IN Permit Practice Test

How to use this IN practice test

1. Take the full practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Indiana Driver's Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at the score your state requires, book the real test.

IN practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable IN practice test with answer key

First 40 questions from the IN bank

Every question below comes from the Indiana question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. In an urban area with at least 50,000 people, what is the maximum speed on a non-divided state highway when no lower limit is posted?

   1. 45 miles per hour
   2. 35 miles per hour
   3. 65 miles per hour
   4. 50 miles per hour
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   50 miles per hour. Indiana treats an area with at least 50,000 residents as urban for these default limits. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. What must a new Indiana license applicant submit to prove supervised driving practice?

   1. State Form 54706, the Log of Supervised Driving Practice, showing 50 hours
   2. A letter from a driving school
   3. A parent's verbal statement
   4. Nothing, practice is on the honor system
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   State Form 54706, the Log of Supervised Driving Practice, showing 50 hours. At the time of application for a driver's license, you must submit a completed State Form 54706, the Log of Supervised Driving Practice, sho Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. At an Indiana roundabout, which traffic has priority when a vehicle is approaching the circular roadway?

   1. Traffic entering from the right-hand approach
   2. Traffic already circulating in the roundabout
   3. The largest vehicle approaching the entry
   4. The vehicle that signals first
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   Traffic already circulating in the roundabout. Indiana requires incoming traffic to yield to traffic already circulating in a roundabout. Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. How far from the nearest rail must certain Indiana vehicles stop at a railroad crossing?

   1. No closer than 5 feet
   2. Not closer than 15 feet and not farther than 50 feet
   3. Between 10 and 25 feet
   4. At least 100 feet away
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   Not closer than 15 feet and not farther than 50 feet. Vehicles in the listed required categories must stop not closer than 15 feet and not farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail. Full explanation in Test 1

5. 5. For the first 180 days after receiving an Indiana probationary license, during what hours may the driver not drive?

   1. 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
   2. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
   3. 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
   4. Midnight to 6 a.m.
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   10 p.m. to 5 a.m.. The initial probationary-license time restriction runs from 10 p.m. through 5 a.m. for the first 180 days. Full explanation in Test 1

6. 6. For a no-insurance suspension occurring after January 1, 2015, what reinstatement fee applies to a third or later suspension?

   1. $1,000
   2. $250
   3. $500
   4. $300
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   $1,000. Indiana's post-January 1, 2015 fee schedule increases with the number of no-insurance suspensions. Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. What must an Indiana driver do when approaching an emergency vehicle with alternately flashing red or red and blue lights?

   1. Change lanes away from the authorized vehicle
   2. Stop beside the emergency vehicle
   3. Pass in the emergency vehicle's lane
   4. Turn off the headlights and continue
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   Change lanes away from the authorized vehicle. Indiana requires motorists approaching an authorized emergency vehicle with the specified flashing lights to change lanes away from it. Full explanation in Test 2

8. 8. How close may an Indiana driver park to a fire hydrant?

   1. Within 5 feet
   2. No closer than 15 feet
   3. Within 10 feet
   4. Only beyond 25 feet
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   No closer than 15 feet. Indiana lists parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant as prohibited, so a vehicle must be beyond that boundary rather than within it. Full explanation in Test 2

9. 9. What restraint does Indiana law require for passengers younger than eight years of age?

   1. A lap belt only
   2. An adult passenger's arms
   3. No restraint in the back seat
   4. A child restraint system such as a car seat or booster seat
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   A child restraint system such as a car seat or booster seat. Passengers younger than eight must be properly secured in a child restraint system, such as a child car seat or booster seat. Full explanation in Test 2

10. 10. What does a red flashing traffic light at an Indiana intersection require a driver to do?

    1. Slow without stopping if the cross street is empty
    2. Treat it as a stop sign and stop completely before proceeding with caution
    3. Wait for a green arrow before moving in any direction
    4. Treat it as a yellow signal and continue carefully
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    Treat it as a stop sign and stop completely before proceeding with caution. A red flashing light is equivalent to a stop sign. Full explanation in Test 2

11. 11. How does a suspended Indiana driver's license affect operating a boat?

    1. A person with a suspended license may not operate a watercraft
    2. It has no effect on boating
    3. Only motorboats over 100 horsepower are affected
    4. Boating is allowed on private lakes
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    A person with a suspended license may not operate a watercraft. If your driver's license is suspended, you may not operate a watercraft. Full explanation in Test 3

12. 12. How early may a U.S. citizen renew an Indiana driver's license?

    1. Only in the final 30 days
    2. Up to 6 months before
    3. Up to 24 months before it expires
    4. Only after it expires
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    Up to 24 months before it expires. A driver's license or identification card may be renewed by U.S. Full explanation in Test 3

13. 13. What should an Indiana driver do if water on the roadway is deeper than the vehicle's tire treads?

    1. Speed up to clear the water quickly
    2. Slow down
    3. Brake hard and keep the same speed
    4. Maintain speed while using high beams
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    Slow down. When roadway water is deeper than the tire treads, the driver should slow down. Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. What type of traffic information is conveyed by a red sign?

