Indiana BMV Permit Practice Test: 50 Free Questions

1. What is the minimum age to obtain a learner's permit if you are enrolled in a BMV-licensed driver education program?

1. a) 15 years and 6 months.
2. b) 15 years of age.
3. c) 16 years of age.
4. d) 14 years of age.

2. How long must you hold a valid driver's license before applying for a for-hire endorsement?

1. a) At least 1 year.
2. b) At least 3 years.
3. c) At least 6 months.
4. d) At least 2 years.

3. If you choose to be an organ donor, what symbol will appear on the front of your credential?

1. a) A small heart.
2. b) A green star.
3. c) A blue circle.
4. d) A small red cross.

4. If you move to a new legal address, within how many days must you notify the BMV and apply for an amended credential?

1. a) 60 days.
2. b) 10 days.
3. c) 30 days.
4. d) 45 days.

5. How long do points stay active on your driver record?

1. a) Three years from the conviction date.
2. b) Two years from the conviction date.
3. c) One year from the conviction date.
4. d) Five years from the conviction date.

6. What does an equilateral triangle traffic sign require a driver to do?

1. a) Come to an immediate stop regardless of traffic.
2. b) Slow down and prepare to yield.
3. c) Accelerate to merge with traffic.
4. d) Maintain speed but watch for hazards.

7. What does a "Left Turn Yield on Green" sign instruct?

1. a) You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left on green.
2. b) You have the right of way to turn left on green.
3. c) Left turns are prohibited.
4. d) You must stop before turning left on green.

8. When yielding, what determines if you have yielded correctly?

1. a) The other vehicle with right of way should not have to brake.
2. b) You stopped for 1 second.
3. c) You honked to alert them.
4. d) You slowed down to 5 mph.

9. What is the state of a pedestrian hybrid beacon when not in use?

1. a) Steady Green.
2. b) Flashing Yellow.
3. c) Dark.
4. d) Steady Red.

10. What do flashing red lights on a pedestrian hybrid beacon indicate?

1. a) The signal is malfunctioning.
2. b) Drivers may proceed if the crossing is clear of pedestrians.
3. c) Drivers must stop and wait.
4. d) Pedestrians should run.

11. What is the meaning of a diamond-shaped traffic sign?

1. a) It provides directions to services.
2. b) It conveys regulatory information.
3. c) It warns of upcoming road conditions and hazards.
4. d) It indicates a school zone.

12. What facility is indicated by a "Rest Area" sign?

1. a) A police station.
2. b) A gas station only.
3. c) A place to stop and rest.
4. d) A hospital.

13. If you are approaching a stop sign and there is no painted stop line or crosswalk, where should you bring your vehicle to a complete stop?

1. a) At the edge of the curb line.
2. b) Perpendicular to the stop sign.
3. c) Five feet beyond the stop sign.
4. d) Ten feet before the intersection.

14. Which of the following vehicles is specifically prohibited from using the rule that allows operators to proceed through a red light after waiting for two minutes?

1. a) Bicycles.
2. b) Motor driven cycles.
3. c) Autocycles.
4. d) Motorcycles.

15. What are the three common types of information displayed on rectangular traffic signs?

1. a) State route markers, interstate shields, and detour information.
2. b) Traffic regulations, helpful information, and warnings of hazardous conditions.
3. c) Yield instructions, stop signs, and railroad crossing warnings.
4. d) School zones, pedestrian crossings, and construction areas.

16. What does this warning sign indicate?

1. a) Road Work Ahead.
2. b) Bridge Out.
3. c) Low Clearance.
4. d) Narrow Bridge.

17. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Two-Way Traffic.
2. b) Pass With Care.
3. c) Divided Highway.
4. d) One Way Street.

18. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Picnic Area.
2. b) School Zone.
3. c) Park Entrance.
4. d) Playground Warning.

19. Which of the following is a function of construction signs?

1. a) Conveying regulations such as worksite added penalties.
2. b) Indicating railroad crossings.
3. c) Marking permanent points of interest.
4. d) Providing permanent route guidance.

20. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Bus Station Ahead.
2. b) No School Buses Allowed.
3. c) Public Transit Stop.
4. d) School Bus Stop Ahead.

21. Describe the appearance of a slow-moving vehicle emblem.

1. a) Red fluorescent center and orange reflective borders.
2. b) White triangle with red borders.
3. c) Yellow center with black borders.
4. d) Orange fluorescent center and red reflective borders.

22. How should you proceed at a flashing red light if cross-traffic does not stop?

1. a) Slow down and proceed if clear.
2. b) Stop and wait for the light to stop flashing.
3. c) Stop and proceed only when the intersection is clear and you won't interfere with cross-traffic.
4. d) You have the right of way, proceed with caution.

23. What does a traffic signal displaying white rectangular bars indicate?

1. a) It controls a bus or transit lane.
2. b) It is a warning for construction.
3. c) It is for pedestrian crossing.
4. d) It indicates a railroad crossing.

24. What do brown traffic signs indicate?

1. a) Upcoming road hazards.
2. b) Temporary traffic control zones.
3. c) Regulatory speed limits.
4. d) Nearby recreational and cultural interest sites.

25. Which vehicle operator is permitted to proceed through a steady red light after stopping for two minutes, provided they exercise caution?

1. a) A truck driver.
2. b) A passenger car driver.
3. c) An autocycle operator.
4. d) A motorcycle operator.

