IN Permit Practice Test 9

All 20 questions in test 9

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1. 1. Where may a speed advisory sign appear?

   1. With a warning sign, showing an advisory speed for the condition ahead
   2. Only on a blue service sign at an upcoming exit
   3. Only below a red STOP sign
   4. On a brown sign marking a state park entrance
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   With a warning sign, showing an advisory speed for the condition ahead. Speed advisory signs may accompany warning signs and give drivers a recommended speed for the condition ahead, such as an exit, roundabout, or ramp. They help the driver prepare for geometry or traction demands, but they are different from a posted regulatory speed limit. A blue service sign, red stop sign, or brown recreation sign serves another purpose. When an advisory number appears, reduce speed before the curve or other feature and continue using a safe speed for weather, traffic, and visibility.

2. 2. For the first 180 days after receiving an Indiana probationary license, during what hours may the driver not drive?

   1. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
   2. 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
   3. 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
   4. Midnight to 6 a.m.
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   10 p.m. to 5 a.m.. The initial probationary-license time restriction runs from 10 p.m. through 5 a.m. for the first 180 days. The later restrictions for an under-18 holder after that initial period have different weekday and weekend windows, so those times should not be substituted here. The other choices alter one or both endpoints. Start by identifying whether the driver is still within the first 180 days, then apply the 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. window unless a stated exception applies.

3. 3. What information is commonly displayed by a white traffic sign?

   1. Temporary conditions caused by highway maintenance
   2. Nearby parks and cultural attractions
   3. Traffic regulations such as speed limits
   4. Railroad crossings only
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   Traffic regulations such as speed limits. White signs commonly display rules that drivers must obey, including speed limits and turn restrictions. They can also provide helpful information, such as state highway markers, so the color does not mean every white sign is a command. Orange is used for temporary construction conditions, brown points to recreational or cultural sites, and circular signs warn about railroad crossings. For this sign, read the printed message carefully and follow the regulation shown. The white background should make you think of a traffic rule or official road information.

4. 4. What do yellow or fluorescent yellow-green school zone signs warn a driver about?

   
   1. A state highway route marker
   2. A railroad crossing with a train approaching
   3. A mandatory lane change around a work crew
   4. Entering an area near a school where children may cross
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   Entering an area near a school where children may cross. School zone signs use yellow or fluorescent yellow-green to warn that the vehicle is entering an area near a school where children may cross. The driver should slow according to the posted rule, scan for children, and expect vehicles to stop or turn near the school. Railroad warnings, work-zone directions, and route markers use different sign messages. The sign is an advance warning, not proof that a crossing is occupied, so keep looking after passing it. Extra attention is needed wherever children may move unpredictably near the roadway.

5. 5. What background color does Indiana's manual identify for a WRONG WAY sign?

   
   1. Yellow
   2. White
   3. Red
   4. Orange
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   Red. The manual uses WRONG WAY as an example of a traffic sign with a red background. Red signs convey traffic regulations that require immediate action to avoid threats to traffic safety. Yellow signs prepare drivers for road conditions and hazards, white signs display regulations or helpful information, and orange signs warn about temporary traffic conditions. The color alone is not permission to continue in the wrong direction, so a driver who sees this message should treat it as an urgent warning and correct the vehicle's path safely.

6. 6. How much roadway should an Indiana driver allow a motorcyclist or motor driven cycle operator?

   1. Half of a lane
   2. The width of a full lane
   3. A shoulder whenever available
   4. Only the right tire track
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   The width of a full lane. Indiana says motorcyclists and motor driven cycle operators must be given the width of a full lane. Even when a lane appears wide enough for two vehicles, the rider may need the entire space to maneuver around hazards that another driver cannot see. Half a lane or one tire track crowds the rider and removes room for correction. The shoulder is not a substitute for normal lane space. The practical cue is to treat the smaller vehicle as a full lane user, not as a vehicle to share side by side.

7. 7. Unless a different sign is posted, what speed may a vehicle not exceed in most Indiana urban residential areas?

