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Questions last updated October 15, 2026 · Original practice questions written from the Indiana Driver's Manual (Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, July 2026 edition) and checked against its text; not official BMV questions. Not affiliated with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

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Two sections, signs and rules · 80% needed on each · question count not published.

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  1. Alcohol and drugs1 of 20

    What device may a court require to test a driver's blood alcohol before the car starts?

    The answer

    Answer: C. The court may require installation of an ignition interlock device, which mechanically tests the driver's blood alcohol level before the vehicle can be started. If eligible, the court may also order specialized driving privileges. A conviction can also bring a suspension of its own, and the court sets conditions placed on your driving privileges.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 5: Operating While Intoxicated, p. 24

  2. Intersections and turns2 of 20

    You and another driver reach an all-way stop at the same time. Who yields?

    The answer

    Answer: D. When two drivers arrive at an all-way stop at the same moment, the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way. If there is any doubt who has the right of way, it is better to yield to the other driver.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: All-Way Stops, p. 39

  3. Licensing (GDL)3 of 20

    You fail the knowledge exam. When can you retake it?

    The answer

    Answer: C. If you fail the knowledge exam you must wait until the next business day to retake it. You also have to arrive at the branch at least 30 minutes before it closes to take the computer-based exam that day. The wait applies to the knowledge exam, which has a different delay than the seven days for a failed driving skills exam.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 1: Knowledge Exam, p. 5

  4. Occupant safety4 of 20

    Do air bags replace seat belts?

    The answer

    Answer: D. A seat belt must be used even in a vehicle with air bags. Air bags work in tandem with seat belts to slow occupants in a collision, and failure to use a seat belt could result in injury from the air bag.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: Seat Belts, p. 55

  5. Parking5 of 20

    When you park facing downhill, which way should the wheels point?

    The answer

    Answer: A. When you park facing downhill, turn the wheels toward the curb. Facing uphill, turn the wheels away from the curb, and with no curb, turn the wheels away from the street. With a curb on an uphill slope, turn the wheels away from the curb. Doing this keeps a rolling vehicle from entering the traffic lane.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: Parallel Parking, p. 54

  6. Passing schoolbus6 of 20

    Where does the manual say school buses stop?

    The answer

    Answer: B. Take note that school buses stop at railroad crossings. Rear-end collisions involving school buses stopped at railroad crossings have increased in recent years, so be prepared to stop behind them. The manual notes that all school buses must stop at railroad crossings, so do not pass one stopped there.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: School Buses, p. 52

  7. Sharing the road7 of 20

    You are turning left and a bicyclist enters the intersection from the opposite direction. What should you do?

    The answer

    Answer: C. When a motorist is turning left and a bicyclist is entering the intersection from the opposite direction, the driver should wait for the bicyclist to pass before making the turn. When sharing a left-turn lane with a cyclist, stay behind until the rider has safely turned.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: Bicycles, p. 53

  8. Traffic signals and markings8 of 20

    What does a green light mean at an intersection?

    The answer

    Answer: D. A green light means go. You have the right of way and may drive through as long as the intersection is clear of other vehicles and pedestrians, so check for anyone still crossing before you move ahead. Drivers turning left must still yield to oncoming traffic, and only one vehicle at a time may enter the intersection to turn.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 6: Traffic Signals, p. 33

  9. Road signs9 of 20

    A sign pointing to a nearby state park is usually which color?

    The answer

    Answer: D. Brown traffic signs indicate nearby recreational and cultural interest sites, such as a state park. Green signs give directions and distances, and blue signs show services. Orange signs warn of temporary conditions, and white signs show regulations such as speed limits, so each color has its own job.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 6: Traffic Sign Colors, p. 27

  10. Special conditions10 of 20

    How far from the nearest rail must vehicles required to stop do so at a railroad crossing?

    The answer

    Answer: D. Vehicles required by law to stop at railroad crossings must stop not closer than 15 feet or farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail. This does not apply to abandoned tracks with appropriate signs or where the tracks have been removed.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: Railroad Crossings, p. 48

  11. Speed and space11 of 20

    Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed for passenger vehicles on a rural interstate?

