IN Permit Practice Test 7

All 20 questions in test 7

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1. 1. 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
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   Young adults ages 16 to 29. Although anyone can make the fatal mistake of driving without adequate rest, young adults ages 16 to 29 are at the highest risk, accounting for 64 percent of fatigue related accidents. Warning signs include falling asleep at stop lights, yawning and heavy eyelids, missing road signs, and not remembering the last few miles. Be prepared to stop driving when any of them appear.

2. 2. 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
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   The green light has ended and the signal is about to turn red. A steady yellow light means the green phase has ended and the signal is about to turn red. A driver approaching the intersection is losing the right of way and should stop if able to do so safely. Yellow does not create a protected turn, impose a timed pause on cross traffic, or permit entry without checking the intersection. If the vehicle is already too close to stop safely, the manual allows completion of the movement rather than a sudden dangerous stop.

3. 3. 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
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   Use caution, but no lane change is required. Flashing arrow boards are often used to indicate a lane closure or crossover, with lane markings, cones, barrels or barricades outlining the path to follow. A flashing arrow board not indicating a direction either way is a signal to use caution but does not require a driver to move over. When an arrow does point, merge early rather than at the last moment so traffic flows smoothly.

4. 4. At a yield sign, how should a driver judge whether the other approach has priority?

   1. The other vehicle must always stop before reaching the intersection
   2. The other vehicle should not have to brake to avoid a collision
   3. The yield approach may enter first if its driver flashes headlights
   4. Priority belongs to whichever vehicle is traveling faster
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   The other vehicle should not have to brake to avoid a collision. The yield approach must protect the movement of traffic that already has the right of way. Indiana gives a practical test: a vehicle approaching from another direction should not need to brake to avoid a collision with you. That makes the yielding driver responsible for timing the entry, even if the road appears nearly clear. The other choices reverse the relationship or substitute speed and courtesy signals for legal priority. Slow early, identify the gap, and wait when your entry would force braking.

5. 5. 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
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   Use a turn signal to alert other drivers. A turn signal communicates your intended lane movement to surrounding traffic. It does not give automatic priority, so you still need to check the lane, mirrors, and blind spot before moving. A horn is not a substitute for signaling, and waiting for another driver to signal does not tell others what you plan to do. Turning off lights reduces visibility. A reliable sequence is check the destination lane, signal, confirm the blind spot is clear, and move smoothly.

6. 6. How should a driver approach a person riding a horse or operating a horse-drawn vehicle?

   1. Use the horn to make the rider turn
   2. Pass closely to avoid delaying traffic
   3. Approach with caution and watch for hand signals
   4. Assume the rider must always yield
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   Approach with caution and watch for hand signals. A horseback rider or horse-drawn vehicle deserves the same roadway respect as a motor vehicle. Approach cautiously and watch for hand signals, since the rider may communicate a turn or other movement without ordinary vehicle signals. Passing closely can startle the animal, and using the horn may create an unsafe reaction. The rider does not automatically lose the right to use the road. Slow down, leave room, and read the rider’s signals before proceeding.

7. 7. What score is needed to pass each component of the Indiana knowledge exam?

   1. 70 percent overall
   2. 100 percent
   3. 50 percent
   4. 80 percent or higher on each component
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   80 percent or higher on each component. On the actual knowledge examination you must have 80 percent or higher correct on each component to pass. The exam is multiple choice and based on Indiana law, defensive driving practices, and the manual; the sign questions come from Chapter 6 and the traffic questions from Chapters 6, 7 and 8. Because each component is scored separately, a strong traffic score cannot rescue a weak signs score.

8. 8. If a vehicle's wheels drift onto the road shoulder, what should the driver do?

   1. Turn sharply back onto the pavement immediately
   2. Accelerate until the tires climb back onto the road
   3. Drive along the shoulder, ease up on the gas, then return gradually
   4. Stop with the vehicle partly in the traffic lane
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   Drive along the shoulder, ease up on the gas, then return gradually. A sharp return to the pavement can throw the vehicle off balance. The safer sequence is to remain on the shoulder briefly, ease up on the gas pedal to slow, and then guide the vehicle back gradually when it is safe. Accelerating reduces control, while stopping partly in the traffic lane creates a new collision hazard. Keep the steering steady and look for a controlled reentry point. The memory cue is shoulder, slow, gradual return.

9. 9. In an urban area with at least 50,000 people, what is the maximum speed on a non-divided state highway when no lower limit is posted?

   1. 45 miles per hour
   2. 35 miles per hour
   3. 65 miles per hour
   4. 55 miles per hour
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   55 miles per hour. Indiana treats an area with at least 50,000 residents as urban for these default limits. A non-divided state highway there allows up to 55 miles per hour unless a posted limit is lower. The 45 and 35 mile-per-hour choices substitute limits used in other settings, while 65 exceeds this urban state-highway maximum. Look for the combination of an urban population threshold, a state highway without divided lanes, and the absence of a lower posted number before selecting the limit.

10. 10. 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
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    A five-year HTV suspension. Section C of the Habitual Traffic Violator law covers 10 or more traffic violations in 10 years when one is a major offense, and it brings a five-year suspension. The manual uses exactly this example: nine speeding tickets plus one reckless driving conviction. Ten-year suspensions are for Sections A and B, and lifetime is for two intoxicated driving deaths. Speeding tickets count toward the ten. Driving while suspended as an HTV can bring further suspensions set by the court.

11. 11. 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
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    Probationary. An Indiana license issued to someone younger than 21 remains probationary until the holder turns 21. The status is tied to the holder's age, not to whether the person has already passed a skills test. It is not a commercial credential, and a full license does not become a learner's permit merely because restrictions apply. The unrestricted adult choice skips the probationary period. Check the driver's age at issuance and the age-based status before judging the credential's privileges.

