Louisiana road test checklist
Everything below comes from official Louisiana DMV pages and the driver handbook, checked on October 30, 2026. Tick the items as you practise.
- Parallel parking
- Not stated
- If you fail
- Return at a later date to retest; no waiting period stated
What the examiner checks 10
Mistakes that fail you on the spot 5
What to bring 4
Vehicle requirements 6
Rules change and some offices add their own requirements. Confirm with your DMV office when you book.
Official sources
“You will be graded on: Backing Yielding right of way Keeping in Lane Parking between cars Following others Attention Response to Signs and Signals Approach to Corner Use of Signals Turning” www.expresslane.org, p. 14
“You will fail the skills test for any of the following: • A violation of any traffic law • Any dangerous action/incident • Lack of cooperation or refusal to follow instructions • Collision • Cumulative minor mistakes” www.expresslane.org, p. 15
“THE EXAMINER CANNOT GIVE THE DRIVING TEST UNLESS YOUR VEHICLE IS SAFETY INSPECTED AND IS LEGALLY EQUIPPED” www.expresslane.org, p. 14