signal?

This means slow down, look for any traffic entering the intersection, and proceed with caution?

What does a blinking yellow arrow mean at a traffic signal?

Turn permitted only if traffic is clear. I must yield to oncoming traffic

Can I turn right on a red light?

Yes,, if there is no sign prohibiting a right turn, I may turn after a complete stop, but I must yield to traffic and pedestrians.

Can I turn left at a red light?

Only if the street you are turning to is one way to the left, after a complete stop, and I must yield to other vehicles and pedestrians.

What does a single yellow broken line in the middle mean?

It is separating lanes of traffic going in the opposite direction. I must drive to the right of this line. I can pass when it is safe to do so.

What does a double solid yellow line used for?

Lines are used to mark the center of the roadway when there are 4 or more lanes of traffic. You may not cross these lanes to pass. You may cross these lanes to make a turn.

What does a no passing line look like.

No passing line: Its a single solid yellow line used on two way lane roads to indicate where passing is prohibited. You may cross this line to make a turn or if the dashed line is present on your side of travel.

What do white lines in the middle of the road mean

Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

What does a double solid white line mean?

Traffic moving in the same direction, but crossing double white line is prohibited

What does raised pavement marking mean? (Reflectors)

You are going in the wrong directions

What does a rail road crossing ahead pavement marking look like.

Railroad crossing ahead

What is the law regarding seat belts in Louisiana?

All passengers both the front and back must wear seat belts if you are in a car, van, or pick-up truck.

If you are wearing a seat belt my chances of surviving a crash are ________ as compared to if I was not wearing a seat belt.

3 to 4 times higher

How should Safety Belts be worn?

Snug across my hips and over the shoulder

Why should you wear a seat belt?

1. Its the law

2. They keep you from being thrown from the car

3. There is much less chance of being knocked unconscious or seriously injured. If there is danger from fire or water I can get out quickly.

4.Seat belts keep you safely in position so you can keep control of the car.

What determines the use of safety seat belts, boosters, child restraints in Louisiana?

Age and weight

How old do you have to be to sit in the front seat of a car?

13

Who should not seat in the front seat of a car?

Older frail persons and children under 12 and under

What is the purpose of the off switch of the airbag?

To disable to passenger airbag in the event some one 12 years or younger is sitting there.

How far should I sit from the steering wheel?

10 inches

What is the proper hand position on a steering wheel

9 and 3 or 8 and 4

Do air bags deploy if you are rear ended?

No

If I have airbags, I do not have to wear a seat belt. True/False

False. Airbags are Supplementary Restraint Systems. Your seat belt is the Primary restraint system

When should you correct any defect on your vehicle which may affect the safe operation?

As soon as possible

How often should you examine your vehicle?

Every time you drive

Before entering the vehicle, what should I check for?

1. Make certain the mirrors, directional signals, head and tail lights, and brake lights are clean and not broken

2. Check around for any obstacles that might interfere with safe driving. Look in the front, under and behind. Scan for any objects in your travel path. Walk around your vehicle. Look for toys, bicycles, and other object that may block your path.

3. Notice to see if any children are standing or playing near your vehicle.

Getting ready to drive. Before starting my engine, what should I do?

1. Adjust seat belt so that I can reach pedals

2. Adjust seat and head restraint for comfort

3. Adjust inside and outside mirrors

How should you change your driving behavior in unfavorable driving conditions?

1. Reduce speed

2.Allow distance to increase between your car and the one in front of you.

Remember it takes more time to stop on icy roads.

What are some emergency supplies you should have in your car?

Blankets, food, water, spare fuses, flashlight, ice scraper, flares, and first-aid kit.

What should you do if you become stranded in your car due to weather?

Stay in your vehicle

What does S.I.P.D.E mean?

Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

What is the safest course of action if you are feeling worried, nervous, angry, frustrated, or depressed and need to drive?

Let someone else drive.

Why should you avoid driving when you are emotionally unprepared?

You may become impulsive and aggressive and take risks you normally would not.

Should you drive while fatigued?

No, extreme fatigue may lead to moments of dozing behind the wheel.

How can you fight fatigue?

Take a break

Have a cup of coffee

Chew gum

Listen to radio

Let some fresh air into the car

How should you prepare yourself to keep from getting tired on long car trips?

Be well rested before you start

Take regular rest stops

Open window and get some fresh air

How often should you stop and take a break while driving?

Every 2 hours

______________________ can impact driving and can affect your reflexes, judgment, vision and alertness similar to alcohol.

Prescription drugs

How can I keep control of driving and keep yourself and others from getting aggressive?

Allow plenty of time for trips

Be Polite and courteous

Give others the benefit of the doubt

What should I do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

Make every attempt to get out of the way safely. Do not escalate the situation.

If someone is tailgating you, you should:

Slow down and let them pass you.

What are 3 strategies to avoiding Road Rage?

Be Calm

stay alert

avoid tailgating

How far should you be scanning ahead?

20 to 30 seconds

Having a good visual lead and having good searching techniques will:

help you see changes in your travel path and identify alternative paths of travel.

What is a blind spot in your car?

the area around the vehicle that a driver cannot see directly through the windshield, side mirrors, or rearview mirror

How do your check your blind spot?

Turn your head and look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

What is the best way to adjust your mirrors in the car?

Adjust your side mirrors as far out as you can so that the viewing angle of the side mirror just over laps the center mirror.

Which mirror should you adjust first?

The rear view mirror.