IN Permit Practice Test 24

All 20 questions in test 24

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1. 1. 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
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   Passing the for-hire knowledge exam and getting that endorsement. An Indiana CDL holder who wants to operate for hire, such as driving a cab, must pass the for-hire knowledge exam and apply for the for-hire endorsement. The endorsement eligibility rule includes being at least 18 and having held a valid Indiana driver’s license for at least one year. The cited passage reads: "Indiana residents who hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and wish to operate in a “for-hire” capacity (such as operating as a limo, cab driver, or ride share) must pass a for-hire knowledge exam and apply for the for-hire endorsement."

2. 2. School buses must always stop at railroad crossings. When does that always-stop duty not apply?

   1. At any crossing without gates
   2. When no train is visible
   3. On Sundays and holidays
   4. At abandoned tracks signed as such or with tracks removed
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   At abandoned tracks signed as such or with tracks removed. School buses must stop at railroad crossings between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail. The manual states that this requirement does not apply to abandoned tracks with appropriate signs or where the tracks crossing the roadway have been removed. The cited passage reads: "This requirement does not apply to abandoned railroad tracks where appropriate signs have been placed or the tracks crossing the roadway have been removed."

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

3. 3. What adult-signature requirement applies to a minor who provides proof of being under the care and supervision of Indiana’s Department of Child Services?

   1. A signature from any adult neighbor
   2. No adult signature is required
   3. A signature from the BMV branch manager
   4. No signature and no insurance proof at all
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   No adult signature is required. An applicant under 18 who proves care and supervision by DCS does not need an adult signature on the application. The applicant must still provide proof of a motor vehicle insurance policy meeting Indiana’s minimum liability standards. The cited passage reads: "is not required if the applicant is less than 18 years of age and can provide proof that he or she is under the care and supervision of the Department of Child Services (DCS)."

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

4. 4. Where must a driver never make a U turn?

   1. On any straight rural road
   2. On a curve in the road or when approaching the crest of a hill or grade
   3. At a signed median opening
   4. Inside a quiet residential street
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   On a curve in the road or when approaching the crest of a hill or grade. Never make a U-turn on a curve, when approaching the crest of a hill or grade, or on an interstate highway. Make U-turns only where permitted by law, and yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians. The cited passage reads: "vehicles and pedestrians • Never make a U-turn on a curve in the road or when approaching the crest of a hill or grade"

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

5. 5. A driver loses a credential while temporarily living outside Indiana. What may be obtained?

   1. A permanent credential mailed to any foreign address
   2. A free replacement with no qualifications
   3. A new credential with a fresh six year term
   4. An interim credential, subject to certain qualifications
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   An interim credential, subject to certain qualifications. If you lose your credential while temporarily residing outside Indiana, you may obtain an interim credential, subject to certain qualifications. The cited passage reads: "If you lose your credential while temporarily residing outside of Indiana, you may obtain an interim credential subject to certain qualifications." Interim is the credential described. Qualifications still gate the issue. The manual describes an interim credential, not a new six-year credential.

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

6. 6. At 55 miles per hour, about how many feet does a vehicle travel in one second?

   1. About 51.3 feet in one second
   2. About 80.7 feet in one second
   3. About 102.7 feet in one second
   4. About 25 feet in one second
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   About 80.7 feet in one second. At 55 miles per hour, a vehicle travels about 80.7 feet in one second. The manual’s chart gives 51.3 feet at 35 miles per hour and 102.7 feet at 70 miles per hour. The cited passage reads: "35 mph 55 mph 70 mph Feet traveled in one second 51.3 80.7" 51.3 feet matches 35 mph. 102.7 feet matches 70 mph. The chart gives 80.7 feet in one second at 55 miles per hour, not 25 feet.

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

7. 7. A vehicle is disabled within 300 feet of a hill crest that blocks approaching drivers’ view of it. What minimum distance from the vehicle does the manual require for a warning device?

