All 40 Indiana Permit Test Questions
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Get Smart Review & Mock Exams Licensing & Permits In Indiana, the minimum age for a learner's permit (with driver-ed enrollment) is:
Answer: 15
You may get a learner's permit at 15 with proof of enrollment in behind-the-wheel training.
In Indiana, a driver license issued to anyone under 21 is considered a:
Answer: Probationary driver's license
Under-21 licenses are 'probationary' driver's licenses.
Before an Indiana license, you must complete supervised driving practice of at least:
Answer: 50 hours (10 at night)
You need at least 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 at night.
An Indiana supervising driver for practice must be a licensed driver at least:
Answer: 25 (or 21 in some cases)
The supervising driver must be at least 25 (or at least 21 in certain cases).
Indiana requires you to submit a completed log of supervised driving — State Form:
Answer: 54706
You must submit State Form 54706, the Log of Supervised Driving Practice.
For the first 180 days of an Indiana probationary license, you may not drive with passengers unless:
Answer: A qualified adult is in the front seat
No passengers for the first 180 days unless a qualifying adult is in the front seat.
In the first 180 days of an Indiana probationary license, you may not drive between:
Answer: 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
No driving 10 p.m.–5 a.m. in the first 180 days.
An Indiana permit/probationary applicant under 18 must have an adult sign a statement of:
Answer: Financial liability
An adult must sign a sworn statement of financial liability.
To be licensed in Indiana you must pass a:
Answer: Vision test
A vision test is required for licensing.
Speed Limits & Speed Management In Indiana, passenger vehicles may not exceed a maximum speed of:
Answer: 70 mph
Passenger vehicles may not exceed 70 mph (or the posted limit) on rural interstates.
In Indiana, trucks over 26,000 lbs may not exceed:
Answer: 65 mph
Trucks over 26,000 lbs are limited to 65 mph (or the posted limit).
On an Indiana rural state divided highway, vehicles may not exceed:
Answer: 60 mph
On rural state divided highways, the limit is 60 mph.
On an Indiana urban interstate highway, vehicles may not exceed:
Answer: 55 mph
On urban interstates, the limit is 55 mph.
On an Indiana non-divided state highway or county road, vehicles may not exceed:
Answer: 55 mph
Non-divided state highways and county roads are 55 mph.
Even at the posted Indiana limit, in rain, snow, or fog you should:
Answer: Slow down for conditions
Reduce speed for weather and road conditions.
Alcohol, Drugs & the Law .02 under 21 .08 adult
In Indiana, the legal blood alcohol limit is:
Answer: .08 percent
Driving with a BAC of .08% or more is illegal.
.02 under 21 .08 adult
In Indiana, a driver under 21 can be penalized at a lower BAC of:
Answer: .02
Under-21 drivers face penalties at .02 BAC.
Indiana notes that 18 hours without sleep leaves a driver as impaired as a BAC of:
Answer: .08
18 hours without sleep = impairment equal to a .08 BAC.
In Indiana, two serious alcohol-related judgments within 10 years bring a driving suspension of:
Answer: 10 years
Two such judgments in 10 years suspend driving privileges for 10 years.
An Indiana commercial driver is intoxicated at a BAC of:
Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are DUI at .04.
The only thing that lowers your blood alcohol content is:
Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
If you plan to drink in Indiana, the safest choice is to:
Answer: Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
Line up a sober ride before you drink.
Points & Penalties In Indiana, driving 1–15 mph over the limit adds how many points?
Answer: 2 points
1–15 mph over adds 2 points.
In Indiana, driving 16–25 mph over the limit adds:
Answer: 4 points
16–25 mph over adds 4 points.
In Indiana, driving 26+ mph over the limit adds:
Answer: 6 points
26+ mph over adds 6 points.
If you are involved in a crash in Indiana, you must:
Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.
Sharing the Road At an Indiana roundabout, advisory speed signs typically show:
Answer: 15 mph
Roundabout advisory speeds are typically about 15 mph.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in Indiana, you should:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
Indiana's Move Over law requires that, for a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you:
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, otherwise slow down.
A motorcycle in Indiana is entitled to:
Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
An Indiana Motor Driven Cycle (MDC) operator under 18 must:
Answer: Wear a helmet
MDC operators under 18 must wear a helmet.
Vehicle Equipment Indiana law requires vehicle occupants to:
Answer: Wear seat belts
Buckle up — Indiana's seat-belt law is enforced.
If your turn signals fail in Indiana, you should:
Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
In Indiana you must use headlights:
Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and whenever visibility is low.
Signaling & Communication An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:
Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
In Indiana, a traffic regulation sign (e.g., speed limit) tells you:
Answer: Rules you must obey
Traffic regulation signs display rules drivers must obey.
Safe Driving If you become drowsy while driving in Indiana, you should:
Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
A safe following distance in Indiana gives you:
Answer: Time to react and avoid a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
After holding an Indiana probationary license 180 days (still under 18), the nighttime restriction:
Answer: Continues with adjusted hours
After 180 days the nighttime restriction continues with adjusted hours.
Keeping a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead helps you:
Answer: React safely to sudden stops
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.