    1. A nearby recreational or cultural attraction
    2. A regulation requiring immediate action for traffic safety
    3. A temporary highway construction condition only
    4. A permitted movement or route direction
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    A regulation requiring immediate action for traffic safety. Indiana's manual assigns red to traffic regulations that require immediate action to avoid threats to traffic safety. Full explanation in Test 3

15. 15. What kind of information does a green traffic sign provide?

    1. Permitted movements, directions, or guidance
    2. A warning that the pavement is slippery
    3. A legal requirement to stop immediately
    4. A warning about a temporary work zone
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    Permitted movements, directions, or guidance. Green signs guide a driver through permitted movements and directions, including highway entrances, exits, and distances to destinations. Full explanation in Test 3

16. 16. What does an equilateral triangle traffic sign tell a driver to do?

    1. Continue at the posted speed without checking cross traffic
    2. Pass vehicles only on the left side
    3. Look for a railroad crossing directly ahead
    4. Slow down near an intersection and be ready to stop and yield
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    Slow down near an intersection and be ready to stop and yield. The manual says a three-sided, equal-length triangle warns drivers to slow as they approach an intersection and prepare for a complete stop Full explanation in Test 4

17. 17. What area is identified by a five-sided traffic sign?

    1. A railroad crossing with multiple tracks
    2. A no-passing zone on a rural road
    3. A highway entrance or exit
    4. An area near a school where children may cross
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    An area near a school where children may cross. Five-sided signs warn that the vehicle is entering an area near a school where children may cross the road. Full explanation in Test 4

18. 18. What does the slow-moving vehicle emblem indicate?

    1. A vehicle carrying an oversized load over four feet high
    2. A vehicle that must stop at every railroad crossing
    3. A vehicle that cannot exceed 25 miles per hour
    4. A vehicle traveling at least 45 miles per hour
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    A vehicle that cannot exceed 25 miles per hour. The slow-moving vehicle emblem identifies a vehicle that cannot exceed 25 miles per hour. Full explanation in Test 4

19. 19. Which label is listed among Indiana's traffic regulation sign examples?

    1. Winding Road
    2. Hospital
    3. ONE WAY
    4. Railroad Crossing
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    ONE WAY. ONE WAY appears in Indiana's displayed examples of traffic regulation signs. Full explanation in Test 4

20. 20. Which warning-sign label matches the yellow plus-shaped symbol shown?

    1. Curve Ahead
    2. Deer
    3. Sharp Turn
    4. Intersection Ahead
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    Intersection Ahead. The yellow plus-shaped symbol is labeled Intersection Ahead in Indiana's warning-sign examples. Full explanation in Test 4

21. 21. If the rear wheels begin sliding sideways, what initial correction does the manual recommend?

    1. Pump the brakes repeatedly while turning sharply away
    2. Accelerate hard to force the tires straight
    3. Turn the wheel as far as possible toward the shoulder
    4. Ease off the gas pedal and avoid a fast turn away from the skid
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    Ease off the gas pedal and avoid a fast turn away from the skid. A sideways rear-wheel slide calls for a calm reduction in power. Full explanation in Test 5

22. 22. What does an Indiana yield sign require as a driver approaches an intersection?

    1. Stop at the sign every time, even when the approach is empty
    2. Accelerate so cross traffic must brake first
    3. Slow down and be ready to stop for a vehicle or pedestrian with the right of way
    4. Enter without checking because a yield sign gives unconditional priority
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    Slow down and be ready to stop for a vehicle or pedestrian with the right of way. A yield sign reduces the driver's priority at the intersection. Full explanation in Test 5

23. 23. How much does an Indiana Official Driver Record cost?

    1. Free
    2. $25
    3. $4
    4. $10
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    $4. A viewable driver record is available through a myBMV.com account, and an Official Driver Record may be purchased for $4. Full explanation in Test 5

24. 24. A red flashing light at an intersection has the same legal meaning as what control?

    1. A green arrow
    2. A yield sign with no stopping duty
    3. A steady yellow light
    4. A stop sign
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    A stop sign. Indiana treats a red flashing intersection signal like a stop sign. Full explanation in Test 5

25. 25. How much more fuel does a passenger car use at 75 mph than at 55 mph, according to the Indiana manual?

    1. Approximately 50 percent more
    2. About 5 percent more
    3. About the same
    4. Twice as much
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    Approximately 50 percent more. Fuel consumption increases steadily above 45 miles per hour, with passenger cars and light trucks using approximately 50 percent more fuel t Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. After moving to Indiana, how long does a new resident have to obtain an Indiana driver's license?

    1. 14 calendar days
    2. 60 days
    3. 45 days
    4. 120 days
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    60 days. A new Indiana resident has 60 days to obtain an Indiana driver's license. Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. What share of fatal crashes nationally involve a fatigued driver, according to Indiana's manual?

    1. An estimated 17.6 percent
    2. About 2 percent
    3. About 50 percent
    4. About 90 percent
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    An estimated 17.6 percent. Nationally, an estimated 17.6 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes involved a fatigued driver. Full explanation in Test 6

28. 28. What must a driver do when approaching an intersection with a non-operating traffic signal?

