Indiana Permit Practice Test: Lanes, Turns and Passing (2026)

Question 1 of 17

When may you cross a broken yellow center line?

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

Question 2 of 17

Yellow lane markings separate traffic moving in which way?

1. The same direction
2. Opposite directions
3. Bicycles from cars

Question 3 of 17

White lane markings separate lanes of traffic moving in which way?

1. Opposite directions
2. Only turn lanes
3. The same direction

Question 4 of 17

What should you do at a solid white line between lanes?

1. Do not cross it
2. Cross it to pass
3. Cross it if you signal

Question 5 of 17

How many lanes should you move across at a time?

1. Two if traffic is light
2. One
3. As many as needed

Question 6 of 17

Before changing lanes, how do you check your blind spot?

1. Look in the rearview mirror only
2. Use the side mirror only
3. Briefly turn your head toward the lane you are entering

Question 7 of 17

When passing on a two-lane road, how far ahead of an oncoming vehicle must you be back in the right lane?

1. At least 100 feet
2. At least 25 feet
3. At least 50 feet

Question 8 of 17

When passing, how do you know it is safe to return to your lane?

1. After counting to two
2. When you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
3. When the other driver flashes the lights

Question 9 of 17

Passing is illegal within how many feet of an intersection, railroad crossing or bridge?

1. 50 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 100 feet

Question 10 of 17

Another vehicle is passing you on the left. What should you do?

1. Let it pass and do not speed up
2. Speed up so it can't cut in
3. Move left to block it

Question 11 of 17

Which lane should you be in to turn left?

1. The far-right lane
2. The far-left lane for your direction
3. Any lane, if you signal

Question 12 of 17

What is the center lane marked for left turns NOT to be used for?

1. Turning left into a driveway
2. Waiting to turn left
3. Passing other vehicles

Question 13 of 17

Where are U-turns never allowed?

1. On an interstate highway
2. At a median U-turn intersection
3. On a quiet residential street

Question 14 of 17

In a multi-lane roundabout, when should you change lanes?

1. Whenever you need to exit
2. Never in the circular roadway; pick your lane before entering
3. Only after one full lap

Question 15 of 17

You miss your exit on the interstate. What should you do?

1. Back up on the shoulder
2. Cross the median to turn around
3. Drive to the next exit

Question 16 of 17

On the highway, which lane should slower vehicles use?

1. The right lane
2. The left lane
3. The center lane

Question 17 of 17

When entering an interstate from an on-ramp, what should you do?

1. Stop at the end of the ramp
2. Stay right and speed up in the acceleration lane
3. Merge immediately at low speed