    The answer

    Answer: B. Rural interstate highways are outside urban areas with a population of at least 50,000. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 70 mph or the posted limit there, while trucks over 26,000 pounds may not exceed 65 mph. On a rural state divided highway the limit is 60 mph, and on an urban interstate it is 55 mph unless a sign says otherwise.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: Speed Limits, p. 40

  12. Alcohol and drugs12 of 20

    What is the legal BAC limit referred to in the manual?

    The answer

    Answer: A. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated or with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit of .08 is a criminal offense and has an immediate effect on your privilege to operate a vehicle. It is more serious than a traffic infraction. The point is made again in Chapter 8, which lists the same limit.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 5: Operating While Intoxicated, p. 23

  13. Intersections and turns13 of 20

    Where must you never make a U-turn?

    The answer

    Answer: C. Never make a U-turn on a curve in the road or when approaching the crest of a hill or grade, and never on an interstate highway. Always yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians when making one where it is allowed. Always yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians where a U-turn is permitted.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: U-Turns, p. 39

  14. Licensing (GDL)14 of 20

    What is the youngest age at which an Indiana learner's permit can be obtained?

    The answer

    Answer: A. An applicant under 16 must be at least 15 and show a Certificate of Driver Education Enrollment from a BMV licensed driver training school. The certificate must be dated no earlier than three weeks before the class starts, and the online theory course certificate alone is not accepted.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 1: Learner's Permits, p. 3

  15. Occupant safety15 of 20

    How far should the driver sit from the steering wheel?

    The answer

    Answer: C. The manual advises the driver sit at least 12 inches away from the steering wheel, with head restraints positioned higher than the top of the head and as close as possible to the back of it. Remember also to buckle up, because failure to use a seat belt could result in injury from the air bag.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: Seat Belts, p. 55

  16. Parking16 of 20

    When parking facing uphill, which way should the wheels point?

    The answer

    Answer: D. When you park facing uphill, turn your vehicle's wheels away from the curb. If there is no curb, turn the wheels away from the street. With a curb on a downhill slope, the wheels point toward the curb instead. The rule changes with the slope, so learn both cases.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: Parallel Parking, p. 54

  17. Passing schoolbus17 of 20

    In which situation is passing illegal and dangerous?

    The answer

    Answer: A. It is dangerous and illegal to pass when a solid yellow line is marked on the driver's side of the center line, when a pennant-shaped No Passing Zone sign or a Do Not Pass sign is posted, on or approaching a curve or the crest of a hill, or within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: Prohibited Passing, p. 38

  18. Sharing the road18 of 20

    How far in front of the cab can a tractor-trailer driver's blind spot extend?

    The answer

    Answer: B. Blind spots for the tractor-trailer driver extend up to 20 feet in front of the cab, along both sides of the trailer and alongside the cab, and up to 200 feet behind the vehicle. Drivers lingering in them hinder the truck driver's ability to take evasive action.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 7: Sharing the Road With Tractor-Trailers, p. 49

  19. Traffic signals and markings19 of 20

    What does a red light mean?

    The answer

    Answer: B. A red light means stop. Traffic entering the intersection from other directions has the right of way, and you may not enter until the light facing you turns green and the intersection is clear. Wait until the light turns green and the intersection is clear before entering, and remember that only specific turn exceptions allow movement on red.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 6: Traffic Signals, p. 33

  20. Road signs20 of 20

    What do circular traffic signs alert drivers to?

    The answer

    Answer: A. Circular traffic signs alert drivers to upcoming railroad crossings. A round advance warning sign with an X and the letters RR shows that tracks cross the road ahead. Be prepared to slow down and stop if a train is coming, and never try to race a train to the crossing.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 6: Traffic Sign Shapes, p. 28

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Indiana BMV Permit alcohol and drug questions

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  • What device may a court require to test a driver's blood alcohol before the car starts? Answer: An ignition interlock deviceIndiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 5: Operating While Intoxicated, p. 24
  • What is the legal BAC limit referred to in the manual? Answer: .08Indiana Driver's Manual 2026 — Chapter 5: Operating While Intoxicated, p. 23