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Louisiana Permit Test (2026)

Study for the official OMV Knowledge test with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.

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Louisiana Practice Test 1

30 questions — signs, rules, and state law

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Louisiana Practice Test 2

30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1

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Louisiana Practice Test 3

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1 or 2

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Louisiana Practice Test 4

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1–3

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Louisiana Road Signs Test

25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals

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Louisiana study guide

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  1. Step 1

    Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.

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    Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.

  3. Step 3

    Repeat with Tests 2–4 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.

New-driver rules in Louisiana

Louisiana teens qualify for a Class E learner's permit at 15 after completing the 38-hour driver education course, passing a vision exam, and passing the knowledge test; the permit must be held at least 180 days (and until age 16), during which 50 hours of supervised driving, 15 of them at night, must be completed and attested to by a parent or guardian. The intermediate license, available at 16 after a road skills test, prohibits driving between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed parent, guardian, adult 21 or older, or sibling 18 or older, and limits the driver to one non-immediate-family passenger under 21 between 6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. A full Class E license is available at 17.

Verified 2026-09-25 · Source: OMV

Louisiana permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Louisiana permit test?

The official Louisiana Knowledge test has 40 questions, according to the OMV (verified 2026-09-26).

What score do you need to pass the Louisiana permit test?

You must answer 32 of 40 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Louisiana Knowledge test. Source: OMV, verified 2026-09-26.

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

You can apply for a learner's permit in Louisiana at 15, according to the OMV (verified 2026-09-26).

How much does the Louisiana permit cost?

Learner's permit (Class E): $32.25 basic license fee, plus a service fee of up to $6.00 at certain field offices; cash, check, and credit/debit cards are accepted. There is no additional cost to convert the Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) to a learner's permit after completing driver education. — as listed by the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), verified 2026-09-26. Always confirm current fees on the official site.

What happens if you fail the Louisiana permit test?

If you fail the road skills test, the Louisiana Driver's Guide states you may be issued a permit so you can practice and may return at a later date to retest. Knowledge and skills tests are administered by driver education providers or the OMV, which does not publish a statewide waiting period or retake fee for a failed knowledge test. (per the OMV, verified 2026-09-22).

Can you take the Louisiana permit test online?

No. The Louisiana Knowledge test is administered in person through the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), not online (verified 2026-09-23).

What languages is the Louisiana permit test offered in?

The knowledge test is given in English; an applicant who does not have a good understanding of written English may bring a translator to assist with any class of knowledge (written) test except the CDL test. (per the OMV, verified 2026-09-26).

Who runs the permit test in Louisiana?

Driver licensing in Louisiana is handled by the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). The official site is https://expresslane.la.gov/.

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