IN Permit Practice Test 3

All 20 questions in test 3

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1. 1. 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
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   State Form 54706, the Log of Supervised Driving Practice, showing 50 hours. At the time of application for a driver's license, you must submit a completed State Form 54706, the Log of Supervised Driving Practice, showing proof of the 50 hours of driving practice. Multiple logs may be used if needed, and the log must be signed by a parent or legal guardian when the applicant is under 18. The hours include the night driving portion required by the graduated program.

2. 2. 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
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   Change lanes away from the authorized vehicle. Indiana requires motorists approaching an authorized emergency vehicle with the specified flashing lights to change lanes away from it. If a lane change cannot be made, the driver must reduce speed to 10 miles per hour under the posted limit and proceed cautiously. Stopping beside the vehicle or passing in its lane leaves the traffic exposure unchanged. The cue is the combination of emergency lights and a safe lane opportunity: move away when possible, then use the reduced speed fallback.

3. 3. What does a green arrow displayed with a red or green light permit?

   1. Entry into the intersection only if cross traffic waves
   2. A straight movement only after the arrow disappears
   3. A turn without checking for anyone in the intersection
   4. A turn through the intersection when it is clear
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   A turn through the intersection when it is clear. A green arrow gives the driver the right of way to turn through the intersection, but the intersection still must be clear. The arrow does not eliminate the need to check for vehicles or pedestrians already in the area. The red or green light beside the arrow does not convert the arrow into a straight-only instruction. A wave from cross traffic is unnecessary and should not replace observing the signal and roadway.

4. 4. In Indiana's penny test, what does it mean if any part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread?

   1. The tire has the legal and safe amount of tread
   2. The tire is overinflated
   3. The tire must be replaced
   4. The tire is underinflated
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   The tire has the legal and safe amount of tread. Hold a penny by Lincoln's body and place his head into a groove at the point where the tread looks lowest. If any part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread, you are driving with the legal and safe amount of tread. Below that, roughly 1/16 of an inch, the tire's ability to grip in adverse conditions is greatly reduced. Check tires monthly and before long trips.

5. 5. At a four-way stop, two vehicles stop at the same time. Which vehicle has priority under the manual's rule?

   
   1. The vehicle on the left
   2. The vehicle on the right
   3. The vehicle traveling faster
   4. The vehicle that signals first
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   The vehicle on the right. When two drivers arrive at an all-way stop at the same time, the vehicle on the left yields the right of way. That gives the vehicle on the right priority. Arrival order still controls when one vehicle stops first, so the rule is not a general preference for the faster vehicle. A turn signal also does not decide who proceeds. If there is doubt or a crash risk, yielding remains the safer choice even when a driver believes priority is available. The useful visual cue is the other vehicle's position relative to your own.

6. 6. During a traffic stop, where should a driver move when the officer directs a pull-over?

   1. The opposite side of a two-lane road
   2. The center median of a freeway
   3. The right-side shoulder, as far off the roadway as possible
   4. The left lane beside the patrol vehicle
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   The right-side shoulder, as far off the roadway as possible. Indiana's traffic-stop guidance directs a driver toward the right-side shoulder, with the vehicle pulled as far off the roadway as possible. The center median can expose both people to traffic, and stopping across a two-lane road places the driver and officer near oncoming vehicles. The left-lane choice has no safety basis. If the shoulder is missing or too narrow, continue to the next safest location rather than stopping in a dangerous spot. Signal that you recognize the officer, reduce risk, and follow the patrol vehicle's guidance.

7. 7. How many points does Indiana assess for driving 16 to 25 mph over the speed limit?

   1. 4 points
   2. 2 points
   3. 6 points
   4. 8 points
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   4 points. Indiana's speeding points are 2 for 1 to 15 mph over, 4 for 16 to 25 mph over, and 6 for 26 or more mph over. So 2 points is too low for this range and 6 applies only at 26 or more over. Eight points is for driving while suspended and speed contests. Points stay active for two years from the conviction date, and six or more active points at renewal means retaking the knowledge exam for drivers 21 and older.

8. 8. An Indiana driver is 17 and has held a probationary license for more than 180 days. When may the driver not drive on a Tuesday night without an exception?

   1. After 9 p.m.
   2. After 10 p.m.
   3. After midnight
   4. After 11 p.m.
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   After 11 p.m.. Once a probationary license has been held for 180 days, a driver under 18 may not drive Sunday through Thursday after 11 p.m., Monday through Friday before 5 a.m., or Saturday and Sunday between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Ten p.m. is the earlier curfew for the first 180 days. Nine p.m. and midnight are not the Indiana times. Work, school activities, religious events, or a qualified adult passenger are exceptions.

9. 9. How long does an Indiana driver ordered to take a Driver Safety Program have to complete it?

   1. 10 days
   2. 30 days
   3. 90 days from the notice
   4. One year
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   90 days from the notice. Drivers required by the BMV to take a Driver Safety Program must finish it within 90 days of the mailed notice, or their driving privileges are suspended until they complete it. Ten and 30 days are too short, and a year is too long. Any driver can take a BMV-approved course for a four-point credit, but only once every three years.

10. 10. An Indiana motorist with a previous OWI conviction refuses a chemical test. How long is the suspension?

    1. 180 days
    2. One year
    3. Ten years
    4. Two years
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    Two years. A motorist who refuses a chemical test faces a one-year suspension, but with a previous operating while intoxicated conviction the refusal suspension is two years. One hundred eighty days is the suspension for failing a chemical test, and one year is the first refusal period. Ten years is a Habitual Traffic Violator suspension. A court may add a longer suspension after an OWI conviction.

