IN Permit Practice Test 22

All 20 questions in test 22

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1. 1. 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
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   No, unless indicated otherwise. Parking on highways is prohibited unless indicated otherwise. The manual lists this first among the common areas where parking is not allowed, along with intersections, pedestrian crosswalks, sidewalks, driveways, fire lanes, bridges, spaces next to yellow curbs, and the spot beside another parked vehicle. On an interstate, do not stop or park on the shoulder except in an emergency or when your vehicle is disabled.

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

2. 2. How early may a person with lawful temporary status renew an Indiana credential?

   1. Up to 24 months before expiration
   2. Up to one year before expiration
   3. Up to 30 days before expiration
   4. Up to six months before expiration
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   Up to 30 days before expiration. Individuals with lawful temporary status may renew only up to 30 days before the current credential expires. U.S. citizens and individuals with permanent lawful status may renew a driver’s license or identification card up to 24 months before expiration. The cited passage reads: "Individuals with lawful temporary status can only renew up to 30 days prior to the expiration of their current credential."

   Study this in the handbook: Renewing, amending and replacing your license

3. 3. A small plaque mounted below a stop sign shows words such as ALL WAY or CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP. What does that plaque tell drivers?

   1. The speed limit through the intersection
   2. That trucks may not stop at the sign
   3. The distance to the next intersection
   4. The directions in which the intersection must stop
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   The directions in which the intersection must stop. Supplemental plaques below stop signs indicate which directions of traffic must stop. ALL WAY indicates that all approaches must stop. CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP warns that cross traffic does not have to stop. The cited passage reads: "Supplemental plaques are sometimes added to the bottom of stop signs to indicate directions in which the intersection must stop." The plaque carries no speed figure.

   Study this in the handbook: Warning, regulation and guidance signs

4. 4. How many points follow an Indiana speeding conviction at 10 miles per hour over the limit?

   1. 2 points
   2. 4 points
   3. 6 points
   4. 8 points
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   2 points. Speeding 1 to 15 miles per hour over the limit carries 2 points in Indiana, so a conviction at 10 over lands in that lowest speeding band. Four points begin at 16 to 25 over, and 6 points begin at 26 or more over, which makes the size of the excess the whole question. Eight points belong to offenses such as driving while suspended or a speed contest. Points stay active for two years from conviction, so even a small band deserves care when other tickets are already on the record.

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

5. 5. The BMV mails a request to verify financial responsibility. Within how long must the insurer Certificate of Compliance be received and processed?

   1. Within 30 days of the mailing
   2. Within 90 days of the mailing
   3. Within one year of the mailing
   4. No deadline applies
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   Within 90 days of the mailing. The insurer must electronically submit the Certificate of Compliance, and the BMV must receive and process it within 90 days of mailing its verification request. Otherwise, driving privileges will be suspended. The manual says to contact the insurer immediately. The cited passage reads: "must be received electronically from your insurer and processed by the BMV within 90 days of the" The stated deadline is 90 days from the BMV’s mailing, not 30 days.

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

6. 6. What speed limit does the manual give for an urban interstate highway in Indiana when no different limit is posted?

   1. 70 miles per hour
   2. 60 miles per hour
   3. 30 miles per hour
   4. 55 miles per hour
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   55 miles per hour. The manual gives 55 miles per hour or the posted speed limit for an urban interstate highway. It defines urban areas as having a population of at least 50,000 people. The cited passage reads: "Urban areas have a population of at least 50,000 people. The following speed limit rules apply in these areas: • On an urban interstate highway, vehicles may not exceed 55 miles per hour or the posted speed limit"

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

7. 7. Which roadway weather event causes more deaths each year than any other, according to the manual?

   1. Fog
   2. High winds
   3. Flash flooding
   4. Light rain
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   Flash flooding. The manual says flash flooding causes more deaths than any other roadway weather event each year. Be especially alert at night or when driving on unfamiliar roads, when water over the road is harder to judge. Do not drive around traffic barricades or past road closed signs, and do not drive where water is over the road, because the depth is not always obvious and the water may hide washouts.

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

8. 8. When passing on a two lane road, how much clearance from oncoming traffic is required when returning to the right side?