26. What is the purpose of yellow lane markings?

1. a) They indicate a pedestrian crossing zone.
2. b) They separate traffic going in the same direction.
3. c) They indicate a school zone.
4. d) They separate traffic going in opposite directions.

27. If a traffic signal is green but a law enforcement officer signals you to stop, what should you do?

1. a) Proceed because the light is green.
2. b) Obey the officer's command.
3. c) Honk to alert the officer.
4. d) Slow down and proceed.

28. Which group has the right-of-way regardless of traffic signals?

1. a) Delivery trucks.
2. b) Official processions, such as a funeral procession.
3. c) Commuter buses.
4. d) Taxis.

29. Is it legal to park in the diagonally striped area next to a handicap accessible parking space?

1. a) Yes, for less than 5 minutes.
2. b) Yes, if waiting for a passenger.
3. c) No, it is prohibited.
4. d) Yes, if you have a placard.

30. When a stop is required at a railroad crossing, what is the legal distance range to stop from the nearest rail?

1. a) Between 15 and 50 feet.
2. b) Between 5 and 25 feet.
3. c) Between 10 and 40 feet.
4. d) Between 20 and 60 feet.

31. What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus when driving on an interstate or state highway?

1. a) 55 miles per hour.
2. b) 40 miles per hour.
3. c) 60 miles per hour.
4. d) 65 miles per hour.

32. Which of these vehicles are required by law to stop at all railroad crossings?

1. a) All farm machinery and tractors.
2. b) Emergency vehicles with sirens active.
3. c) Any vehicle with a declared weight over 26,000 pounds.
4. d) All school buses and vehicles carrying explosives.

33. What should you do if you miss your exit on an interstate highway?

1. a) Make a U-turn at the nearest median crossing.
2. b) Stop and wait for assistance.
3. c) Reverse on the shoulder.
4. d) Proceed to the next exit and re-enter in the opposite direction.

34. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger vehicles on rural interstate highways?

1. a) 70 miles per hour.
2. b) 55 miles per hour.
3. c) 75 miles per hour.
4. d) 65 miles per hour.

35. What is the typical speed limit on an urban interstate highway?

1. a) 45 miles per hour.
2. b) 70 miles per hour.
3. c) 55 miles per hour.
4. d) 65 miles per hour.

36. What is the maximum speed limit on county roads?

1. a) 50 miles per hour.
2. b) 60 miles per hour.
3. c) 55 miles per hour.
4. d) 40 miles per hour.

37. What is the typical speed limit in most urban residential areas?

1. a) 20 miles per hour.
2. b) 30 miles per hour.
3. c) 35 miles per hour.
4. d) 25 miles per hour.

38. What is the recommended following distance behind the vehicle ahead?

1. a) Five seconds.
2. b) One car length.
3. c) Two to three seconds.
4. d) Ten feet.

39. What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle begins to skid?

1. a) Ease off the gas pedal.
2. b) Shift into neutral.
3. c) Slam on the brakes.
4. d) Turn the steering wheel sharply.

40. Which headlights should you use when driving in fog?

1. a) Hazard lights only.
2. b) High headlight beams.
3. c) Low headlight beams.
4. d) Parking lights only.

41. What should you never do when approaching a steep hill or crest on a rural road?

1. a) Turn on headlights.
2. b) Attempt to pass another vehicle.
3. c) Move to the right.
4. d) Slow down.

42. What must you do if a flagger extends an orange/red flag horizontally?

1. a) Proceed with caution.
2. b) Stop.
3. c) Change lanes.
4. d) Slow down.

43. Is it legal to drive around a railroad crossing gate that is down?

1. a) Yes, if you are quick.
2. b) Yes, if no train is visible.
3. c) No, it is illegal.
4. d) Yes, for emergency vehicles only.

44. When following a large truck, how can you know if you are in the driver's blind spot?

1. a) If you are within 50 feet.
2. b) If you cannot see the truck's license plate.
3. c) If you cannot see the driver's rearview mirrors.
4. d) If the truck's brake lights are on.

45. If you cannot change lanes when approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, what must you do?

1. a) Maintain your speed.
2. b) Move to the shoulder.
3. c) Reduce speed to 10 mph under the posted limit.
4. d) Stop.

46. If you are forced to drive off the road to avoid a collision, what should you aim for?

1. a) A large tree.
2. b) A parked car.
3. c) Something that will give way, like brush or shrubs.
4. d) A rigid pole.

47. What should you avoid doing if your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road?

1. a) Driving along the shoulder.
2. b) Turning back onto the pavement immediately.
3. c) Easing up on the gas pedal.
4. d) Gripping the steering wheel firmly.

48. Which vehicle system failure can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning?

1. a) Faulty exhaust system.
2. b) Faulty transmission.
3. c) Worn brake pads.
4. d) Low tire pressure.

49. When you are stopped by a law enforcement officer, what should you do regarding your cell phone and radio?

1. a) Turn off the radio and end any cell phone conversations.
2. b) Continue your conversation but inform the officer you are on the phone.
3. c) Lower the radio volume and put your phone on speaker.
4. d) Keep the radio on for news updates but put the phone away.

50. If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, why should you avoid turning back onto the pavement immediately?

1. a) The tires may overheat if they touch the pavement too quickly.
2. b) It is illegal to return to the pavement without coming to a full stop.
3. c) Turning back right away may throw the vehicle off balance.
4. d) The shoulder provides better traction for emergency braking.