Louisiana Driving License Flashcards

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Driving is a privilege, not a ______.

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Who must have a driver's license in Louisiana?

Everyone in Louisiana resident that wants to drive on public streets.

What are the classes of license?

A, B, C, D, & E.

What type of documents do you need to apply for your license?

One primary & two secondary or two primary. Signup and view all the answers

What is the age requirement for getting a license?

15-learners permit, 16-restricted license, 17-unrestricted. Signup and view all the answers

What qualifies for secondary documents?

SS#, voter registration card, ID card, and high school diploma. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Graduated Licensing Program derived from?

RYAN Act; Reduce Youth Accident Now. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 stages in the Graduated Licensing Program?

Learning permit, intermediate license, full license. Signup and view all the answers

Any vehicle on Louisiana highways must have proof of what?

Insurance, registration, driver's license, brake tag. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 tests given when applying for your license?

Vision test, knowledge test, & road skills test. Signup and view all the answers

For what reasons can you fail the Road Skills Test?

Violation of traffic laws, dangerous action/incident, lack of cooperation, refusal to perform, repeated minor mistakes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the driver license renewal process and how often does it expire?

Renewal: pass eye exam; expiration: every 6 years within 180 days of expiration. Signup and view all the answers

How many days do you have to change your address after moving?

10 days in-state & 30 days out of state. Signup and view all the answers

Who is not eligible for a license?

License revoked, have not passed drivers ed, have not passed written or driven test, under age 15. Signup and view all the answers

What are ways that your license can be revoked?

Texting while driving, altering information on ID, refusal to take alcohol test. Signup and view all the answers

Is littering a crime?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is considered litter?

Any object accidentally or intentionally thrown from your vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

Who can be an organ donor?

Anyone. Signup and view all the answers

When can you register to vote?

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What is the highway transportation system?

A vast network of highway streets & roads that have been built to accommodate the public. Signup and view all the answers

What are 3 main components of the system?

People, vehicles, & roads. Signup and view all the answers

How is the system managed?

DMV, law enforcement, traffic courts, engineering, emergency response, educating the public. Signup and view all the answers

What is the number one cause of teenage deaths?

Traffic collisions. Signup and view all the answers

If the automobile crashes were an illness, the CDC would be trying to find a ______.

cure Signup and view all the answers

What are the five leading causes of crashes in Louisiana?

<ol> <li>Careless or reckless driving 2. Failure to yield 3. Following too closely 4. Speeding 5. Unknown/unidentified.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the number and type of highway.

14 - parish road, state highway, U.S. highway, interstate, expressways, freeways, tollways, turnpikes, parkways, divided highway, limited access highways. Signup and view all the answers

What is the FHWA?

Federal Highway Administration - a federal agency responsible for improving roadway safety. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Golden Rule?

Treat other drivers the way you want to be treated. Signup and view all the answers

What are traffic control devices?

Traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings. Signup and view all the answers

What does the characteristics of a sign tell you?

Shape and color. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different shapes of signs and their meanings?

Octagon - stop; rectangle - regulatory/guide; diamond - warning; triangle - yield; sideways triangle - no passing; circle X - railroads; other - route markers. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different colors of signs and their meanings?

Red - stop; orange - construction; yellow - warning/caution; black - regulatory background/words; white - regulatory; blue - travel emergency; green - guide signs; brown - recreational; pink - incidents/hurricane road closure. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

License Privileges and Requirements

Driving is considered a privilege, not a right.
All Louisiana residents intending to drive on public streets must possess a driver's license.
The types of licenses available in Louisiana include classes A, B, C, D, and E.

Application and Documentation

To apply for a driver’s license, present one primary document and two secondary documents, or two primary documents.
For a learner's permit, the minimum age is 15; restricted licenses can be obtained at 16, and unrestricted licenses at 17.

Secondary Document Qualifiers

Acceptable secondary documents include a Social Security number, voter registration card, state ID, or high school diploma.

Graduated Licensing Program

This program is based on the RYAN Act (Reduce Youth Accident Now) aimed at improving young driver safety.
It consists of three stages:
- Learning Permit
- Intermediate License
- Full License

Vehicle and Driving Regulations

Vehicles on Louisiana highways must have proof of insurance, registration, a valid driver's license, and a brake tag.
To apply for a driver’s license, candidates must pass three tests: vision test, knowledge test, and road skills test.

Road Skills Test Failures

Potential reasons for failing the Road Skills Test include violating traffic laws, engaging in dangerous actions, lack of cooperation, refusal to perform necessary tasks, or repeated minor mistakes.

License Renewal and Address Changes

Driver's licenses must be renewed every six years, requiring a vision exam; renewals can occur within 180 days before expiration.
Residents have 10 days to change their address in-state and 30 days when moving out of state.

License Ineligibility and Revocation

Individuals may be ineligible for a license if their license has been revoked, they haven't passed driver education, haven't passed required tests, or are under age 15.
License revocation can occur due to actions like texting while driving, altering ID information, or refusing alcohol testing.

Miscellaneous Regulations

Littering is a crime defined as throwing any object, whether accidental or intentional, from a vehicle.
Anyone can be an organ donor and registration to vote is permitted at age 18.

Highway Transportation System

The highway transportation system comprises a vast network of streets and roads built for public accommodation.
The system's three main components are people, vehicles, and roads.
Management of the system involves the DMV, law enforcement, traffic courts, engineering, emergency response, and public education initiatives.

Traffic Safety Statistics

Traffic collisions are the leading cause of teenage deaths.
If automobile crashes were treated as an illness, the CDC would actively seek a cure.
The five leading causes of crashes in Louisiana are careless or reckless driving, failure to yield, following too closely, speeding, and unknown causes.

Types of Highways

Types of highways include parish roads, state highways, U.S. highways, interstates, expressways, freeways, toll roads, turnpikes, parkways, divided highways, and limited access highways.

Federal Oversight

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) oversees roadway safety improvements.

Driving Etiquette and Traffic Signs

The Golden Rule in driving: treat other drivers as you wish to be treated.
Traffic control devices encompass signals, signs, and pavement markings.
The characteristics of a traffic sign, including its shape and color, convey different meanings and regulations.

Sign Shapes and Colors

Sign shapes indicate specific instructions:
- Octagon = Stop
- Rectangle = Regulatory/Guide
- Diamond = Warning
- Triangle = Yield
- Sideways Triangle = No Passing
- Circle X = Railroads
Color coding of signs further defines their purpose:
- Red = Stop
- Orange = Construction
- Yellow = Warning
- Black/White = Regulatory
- Blue = Travel Emergency
- Green = Guide Signs
- Brown = Recreational
- Pink = Incidents/Hurricane Road Closure.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards about driving regulations in Louisiana. Covering topics such as the necessity of a driver's license and the types of licenses available, this quiz is perfect for anyone preparing to become a responsible driver. Enhance your understanding of driving as a privilege and the requirements needed to obtain a license.