Printable IN Permit Practice Test

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

1. Continue because a dark signal grants priority
2. Stop before entering and yield as required
3. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
4. Wait for a police officer before moving under any circumstance

2. Where may a speed advisory sign appear?

1. With a warning sign, showing an advisory speed for the condition ahead
2. Only on a blue service sign at an upcoming exit
3. Only below a red STOP sign
4. On a brown sign marking a state park entrance

3. Two drivers stop at an all-way stop at the same time. Which driver must yield under Indiana's rule?

1. The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left
2. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
3. The driver going straight always yields to a turning driver
4. The larger vehicle automatically proceeds first

4. For which of these reasons must the Indiana BMV suspend a juvenile's driving privileges after notice from the school?

1. A single failed test
2. One tardy arrival
3. A second suspension from school in one school year
4. Missing an after-school club

5. A LANE ENDS warning sign is ahead. Which roadway change does it announce?

1. Another travel lane will be added
2. A travel lane will end ahead
3. The roadway will become divided by a median
4. The lanes will shift while continuing ahead

6. Which vehicle is required to make a stop at a railroad crossing under Indiana's listed special-stop rule?

1. A private sedan carrying only its driver
2. A vehicle carrying explosives or flammable liquids
3. A bicycle approaching a marked crossing
4. A passenger car following a school bus at a safe distance

7. What does a steady yellow traffic light indicate?

1. The green light has ended and the signal is about to turn red
2. The driver has a new protected turn
3. Cross traffic must stop for the next full minute
4. The driver may enter regardless of the intersection's condition

8. What is the Indiana speed limit for trucks with a declared gross vehicle weight above 26,000 pounds on a rural interstate?

1. 65 mph
2. 55 mph
3. 60 mph
4. 70 mph

9. What do blue traffic signs display?

1. Warnings about a series of curves
2. Rules prohibiting turns and parking
3. Directions to recreational and cultural sites
4. Road services and information

10. Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in an Indiana alley?

1. 10 mph
2. 15 mph
3. 20 mph
4. 30 mph

11. How can a driver tell whether an Indiana work site speed limit currently applies?

1. Work limits apply only during daylight hours
2. Work limits never apply on weekends
3. Work limits apply only when workers are visible
4. Some work site limits apply only when flashing and others apply at all times, so obey the posted signing

12. A crash happened in a rental car and the BMV asks for proof of coverage. Who files the affidavit form?

1. The rental company, on the employer or rental vehicle affidavit form
2. The driver, on a Certificate of Compliance
3. The rental company, with no form at all
4. The BMV, after a branch interview

13. How often does the manual say to brush snow off your headlights and taillights in winter weather?

1. Once at the start of winter
2. Frequently
3. Only after a storm ends
4. Only at night

14. An applicant brings a doctor letter after failing the branch vision screening. What may still happen?

1. The letter ends all further review
2. The BMV must issue the license
3. Driver Ability may still require more testing
4. Only an eye chart retest is allowed

15. In a skid with conventional brakes, which way should the steering wheel turn?

1. Sharply away from the slide at once
2. Hard to the opposite lock and hold it
3. In a controlled manner toward the direction the rear of the car is sliding
4. Straight ahead with no steering at all

16. A driver is about to reach a freeway exit but a tractor-trailer travels ahead in the same lane. What should the driver avoid doing?

1. Slowing down and exiting behind the tractor-trailer
2. Signaling before the exit ramp
3. Checking mirrors before changing lanes
4. Cutting into the open space in front of the tractor-trailer

17. A car is stuck on railroad tracks as a train approaches and everyone gets out. Which direction should people run?

1. Straight along the tracks away from the train
2. Directly across to the far side of the tracks
3. At a 45-degree angle away from the tracks toward the oncoming train
4. Back toward the car once the train passes

18. On a multi-lane highway, where do tractor-trailers usually travel to ease local traffic flow?

1. The far left lane
2. The shoulder
3. Any lane without pattern
4. The center lane

19. What must an Indiana resident hold and pass to obtain a motorcycle learner permit?

1. A valid Indiana driver license and a knowledge exam from the Motorcycle Operator Manual
2. A CDL and a road skills exam
3. Only an identification card and a vision screening
4. A for-hire endorsement and a medical report

