The real Indiana knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains one fixed 20 question slice of the full free 180 question bank, with an explanation after each answer.
Sample question from test 8
safe-driving
What following gap does Indiana's manual recommend as a good rule for drivers?
- One car length at every speed
- At least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead
- Exactly ten seconds on every road
- No gap when traffic is moving slowly
Answer: At least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead. The manual recommends staying at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead. To measure it, watch that vehicle pass a fixed object and count until your own vehicle reaches the same object. A single car length changes meaning with speed, so it is not a reliable universal measure. Ten seconds is more than the stated general guideline, while slow traffic still requires room to react. Add more time when weather, pavement, visibility, or vehicle condition increases the distance needed to stop.