Bicycles turning hazards — Louisiana Permit Test
Bicycles turning hazards on the Louisiana permit test — 4 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.
The rules
Do not swing in front of a bicyclist to make a right turn; slow down and stay behind the rider.
Passing a bike and then turning right across it is a common way riders get hit.
Do not swing in front of a bicyclist to make a right turn.
Bicycle speeds are hard to judge and can range from under 10 mph to over 35 mph.
A fast rider can reach the corner much sooner than you think, so check twice before you turn.
They can vary from under 10 mph to over 35 mph.
Look for bicyclists before opening your car door into traffic; a door crash is the driver's fault.
A rider has no time to stop when a door swings open right in front of them.
When opening your car door into traffic, look first for bicyclists.
Children on bicycles may make sudden movements; don't expect them to know traffic laws.
A young rider may turn or stop with no warning, so give them extra room and be ready.
Drivers should be aware that the children may make sudden movements or change direction.
On the test
You just passed a bicyclist and need to turn right. What should you do?
Slow down and stay behind the rider. Passing a bike and then turning right across it is a common way riders get hit. Class D & E Driver's Guide, p.80: “Do not swing in front of a bicyclist to make a right turn.”
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Where these come from
Every rule here is checked against Class D & E Driver's Guide, published by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.
- src/assets/drivers-manuals/LA.pdf (Class D & E Driver's Guide, DPSMV2052 (R08/25), Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, retrieved 2026-09-14; sha256 pinned in SOURCES.json)
- src/assets/drivers-manuals/LA.pages.txt (the plain pdftotext fixture every citation here was cut from and verified against; sha256 pinned in SOURCES.json)
- src/assets/drivers-manuals/LA-exam.html (the OMV's Permits page, https://expresslane.la.gov/omv/drivers/personal-driver-s-licenses/permits/, archived 2026-10-04; the 40-question count)
- https://expresslane.la.gov/omv/resources/driver-manuals/
- https://expresslane.la.gov/omv/drivers/personal-driver-s-licenses/new-licenses/ (read 2026-10-04; "An 80% is the minimum passing score for the knowledge test.")