IN Permit Practice Test 21

All 20 questions in test 21

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1. 1. 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
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   Change lanes away; if unable to move over, slow to 10 mph below the posted limit and proceed cautiously. When approaching a disabled stationary vehicle with flashing hazard signals, change lanes away from it. If you cannot move over, reduce speed to 10 mph below the posted limit and proceed with caution. The cited passage reads: "change lanes away from the disabled vehicle. If you cannot move over, the motorist shall reduce their speed to 10 mph under the posted speed limit and proceed with caution."

   Study this in the handbook: Move Over law, school buses and pedestrians

2. 2. Who may ride along in the vehicle during a driving skills exam administered by a BMV examiner?

   1. A parent or legal guardian
   2. Only the BMV examiner or other authorized BMV personnel
   3. A driving school instructor
   4. A spouse who supervised practice
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   Only the BMV examiner or other authorized BMV personnel. Only the BMV examiner or other authorized BMV personnel may ride along during the exam. The examiner administers a fair and objective examination rather than providing instruction. The vehicle must be legally equipped, insured, safe, and clean, and you must provide its current registration. The cited passage reads: "No one other than the BMV examiner(s) conducting the skills exam or other authorized BMV personnel is allowed in your vehicle when you take the driving skills exam."

3. 3. When checking tire pressure, which reference number must be used?

   1. The psi molded on the tire sidewall
   2. The psi on the driver door jamb sticker or owner manual
   3. The number a gas station attendant guesses
   4. The highest psi the gauge can read
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   The psi on the driver door jamb sticker or owner manual. Compare tire pressure with the recommended psi on the sticker inside the driver’s door or in the owner’s manual, not the tire sidewall. Check tires cold, before driving or at least three hours after driving, and adjust to the recommended pressure. The cited passage reads: "Compare the measured psi to the psi found on the sticker inside the driver’s door of your vehicle or in owner’s manual"

4. 4. When is health care provider certification not required for an Indiana parking placard?

   1. When the disability is temporary
   2. When the placard is for a company
   3. When the person has received or is eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran plate
   4. When the applicant mails the form instead of visiting
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   When the person has received or is eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran plate. Health care provider certification is not required when the person has received or is eligible to receive a Disabled Hoosier Veteran license plate. The cited passage reads: "Certification by a health care provider is not required when the person has received or is eligible to receive a Disabled Hoosier Veteran license plate." Temporary placards still need certification. The stated certification exemption concerns people who have received or are eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran plate.

5. 5. How can a driver cut carbon monoxide risk inside the vehicle?

   1. Idle in a closed garage to warm seats
   2. Open every window in heavy traffic
   3. Never run the engine in a closed garage, and close the fresh air vent in congested traffic
   4. Run the heater with a faulty exhaust
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   Never run the engine in a closed garage, and close the fresh air vent in congested traffic. Never let the engine run in a closed garage. In congested traffic, close the fresh-air vent. Carbon monoxide can enter a vehicle from a faulty exhaust system or from other vehicles in heavy traffic; have the exhaust system checked regularly. The cited passage reads: "• Never let your vehicle’s engine run in a closed garage • In congested traffic, close the fresh-air vent • On highways in cold weather, open the fresh-air vent"

6. 6. Which item belongs on the list of factors affecting how well a vehicle can stop?

   1. The color of the vehicle body
   2. The type and condition of the tires
   3. The brand of fuel in the tank
   4. The music playing in the cabin
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   The type and condition of the tires. The manual lists vehicle weight, the type and condition of brakes and tires, pavement condition and slickness, and road grade as factors affecting stopping ability. The type and condition of the tires is therefore the listed factor among these choices. The cited passage reads: "Many factors affect a vehicle’s ability to stop: • Weight of vehicle • Type and condition of brakes • Type and condition of tires"

   Study this in the handbook: Speed limits, following distance and stopping

7. 7. Why must a driver of a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system never turn the ignition to lock while the vehicle is moving?

   1. The headlights will switch off only
   2. The radio will lose its presets
   3. The steering will lock as the wheel turns, causing loss of control
   4. The fuel gauge will read empty
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   The steering will lock as the wheel turns, causing loss of control. In a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, turning the ignition to lock while moving will lock the steering as the wheel turns, causing loss of control. The cited passage reads: "never turn the ignition to the lock position while the vehicle is in motion. The steering will lock as the steering wheel is turned, causing a loss of control of the vehicle."

