Indiana BMV permit practice test 11
25 questions written from the Indiana Driver's Manual, covering road signs, sharing the road, licensing laws and penalties. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1What does a DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION sign mean?
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A: Do not enter the intersection unless you can clear it. Do Not Block Intersection is a regulation sign telling drivers not to stop within the intersection. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Regulation Signs, page 36.
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Question 2What should you avoid doing when turning near pedestrians?
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A: Making a turn that forces a pedestrian to stop, slow down or take special effort. Don't turn in a way that makes a pedestrian stop, slow down or hurry to avoid your car. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Pedestrian Safety, page 60.
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Question 3Which form must you submit to show your supervised driving practice in Indiana?
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A: State Form 54706 – Log of Supervised Driving Practice. You must submit State Form 54706, the Log of Supervised Driving Practice, signed by a parent or guardian if under 18. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Applying for a Driver's License — Age and Experience Requirements, page 14.
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Question 4What does an EMERGENCY STOPPING ONLY sign mean?
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A: You may stop on the shoulder only in an emergency. Emergency Stopping Only is a regulation sign permitting stops only for emergencies. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Regulation Signs, page 36.
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Question 5A person with a white cane or guide dog is crossing. What must you do?
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A: Always yield the right of way. Drivers must always yield to persons who are visually impaired. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Pedestrian Safety — Visually Impaired Pedestrians, page 60.
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Question 6For how long is an Indiana driver's license valid if you are under 75?
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B: Six years. A driver's license is valid for six years if you are younger than 75. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Driver's License Validity, page 14.
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Question 7What does a SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT sign mean?
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A: Vehicles moving slower than other traffic should use the right lane. Slower Traffic Keep Right tells slower vehicles to use the right lane. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Regulation Signs, page 37.
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Question 8How long is an Indiana driver's license valid for a driver aged 75 through 84?
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C: Three years. Drivers aged 75 through 84 receive a license valid for three years. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Driver's License Validity, page 14.
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Question 9What does the TWO-WAY LEFT TURN regulation sign identify?
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A: A center lane used for left turns by traffic from both directions. The Two-Way Left Turn sign identifies a center lane used by left-turning traffic from both directions. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Regulation Signs, page 37.
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Question 10How long is an Indiana driver's license valid for a driver who is 85 or older?
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B: Two years. Drivers 85 and older receive a two-year license. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Driver's License Validity, page 14.
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Question 11A supplemental plaque under a stop sign reads ALL WAY. What does it mean?
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A: All approaches to the intersection must stop. Supplemental plaques under stop signs show which directions must stop; ALL WAY means all approaches stop. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Regulation Signs — Supplemental Plaques, page 37.
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Question 12Until what age is an Indiana driver's license considered probationary?
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C: 21. A license obtained before 21 is probationary until you turn 21; it is valid until 21 years and 30 days. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Probationary Driver's License Validity, page 15.
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Question 13A plaque under a stop sign reads CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP. What should you do?
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A: Stop and wait for a safe gap; cross traffic will not stop for you. The plaque tells you that traffic on the cross street does not have to stop. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Regulation Signs — Supplemental Plaques, page 37.
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Question 14During the first 180 days of an Indiana probationary license, who may ride with you without another adult present?
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A: Your child, stepchild, sibling (including step or half) or spouse. For the first 180 days, family members such as your own child, stepchild, sibling (step or half included) or spouse may ride with you without a supervising adult. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Probationary Driver's License Passenger Restrictions, page 15.
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Question 15What do traffic guidance signs provide?
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A: Information about the road, upcoming entrances and exits, and distances. Guidance signs tell drivers about the road, upcoming highway entrances and exits, and distances. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Guidance Signs, page 37.
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Question 16During the first 180 days with an Indiana probationary license, when may you NOT drive?
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A: Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.. For the first 180 days, you may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Probationary Driver's License Time Restrictions, page 15.
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Question 17What do driver services and recreation signs provide?
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A: Information about nearby amenities, parks and recreation areas. Driver services and recreation signs give information about nearby amenities, parks and recreational areas. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Guidance Signs — Driver Services and Recreation Signs, page 38.
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Question 18After the first 180 days, an Indiana probationary driver under 18 may not drive on Sunday through Thursday after what time?
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B: 11 p.m.. After 180 days and under 18, you may not drive Sunday through Thursday after 11 p.m. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Probationary Driver's License Time Restrictions, page 15.
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Question 19Where is the white rectangular Do Not Pass sign posted?
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A: On the right-hand side of the road. A white rectangular Do Not Pass sign is posted on the right side; the yellow pennant is on the left. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles — Prohibited Passing, page 43.
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Question 20After the first 180 days, between what hours on Saturday and Sunday may an Indiana probationary driver under 18 not drive?
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A: Between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.. On Saturday and Sunday the restricted hours are between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Probationary Driver's License Time Restrictions, page 15.
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Question 21How should you treat a railroad crossbuck that is displayed alone?
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A: As a yield sign; you must stop if a train is approaching. A crossbuck alone should be treated as a yield sign; stop if a train is approaching. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Railroad Crossings — Crossbucks, page 53.
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Question 22Which trip is an exception to Indiana's probationary driving-hour limits?
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A: Going to or from lawful employment. Exceptions include employment, school-sanctioned activities, religious events, or driving with a licensed person 25 or older (or spouse 21+). Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Probationary Driver's License Time Restrictions, page 15.
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Question 23When may any Indiana driver use a telecommunications device such as a phone while driving?
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A: Only hands-free, or to make a 911 emergency call. Indiana prohibits telecommunications device use while driving unless hands-free or to make a 911 emergency call. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Distracted Driving, page 50.
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Question 24Which school event can cause the BMV to suspend a juvenile's driving privileges in Indiana?
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A: Withdrawing from school. Suspension follows notice of expulsion, a second suspension in one school year, habitual truancy, or withdrawal from school. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Dropping Out, Being Suspended, or Being Expelled from School, page 15.
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Question 25What is the minimum age to apply for an Indiana commercial learner's permit or CDL?
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B: 18. You must be at least 18 to apply for a CLP or CDL; drivers under 21 may operate only in intrastate commerce. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Commercial Learner's Permit and Commercial Driver's License, page 16.
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