Indiana Permit Practice Test 7 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

What does this white sign mean?

1. Right turns only on red
2. Turn on red after stopping
3. You may not turn while the light is red

Question 2 of 20

Where is this pennant-shaped sign posted and what does it mean?

1. On the left side of two-way roads; do not pass
2. On the right side; lane ends
3. At intersections; yield

Question 3 of 20

What should you do if you see this sign?

1. Slow down and continue
2. You are going the wrong way; turn around safely
3. Stop and wait for a signal

Question 4 of 20

What does this five-sided sign warn you about?

1. A hospital zone
2. A school area where children may be crossing
3. A railroad crossing

Question 5 of 20

What does this sign mean?

1. Yield ahead
2. Signal ahead
3. Stop sign ahead

Question 6 of 20

What does this crossbuck mark?

1. A school crossing
2. The location of the railroad tracks
3. A four-way stop

Question 7 of 20

How should you treat this railroad crossbuck when it is displayed alone?

1. As a yield sign; stop if a train is coming
2. As a stop sign every time
3. As a warning you can ignore if you are in a hurry

Question 8 of 20

A vehicle displaying this emblem cannot go faster than what speed?

1. 35 mph
2. 45 mph
3. 25 mph

Question 9 of 20

Your car breaks down on the shoulder. Where should you place a red reflective triangle?

1. Right next to the car
2. 200 feet behind the car (500 feet on a hill or curve)
3. In front of the car

Question 10 of 20

If you must get out of your car on a roadside shoulder, which side should you exit from?

1. The driver's side
2. Whichever is closer
3. The passenger side, after checking around you

Question 11 of 20

Your car is stuck on the tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you run?

1. Straight down the tracks
2. Away from the train, parallel to the tracks
3. Away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle toward the oncoming train

Question 12 of 20

Your car stalls on the tracks and no train is coming. Whom should you call first?

1. The number on the blue Emergency Notification sign at the crossing
2. Your insurance company
3. A tow truck

Question 13 of 20

Your car plunges into water. How should you get out?

1. Through an open window, not the door
2. Open the door right away
3. Wait until the car fills with water

Question 14 of 20

Once railroad crossing lights start flashing and the gate begins to lower, about how long do you have to get off the crossing?

1. 5 seconds
2. About 20 seconds
3. 2 minutes

Question 15 of 20

Your regular brakes suddenly fail. What should you try?

1. Turn off the engine
2. Shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard
3. Steer into a ditch right away

Question 16 of 20

In an emergency, why should you never turn the ignition to LOCK while moving?

1. It drains the battery
2. The air bags turn off
3. The steering will lock and you will lose control

Question 17 of 20

A lane is closed ahead in a work zone. When should you usually merge?

1. At the last possible moment
2. Early, as soon as you see the signs
3. Only when a flagger tells you

Question 18 of 20

How can you detect carbon monoxide in your car?

1. You can't see, smell or taste it
2. By its strong smell
3. By blue smoke inside

Question 19 of 20

The driver ahead signals a turn and slows down. What should you do?

1. Pass on the right
2. Honk to hurry them
3. Slow down and be prepared to stop

Question 20 of 20

Is it legal to drive around a railroad crossing gate that is down?

1. Yes, if no train is visible
2. Yes, if you go slowly
3. No, it is illegal