   1. No less than 100 feet
   2. At least 20 feet
   3. At least 50 feet
   4. No set distance if signaling
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   No less than 100 feet. When passing, return to the right side of the road no less than 100 feet before any oncoming vehicle. Use turn signals, and continue past the other vehicle until you can see it in your rearview mirror before returning. The cited passage reads: "Make sure the passing lane is clear of traffic, as you must return to the right side of the road no less than 100 feet before any oncoming vehicle"

   Study this in the handbook: Lane markings, lane changes and passing

9. 9. How does a traffic circle differ from a roundabout in Indiana guidance?

   1. Circles may run clockwise and use stop signs at entries
   2. Circles ban all turns
   3. Circles are always larger
   4. There is no difference at all
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   Circles may run clockwise and use stop signs at entries. Roundabout traffic proceeds counterclockwise and entering traffic yields to circulating traffic. A traffic circle may have clockwise and counterclockwise traffic, and its approaches may have stop signs instead of yield signs. The cited passage reads: "A traffic circle differs from a roundabout in that it may have clockwise and counterclockwise traffic. The approaches to the circulatory roadway of a traffic circle may also be controlled by stop signs instead of yield signs."

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

10. 10. Which surfaces does the manual specifically warn may freeze before other sections of the roadway?

    1. Gravel shoulders
    2. Fresh asphalt in sunshine
    3. Tunnel interiors
    4. Ramps, bridges, and overpasses
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    Ramps, bridges, and overpasses. Moisture on ramps, bridges, and overpasses may occasionally freeze before other sections of the roadway. Watch for icy conditions in winter. The cited passage reads: "moisture on ramps, bridges, and overpasses may occasionally freeze before other sections of the driving roadway." The manual’s specific early-freezing warning names ramps, bridges, and overpasses. The manual’s specific early-freezing warning names ramps, bridges, and overpasses. The manual’s specific early-freezing warning names ramps, bridges, and overpasses.

11. 11. A car stalls on a crossing with no train in sight. What is the first call to make?

    1. The Emergency Notification System number on the blue sign
    2. A tow truck company
    3. The BMV branch
    4. A family member
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    The Emergency Notification System number on the blue sign. When a vehicle is disabled on a crossing and no train is approaching or present, immediately call the ENS number on the blue sign. Report the obstruction and exact location, then call 911. If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, all occupants should immediately leave it. The cited passage reads: "Immediately call the Emergency Notification System (ENS). The phone number is located on the blue sign attached to the railroad track crossing gate (illustrated to the right; phone number may be different on actual sign). Let them know"

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

12. 12. How far in front of a tractor-trailer cab can a car disappear into the truck driver's blind spot?

    1. Up to 5 feet in front of the cab
    2. Up to 10 feet in front of the cab
    3. Up to 20 feet in front of the cab
    4. Up to 50 feet in front of the cab
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    Up to 20 feet in front of the cab. A tractor-trailer driver’s blind spots extend up to 20 feet in front of the cab, on either side of the trailer, alongside the cab, and up to 200 feet behind the vehicle. Despite a better forward view and bigger mirrors, the driver can lose sight of an entire car in these areas. The cited passage reads: "Blind spots for the tractor-trailer driver will be up to 20 feet in front of the cab, on either side of the trailer, alongside the cab, and up to 200 feet behind the vehicle."

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

13. 13. Who can receive an Indiana identification card at no cost?

    1. Every Indiana resident of any age
    2. Residents who are or will be 18 years of age on or before the next General or Municipal Election
    3. Only residents with a disability
    4. Only residents renewing online
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    Residents who are or will be 18 years of age on or before the next General or Municipal Election. Identification cards are issued at no cost to individuals who are or will be 18 years old on or before the next General or Municipal Election. The stated eligibility rule uses age and election timing, not a disability-only or online-renewal-only condition. The cited passage reads: "Identification cards are issued at no cost to individuals who are or will be 18 years of age on or before the next General or Municipal Election."

14. 14. How many bicyclists may ride side by side on an ordinary roadway?

