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Penalties & Licensing
The point system, license suspension, provisional-license rules, insurance requirements, and other licensing basics.
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · July 7, 2026
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1. How many days does a new Louisiana resident have to obtain a Louisiana driver's license after establishing residency?
Correct answer: 30 days
New residents have 30 days from the time residency is established to get a Louisiana license.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 - Who Must Have a License
2. How long is a Louisiana driver's license valid before it expires?
Correct answer: Six years
Your license expires six years from your nearest birthday.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 - License Renewals
3. Each time you are convicted of driving while your license is suspended, what happens to the suspension?
Correct answer: It is extended by one year
Every conviction for driving under suspension extends your suspension period by one additional year.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 9 - Losing Your Driving Privileges
4. Which of the following can cause your driving privilege to be revoked?
Correct answer: Failing to stop for a school bus loading children
Failing to stop for a school bus that is loading or unloading children is one of the listed grounds for losing your driving privilege.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 - Revocation of Your License
5. A third DWI conviction in Louisiana results in what kind of criminal record?
Correct answer: A felony criminal record
A third DWI conviction produces a felony criminal record, along with prison time and possible seizure of the vehicle.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 9 - Penalty for DWI
6. To pass the knowledge test, what percentage of questions must you answer correctly?
Correct answer: 80 percent
You must correctly answer 80 percent of the questions to receive a passing score on the knowledge test.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 - Knowledge Test
7. After a move, how many days does Louisiana law give you to correct the address on your license?
Correct answer: 10 days
The law requires you to update the address on your license within 10 days after moving.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 - Change of Address
8. Which of the following is illegal to do with your driver's license?
Correct answer: Lending it to another person to use
It is against the law to lend your license to another person, alter it, or possess more than one license.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 - Other Laws You Should Know
9. During Stage 1 (learner's permit), how must the holder drive?
Correct answer: Only with a supervising licensed driver present
A learner's permit allows the holder to drive only while supervised by a fully licensed driver, with age requirements for the supervising person.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 - Graduated Licensing Program
10. What is required before your driving privileges can be reinstated after a suspension period ends?
Correct answer: Payment of a reinstatement fee
A reinstatement fee must be paid before your driving privileges can be restored once the suspension expires.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 9 - Losing Your Driving Privileges
11. What is the minimum vision standard the screening checks for when you apply for or renew a license?
Correct answer: 20/40
The vision screening determines whether your eyesight meets the minimum standard of 20/40 for safe driving.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 - Vision Test
12. How long are DWI convictions kept on your driving record in Louisiana?
Correct answer: Ten years
DWI convictions are maintained for 10 years, while other traffic convictions and collisions are kept for five years.
Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 - Your Driving Record
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