IN Permit Practice Test

How to use this IN practice test

1. Take the full practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Indiana Driver's Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at the score your state requires, book the real test.

IN practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10

Printable IN practice test with answer key

40 sample questions from the IN bank

Every question below comes from the Indiana question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. What must a driver do when approaching an intersection with a non-operating traffic signal?

   1. Continue because a dark signal grants priority
   2. Stop before entering and yield as required
   3. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
   4. Wait for a police officer before moving under any circumstance
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   Stop before entering and yield as required. A non-operating signal requires the driver to stop before entering the intersection. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. What do warning signs do for a driver?

   
   1. Prepare the driver for upcoming road conditions and hazards
   2. Authorize the driver to exceed the posted speed limit
   3. Guarantee that the road ahead is free of pedestrians
   4. Replace all traffic signals at the next intersection
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   Prepare the driver for upcoming road conditions and hazards. Warning signs prepare drivers for road conditions and hazards that are coming up. Full explanation in Test 2

3. 3. 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, sho Full explanation in Test 3

4. 4. What hazard is signaled by a circular traffic sign?

   
   1. A school area where children may cross
   2. An upcoming railroad crossing
   3. A no-passing zone on a two-way road
   4. A sharp curve with an advisory speed
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   An upcoming railroad crossing. A circular traffic sign alerts drivers to an upcoming railroad crossing. Full explanation in Test 4

5. 5. Which sign is listed in the manual as an example of a white traffic sign?

   1. SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD
   2. NO TURN ON RED
   3. SLIPPERY WHEN WET
   4. STATE PARK
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   NO TURN ON RED. The manual identifies NO TURN ON RED as an example of a white traffic sign. Full explanation in Test 5

6. 6. Within 10 years, an Indiana driver has two judgments for leaving the scene of a crash with injury. How long is the HTV suspension?

   1. 2 years
   2. 5 years
   3. 10 years
   4. Life
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   10 years. Under Section A of the Habitual Traffic Violator law, two judgments within 10 years for offenses resulting in injury or death, such as leavi Full explanation in Test 6

7. 7. 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 Full explanation in Test 7

8. 8. What is the Indiana speed limit for trucks with a declared gross vehicle weight above 26,000 pounds on a rural interstate?

   1. 65 mph
   2. 55 mph
   3. 60 mph
   4. 70 mph
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   65 mph. On rural interstates, trucks with a declared gross vehicle weight greater than 26,000 pounds may not exceed 65 mph or the posted limit, whil Full explanation in Test 8

9. 9. 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, Full explanation in Test 9

10. 10. Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in an Indiana alley?

    1. 10 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 20 mph
    4. 30 mph
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    15 mph. In alleys, vehicles may not exceed 15 mph or the posted limit. Thirty mph is the limit in most urban residential areas. Full explanation in Test 10

11. 11. Why should a driver slow down when heavy rain creates standing water on the road?

    1. Rain makes the posted speed limit legally higher
    2. Water can cause hydroplaning and loss of control
    3. The tires gain extra friction when water covers the road
    4. Only the vehicle's headlights are affected by standing water
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    Water can cause hydroplaning and loss of control. Standing water can separate the tires from the pavement, a condition called hydroplaning. Full explanation in Test 1

12. 12. Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit for passenger vehicles on an Indiana rural interstate?

    1. 55 mph
    2. 60 mph
    3. 70 mph
    4. 65 mph
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    70 mph. On rural interstates, outside urban areas of at least 50,000 people, passenger vehicles may not exceed 70 mph or the posted limit. Full explanation in Test 2

13. 13. 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. Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. Until what age is an Indiana probationary driver's license valid?

    1. 18 years exactly
    2. 21 years exactly
    3. 21 years and 30 days
    4. 25 years
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    21 years and 30 days. A license obtained before 21 is probationary until the holder turns 21, and it is valid until the driver is 21 years and 30 days old. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. What does a red flashing traffic light at an Indiana intersection require a driver to do?

    1. Slow without stopping if the cross street is empty
    2. Treat it as a yellow signal and continue carefully
    3. Wait for a green arrow before moving in any direction
    4. Treat it as a stop sign and stop completely before proceeding with caution
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    Treat it as a stop sign and stop completely before proceeding with caution. A red flashing light is equivalent to a stop sign. Full explanation in Test 5

16. 16. On a two-way road, what does the yellow pennant-shaped sign pictured warn drivers not to do?

    
    1. Turn right at the next intersection
    2. Pass another vehicle on the left
    3. Stop for a school bus on the shoulder
    4. Enter a highway from an acceleration lane
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    Pass another vehicle on the left. Indiana uses the pennant shape for a No Passing Zone warning. Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. 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. Full explanation in Test 7

18. 18. How long is an Indiana driver's license valid for a driver younger than 75?

    1. Six years
    2. Two years
    3. Four years
    4. Eight years
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    Six years. An Indiana driver's license is valid for six years for drivers under 75, three years for drivers 75 through 84, and two years for drivers 85 Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. 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. Full explanation in Test 9

20. 20. How many points does Indiana assess for a hand-held device violation?

    1. 1 point
    2. 2 points
    3. 4 points
    4. 8 points
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    4 points. A violation for a hand-held device carries 4 points in Indiana, the same as unsafe lane movement and disregarding a stop or yield sign. Full explanation in Test 10

21. 21. A red flashing light at an intersection has the same legal meaning as what control?