   1. At least 500 feet from the vehicle
   2. 100 feet from the vehicle
   3. Right at the bumper
   4. No device is needed in daylight haze
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   At least 500 feet from the vehicle. If a disabled vehicle is within 500 feet of a curve, hill crest, or other area that may block a driver’s view of it, place a warning device at least 500 feet from the vehicle. The cited passage reads: "If your vehicle is disabled within 500 feet of a curve, hill crest, or other area where a driver’s view of your vehicle may be blocked, place the device at least 500 feet from your vehicle."

8. 8. A 15 year old Indiana resident passes the MDC knowledge exam. What may then be placed on the resident identification card?

   1. An MDC endorsement
   2. A motorcycle endorsement
   3. A for-hire endorsement
   4. A commercial license class
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   An MDC endorsement. Passing that exam at fifteen adds operating authority for a motor driven cycle onto an identification card, even though the holder has no driver license yet. A motorcycle endorsement is a separate credential tied to holding a valid driver license and finishing motorcycle testing or training. For-hire authority concerns carrying people or property for pay in larger vehicles. Nothing in this rule grants commercial driving privileges, so age plus the passed exam points only to the cycle endorsement.

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

9. 9. What does Restriction 9 on an Indiana credential mark?

   1. A seat belt exemption
   2. A medical condition
   3. A photo exemption
   4. A lawful temporary resident
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   A lawful temporary resident. Restriction 9 marks a lawful temporary resident, a status that also explains why such a credential may not follow the standard validity periods. Restriction 7 exempts a seat belt, Restriction 8 flags a medical condition, and Restriction 3 records a photo exemption, so each nearby number answers a different question about the holder. Temporary residents should watch expiration closely, since renewal windows for that status run shorter than the windows for citizens. The number sits in the lower left corner with its meaning printed on the back.

10. 10. An Indiana adult declares organ donor intent on a credential. Who can override that choice at death?

    1. Any family member
    2. No family member can override it
    3. Only a spouse can override it
    4. The hospital decides instead
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    No family member can override it. An adult aged 18 or older may declare an intention to be an organ donor, and family members cannot override that intention at death. For a minor, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent for donation at the time of death. The cited passage reads: "Under Indiana’s Donor Choice Law, individuals 18 years of age and older may declare their intention to be organ donors and their family members cannot override their intention at the time of death."

11. 11. Why do rural Indiana roads demand extra scanning at intersections in growing season?

    1. Corn and crops can hide approaching vehicles
    2. Crops trigger traffic signals early
    3. Harvest dust turns roads to gravel
    4. Fields ban headlight use
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    Corn and crops can hide approaching vehicles. Cultivated crops such as corn can reduce your ability to see vehicles approaching intersections and oncoming vehicles on curvy roads. The cited passage reads: "Cultivated crops such as corn may reduce your ability to see vehicles approaching intersections and oncoming vehicles on curvy roads." The manual identifies reduced visibility of approaching vehicles as the crop-related hazard. The manual says crops can reduce sightlines; it does not say harvest dust changes a road’s surface to gravel.

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

12. 12. A crossbuck is posted at a railroad crossing. What does it tell a driver about the crossing?

    1. The end of a school zone
    2. A lane reserved for buses
    3. The start of a no passing zone
    4. The location of the tracks
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    The location of the tracks. Crossbucks at a railroad crossing mark the location of the tracks. When a crossbuck is displayed alone, treat it as a yield sign and decide whether to stop or cross, but you must stop if a train is approaching. When it is displayed with a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop and cross only after making certain that no train is approaching, and you should never assume a train is not coming.

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

13. 13. How should driving change on a loose gravel rural road in Indiana?

    1. Brake later and harder than on pavement
    2. Keep paved road speeds through turns
    3. Slow down earlier to cut the risk of skidding through a turn or stop
    4. Steer sharply to test the surface
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    Slow down earlier to cut the risk of skidding through a turn or stop. Loose gravel reduces traction, making stopping and turning more difficult and allowing skids. Slow down earlier to reduce the risk of skidding through a turn or stop. On dusty dirt roads, low-beam headlights help make your vehicle visible to others. The cited passage reads: "Stopping and turning is more difficult on loose gravel because your traction is reduced. When traction is reduced, skidding can occur. You must slow down earlier to reduce your risk of skidding through a turn or stop."

