Printable IN Permit Practice Test

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Winding Road
2. Hospital
3. ONE WAY
4. Railroad Crossing

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

1. Curve Ahead
2. Deer
3. Sharp Turn
4. Intersection Ahead

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

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

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

1. Free
2. $25
3. $4
4. $10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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