20. What mark shows organ donor choice on an Indiana credential?

1. A star in the upper right corner
2. A red border around the photo
3. A heart on the back only
4. A small heart on the front

21. A disabled car sits flashing hazard lights ahead. What does Indiana require of approaching drivers?

1. Change lanes away; if unable to move over, slow to 10 mph below the posted limit and proceed cautiously
2. Pass at full speed close by
3. Stop behind it and wait
4. Honk continuously while passing

22. Is parking on a highway generally allowed in Indiana?

1. Yes, anywhere on the shoulder
2. No, unless indicated otherwise
3. Yes, if you leave the hazard lights on
4. Yes, but only for under an hour

23. After parking at the curb, what must a motorist do before opening a vehicle door?

1. Check first for bicyclists approaching alongside
2. Open the door wide to warn traffic
3. Sound the horn before opening
4. Open the door only halfway each time

24. An Indiana CDL holder wants to drive a cab for pay. What else is required?

1. Passing the for-hire knowledge exam and getting that endorsement
2. Only a new medical card
3. A motorcycle endorsement
4. One year of taxi experience first

25. How many points follow an Indiana conviction for having no brake or signal lights?

1. No points, warning only
2. Five points
3. Two points
4. Eight points

26. How far behind a disabled vehicle should a red emergency reflective triangle normally be placed on the roadside?

1. Exactly 1,000 feet regardless of the road
2. 50 feet in every location
3. 100 feet unless the vehicle is on a divided highway
4. 200 feet, or 500 feet on a hill or curve

27. Which category includes the Winding Road sign in Indiana's examples?

1. Railroad-crossing shape signs
2. Traffic regulation signs
3. Traffic guidance signs
4. Warning signs

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

1. Pass in the emergency vehicle's lane
2. Stop beside the emergency vehicle
3. Change lanes away from the authorized vehicle
4. Turn off the headlights and continue

29. At what blood alcohol concentration does Indiana identify operation of a vehicle as exceeding the legal limit?

1. .08
2. .10
3. .12
4. .05

30. 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 yellow signal and continue carefully
3. Wait for a green arrow before moving in any direction
4. Treat it as a stop sign and stop completely before proceeding with caution

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

1. A warning about a temporary work zone
2. A warning that the pavement is slippery
3. A legal requirement to stop immediately
4. Permitted movements, directions, or guidance

32. What does a flashing arrow board that shows no direction mean in an Indiana work zone?

1. Stop immediately
2. Use caution, but no lane change is required
3. The work zone is closed
4. Move to the left lane

33. An Indiana driver has nine speeding tickets and one reckless driving conviction within 10 years. What happens?

1. Nothing, speeding tickets do not count
2. A five-year HTV suspension
3. A 10-year HTV suspension
4. A lifetime suspension

34. A driver who receives an Indiana license before turning 21 keeps what license status until reaching that age?

1. Probationary
2. Commercial
3. Learner's permit
4. Unrestricted adult

35. How many points does Indiana assess for a hand-held device violation?

1. 1 point
2. 2 points
3. 4 points
4. 8 points

36. Which of these may serve as evidence of Indiana residency when you apply for a credential?

1. Owning a car titled in Indiana
2. Holding a job with an Indiana employer
3. Renting a mailbox in Indiana
4. Being a registered voter in Indiana

37. If a crash cannot be avoided, what sort of object should a driver aim for?

1. A concrete barrier head on
2. A stopped truck from behind
3. A tree at full speed
4. Something that gives way, like brush or shrubs, rather than something hard

38. Facing a green light with no arrow, how many vehicles at a time may move into an intersection to turn left?

1. Two vehicles at a time
2. Three vehicles at a time
3. Only one vehicle at a time
4. As many as fit inside the intersection

39. Why does the BMV process every credential application through intensive security checks?

1. To shorten the knowledge exam
2. To raise the renewal fee
3. To help prevent identity theft and fraud
4. To limit applicants to one branch visit

40. Restriction 7 appears on an Indiana credential. What does that code mark?

1. A medical condition notation
2. Lawful temporary resident status
3. Seat Belt Exempt status
4. HTV Conditional status