Indiana Permit Practice Test 6 (2026)

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From the official handbook, Published July 2026, Sections 1, 6, 7 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the BMV. Indiana Driver's Manual

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    You face a green arrow shown with a red light. What may you do?

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    Answer: Turn in the direction of the arrow if the intersection is clear

    A green arrow gives you the right of way to turn when the intersection is clear.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 34

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    What does a flashing yellow light (no arrow) at an intersection mean?

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    Answer: Slow down and use caution

    Slow down and go through carefully; cross traffic must yield to you.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 34

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    During the first 180 days with a probationary license, when may you NOT drive?

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    Answer: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

    For the first 180 days, no driving between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

    Handbook: Section 1, p. 10

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    After 180 days, a probationary driver under 18 may not drive Sunday through Thursday after what time?

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    Answer: 11 p.m.

    Sunday through Thursday, the limit is 11 p.m.

    Handbook: Section 1, p. 10

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    The light turns steady yellow and you are too close to stop safely. What should you do?

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    Answer: Complete your movement through the intersection

    If you can't stop safely, you may complete your movement.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 33

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with two parallel arrows
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    Answer: Added lane: traffic joins in its own lane

    The added lane sign shows a new lane joining without merging.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 29

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    Until what age is an Indiana driver's license considered probationary?

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    Answer: 21

    A license obtained before 21 is probationary until you turn 21.

    Handbook: Section 1, p. 10

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a red triangle and arrow
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    Answer: Yield ahead

    It warns of a yield sign ahead.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 29

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    A signal with white rectangular bars controls which traffic?

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    Answer: Buses or transit vehicles

    White bar signals apply only to bus or transit operators.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 35

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    What does a flashing DON'T WALK signal tell pedestrians?

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    Answer: The time to cross safely is ending

    The flashing words or hand warn that crossing time is ending.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 36

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    A flagger holds a fluorescent orange or red flag straight out into your lane. What do you do?

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    Answer: Stop

    A horizontal flag means stop; proceed slowly only when the flagger directs you.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 47

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    A pedestrian hybrid beacon at a mid-block crosswalk is dark. What does that mean?

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    Answer: No pedestrian has activated it; drive normally

    It stays dark until a pedestrian activates it.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 36

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    In a work zone, a flashing arrow board shows no direction. What does it mean?

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    Answer: Use caution; you do not have to change lanes

    An arrow board with no direction is a caution signal only.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 47

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    What must you do at a sign with this shape?

    Red eight-sided STOP sign
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    Answer: Stop and yield the right of way

    An eight-sided sign always means stop and yield.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 28

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    Orange signs like this one are most often used for what?

    Orange diamond ROAD WORK AHEAD sign
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    Answer: Highway construction and maintenance

    Orange signs warn of temporary conditions from construction and maintenance.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 27

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    What format do Indiana credentials have for people under 21?

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    Answer: Vertical

    Credentials for residents under 21 are vertical and show the dates they turn 18 and 21.

    Handbook: Section 1, p. 1

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    What does this triangular sign tell you to do?

    Red and white triangular YIELD sign
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    Answer: Slow down and be ready to stop for traffic or pedestrians

    A three-sided sign means slow down and be prepared to stop to yield.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 28

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    This sign at a school crossing may have which background color?

    Pedestrian crossing sign with a walking person
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    Answer: Fluorescent yellow-green

    School pedestrian crossing signs may be fluorescent yellow-green.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 27

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    Within how many calendar days is your permanent Indiana credential mailed?

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    Answer: 14

    The permanent credential is mailed within 14 calendar days.

    Handbook: Section 1, p. 11

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    At this sign, a car with the right of way is approaching. What is the rule?

    Red and white triangular YIELD sign
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    Answer: The other driver should not have to brake to avoid you

    Yielding means the other vehicle never has to brake because of you.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 35

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