    1. Up to four abreast on any road
    2. Only one, never side by side
    3. Up to three abreast in daylight
    4. No more than two abreast, except on paths or roadway parts set aside for bicycles
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    No more than two abreast, except on paths or roadway parts set aside for bicycles. Bicyclists may not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside exclusively for bicycles. The cited passage reads: "• Bicyclists may not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles" Four abreast exceeds the two-abreast limit on an ordinary roadway. Pairs are allowed up to two.

    Study this in the handbook: Trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and horse drawn vehicles

15. 15. Which action brings automatic failure of an Indiana driving skills exam?

    1. Leaving a turn signal on after a lane change
    2. Slowing down while changing lanes
    3. Disobeying a traffic signal
    4. Reversing too quickly
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    Disobeying a traffic signal. Disobeying a traffic signal is on the automatic-failure list. Leaving a turn signal on, slowing during a lane change, and reversing too fast are listed as actions that could affect the final score or cause failure. The examiner may choose to continue the exam after a failure. The cited passage reads: "Any of the following actions shall result in the automatic failure of the driving skills exam: • Disobeying a yield, stop, school zone, or no turn on red sign • Disobeying a traffic signal"

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

16. 16. For a minor Indiana applicant, who stands first in line to sign the financial liability statement?

    1. The parent having custody, or that parent designee
    2. Any adult willing to assume the duty
    3. The noncustodial parent
    4. The guardian having custody
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    The parent having custody, or that parent designee. The first preference is the parent having custody or that parent’s designated person. Next is the noncustodial parent or that parent’s designated person, followed by the guardian having custody. In the absence of those people, another adult willing to assume financial liability may sign. The cited passage reads: "1. The parent having custody of the minor applicant or a designee of the custodial parent specified by the custodial parent"

    Study this in the handbook: The probationary license for drivers under 21

17. 17. What should a driver do right after a tire blowout?

    1. Brake hard immediately to stop fast
    2. Hold the wheel firmly, keep going straight, ease off the gas, and brake only when nearly stopped off the road
    3. Accelerate to outrun the flat
    4. Turn sharply toward the shoulder at speed
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    Hold the wheel firmly, keep going straight, ease off the gas, and brake only when nearly stopped off the road. Hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the car going straight. Take your foot off the gas and slow gradually without braking. Pull off the road, then apply the brakes when the car is almost stopped. The cited passage reads: "In a situation with a flat tire or blowout, you should hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the car going straight. Slow down gradually. Take your foot off the gas pedal, but do not apply the brakes."

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

18. 18. A non-probationary driver’s license with a standard birthday expiration is due to expire on a day when BMV branches are closed. When does it expire?

    1. At midnight on the birthday itself
    2. At noon on the birthday itself
    3. Seven days after the birthday
    4. At midnight on the next business day
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    At midnight on the next business day. If the birthday expiration falls on a day when BMV branches are closed, the credential expires at midnight on the next business day. The cited passage reads: "the requirements. All other credentials expire at midnight on your birthday. If your birthday falls on a day when BMV branches are closed, your credential expires at midnight on the next business day. Credential expiration dates"

    Study this in the handbook: Renewing, amending and replacing your license

19. 19. The manual's work zone tips say to stay alert and look for which conditions?

    1. Wider lanes and higher speed limits
    2. Reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers
    3. Fewer workers and no signs
    4. Free parking beside the work area
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    Reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers. One of the work zone safety tips is to stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes, and highway workers. Work zone signs will state exactly what to expect ahead, so pay attention to them. Other tips include merging early, slowing down, not tailgating, minimizing distractions, and planning ahead for delays. Workers are close to traffic, which is why a driver must treat the area with extra caution.

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

20. 20. Which signs give drivers information about nearby amenities, parks and recreational areas?

    1. Railroad signs
    2. Highway construction and maintenance signs
    3. Driver services and recreation signs
    4. Traffic regulation signs
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    Driver services and recreation signs. Driver services and recreation signs tell drivers what is available nearby, such as food, fuel, camping, a state park, or a rest area. Railroad signs warn of crossings, construction signs warn of work zones, and regulation signs state rules that must be obeyed. These signs use a blue or brown background, with blue for road services and brown for recreational and cultural sites. Look for them when you need fuel, food, lodging, or a park along your route.

    Study this in the handbook: Warning, regulation and guidance signs