Louisiana · Road Signs Test
Louisiana permit-test facts: Questions: 40; To pass: 80% minimum; Minimum age: 15 years old for a learner's permit; a Temporary Instructional Permit may be issued at 14; Fee: $32.25 basic license fee; up to $6 service fee may apply; Re-takes: Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official source.; Official handbook: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide.
Road sign questions are the easiest points on the Louisiana permit test — once you learn the shape and color system, most sign questions answer themselves. This page teaches that system, then lets you drill real sign-style practice questions from the Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide.
Miss a sign question in practice and the AI tutor explains not just the sign, but the family of signs it belongs to — so one explanation covers a dozen future questions.
Louisiana permit-test facts: Questions: 40; To pass: 80% minimum; Minimum age: 15 years old for a learner's permit; a Temporary Instructional Permit may be issued at 14; Fee: $32.25 basic license fee; up to $6 service fee may apply; Re-takes: Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official source.; Official handbook: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 40 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | 80% minimum | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 years old for a learner's permit; a Temporary Instructional Permit may be issued at 14 | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $32.25 basic license fee; up to $6 service fee may apply | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official source. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| Official handbook | Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Permit requirements
How many questions are on the Louisiana knowledge test?
Correct answer: 40 questions
Louisiana knowledge test: 40 questions, need 32 correct (80%) to pass.
Question 2 · Alcohol and drugs
In Louisiana, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21?
Correct answer: 0.02% or greater (zero tolerance)
Louisiana zero tolerance: drivers under 21 face penalties with any detectable BAC.
Question 3 · Vehicle lights
According to the Louisiana Driver's Guide, when must you turn your headlights on?
Correct answer: 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
Louisiana headlights: required from 30 min after sunset to 30 min before sunrise, and in low visibility.
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The exact mix varies by test version, but sign identification is one of the largest topic groups on the Louisiana exam. Treat signs as must-have points — they're the most predictable questions on the test.
No. Learn the shape and color system first — it covers the majority of sign questions, even for signs you've never seen. Then memorize the handful of unique signs (stop, yield, no passing zone, railroad, school zone).
Usually yes — the Louisiana test typically shows the sign image and asks its meaning, or describes a situation and asks which sign applies. Our practice questions mirror both formats.
Yes — the demo and your first full practice test are free, no card required. Unlimited sign drills come with the State Pass ($24.99, one-time, 6 months) or Complete Pass ($39.99, 12 months).
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