    1. A stop sign
    2. A yield sign with no stopping duty
    3. A steady yellow light
    4. A green arrow
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    A stop sign. Indiana treats a red flashing intersection signal like a stop sign. Full explanation in Test 1

22. 22. What is the maximum width of a vehicle that may operate on Indiana public highways without a special permit?

    1. 7 feet 6 inches
    2. 8 feet
    3. 8 feet 6 inches
    4. 10 feet
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    8 feet 6 inches. Indiana's tractor trailer section lists 8 feet 6 inches as the maximum width for a vehicle operating without a special permit. Full explanation in Test 2

23. 23. 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. Full explanation in Test 3

24. 24. What type of traffic information is conveyed by a red sign?

    
    1. A nearby recreational or cultural attraction
    2. A regulation requiring immediate action for traffic safety
    3. A temporary highway construction condition only
    4. A permitted movement or route direction
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    A regulation requiring immediate action for traffic safety. Indiana's manual assigns red to traffic regulations that require immediate action to avoid threats to traffic safety. Full explanation in Test 4

25. 25. For which of these reasons must the Indiana BMV suspend a juvenile's driving privileges after notice from the school?

    1. A single failed test
    2. One tardy arrival
    3. A second suspension from school in one school year
    4. Missing an after-school club
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    A second suspension from school in one school year. The BMV must suspend a juvenile's driving privileges when the principal or administrator reports an expulsion or exclusion, a second or late Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. A flashing raised hand at a pedestrian signal tells a person who has not entered the street to:

    1. Begin crossing before the signal changes
    2. Cross only in the center lane
    3. Not start crossing
    4. Wait for a vehicle to wave them through
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    Not start crossing. A flashing hand warns that the safe crossing interval is ending, so a pedestrian who has not started should remain on the curb. Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. 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 Full explanation in Test 7

28. 28. Near a school, which speed limit should a driver follow when a school-zone sign shows a lower number?

    1. The ordinary rural limit
    2. The highest limit posted anywhere on the route
    3. The lower posted school-zone limit
    4. The advisory speed only after dark
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    The lower posted school-zone limit. When driving near a school, Indiana requires drivers to slow to the lower speed limit posted for the school zone. Full explanation in Test 8

29. 29. 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. Full explanation in Test 9

30. 30. When may the Indiana BMV require a driver 21 or older to complete a Driver Safety Program?

    1. After two or more traffic convictions within 12 months
    2. After a single parking ticket
    3. Only after a DUI
    4. Every time the license is renewed
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    After two or more traffic convictions within 12 months. The BMV may require drivers 21 and older who are convicted of two or more traffic offenses within 12 months to take a BMV-approved Driver Sa Full explanation in Test 10

31. 31. When approaching a red light or stop sign, where should the driver stop if a solid white line is present?

    1. Beyond the crosswalk in the intersection
    2. At least one car length after the line
    3. Beside the nearest parked vehicle
    4. At the solid white stop line
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    At the solid white stop line. The marked white bar is the driver's primary stopping reference. Full explanation in Test 1

32. 32. What should an Indiana driver do when approaching an intersection whose traffic signal is not operating?

    1. Continue through without slowing
    2. Wait until the signal turns green
    3. Stop only if other traffic is approaching
    4. Stop before entering the intersection, then proceed with caution
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    Stop before entering the intersection, then proceed with caution. A dark or broken signal is treated as a stop in Indiana. Full explanation in Test 2

33. 33. 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. Full explanation in Test 3

34. 34. At what blood alcohol concentration does Indiana identify operation of a vehicle as exceeding the legal limit?

    1. .08
    2. .10
    3. .12
    4. .05
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    .08. The manual identifies a BAC in excess of .08 as exceeding Indiana's legal limit for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The .05, . Full explanation in Test 4

35. 35. How does a suspended Indiana driver's license affect operating a boat?

    1. A person with a suspended license may not operate a watercraft
    2. It has no effect on boating
    3. Only motorboats over 100 horsepower are affected
    4. Boating is allowed on private lakes
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    A person with a suspended license may not operate a watercraft. If your driver's license is suspended, you may not operate a watercraft. Full explanation in Test 5

36. 36. If conventional disc or drum brakes suddenly fail, which response is recommended first?

    1. Shift lower and pump the brake pedal fast and hard
    2. Release the steering wheel and coast in neutral
    3. Turn sharply toward the nearest curb
    4. Apply the accelerator to restore brake pressure
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    Shift lower and pump the brake pedal fast and hard. With conventional disc or drum brake failure, the manual advises shifting to a lower gear if possible and pumping the brake pedal fast and h Full explanation in Test 6

37. 37. 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. Full explanation in Test 7

38. 38. What does Indiana law say about using a telecommunications device while driving?

    1. It is allowed only for drivers over 21
    2. It is allowed at any speed below 25 mph
    3. It is specifically prohibited while operating a motor vehicle
    4. It is allowed if the call is under one minute
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    It is specifically prohibited while operating a motor vehicle. Indiana names the device itself in the statute: using a telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited, with only t Full explanation in Test 8

39. 39. 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 Full explanation in Test 9

40. 40. On a roadway divided by a barrier or unimproved median, when must an Indiana driver stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm?

    
    1. Only when traveling in the same direction as the school bus
    2. Only when traveling toward the front of the bus
    3. In both directions in every case
    4. Only if children are visible beside the bus
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    Only when traveling in the same direction as the school bus. A divided roadway changes the stopping duty: the driver stops for the school bus only while traveling in the bus's direction when a barrier Full explanation in Test 10