Indiana BMV permit practice test 8

A: The passenger side. Exit on the passenger side after checking for traffic and hazards. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 8: Roadside Emergency Situations, page 65.

A: Turn your body to the right and look through the back window. Twist your body right and look out the rear window. Don't back up using only the mirror. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Parking and Reversing — Reversing, page 59.

A: No more than three weeks and no less than 48 business hours. Skills exam appointments must be booked at least 48 business hours ahead but no more than three weeks out. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Driving Skills Exam, page 10.

A: A bridge or overpass ahead has limited height. Low Clearance warns of limited overhead height ahead. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Warning Signs, page 34.

A: Stop while the pedestrian crosses. Two steady red lights are displayed while the pedestrian crosses; drivers must stop. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, page 41.

A: The bus is slowing to stop and load or unload children. Amber lights warn that the bus is slowing and will load or unload children. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Other Vehicles — School Buses, page 56.

A: Focus on the right side of the road. Do not look directly into oncoming lights; focus on the right side of the road. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Driving at Night — Visibility, page 49.

A: Do not apply them until the car has slowed and is almost stopped. Hold the wheel firmly, take your foot off the gas, don't brake until the car is almost stopped, and pull off. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 8: Vehicle Equipment Failures — Tire Blowout, page 65.

C: By 45 percent. For drivers and front-seat passengers, belts raise survival odds by 45 percent and halve the risk of serious injury. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Seat Belts and Child Safety Restraints, page 60.

A: Nothing. The BMV gives its driving skills exam free, but you must bring your own vehicle. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Driving Skills Exam, page 10.

A: The bridge ahead is narrower than the road. The Narrow Bridge sign warns that the bridge ahead is narrow; be prepared to slow or stop for other vehicles. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Warning Signs, page 34.

A: Proceed after stopping if the crossing is clear of pedestrians. The flashing red lights allow drivers to proceed if the crossing is clear of pedestrians. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, page 41.

A: No, only traffic going the same direction as the bus must stop. With a barrier or unimproved median between you and the bus, only traffic going the bus's direction has to stop. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Other Vehicles — School Buses, page 57.

A: Traction is reduced, so skidding can occur. Stopping and turning are harder on gravel because traction is reduced. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Driving on Rural Roads, page 51.

A: Shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard. Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes fast and hard to build pressure; use the parking brake carefully. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 8: Vehicle Equipment Failures — Brake Failure, page 65.

C: At least 12 inches. The driver should sit at least 12 inches from the steering wheel. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Seat Belts and Child Safety Restraints, page 60.

A: Only the BMV examiner(s) or authorized BMV personnel. No one other than the BMV examiner(s) or authorized BMV personnel is allowed in the vehicle. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Driving Skills Exam, page 11.

A: Added Lane. The manual's warning-sign chart labels this sign Added Lane; it differs from Merging Traffic and Lane Ends. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Warning Signs, page 34.

A: Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions. Yellow lane markings separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Lane Markings — Yellow Lane Markings, page 42.

A: Stop. Red flashing lights plus an extended stop arm mean you must stop. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Other Vehicles — School Buses, page 57.

A: Slow down, move right and watch for oncoming vehicles. Slow down, move to the right side and watch for oncoming vehicles; never pass near a crest. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Driving on Rural Roads, page 51.

A: The steering will lock, causing a loss of control. With a steering wheel interlock, turning to lock while moving locks the steering and causes loss of control. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 8: Vehicle Equipment Failures — Ignition Locking, page 65.

A: Low on the hips and flat across the collar bone. The lap belt goes low across the hips and the shoulder belt lies flat over the collarbone. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 7: Seat Belts and Child Safety Restraints, page 60.

A: Deactivate them (backup cameras excepted). Interior cameras must be deactivated for the exam; this does not include backup cameras. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 1: Driving Skills Exam, page 11.

A: Bridges may be icy even when the road is not. Bridges may freeze before other sections of road; the sign warns drivers to watch for ice. Indiana Driver's Manual: Chapter 6: Warning Signs, page 34.