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. On a two-way road, what does the yellow pennant-shaped sign pictured warn drivers not to do?

1. Turn right at the next intersection
2. Pass another vehicle on the left
3. Stop for a school bus on the shoulder
4. Enter a highway from an acceleration lane

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 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

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

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

21. What do white lane markings separate on an Indiana road?

1. The roadway from a bicycle path
2. Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
3. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
4. A parking lane from a fire lane

22. Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit for passenger vehicles on an Indiana rural interstate?

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

23. For an indefinite Indiana no-insurance suspension, how long must an effective SR22 generally be maintained to terminate the suspension?

1. Continuously for 30 days
2. Until the next license renewal only
3. Continuously for 180 days
4. For one calendar year in every case

24. What are common hours for Indiana school zone speed limits?

1. 24 hours a day, every day
2. Only 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
3. Only on weekends
4. 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or when beacons flash

25. How long is an Indiana learner's permit valid for a resident who is not a lawful temporary resident?

1. 180 days
2. 12 months
3. Six years
4. Two years

26. A flashing raised hand at a pedestrian signal tells a person who has not entered the street to:

1. Begin crossing before the signal changes
2. Cross only in the center lane
3. Not start crossing
4. Wait for a vehicle to wave them through

27. When changing lanes, which action is required before moving into the new lane?

1. Use a turn signal to alert other drivers
2. Sound the horn continuously
3. Wait until another driver signals first
4. Turn off all vehicle lights

28. 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. Briefly turn the head toward the lane being entered
3. Turn on the hazard lights and drift over
4. Look at the speedometer instead of the adjacent lane

29. How much roadway should an Indiana driver allow a motorcyclist or motor driven cycle operator?

1. Half of a lane
2. The width of a full lane
3. A shoulder whenever available
4. Only the right tire track

30. What reinstatement fee does Indiana charge after a first no-insurance suspension that occurred after January 1, 2015?

1. $150
2. $250
3. $500
4. $1,000

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

1. About 2 percent
2. An estimated 17.6 percent
3. About 50 percent
4. About 90 percent

32. What is the maximum width of a vehicle that may operate on Indiana public highways without a special permit?

1. 7 feet 6 inches
2. 8 feet
3. 8 feet 6 inches
4. 10 feet

33. Which equipment is excluded from Indiana's definition of a telecommunications device?

1. CB radio operated by an FCC licensed operator, and communication systems in commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds
2. Pagers
3. Text messaging devices
4. Smartphones used hands free

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

1. A parent's verbal statement
2. A letter from a driving school
3. State Form 54706, the Log of Supervised Driving Practice, showing 50 hours
4. Nothing, practice is on the honor system

35. Until what age is an Indiana probationary driver's license valid?

1. 18 years exactly
2. 21 years exactly
3. 21 years and 30 days
4. 25 years

36. Which group accounts for 64 percent of fatigue-related crashes, according to Indiana's manual?

1. Drivers over 65
2. Commercial drivers
3. Parents of teenagers
4. Young adults ages 16 to 29

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

1. One
2. Two
3. Five
4. Three

38. Which information may a rectangular traffic sign convey?

1. Traffic regulations that drivers must obey
2. The private ownership of a roadway
3. A driver's medical history
4. The age of the nearest vehicle

39. Where is a pennant-shaped traffic sign posted, and what does it warn you not to do?

1. On the right side of a one-way road, not to turn right
2. At a railroad crossing, not to stop on the tracks
3. On the left side of a two-way road, not to pass on the left
4. Near a school, not to enter the crossing area

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

1. Within 5 feet
2. Within 10 feet
3. No closer than 15 feet
4. Only beyond 25 feet