Indiana BMV permit practice test 5

A: An upcoming railroad crossing. Circular signs alert drivers to upcoming railroad crossings. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Sign Shapes, page 33.

A: Only when activated by a pedestrian. These beacons stay dark until a pedestrian pushes the button to cross. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Signals — Yellow Flashing Lights, page 39.

A: The first vehicle to stop at the intersection. At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to stop is the first to proceed. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: All-Way Stops, page 44.

A: A traffic circle may have clockwise and counterclockwise traffic and stop signs at entries. A traffic circle may have traffic in both directions and stop-controlled approaches instead of yield signs. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Roundabouts, page 45.

B: At least two to three seconds. Keep a gap of at least two to three seconds between you and the vehicle in front. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Braking and Following Distances, page 46.

A: Use caution; you do not have to change lanes. A flashing arrow board not indicating a direction means caution but does not require a lane change. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Work Zones, page 52.

D: Up to 200 feet. Blind spots extend up to 20 feet in front of the cab, along both sides, and up to 200 feet behind. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Tractor-Trailers — Blind Spots, page 55.

A: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or when beacons flash. Common school zone hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or when school speed beacons are flashing. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Speed Limits — School Zone Speed Limits, page 46.

A: Test your brakes by pumping them to dry them. After driving through puddles, test your brakes by pumping them to help dry them. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Driving in Uncertain Weather Conditions — Rain, page 49.

A: Your name, address and vehicle registration number, and show your license. The driver must give name, address and registration number and show their driver's license. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 8: What to Do After an Accident — Should You Move Your Vehicle?, page 63.

A: Young adults ages 16-29. Young adults ages 16-29 are at highest risk, accounting for 64 percent of fatigue-related accidents. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Impaired and Dangerous Driving — Drowsy Driving, page 50.

A: No, never. Parking in the striped area is prohibited even with a valid placard; it is needed for wheelchair transfers and ramps. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Parking and Reversing — Handicap Accessible Parking, page 60.

C: Two years. An Indiana learner's permit lasts two years from the day it is issued. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Learner's Permit Validity, page 9.

A: Read the label and discuss side effects with a physician or pharmacist. Always consult the label and discuss side effects with a physician or pharmacist before driving. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 8: Impaired Driving, page 64.

A: Slow down and be prepared to stop and yield. Three-sided signs warn drivers to slow down and be ready to stop to yield to others. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Sign Shapes, page 33.

A: A stop sign. A flashing red light is equivalent to a stop sign: stop completely, then proceed with caution. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Traffic Signals — Red Flashing Lights, page 39.

A: Yield; the vehicle on the left yields. When two drivers arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the left yields the right-of-way. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: All-Way Stops, page 44.

A: Never. Never back into an intersection in order to turn around. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Parking and Reversing — Reversing, page 59.

A: Watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed object and count the seconds until you pass it. Watch for the vehicle ahead to pass a fixed object and estimate how much time passes before you pass the same object. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Braking and Following Distances, page 46.

A: Merging late, toward the lane closure, to reduce the length of the backup, where signs direct it. At some locations signs encourage late or zipper merging at the lane closure to reduce backups. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Work Zones — Work Zone Safety Driving Tips, page 53.

A: The truck driver cannot see you. If you cannot see the driver's mirrors, the driver cannot see you. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Tractor-Trailers — Tips, page 55.

B: At least 10 mph lower. Work site speed limits are always at least 10 mph below the maximum established limit. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Speed Limits — Reduced Speed Limits in Highway Work Zones, page 46.

A: Low beams. Do not use high beams in fog; low beams better light the road. Also use flashing emergency signals. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Driving in Uncertain Weather Conditions — Fog, page 49.

A: Call a law enforcement agency to provide information. Take reasonable steps to notify the owner; if they can't be found, call law enforcement. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 8: What to Do After an Accident — Provide Reasonable Assistance, page 63.

A: Difficulty remembering the last few miles driven. Signs include trouble remembering the last few miles, yawning, missing exits, drifting and hitting rumble strips. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Impaired and Dangerous Driving — Drowsy Driving, page 50.