Louisiana Permit Test Passing Score: 32 of 40 Correct and 8 Mistakes Allowed (2026)

You need at least 32 out of 40 questions correct to pass the Louisiana OMV knowledge test. That's an 80% minimum passing score. The computer ends your test immediately once you hit 32 correct answers or 9 wrong ones, whichever comes first.

Your maximum margin for error is 8 questions. Miss 9, and you're done.

How Does Louisiana's 80% Permit Test Passing Score Work?

Louisiana requires 32 correct answers out of 40, which is an 80% passing score. That means you can miss up to 8 questions and still reach 32 correct.

The broader test format belongs in the Permit Test Format guide.

Is 31 Out of 40 a Passing Score on the Louisiana Permit Test?

No. 31 out of 40 is 77.5%. Louisiana requires at least 32 correct answers to reach the 80% passing standard.

Does Louisiana Round a Permit Test Score Up to 80%?

Do not rely on rounding. The practical rule is simple: you need 32 correct answers out of 40. A score below 32 correct does not meet the stated passing requirement.

Is There a Separate Passing Score for Louisiana Road Sign Questions?

Louisiana publishes an overall 80% knowledge-test standard. OMV does not publish a separate road-sign passing threshold for the Class E knowledge test.

Is the Passing Score the Same at a Driving School and an OMV Office?

Yes. Louisiana driver-education rules require an 80% or higher score on the OMV knowledge exam, so the passing standard does not become easier because you test through an authorized driving school.

Louisiana Permit Test Near-Pass and Early-Fail Scenarios

The fail-fast grading ends tests earlier than most applicants expect, passing on question 35 is common, and failing on question 30 is equally possible if wrong answers stack up early.

These examples from actual Louisiana test-takers show how close calls play out with the fail-fast grading logic.

A student in Baton Rouge missed her 32nd correct answer by confusing 'yield' and 'stop' sign rules on question #38. She failed with 31/40 and retested the next day at the Essen Lane OMV after drilling on road signs.

An applicant in Lafayette correctly answered 32 questions by #35, so the test ended early. He passed without seeing the last 5 questions.

A teen in Shreveport missed his 9th question on the state's Move Over law fines at question #30. Automatic fail, he only had 28 correct at that point.

A New Orleans teen failed by missing the BAC 0.02% for under-21 question on Q#25. Despite 30 correct answers, she was out. Retook via school envelope the next week and passed.

Key Louisiana OMV Requirements and Tips to Pass First Time

Get your TIP before testing and prepare with the official Louisiana Driver's Guide plus current practice questions. Aim to understand the rules rather than memorize one simulator's question order.

If you fail at an OMV location, current policy allows one same-day retake if time permits. Retake timing and fees belong in the Failed & Retakes guide.

Official Louisiana OMV Fee Schedule and Free Study Materials

Use Louisiana's current Driver's Guide as the source of truth and use practice tests as a study supplement. For current TIP, testing and licensing charges, use the dedicated Fees & Costs page instead of relying on a fixed amount in a passing-score article.

For Louisiana's Move Over rule, the relevant statute is R.S. 32:125. R.S. 32:295.1 is the safety-belt law.