   1. 15 mph
   2. 30 mph
   3. 25 mph
   4. 45 mph
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   30 mph. The manual sets most urban residential areas at no more than 30 miles per hour or the posted speed limit. Fifteen miles per hour applies to alleys, and 45 miles per hour is not the listed default for this setting. The 25 mile choice may sound cautious, but it is not the figure Indiana gives for most urban residential roads. Remember the location label, because the nearby urban rules use different numbers for interstates, county roads, and alleys.

8. 8. After moving to Indiana, how long does a new resident have to obtain an Indiana driver's license?

   1. 14 calendar days
   2. 45 days
   3. 60 days
   4. 120 days
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   60 days. A new Indiana resident has 60 days to obtain an Indiana driver's license. The 14-day and 45-day choices shorten the period and are not the deadline stated for new residents. The 120-day choice extends the time beyond the rule. Think of the requirement as a two-month window that starts when residency begins. That deadline is different from other credential rules, including the time a new driver must hold a learner's permit. Once someone becomes an Indiana resident, the license application should be completed before the 60-day period expires.

9. 9. How does traffic enter, exit and move through an Indiana roundabout?

   1. Enter by a left turn and circulate clockwise
   2. Cross straight through the center island
   3. Enter and exit only by right turns, moving counterclockwise
   4. Enter in either direction depending on the lane
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   Enter and exit only by right turns, moving counterclockwise. An Indiana roundabout is a circular intersection where every vehicle enters with a right turn, travels counterclockwise around the center island, and leaves with another right turn. There is no left turn into the circle and no clockwise travel, because that would put you head on into circulating traffic. Nothing crosses the island. The design removes the left turn conflicts of a normal intersection, but only if entering drivers slow, yield to traffic already circulating, and signal before their exit.

10. 10. What does Indiana's Move Over law require when approaching an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing?

    
    1. Yield the right of way, move over and stop, or change lanes
    2. Stop beside the emergency vehicle
    3. Pass between the emergency vehicle and the shoulder
    4. Keep the same lane and speed unless the emergency vehicle honks
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    Yield the right of way, move over and stop, or change lanes. Indiana's Move Over law requires motorists to yield the right of way when approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights. The listed actions are moving right and coming to a complete stop, or changing lanes. Staying in place until a horn sounds ignores the visual warning, and stopping beside or passing between the vehicle and shoulder puts people in the danger area. The key cue is to create lateral space or stop to the right as the situation permits.

11. 11. What is the speed limit on an Indiana rural state divided highway unless posted otherwise?

    1. 50 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 60 mph
    4. 70 mph
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    60 mph. Vehicles on a rural state divided highway may not exceed 60 mph or the posted limit. Seventy mph is for rural interstates, and 55 mph applies to urban interstates, non-divided state highways and county roads. Fifty mph is not an Indiana default. Knowing the road type is the key to picking the right default limit, and a posted sign always controls.

12. 12. How soon must an Indiana driver apply for an amended credential after changing a principal address?

    1. Within 10 days
    2. Within 60 days
    3. At the next renewal
    4. Within 30 days
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    Within 30 days. A driver with an Indiana credential must notify the BMV and apply for an amended credential within 30 days of changing the principal address. The principal address change is done at a branch with documents, while a mailing address can be changed online. Ten days is too short, 60 days is the new resident deadline for getting an Indiana license, and waiting for renewal is not allowed.

13. 13. How long is an Indiana learner's permit valid for a resident who is not a lawful temporary resident?

    1. 180 days
    2. 12 months
    3. Six years
    4. Two years
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    Two years. Learner's permits are valid for two years from the date of issuance, except for lawful temporary residents, whose permits end with their authorized stay. If a permit has been expired more than 180 days, the holder must retest to renew it. One hundred eighty days is that retest window and also the holding period before a license. One year is the motorcycle permit term, and six years is the driver's license term for drivers under 75.

14. 14. An Indiana learner fails the driving skills exam for the third time. How long before the next attempt?

