Practice test 1 of 10 — Indiana permit test

50 questions · Pass mark: 13 of 16 in Road signs, 28 of 34 in Rules of the road · No time limit

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Question 1 of 50Road signs

A sign says "SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT". What does it mean?

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Question 2 of 50Road signs

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

Where does Indiana post the yellow, pennant-shaped No Passing Zone sign?

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Question 3 of 50Road signs · Signals and pavement markings

What does a flashing yellow arrow pointing left mean?

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Question 4 of 50Road signs

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

What does this sign mean while the light is red?

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Question 5 of 50Road signs · Signals and pavement markings

What does a steady green light mean?

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Question 6 of 50Road signs

Road sign for this question (temporary sign)

What should you be ready to do after you pass this sign?

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Question 7 of 50Road signs

A red circle with a slash through a symbol means:

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Question 8 of 50Road signs

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You reach this sign as a car with the right-of-way is coming. What should you do?

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Question 9 of 50Road signs · Signals and pavement markings

You are stopped at a steady red light in Indiana and want to turn right. What does the law allow?

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Question 10 of 50Road signs

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

At night you pass this sign just after you turn onto a ramp. What is the best thing to do?

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Question 11 of 50Road signs

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You are on a one-way street and see this sign. What does it mean?

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Question 12 of 50Road signs

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

What does this sign tell you about the road?

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Question 13 of 50Road signs

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

When you reach this sign, what must you do?

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Question 14 of 50Road signs

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

What should you do when you see this sign?

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Question 15 of 50Road signs · Signals and pavement markings

When may an Indiana driver cross a marked bike lane?

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Question 16 of 50Road signs

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

What does this sign tell you?

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Question 18 of 50Rules of the road · Parking and stopping

You park on a hill with no curb, facing up or down. Which way should you turn your wheels?

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Question 20 of 50Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards

Another driver makes a rude gesture at you. What should you do?

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Question 21 of 50Rules of the road · Speed and following distance

What following gap does the Indiana manual call a good rule behind the vehicle ahead?

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Question 22 of 50Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards

When should you turn on your headlights?

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Question 23 of 50Rules of the road · Sharing the road

When are cyclists hardest for drivers to see?

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Question 24 of 50Rules of the road · Emergencies and equipment

You are in a crash and someone is hurt. What should you do?

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Question 25 of 50Rules of the road · Right of way

Why must drivers always yield to trains at a crossing?

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Question 26 of 50Rules of the road · Emergencies and equipment

You hit a parked car and cannot find the owner. What should you do?

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Question 27 of 50Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards

Which use of a hand-held phone is allowed while driving in Indiana?

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Question 28 of 50Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What happens when you mix alcohol with other drugs?

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Question 29 of 50Rules of the road · Speed and following distance

Why does the risk of hydroplaning go up as you drive faster?

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Question 30 of 50Rules of the road · Parking and stopping

Traffic is backed up and you are about to cross railroad tracks. What should you do?

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Question 31 of 50Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes

You are waiting to turn left with oncoming traffic. How should you hold your front wheels?

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Question 32 of 50Rules of the road · Emergencies and equipment

Your headlights suddenly go out at night. What should you do?

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Question 33 of 50Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes

Where should you slow down when leaving a highway?

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Question 34 of 50Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes

You need to turn at the next intersection. When should you get into the correct lane?

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Question 35 of 50Rules of the road · Right of way

You are turning left into a driveway across the oncoming lane. Who must you yield to?

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Question 36 of 50Rules of the road · Sharing the road

You stop behind a large truck on an uphill slope. Why should you leave extra space?

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Question 37 of 50Rules of the road · Speed and following distance

With no lower limit posted, how fast may you drive on a rural Indiana state divided highway?

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Question 38 of 50Rules of the road · Right of way

A school bus ahead of you has flashing yellow lights. What does this mean?

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Question 39 of 50Rules of the road · Speed and following distance

You are driving on snow or ice. What should you do?

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Question 41 of 50Rules of the road · Parking and stopping

What is double parking?

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Question 42 of 50Rules of the road · Sharing the road

Why should you stay well back from a snowplow?

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Question 43 of 50Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What kinds of tests are covered by implied consent laws?

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Question 44 of 50Rules of the road · Sharing the road

Why do buses and large trucks need extra room when they turn?

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Question 45 of 50Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes

What is a blind spot?

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Question 46 of 50Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes

You miss your exit on the highway. What should you do?

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Question 47 of 50Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards

Water is flowing across the road ahead. What should you do?

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Question 48 of 50Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

You are in a crash. Is it legal to drive away without stopping?

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Question 49 of 50Rules of the road · Parking and stopping

When may you stop or park on the shoulder of an Indiana interstate?

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Practice test 1 of 10 for the Knowledge exam (learner's permit); traffic signs and traffic maneuvers components (the Indiana BMV): 50 questions, 41 to pass (13 of 16 road signs and 28 of 34 rules of the road) — the commonly reported format; the Indiana BMV does not publish the count. Official pass mark: 80% in each section. Our practice tests are untimed.

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