Louisiana Road Signs Practice flashcards
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- Stop sign shape
- An octagon with a red background and white legend. It is the only eight-sided sign on the road, so it can be recognized by shape even when covered or dirty.
- Yield sign shape
- An inverted triangle with a red border and white interior. Drivers must slow and give right-of-way, stopping only when traffic or pedestrians require it.
- Warning sign color
- Yellow diamond with black symbols and border. Yellow warns of hazards ahead such as curves, intersections, or narrowing roads, and advisory speed plaques are also yellow.
- School zone sign
- A yellow-green pentagon shape marking school crossings and zones. A flashing signal or posted times indicate when the reduced school speed limit must be obeyed.
- Guide sign colors
- Green signs show routes and destinations, blue signs show motorist services such as fuel and lodging, and brown signs show recreation and cultural points of interest.
- Orange sign meaning
- Orange signs mark construction and maintenance zones. They warn of workers, lane shifts, and temporary speed limits, and flaggers must be obeyed in these areas.
- No-passing zone sign
- A yellow pennant-shaped sign placed on the left side of the road marks the start of a no-passing zone. Passing is prohibited until the zone ends.
- Railroad crossing sign
- A round yellow sign with a black X and RR letters warns of a crossing ahead. Drivers should slow, look both ways, and never stop on the tracks.
- Steady red light
- Stop before the stop line or crosswalk. Right turns are allowed after a full stop unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted, and left turns may be allowed from a one-way street.
- Flashing red signal
- Treat a flashing red light like a stop sign: come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when the way is clear.
- Flashing yellow signal
- Slow down and proceed with caution. A flashing yellow does not require a stop, but drivers must yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.
- Steady yellow light
- The signal is changing to red. Stop if it can be done safely before the intersection; if stopping is unsafe, proceed through and clear the intersection.
- Green arrow signal
- A protected turn in the arrow direction. Opposing traffic is stopped, but pedestrians in the crosswalk still have the right-of-way and must be allowed to finish crossing.
- Double solid yellow line
- Marks a no-passing zone in both directions. Vehicles may not cross these lines to pass, though a left turn into a driveway may be permitted where legal.
- Broken yellow line
- A single broken yellow line separates opposing traffic and permits passing when safe. A solid yellow line on your side means passing from your lane is prohibited.
- Solid white line
- Separates lanes moving in the same direction or marks the right edge. Lane changes across a solid white line are discouraged and are restricted in some locations.
- Uncontrolled intersection rule
- With no signs or signals, yield to a vehicle already in the intersection. If two arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
- Left turn right-of-way
- A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right, and to pedestrians crossing the road being entered.
- Emergency vehicle rule
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes. Do not stop in an intersection.
- Narrow hill yielding
- When two vehicles meet on a narrow hill where passing is unsafe, the vehicle traveling downhill must yield and back up if needed to let the uphill vehicle pass.
- Three-second following rule
- Pick a fixed point ahead; when the vehicle ahead passes it, you should not reach it for at least three seconds. Increase the gap in rain, at night, or behind trucks.
- Roundabout entry rule
- Yield to traffic already circulating in the roundabout, enter to the right, choose the correct lane for your exit, and never stop inside the circle.
- Safety belt requirement
- Louisiana requires the driver and all passengers to wear safety belts. Children must use appropriate child restraints, and younger children generally ride in the rear seat.
- Passing prohibited locations
- Passing is not allowed on hills, curves, at railroad crossings, or in marked no-passing zones. Pass only when the broken line is on your side and the way is clear.
- Learner's permit age
- In Louisiana a learner's permit may be issued at age 15 to an applicant who passes the knowledge and vision tests and is enrolled in or has completed driver education.
- First license age
- A first driver's license is generally available at age 16 after holding a learner's permit for the required period and completing the required supervised driving practice.
- Knowledge test content
- The OMV written test covers road signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, and Louisiana driving laws. A passing score is required before the road skills test.
- Minor applicant consent
- Applicants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign consent and certify supervised driving hours. Applicants 18 and older may apply without that consent.
- License documents needed
- Bring proof of identity, Louisiana residency, Social Security number, and lawful presence. Names must match across all documents presented at the OMV office.
- Vision standard
- Louisiana generally requires 20/40 vision in each eye with or without correction, plus an adequate field of view. Failing the screening requires an eye exam.
- Road skills test content
- The driving test evaluates observation, signaling, lane position, speed control, turning, parking, and intersection handling in a registered, insured vehicle.
- Graduated licensing
- Louisiana uses a graduated system for young drivers, with learner and intermediate stages that carry nighttime and passenger restrictions before full licensure.