    1. Two months from the last failed exam
    2. Seven days
    3. A full year
    4. The next business day
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    Two months from the last failed exam. On a third failed driving skills exam while holding a learner's permit, the applicant must wait two months from the date of the last failure. Seven days is the normal wait after the first or second failure. One year and the next business day are not the stated periods. Examiners can also end the test early for serious errors such as causing a crash or failing to yield.

15. 15. How many points does Indiana assess for following another vehicle too closely?

    1. 2 points
    2. 6 points
    3. 4 points
    4. 8 points
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    6 points. Following another vehicle too closely carries 6 points, the same as failing to yield to an emergency vehicle and speeding 26 or more mph over. Four points apply to unsafe lane movement or a hand-held device. Two points apply to minor equipment violations, and eight to driving while suspended. The manual recommends staying at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead.

16. 16. What following-distance rule does the Indiana manual recommend?

    1. Remain one car length behind at every speed
    2. Follow within one second on dry pavement
    3. Keep exactly ten feet behind the vehicle ahead
    4. Stay at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead
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    Stay at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead. The recommended method is a time gap of at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead. A fixed car length or ten-foot measurement changes meaning as speed changes, and one second leaves less room to respond. Pick a fixed object, note when the vehicle ahead passes it, and count until your vehicle reaches the same point. Add more time in poor conditions or when following a large vehicle. The cue is time, not a guessed distance measured in feet.

17. 17. At an all-way stop, which vehicle proceeds first when it stopped before the other vehicles?

    
    1. The first vehicle to stop at the intersection
    2. The vehicle making a left turn
    3. The vehicle farthest to the right, regardless of arrival
    4. The vehicle with the highest posted lane position
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    The first vehicle to stop at the intersection. The all-way-stop sequence begins with the vehicle that stopped first. A right-side comparison is needed only when two drivers arrive at the same time, and even then the left vehicle yields. A left turn does not automatically outrank a vehicle that arrived earlier. Lane position also has no role in this rule. Make a complete stop, note the arrival order, and proceed only when the intersection is clear and the earlier stopping vehicle has moved safely.

18. 18. At a railroad crossing, what should a driver do when active warning bells, flashing lights, or gates are operating?

    1. Stop only if another vehicle has already crossed
    2. Cross quickly before the gate reaches the pavement
    3. Treat the signals as advisory and proceed if no train is visible
    4. Stop and wait until the warning is canceled or an authorized person directs movement
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    Stop and wait until the warning is canceled or an authorized person directs movement. Active bells, flashing lights, or gates require a complete stop and no movement until the warning is canceled or a law enforcement officer or railroad flagman directs the driver to proceed. A train can be hidden or its speed misjudged, so the absence of an immediately visible locomotive does not make the crossing safe. Racing the gate is especially dangerous. The visible cue is any active warning device, which means wait for a clear release rather than making a personal estimate.

19. 19. Your wheels drift onto the shoulder on an Indiana road. What does the manual say to do?

    1. Brake hard and steer sharply back
    2. Do not turn back right away; drive along the shoulder, ease off the gas, then turn back gradually
    3. Stop immediately on the shoulder
    4. Accelerate back onto the pavement
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    Do not turn back right away; drive along the shoulder, ease off the gas, then turn back gradually. If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder, do not try to turn back onto the pavement right away, because that action might throw the vehicle off balance. Instead, drive along the shoulder and ease up on the gas pedal. After slowing down, turn back onto the road gradually. A sharp jerk at speed is how a minor drift becomes a rollover or a crash into oncoming traffic.

20. 20. What should a driver do when bad weather or poor visibility makes the posted speed unsafe?

    1. Treat the posted limit as a required minimum
    2. Reduce speed below the posted limit as conditions require
    3. Speed up to spend less time in the weather
    4. Keep the same speed unless police direct otherwise
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    Reduce speed below the posted limit as conditions require. Indiana warns that driving at the posted limit can still be dangerous when weather or visibility is poor. A posted number is a maximum under the road conditions, not a command to maintain that speed when traction or sight distance deteriorates. Speeding up shortens the time exposed to weather but lengthens stopping distance and reduces control. Waiting for an officer is not necessary. Ease off early, increase following room, and select a speed that lets the vehicle stop and steer within the visible roadway.