Indiana Permit Practice Test 1 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

Before a right turn, may you move into a bicycle lane to get ready to turn?

1. Yes, it is the correct way to turn
2. Only if no bicycles are visible
3. No

Question 2 of 20

You are following a tractor-trailer and cannot see its side mirrors. What does that mean?

1. You are at a safe distance
2. The truck is about to turn
3. The truck driver cannot see you

Question 3 of 20

How far behind a tractor-trailer does the driver's blind spot extend?

1. About 20 feet
2. Up to 200 feet
3. There is no blind spot behind

Question 4 of 20

A tractor-trailer ahead swings to the left at an intersection. What might it be doing?

1. Changing lanes to pass
2. Swinging out to make a tight right turn
3. Pulling over to stop

Question 5 of 20

What rights does the driver of a horse-drawn buggy have on a public highway?

1. None; buggies must use the shoulder
2. Only the right to use rural roads
3. The same rights and responsibilities as a motor vehicle driver

Question 6 of 20

How should you pass a tractor-trailer?

1. Completely, and always on the left
2. Slowly, staying beside it
3. On the right if it is in the center lane

Question 7 of 20

About how far does an average car traveling at 55 mph need to stop?

1. About 130 to 140 feet
2. About 50 feet
3. More than 400 feet

Question 8 of 20

Which age group is at the highest risk for fatigue-related crashes?

1. 65 and older
2. 16 to 29
3. 40 to 55

Question 9 of 20

What is the best way to reduce drowsiness?

1. Get more sleep
2. Open the window
3. Turn up the radio

Question 10 of 20

A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What do you do?

1. Wait for the light to turn green
2. Ignore the officer
3. Obey the officer

Question 11 of 20

You are turning left on a green light with no arrow. Whom must you yield to?

1. All oncoming traffic
2. No one; green means go
3. Only pedestrians

Question 12 of 20

A tire blows out. What should you do first?

1. Hold the wheel firmly and keep going straight
2. Brake hard
3. Turn sharply onto the shoulder

Question 13 of 20

On a green light without an arrow, how many vehicles may move into the intersection to turn left at once?

1. Two
2. Only one
3. As many as fit

Question 14 of 20

What is the maximum speed on a rural interstate for trucks over 26,000 pounds?

1. 65 mph
2. 70 mph
3. 55 mph

Question 15 of 20

Which weather event causes the most roadway deaths each year?

1. Snow
2. Fog
3. Flash flooding

Question 16 of 20

Whom should you always yield to at crosswalks and pedestrian signals?

1. Only children
2. Only people using the walk signal
3. Pedestrians

Question 17 of 20

Two large trucks enter a multi-lane roundabout at the same time. Which one yields?

1. The truck in the left lane
2. The truck in the right lane
3. The slower truck

Question 18 of 20

What is the speed limit on a rural state divided highway, unless posted otherwise?

1. 55 mph
2. 60 mph
3. 70 mph

Question 19 of 20

Your car stalls in a flooded area. What should you do?

1. Wait inside for help
2. Abandon it as soon as possible
3. Try to restart it until it works

Question 20 of 20

When may you cross a broken yellow center line?

1. To pass when it is safe
2. Never
3. Only to park