Louisiana Permit Practice Test – Free Driver's Test Prep

Practice for your Louisiana learner's permit with free Louisiana DMV practice tests updated for 2026. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in Louisiana's official driver's guide, with an instant explanation for every answer. Louisiana driver licensing is handled by the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV).

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Your Louisiana Permit Test Study Plan

All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.

  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions Stop Sign Shape · Construction Zone Color · Regulatory Sign Color Practice Test 2 50 questions Shared Center Lane Purpose · Shared Center Lane Distance Limit · No Turn on Red Sign Practice Test 3 50 questions Brown Signs · Blue Signs · Rumble Strips Practice Test 4 50 questions Yield Sign Shape · Regulatory Sign Color · Yellow Diamond Warning Practice Test 5 50 questions Flashing Yellow Arrow · Red Arrow Signal · Four-Way Stop Rules

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions Double Solid Yellow Line · Broken White Line · Red Octagon Stop Sign

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions Double Solid Yellow Line · Red Octagon Stop Sign · Downward Triangle Yield Sign Mini Test 2 12 questions Broken Yellow Centerline · Steady Red Signal · Green Signal Mini Test 3 12 questions Solid White Between Lanes · Flashing Red Signal · Round Yellow Railroad Sign Mini Test 4 12 questions Broken White Line Between Lanes · Steady Red Signal · Downward Triangle Yield Sign

  4. Read the Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    Louisiana Class D & E Driver's GuideOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV).

    OMV permits pageOfficial state website

Louisiana Permit Test Facts

The Louisiana knowledge test has 40 questions, and you need a score of at least 80% (32 correct) to pass (see the OMV's Class E learner's permit requirements). If you're 15 to 17, you must complete driver education: 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours behind the wheel, which requires a Temporary Instructional Permit.

At 15 or 16, you start with a learner's permit, which you must hold for at least 180 days.

Number of questions
40
Passing score
32 correct (80%)
Minimum age
15 for a learner's permit
Learner's permit fee
$32.25
Time limit
None
If you fail
You can retake once the same day, with a retest fee
Where
Your driver education provider or an OMV office
Online testing
No, in person only
Test languages
English; a translator is allowed for non-CDL tests
Driver education
30 hours of class and 8 hours behind the wheel (ages 15 to 17)
Hold your permit
180 days
Supervised driving
50 hours, including 15 at night

Louisiana Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Louisiana permit test?

40 questions, and you need a score of at least 80% to pass, which is 32 correct answers (see the OMV's Class E learner's permit requirements).

Do you need driver education for a Louisiana permit?

Yes, if you're 15 to 17. The course is 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours behind the wheel, and you need a Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) for the driving portion (see the OMV's minor driver education page).

Who can ride with you on a Louisiana learner's permit?

A licensed parent or guardian, a licensed adult 21 or older, or a licensed sibling who is at least 18.

How long do you have to hold a Louisiana learner's permit?

At least 180 days. At 15 or 16, you start with a learner's permit.

How old do you have to be to get a Louisiana learner's permit?

You can get a learner's permit at 15. If you are 15 to 17, you first complete driver education (30 hours of class and 8 hours behind the wheel). The permit costs $32.25, and some offices add a service fee of up to $6. If you get it at 15, you must hold it at least 180 days and until you turn 16 before an intermediate license; at 16, at least 180 days or until you turn 17. At 17 you can get a learner's permit or go straight to a full license.

Is this the same as the Louisiana DMV test?

Yes. In Louisiana, driver licensing is handled by the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), and these tests prepare you for its knowledge test (see the OMV's permits page).

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, OMV Class E learner's permit requirements, OMV minor driver education page, OMV permits page. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.