12. 12. How many points does Indiana assign for a driver who fails to use headlights?

    1. 4 points
    2. 1 point
    3. 2 points
    4. 6 points
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    2 points. Indiana's point table lists failure to use headlights as a two point violation. The four point choice belongs to several more serious examples, including an unsafe lane movement or a hand held device violation, while six points are assigned for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. A practical cue is to connect required lighting with a modest but recorded point assessment, not with the higher penalties for dangerous yielding or driving conduct. The entry concerns the lighting failure itself, so it is not reduced to zero merely because the trip happened during daylight.

13. 13. How often may an Indiana driver use the four-point credit for completing a driver safety program?

    1. Once during a three year period
    2. Every year
    3. Twice a year
    4. Only once in a lifetime
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    Once during a three year period. Each driver is allowed one four point credit during a three year period, and the credit is applied only after completing a BMV approved driver safety program. The BMV may require drivers 21 and older convicted of two or more traffic offenses within 12 months, and drivers under 21 convicted of two or more offenses, to complete the program within 90 days of the mailed notice or face suspension.

14. 14. 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
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    On the left side of a two-way road, not to pass on the left. Pennant-shaped signs are posted on the left-hand side of two-way roads to warn that passing another vehicle on the left is prohibited. Their unusual shape and left-side placement help identify the beginning of a no-passing zone. A one-way turn restriction, railroad instruction, or school warning uses different sign information. When the pennant appears, stay behind the vehicle ahead unless a legal passing opportunity begins later. Do not cross the center line simply because the opposing lane looks open for a moment.

15. 15. 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
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    Briefly turn the head toward the lane being entered. Indiana's lane-change procedure calls for a brief head turn toward the lane being entered. That check helps reveal a vehicle hidden in the blind spot and confirms there is enough room to move into the adjacent lane. The inside mirror alone cannot show every area beside the vehicle, and the speedometer provides no information about nearby traffic. Hazard lights do not replace a deliberate observation or authorize drifting across the line. Signal after checking the space, then move smoothly only when the lane is clear.

16. 16. What is the required response to a red flashing light at an intersection?

    1. Come to a complete stop, then proceed cautiously when permitted
    2. Continue because flashing means the signal is inactive
    3. Slow without stopping if no car is visible
    4. Stop only after entering the intersection
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    Come to a complete stop, then proceed cautiously when permitted. Indiana treats a red flashing light as equivalent to a stop sign. The driver must make a complete stop before entering, then proceed with caution only when the intersection is clear and the movement will not interfere with cross traffic's right of way. A clear first glance does not erase the stopping requirement. The inactive-signal choice confuses flashing red with a non-operating device, and stopping after entry is too late. Recognize the color first, place the vehicle before the intersection, and then evaluate who may proceed.

17. 17. When an officer stops a driver on a roadway, where should the driver move the vehicle when directed?

    1. Into the center median so the officer can approach from behind
    2. Into the nearest travel lane and stop beside moving traffic
    3. Across the opposite side of a two-lane road
    4. To the right-side shoulder, not the center median
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    To the right-side shoulder, not the center median. During a law-enforcement stop, the manual directs the driver toward the right-side shoulder while warning against the center median and the opposite side of a two-lane roadway. Those locations can expose both the driver and officer to oncoming traffic. If the shoulder is absent or too narrow, continue slowly to the next safest stopping place rather than forcing an unsafe position. The cue is a safe stopping area on the driver's right. Signal acknowledgment, move over when able, and stop as far off the roadway as practical.

18. 18. What do broken white lines normally separate?

    1. Opposing traffic where passing is always forbidden
    2. A shoulder and a travel lane that must never be crossed
    3. Lanes traveling in the same direction where a safe lane change is allowed
    4. Only lanes reserved for emergency vehicles
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    Lanes traveling in the same direction where a safe lane change is allowed. White lane markings separate multiple lanes moving in the same direction. On most roads with more than two lanes, broken white lines divide those lanes, and a driver may cross one when it is safe to change lanes. They do not separate opposing traffic, which is the job of yellow markings. A broken line is not automatically a shoulder boundary or an emergency-only designation. Check mirrors, the blind spot, and nearby traffic before moving across it, because permission to cross still depends on safety.

19. 19. If you approach an authorized parked vehicle displaying amber flashing lights and cannot change lanes, what must you do?

    1. Maintain the posted speed and sound the horn twice
    2. Reduce speed to 10 mph under the posted limit and proceed cautiously
    3. Reduce speed by 5 mph and pass without changing lanes
    4. Stop in the lane until the amber lights are turned off
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    Reduce speed to 10 mph under the posted limit and proceed cautiously. Indiana's rule for an authorized parked vehicle with amber flashing lights requires a lane change away from the vehicle when possible. If moving over cannot be done, the driver must reduce speed to 10 miles per hour below the posted limit and proceed with caution. Maintaining speed disregards the fallback protection, and a horn signal is not the substitute. A five mile-per-hour reduction is too small, while stopping in the lane is not the stated response.

20. 20. Which label is listed among Indiana's traffic regulation sign examples?

    
    1. Winding Road
    2. Hospital
    3. Railroad Crossing
    4. ONE WAY
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    ONE WAY. ONE WAY appears in Indiana's displayed examples of traffic regulation signs. Winding Road is shown with the warning signs, Hospital is an example of a traffic guidance sign, and Railroad Crossing belongs with the circular shape that alerts drivers to an upcoming crossing. The category matters because regulation signs communicate rules about traffic movement or speed. Read the wording and arrows on the sign, then follow any direction that governs the lane or roadway you are entering.