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25 questions written from the Indiana Driver's Manual, covering licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, road signs, signals and pavement markings, right of way and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1How long do you have to get an Indiana driver's license after becoming an Indiana resident?

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    B: 60 days. New Indiana residents have 60 days to obtain an Indiana driver's license. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Indiana Residency Requirements — New Indiana Residents, page 7.

  2. Question 2What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for adult drivers in Indiana, as stated in the Driver's Manual?

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    C: .08. Operating with a BAC over the legal limit of .08 is a criminal offense. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 5: Suspensions — Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, page 28.

  3. Question 3What does a brown traffic sign indicate?

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    A: Nearby recreational and cultural interest sites. Brown signs indicate nearby recreational and cultural sites, such as a state park. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Sign Colors, page 32.

  4. Question 4You face a steady green light at an intersection. What may you do?

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    A: Drive through if the intersection is clear of vehicles and pedestrians. On a green light you may go, but only if no vehicles or pedestrians are still in the intersection. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Signals — Driving through an Intersection, page 38.

  5. Question 5You face a green light (no arrow) and want to turn left. Whom must you yield to?

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    A: All oncoming traffic. With a green light and no arrow, you may turn if clear but must yield to all oncoming traffic. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Signals — Turning through an Intersection, page 39.

  6. Question 6How many vehicles at a time may move into an intersection to turn left on a green ball signal?

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    A: One. On a green ball, left-turning vehicles enter the intersection one at a time. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Signals — Turning through an Intersection, page 39.

  7. Question 7When may you cross a solid yellow center line?

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    A: Only to turn. You may cross a broken yellow line to pass when safe, but should not cross a solid yellow line except to turn. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Lane Markings — Yellow Lane Markings, page 42.

  8. Question 8On the highway, which lane should slower vehicles use?

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    A: The right lane. Slower vehicles should use the right lane, leaving the left lane for faster or passing vehicles. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles, page 42.

  9. Question 9In a multi-lane roundabout, a tractor-trailer is driving through beside you. What must you do?

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    A: Yield to the large vehicle, slowing or stopping if needed. Drivers must yield to large vehicles in a multi-lane roundabout, including slowing or stopping. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Roundabouts, page 45.

  10. Question 10What is the maximum speed limit for passenger vehicles on a rural Indiana interstate unless posted otherwise?

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    D: 70 mph. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 70 mph or the posted limit on rural interstates. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Speed Limits — Rural Interstate Highway Speed Limits, page 45.

  11. Question 11Your vehicle has conventional brakes and the rear wheels begin sliding sideways. Which way do you steer?

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    A: In the direction the rear of the car is sliding. With conventional brakes, ease off the gas and steer in a controlled way in the direction the rear is sliding. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Braking and Following Distances — Skidding, page 47.

  12. Question 12Your wheels leave the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?

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    A: Ease off the gas and gradually return to the road when safe. Don't turn back right away; ease up on the gas and turn back gradually when safe. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Braking and Following Distances — Rollover, page 47.

  13. Question 13Above what speed does fuel consumption increase steadily, according to the manual?

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    B: 45 mph. Fuel consumption increases steadily above 45 mph. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Fuel Economy, page 47.

  14. Question 14When starting to parallel park, how far from the vehicle in front of the empty space should you position your car?

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    B: At least two feet. Position your vehicle parallel with the car in front of the space and keep at least two feet from it. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Parking and Reversing — Parallel Parking, page 59.

  15. Question 15What is the minimum age for an Indiana learner's permit if you are enrolled in a BMV-licensed behind-the-wheel driver training course?

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    B: 15. At 15 you can get a permit only if you're enrolled with a BMV-licensed behind-the-wheel school and bring its enrollment certificate. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Learner's Permits, page 8.

  16. Question 16Which factors primarily determine a person's blood alcohol concentration?

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    A: Amount of alcohol, how quickly it is consumed, and body weight. The primary factors are the amount of alcohol, how quickly it is consumed, and body weight. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 5: Suspensions — Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, page 28.

  17. Question 17What does a blue traffic sign display?

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    A: Road services and information. Blue signs display road services and information, such as amenities at an upcoming exit. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Sign Colors, page 32.

  18. Question 18You are approaching an intersection and the light turns steady yellow. You are too close to stop safely. What may you do?

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    A: Complete your movement through the intersection. If you are too close to stop safely when the light turns yellow, you may complete your movement. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Signals — Driving through an Intersection, page 38.

  19. Question 19You face a flashing red light at an intersection where cross traffic does not have to stop. When may you go?

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    A: After stopping, once the intersection is clear and you will not get in the way of cross traffic. Flashing red works like a stop sign. Where cross traffic keeps moving, you stop and go only when there is a gap that doesn't cut off cross traffic. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Signals — Red Flashing Lights, page 39.

  20. Question 20To turn left, which lane should you be in?

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    A: The far-left lane for your direction of travel. To turn left, be in the far-left lane for your direction; to turn right, the far-right lane. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Rules for Safe and Legal Turning, page 43.

  21. Question 21When passing on a two-lane road, how far ahead of any oncoming vehicle must you return to the right side?

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    B: At least 100 feet. Finish passing and be back in your lane with at least 100 feet to spare before any oncoming vehicle. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles — Passing Other Vehicles, page 43.

  22. Question 22Before changing lanes, how do you check your blind spot?

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    A: Briefly turn your head toward the lane you are entering. Briefly turn your head toward the lane to be sure no vehicle is in your blind spot. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles, page 42.

  23. Question 23Two large trucks are going through a roundabout at the same time. Which must yield?

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    A: The truck in the right lane yields to the truck in the left lane. If two large trucks are in a roundabout together, the driver in the right lane must yield to the driver in the left lane. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Roundabouts, page 45.

  24. Question 24What is the maximum speed on a rural Indiana interstate for trucks with a declared gross weight over 26,000 pounds?

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    C: 65 mph. Trucks over 26,000 pounds may not exceed 65 mph or the posted limit on rural interstates. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Speed Limits — Rural Interstate Highway Speed Limits, page 45.

  25. Question 25Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS) and begins to skid. How should you brake?

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    A: Keep firm, continuous pressure on the pedal and steer normally. With ABS, maintain firm and continuous brake pressure while steering; do not pump. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Braking and Following Distances — Skidding, page 47.

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