   Study this in the handbook: Accidents, collisions and roadside emergencies

8. 8. Restriction 5 shows on an Indiana license. What grant sits behind that mark?

   1. Court granted hardship, probationary, conditional, or specialized driving privileges
   2. A judge waiver of insurance duties
   3. A lifetime unrestricted license
   4. A commercial learner permit
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   Court granted hardship, probationary, conditional, or specialized driving privileges. Restriction 5 is placed on a driver’s license when a court grants hardship, probationary, conditional, or specialized driving privileges. A person with specialized driving privileges must maintain an effective SR22 on file with the BMV, carry the court order or keep it in the vehicle, produce it on request, and carry a valid credential while driving. The cited passage reads: "A “Restriction 5” is placed on the driver’s license of a person who has been granted hardship, probationary, conditional, or specialized driving privileges by court order."

   Study this in the handbook: Operating while intoxicated and habitual traffic violators

9. 9. A driver feels drowsy on a long Indiana drive. What is the sound response?

   1. Open a window and keep driving
   2. Drink coffee and raise the speed
   3. Text a friend to stay awake
   4. Pull over to a safe area as soon as possible and take a short nap
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   Pull over to a safe area as soon as possible and take a short nap. Do not drive while tired. The manual says the best way to reduce drowsiness is to get more sleep: pull over to a safe area as soon as possible and take a short nap. Other options include letting a well-rested person drive, carpooling, using public transportation, calling a taxi, or asking a family member or friend to drive. The cited passage reads: "Do not drive if you are tired. The best way to reduce drowsiness is to get more sleep. Pull over to a safe area as soon as you can and take a short nap."

   Study this in the handbook: Weather, night driving, drowsiness and distraction

10. 10. According to the manual, traffic signs make streets and highways safer for which road users?

    1. Only drivers of commercial trucks
    2. Only drivers with a probationary license
    3. Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians
    4. Only drivers who travel on interstates
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    Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Chapter 6 opens by saying that traffic signs control traffic flow and make streets and highways safe for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The signs are meant for everyone who shares the road, not for one group of licensed drivers. That is why an Indiana applicant is expected to understand sign colors, shapes, and messages before earning a license, and why the knowledge exam includes a separate portion that tests sign recognition.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic sign colors and shapes

11. 11. A pedestrian is crossing as a driver starts a turn. What turning behavior is forbidden?

    1. Turning slowly near pedestrians
    2. Yielding before turning
    3. Watching for children nearby
    4. Making a turn that forces the pedestrian to stop, slow, or dodge
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    Making a turn that forces the pedestrian to stop, slow, or dodge. Always yield the right of way to pedestrians. Do not make a turn that causes a pedestrian to stop, slow down, or make another special effort to avoid a collision. Take special care when children are nearby. The cited passage reads: "Do not make a turn that causes a pedestrian to stop, slow down, or make some other special effort to avoid a collision"

    Study this in the handbook: Move Over law, school buses and pedestrians

12. 12. A red light has no stop line, but a crosswalk is marked. Where should you stop?

    1. In the middle of the crosswalk
    2. Past the crosswalk but before the cross street
    3. Before entering the crosswalk on your side of the intersection
    4. Wherever the vehicle ahead of you stopped
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    Before entering the crosswalk on your side of the intersection. When there is no stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk on your side of the intersection. If there is no crosswalk either, stop before entering the intersection. This keeps the crosswalk clear for pedestrians. Stopping behind the stop line or before the crosswalk keeps the crosswalk open for people on foot and keeps your view of cross traffic clear. If there is no crosswalk either, stop before entering the intersection.

    Study this in the handbook: Turns, all way stops, roundabouts and interstates

13. 13. What may happen to driving privileges after failing to appear in court or leaving tickets unpaid after judgment?

    1. Nothing beyond the fine itself
    2. Only a warning letter arrives
    3. The license converts to probationary status
    4. The privileges may be suspended
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    The privileges may be suspended. Failing to appear in court in response to a citation or failing to pay a ticket after judgment may lead to suspension. The court notifies the BMV to close it after appearance or payment. The manual also allows a stay by electronically filing an SR22 and maintaining it for the suspension’s duration. The cited passage reads: "Failing to appear before a court of law in response to a citation issued by a law enforcement officer, or not paying tickets after a judgment has been entered, may lead to the suspension of your driving privileges."

    Study this in the handbook: Points, driver safety program and insurance

14. 14. Under the standard validity periods, how long is an ordinary Indiana driver’s license valid for a driver aged 78?

