Indiana Permit Practice Test 12 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

How long do points stay active on your Indiana driver record?

1. Six months
2. One year
3. Two years from the conviction date

Question 2 of 20

After a crash on the traveled part of a highway, when should you NOT move your vehicle off the road?

1. When someone is injured, killed or trapped
2. When the damage is minor
3. When traffic is heavy

Question 3 of 20

A driver under 18 is cited for operating while intoxicated. Who may also recommend a suspension?

1. The school principal
2. The insurance company
3. The Juvenile Court

Question 4 of 20

How many points for driving while suspended?

1. 4
2. 8
3. 6

Question 5 of 20

You hit an unattended parked car. What must you do?

1. Leave a note and drive away
2. Stop, try to notify the owner and, if you can't, call the police
3. Report it only if damage is over $1,000

Question 6 of 20

Three OWI judgments within 10 years make you a habitual traffic violator. How long is the suspension?

1. Five years
2. 10 years
3. One year

Question 7 of 20

If the BMV orders you to take a Driver Safety Program, how long do you have to finish it?

1. 30 days
2. 90 days
3. One year

Question 8 of 20

What is the most common factor in Indiana collisions?

1. Speeding
2. Drunk driving
3. Failure to yield the right of way

Question 9 of 20

Going how many hours without sleep impairs a driver as much as a .08 BAC?

1. 18
2. 8
3. 36

Question 10 of 20

How often can you earn the four-point credit for a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program?

1. Once every three years
2. Once a year
3. Once in a lifetime

Question 11 of 20

After the BMV asks you to verify insurance, how long does your insurer have to file the Certificate of Compliance?

1. 10 days
2. 90 days
3. 180 days

Question 12 of 20

Which behavior may signal an impaired driver ahead of you?

1. Using turn signals early
2. Driving exactly at the speed limit
3. Straddling the center line or weaving

Question 13 of 20

What is the reinstatement fee for a first no-insurance suspension (after January 1, 2015)?

1. $150
2. $1,000
3. $250

Question 14 of 20

Before driving after taking a new medication, what should you do?

1. Drink coffee to stay alert
2. Read the label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about side effects
3. Drive only on side streets

Question 15 of 20

What does an SR22 form show?

1. That you carry insurance meeting the state minimum
2. That you passed a driver safety course
3. That your vehicle passed inspection

Question 16 of 20

If you are convicted of operating a boat while intoxicated, what happens to your driving privileges?

1. The same penalties as drunk driving apply
2. Nothing; boating is separate
3. Only a fine from the DNR

Question 17 of 20

A driver with 10 traffic violations in 10 years, one of them major, becomes a habitual traffic violator. How long is the suspension?

1. One year
2. Five years
3. Life

Question 18 of 20

What does an ignition interlock device do?

1. Locks the doors when you speed
2. Records your speed for the court
3. Tests your blood alcohol level before the car can start

Question 19 of 20

A driver with a previous OWI conviction refuses a chemical test. How long is the suspension?

1. One year
2. Two years
3. Six months

Question 20 of 20

What is the suspension for refusing a chemical test (with no prior OWI conviction)?

1. One year
2. 90 days
3. Two years