11. 11. 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
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    Warning signs. Winding Road is included in Indiana's group of warning-sign examples. Warning signs give advance notice of road conditions and hazards so drivers can prepare before reaching them. Traffic regulation signs instead state rules that must be obeyed, while traffic guidance signs provide information about roads, entrances, exits, and destinations. Railroad-crossing signs are a separate shape category that alerts drivers to an approaching crossing. Seeing the Winding Road example should prompt attention to the roadway ahead and readiness for changing alignment.

12. 12. What should a driver generally do when a solid white line marks the lane boundary?

    1. Cross it whenever traffic is behind
    2. Avoid crossing it to change lanes
    3. Treat it as the center line for opposing traffic
    4. Use it as a passing signal
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    Avoid crossing it to change lanes. White markings separate lanes traveling in the same direction, and the manual advises drivers not to cross a solid white line. Treating it as an invitation to change lanes can move the vehicle where a lane shift is not intended. It is not the center line for opposing traffic and does not signal a passing opportunity. A broken white line is the usual place to change lanes when safe. Check the line before making any lateral move.

13. 13. What penalty does Indiana's manual list for failing to register with the Selective Service?

    1. A misdemeanor with a warning
    2. A $100 fine
    3. Loss of driving privileges for 90 days
    4. A felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine
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    A felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. When a male applicant of the required age applies for a credential, the BMV sends the necessary information to register him with the Selective Service system. Failure to register is a felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine, and registration is required for citizens of the United States. The license application is the easiest way to comply.

14. 14. What kind of roadway condition may a rectangular traffic sign warn drivers about?

    1. An upcoming railroad crossing identified by a circular sign
    2. A hazardous condition such as a sharp curve
    3. A temporary construction zone identified by an orange sign
    4. A school area identified by a five-sided sign
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    A hazardous condition such as a sharp curve. Indiana lists hazardous conditions among the information rectangular signs may convey, including an advisory speed for a sharp curve. The railroad-crossing choice describes the role of circular signs, while a five-sided sign warns that a driver is entering an area near a school. Orange signs are associated with temporary traffic conditions such as construction or maintenance. When a rectangle shows an advisory speed or another hazard message, treat it as advance information about the roadway and adjust before reaching the condition.

15. 15. Before making a left turn, what roadway position should a driver use?

    1. The far-right lane regardless of the road
    2. The far-left lane for that direction of travel
    3. The shoulder beside the roadway
    4. Any lane after crossing the center line
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    The far-left lane for that direction of travel. For a normal left turn, move into the far-left lane for your direction of travel before the turn. The far-right lane is associated with a right turn, while the shoulder is not a turning lane. Crossing the center line to choose a lane is unsafe and may place the vehicle in opposing traffic. Move over well before the intersection, give the signal, and yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians before completing the turn.

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

    1. $4
    2. $25
    3. Free
    4. $10
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    $4. A viewable driver record is available through a myBMV.com account, and an Official Driver Record may be purchased for $4. Any outstanding reinstatement requirements and the reinstatement eligibility date appear in the Reinstatement Requirements box near the top of the record. If a court still holds the suspension, the court's phone number is listed so the driver can resolve it.

17. 17. How should a driver respond when an anti-lock braking system activates during a skid?

    1. Pump the brake pedal repeatedly and release the wheel
    2. Keep firm, continuous pressure on the brake pedal and steer normally
    3. Turn away from the skid as quickly as possible
    4. Apply the parking brake until the tires lock
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    Keep firm, continuous pressure on the brake pedal and steer normally. For a vehicle equipped with ABS, Indiana directs the driver to keep a foot on the brake pedal with firm, continuous pressure while steering normally. Do not pump the brakes. Repeated pumping can interfere with the system's operation, and a panicked steering correction may produce a spin. The parking brake is not the prescribed response to an ABS skid. A mechanical sound, vibration, or increased pedal resistance can indicate that ABS is working. Hold steady pressure, make controlled steering inputs, and wait for traction to return.

18. 18. What does an equilateral triangle traffic sign tell a driver to do?

    
    1. Slow down near an intersection and be ready to stop and yield
    2. Pass vehicles only on the left side
    3. Look for a railroad crossing directly ahead
    4. Continue at the posted speed without checking cross traffic
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    Slow down near an intersection and be ready to stop and yield. The manual says a three-sided, equal-length triangle warns drivers to slow as they approach an intersection and prepare for a complete stop to yield to drivers or pedestrians. It therefore calls for caution and readiness, not uninterrupted travel. A pennant concerns passing, a circle points to a railroad crossing, and the choice about keeping speed ignores the shape's warning function. As the triangle comes into view, ease off the accelerator, scan both sides, and be prepared to stop if another road user has the right of way.

19. 19. What following interval does Indiana recommend as a good rule for drivers behind the vehicle ahead?

    1. At least two to three seconds
    2. At least one second
    3. Exactly five seconds
    4. One car length per ten mph
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    At least two to three seconds. Indiana recommends staying at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead. The manual describes a timing method: watch the lead vehicle pass a fixed object and count until your vehicle reaches that same object. One second leaves little reaction space, while exactly five seconds is not the stated general rule. The car length formula is also not the manual's method. Use the fixed object cue in changing traffic because it adjusts naturally as speed changes.

20. 20. What does a brown traffic sign identify?

    1. A mandatory stop at an intersection
    2. A temporary lane shift through construction
    3. A nearby recreational or cultural interest site
    4. A road service such as fuel or lodging
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    A nearby recreational or cultural interest site. Brown signs identify nearby recreational and cultural interest sites, such as a state park. They are informational signs for destinations and attractions, not commands to stop or warnings about construction. Orange covers temporary work conditions, red carries immediate traffic regulations, and blue identifies road services. The color is a quick classification tool, but the printed name or symbol gives the exact destination. A driver may use the brown sign to plan a turn or stop while continuing to obey the roadway's speed, lane, and intersection controls.