    1. Three years
    2. Six years
    3. A two year span
    4. Four years
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    Three years. Validity shortens with age, and a holder in the late seventies sits in the bracket running from seventy five through eighty four, which carries three years. Six years belongs to drivers younger than seventy five. Two years waits until eighty five and beyond. Four years describes commercial licensure rather than an ordinary license at this age, so counting birthdays against the brackets lands on the middle span.

    Study this in the handbook: Learner's permits, knowledge exam and skills exam

15. 15. Where can you find the maximum safe load and proper load distribution for your vehicle?

    1. On the sidewall of a tire
    2. On the license plate
    3. On the BMV website's home page
    4. In the vehicle's owner manual
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    In the vehicle's owner manual. The manual says you can find the maximum safe load for your vehicle, as well as proper load distribution, in the vehicle's owner manual. Loading a vehicle properly is one of the ways to reduce rollover risk, because incorrectly loaded cargo or passengers can affect the vehicle's center of gravity. Check the owner manual before carrying a heavy load so the weight is placed and spread the way the manufacturer recommends.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits, following distance and stopping

16. 16. What cancellation protection does an Indiana SR22 filing carry?

    1. The policy can be canceled silently at any time
    2. The policy cannot be canceled without prior notice to the BMV
    3. The BMV must approve every premium change
    4. The policy never expires for any reason
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    The policy cannot be canceled without prior notice to the BMV. An SR22 demonstrates that you have a motor vehicle insurance policy meeting the state’s minimum standards. The policy cannot be canceled without prior notice to the BMV. If an SR22 is required and the insurer submits an SR26 cancellation notice, the BMV must suspend driving privileges until it receives an effective SR22 policy or the requirement period expires. The cited passage reads: "The SR22 form demonstrates that you have a motor vehicle insurance policy that meets the state’s minimum standards, and it cannot be canceled without prior notice given to the BMV."

    Study this in the handbook: Points, driver safety program and insurance

17. 17. Where must a motor driven cycle normally travel on the roadway?

    1. Near the right hand edge of the roadway
    2. Near the center line of the roadway
    3. In the left lane of every road
    4. On the sidewalk beside the roadway
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    Near the right hand edge of the roadway. A motor driven cycle must operate near the right-hand edge of the roadway unless passing another vehicle or preparing for a left turn. It must not operate on a sidewalk or interstate highway. The cited passage reads: "• Cannot carry package in hand • Must operate near right-hand edge of roadway unless passing another vehicle or preparing for a left turn • Must operate at no more than 35 miles per hour"

18. 18. Which habit is barred while operating a motor driven cycle in Indiana?

    1. Riding astride the seat
    2. Keeping headlamps illuminated
    3. Riding near the right edge of the roadway
    4. Carrying a package in one hand
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    Carrying a package in one hand. An MDC operator cannot carry a package in hand. The operator must ride astride the seat, keep headlamps illuminated, and stay near the right-hand edge unless passing another vehicle or preparing for a left turn. The cited passage reads: "Must operate in a position astride (legs on each side of) the seat • Must have headlamps illuminated while operating • Cannot carry package in hand"

19. 19. A crossbuck stands with a stop sign at an Indiana railroad crossing. What is required?

    1. Treat the pair as a yield sign only
    2. A complete stop, then proceed only after making certain no train is approaching
    3. Stop only when a train is visible
    4. Roll through slowly after one glance
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    A complete stop, then proceed only after making certain no train is approaching. With a crossbuck and stop sign, come to a complete stop and cross only after making certain a train is not approaching. Never assume a train is not coming simply because there is only a stop sign. Avoid stopping or shifting gears while crossing the tracks. The cited passage reads: "When a crossbuck is displayed with a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop and proceed over the tracks only after making certain that a train is not approaching."

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad crossings, work zones and vehicle size limits

20. 20. What is the final step in the manual's parallel parking procedure?

    1. Turn the wheel sharply right and stop
    2. Straighten the wheels and pull forward in the space
    3. Back into the next space
    4. Put the vehicle in park without moving the wheels
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    Straighten the wheels and pull forward in the space. After you back in at a 45 degree angle and then turn the steering wheel to the left, sharply and then gradually, while backing into the space, the last step is to straighten your vehicle's wheels and pull forward in the space. This leaves the car parallel to the curb. Remember to signal your intention to park first, and keep at least two feet between your car and the one parked in front of the empty space when you begin.

    Study this in the handbook: Turns, all way stops, roundabouts and interstates