Louisiana motorcycle permit test

Practice for the Louisiana motorcycle knowledge test: the state's own motorcycle rules plus national riding-safety questions from the Motorcycle Operator Manual.

Louisiana motorcycle rules

Each rule comes from an official state source. Rules change — check the current manual before your test.

  • In Louisiana, who must wear an approved safety helmet on a motorcycle? All riders
  • What does Louisiana law require regarding eye protection for motorcyclists? You must wear approved eye protective devices
  • In Louisiana, what is the minimum age for a child to ride as a motorcycle passenger? 5 years
  • In Louisiana, what is the maximum legal handlebar height above the operator's seat? 15 inches
  • In Louisiana, what is the maximum number of motorcycles that may ride abreast in a single lane? Two
  • In Louisiana, may a motorcyclist overtake and pass a vehicle in the same lane that vehicle occupies? No, it is prohibited
  • Under Louisiana law, how much of a traffic lane is a motorcycle entitled to use? The full lane