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

14. 14. A driver insurance proof sits under the seat during an Indiana traffic stop. What must happen before reaching for it?

    1. The driver should reach down quickly
    2. A passenger should grab it silently
    3. The driver should open the door first
    4. The officer must first be told where it is
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    The officer must first be told where it is. Before reaching for documents under a seat, in the glove box, or on a phone, tell the officer where they are and follow the officer’s directions. Keep hands visible and remain inside the vehicle unless directed otherwise. The cited passage reads: "you should first inform the police officer of that fact and then follow the officer’s directions before reaching to retrieve the information."

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

15. 15. Where should a head restraint be positioned for the person using it?

    1. Low against the shoulders
    2. Below the ears for comfort
    3. As close as possible to the back of the head
    4. Tipped forward away from the head
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    As close as possible to the back of the head. The manual says head restraints should be higher than the top of the head and as close as possible to its back. It also recommends wearing seat belts low on the hips and flat across the collarbone. The cited passage reads: "Head restraints should be positioned so they are higher than the top and as close as possible to the back of an individual’s head."

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

16. 16. A driver turning left sees a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction. What should the driver do?

    1. Wait for the bicyclist to pass before turning
    2. Turn quickly ahead of the bicyclist
    3. Turn behind a honk warning
    4. Force the bicyclist to slow
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    Wait for the bicyclist to pass before turning. When turning left while a bicyclist enters the intersection from the opposite direction, wait for the bicyclist to pass before turning. Drivers must yield to bicyclists as they would to other vehicles and avoid turning across their paths. The cited passage reads: "• When a motorist is turning left and there is a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction, the driver should wait for the bicyclist to pass before making the turn"

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

17. 17. During flash flooding, what must a driver never do around closures?

    1. Stop before water covering the road
    2. Leave a car that stalls in flooding
    3. Drive around traffic barricades or past road closed signs
    4. Watch for washed out bridges
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    Drive around traffic barricades or past road closed signs. Do not drive around traffic barricades or past road closed signs. Do not drive where water covers the road, because the depth may not be obvious and the water may hide washouts. If your car stalls in a flooded area, abandon it as soon as possible because floodwaters can rise rapidly and sweep it and its occupants away. The cited passage reads: "• Do not drive around traffic barricades or past road closed signs"

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

18. 18. Which parking action is expressly listed as prohibited in the Indiana manual?

    1. Parking in a marked space facing traffic flow arrows
    2. Parking with wheels straight on flat ground
    3. Parking beside another parked vehicle, double parking style
    4. Parking behind a delivery truck at the curb
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    Parking beside another parked vehicle, double parking style. The manual’s list of prohibited parking areas includes parking beside another parked vehicle. The cited passage reads: "• Bridges or other elevated structures, such as on a highway or a tunnel • Adjacent to yellow curbs • Beside another parked vehicle • Parking spots reserved for those with disabilities unless in possession of a valid parking placard" The listed prohibition tested here is parking beside another parked vehicle.

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

19. 19. What minimum following-time guidance does the manual give for following a motorcycle?

    1. One second
    2. At least three or four seconds
    3. Ten seconds on all roads
    4. Half a second in town
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    At least three or four seconds. Allow at least three or four seconds when following a motorcycle so the rider has time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. Motorcyclists may change speed or lane position suddenly because of road or traffic conditions. The cited passage reads: "Allow at least three or four seconds when following a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency."

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

20. 20. Without a special permit, what is the tallest vehicle allowed on Indiana public highways?

    1. 12 feet even
    2. 14 feet 6 inches
    3. 13 feet 6 inches
    4. No height limit exists
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    13 feet 6 inches. The maximum height without a special permit is 13 feet, 6 inches. The manual also gives a maximum width of 8 feet, 6 inches and a maximum weight of 80,000 pounds without a special permit. Secure an oversize/overweight permit before moving a vehicle that exceeds the limits. The cited passage reads: "The maximum height of any vehicle that may be operated without a special permit is 13 feet, 6 inches."

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