Indiana DMV Permit Mock Exam (2026)

Question 1 of 46

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 2 of 46

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 3 of 46

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

1. You go first because you are moving
2. Both cars stop
3. The other driver should not have to brake to avoid you

Question 4 of 46

Within how many days must you apply for an amended credential after changing your legal address?

1. 30
2. 60
3. 10

Question 5 of 46

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 6 of 46

To make your parked car harder to steal, how should you leave the front wheels?

1. Straight
2. Turned sharply to the right, with the parking brake on
3. Turned to the left

Question 7 of 46

After failing a driving skills exam, how long must you wait to retake it?

1. The next business day
2. Seven days
3. Two months

Question 8 of 46

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

1. Slow down and keep going
2. Change lanes
3. Stop

Question 9 of 46

This diamond-shaped sign is an example of which type of sign?

1. A warning sign: slippery when wet
2. A regulation sign: no skidding allowed
3. A guide sign to a car wash

Question 10 of 46

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

1. Use caution; you do not have to change lanes
2. Merge right now
3. The road is closed

Question 11 of 46

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

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

Question 12 of 46

What does this sign mean?

1. No U-turn
2. No right turn
3. No left turn

Question 13 of 46

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 14 of 46

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 15 of 46

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 16 of 46

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

1. Stop suddenly anyway
2. Speed up to beat the red
3. Complete your movement through the intersection

Question 17 of 46

Approaching the crest of a steep hill on a rural road, what should you do?

1. Slow down, move to the right and watch for oncoming vehicles
2. Pass slower cars before the top
3. Drive in the center of the road

Question 18 of 46

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 19 of 46

Off interstates and state highways, what is the maximum speed for a school bus?

1. 30 mph
2. 40 mph
3. 55 mph

Question 20 of 46

If you are suspected of drunk driving and refuse breath, blood or performance tests, what can happen?

1. You can lose your driving privileges
2. Nothing, refusal is your right with no penalty
3. You only get a warning

Question 21 of 46

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 22 of 46

What does this round sign warn of?

1. A traffic circle
2. A school bus stop
3. A railroad crossing ahead

Question 23 of 46

Do you need a seat belt if your car has air bags?

1. Yes; air bags work together with seat belts
2. No; the air bag replaces it
3. Only on highways

Question 24 of 46

How many hours of supervised driving practice must an applicant under 18 complete for a probationary license?

1. 30
2. 50
3. 100

Question 25 of 46

What does this triangular sign tell you to do?

1. Stop completely every time
2. Slow down and be ready to stop for traffic or pedestrians
3. Speed up to merge

Question 26 of 46

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 27 of 46

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 28 of 46

What do red traffic signs tell drivers?

1. A regulation that requires immediate action
2. Upcoming services such as gas and food
3. A nearby recreation area

Question 29 of 46

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 30 of 46

Which mistake causes automatic failure of the Indiana driving skills exam?

1. Not wearing a seat belt
2. Leaving the turn signal on after a lane change
3. Reversing too fast

Question 31 of 46

Can you use hand signals on the Indiana driving skills exam?

1. Yes, they are preferred
2. Only for left turns
3. No

Question 32 of 46

How should you look when backing up?

1. Use only the rearview mirror
2. Turn your body to the right and look through the back window
3. Use only the backup camera

Question 33 of 46

What does this sign mean?

1. Parking for permit holders
2. No parking
3. Pay parking

Question 34 of 46

At an all-way stop, you and another driver arrive at the same time. The other car is on your right. Who goes first?

1. You do
2. The car on your right
3. Whoever is larger

Question 35 of 46

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

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

Question 36 of 46

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 37 of 46

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 38 of 46

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 39 of 46

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 40 of 46

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for adult drivers in Indiana?

1. .08
2. .10
3. .05

Question 41 of 46

During a traffic stop, where should the driver keep their hands?

1. On the steering wheel
2. In their pockets
3. Searching the glove box

Question 42 of 46

During a traffic stop, where should you be unless the officer tells you otherwise?

1. Standing by your trunk
2. Walking toward the officer
3. Inside your vehicle

Question 43 of 46

Without completing driver education, how old must you be to apply for a driver's license?

1. 16 years and 270 days
2. 16 years exactly
3. 17 years and 180 days

Question 44 of 46

What is the maximum speed for passenger vehicles on a rural Indiana interstate?

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

Question 45 of 46

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 46 of 46

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

1. 18
2. 19
3. 21