    1. Stop before entering and yield as required
    2. Continue because a dark signal grants priority
    3. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
    4. Wait for a police officer before moving under any circumstance
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    Stop before entering and yield as required. A non-operating signal requires the driver to stop before entering the intersection. Full explanation in Test 6

29. 29. What information do white traffic signs commonly display?

    1. Temporary work-zone conditions only
    2. Traffic regulations and helpful information such as state highway markers
    3. Nearby recreational and cultural sites
    4. Railroad crossings exclusively
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    Traffic regulations and helpful information such as state highway markers. White traffic signs display regulations drivers must obey, including speed limits, and can also provide helpful information such as state hi Full explanation in Test 6

30. 30. What does Indiana's manual say about stopping or shifting gears on railroad tracks?

    1. Shift to a lower gear on the tracks
    2. Stop briefly on the tracks to look both ways
    3. Avoid both, and never start across unless the tracks can be cleared without stopping
    4. Shifting is fine if the crossing is gated
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    Avoid both, and never start across unless the tracks can be cleared without stopping. Avoid stopping or shifting gears while crossing railroad tracks, and never begin to cross unless the tracks can be cleared without stopping. Full explanation in Test 6

31. 31. What does Indiana's Move Over law require when approaching an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing?

    1. Keep the same lane and speed unless the emergency vehicle honks
    2. Stop beside the emergency vehicle
    3. Pass between the emergency vehicle and the shoulder
    4. Yield the right of way, move over and stop, or change lanes
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    Yield the right of way, move over and stop, or change lanes. Indiana's Move Over law requires motorists to yield the right of way when approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights. Full explanation in Test 7

32. 32. Which information may a rectangular traffic sign convey?

    1. A driver's medical history
    2. The private ownership of a roadway
    3. Traffic regulations that drivers must obey
    4. The age of the nearest vehicle
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    Traffic regulations that drivers must obey. A rectangular traffic sign may convey a traffic regulation that drivers must obey, including a speed limit or a turn movement prohibition. Full explanation in Test 7

33. 33. How far may a fully loaded tractor trailer with hot brakes need to stop, according to Indiana's manual?

    1. About 140 feet
    2. About 200 feet
    3. More than 400 feet
    4. About 50 feet
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    More than 400 feet. A fully loaded tractor trailer with hot brakes may take more than 400 feet to come to a complete stop, more than the length of a football fi Full explanation in Test 7

34. 34. When changing lanes, what should a driver do to check the blind spot before moving into the adjacent lane?

    1. Rely only on the inside rearview mirror
    2. Look at the speedometer instead of the adjacent lane
    3. Turn on the hazard lights and drift over
    4. Briefly turn the head toward the lane being entered
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    Briefly turn the head toward the lane being entered. Indiana's lane-change procedure calls for a brief head turn toward the lane being entered. Full explanation in Test 7

35. 35. What does Indiana law say about using a telecommunications device while driving?

    1. It is specifically prohibited while operating a motor vehicle
    2. It is allowed at any speed below 25 mph
    3. It is allowed only for drivers over 21
    4. It is allowed if the call is under one minute
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    It is specifically prohibited while operating a motor vehicle. Indiana names the device itself in the statute: using a telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited, with only t Full explanation in Test 7

36. 36. What does Indiana's manual identify as the most common factor in collisions?

    1. Speeding
    2. Failure to yield the right of way
    3. Weather
    4. Mechanical failure
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    Failure to yield the right of way. Among all collisions in Indiana, failure to yield the right of way is the most common factor. Full explanation in Test 8

37. 37. When should a driver use low headlight beams near another vehicle at night?

    1. Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet behind one
    2. Only within 50 feet of an oncoming vehicle
    3. Only when following within 500 feet
    4. Whenever traveling below 35 miles per hour
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    Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet behind one. Indiana specifies two night-driving distances for lower beams. Full explanation in Test 8

38. 38. How should a driver respond when an anti-lock braking system activates during a skid?

    1. Keep firm, continuous pressure on the brake pedal and steer normally
    2. Pump the brake pedal repeatedly and release the wheel
    3. Turn away from the skid as quickly as possible
    4. Apply the parking brake until the tires lock
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    Keep firm, continuous pressure on the brake pedal and steer normally. For a vehicle equipped with ABS, Indiana directs the driver to keep a foot on the brake pedal with firm, continuous pressure while steering Full explanation in Test 8

39. 39. What does a steady DON'T WALK hand symbol mean at a pedestrian signal?

    1. Cross if traffic appears light
    2. Walk only with a police escort
    3. Cross after sounding the horn
    4. It is not safe to cross
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    It is not safe to cross. The steady hand marks a period when pedestrians should not enter the street. Full explanation in Test 8

40. 40. Under Indiana law, aggressive driving during one continuous episode requires at least how many listed actions?

    1. One
    2. Two
    3. Three
    4. Five
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    Three. Indiana defines aggressive driving as doing or committing at least three listed actions during one episode of continuous driving. Full explanation in Test 8