Indiana Permit Practice Test: Safe Driving (2026)

Question 1 of 16

What is a good minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead?

1. One car length
2. One second
3. Two to three seconds

Question 2 of 16

Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for about how long?

1. Five seconds
2. One second
3. Half a second

Question 3 of 16

What is distracted driving?

1. Only using a phone
2. Any activity that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving
3. Driving with passengers

Question 4 of 16

Which is a warning sign of drowsy driving?

1. Feeling hungry
2. Checking mirrors often
3. Not remembering the last few miles you drove

Question 5 of 16

What is the best way to reduce drowsiness?

1. Get more sleep
2. Open the window
3. Turn up the radio

Question 6 of 16

Which age group is at the highest risk for fatigue-related crashes?

1. 65 and older
2. 16 to 29
3. 40 to 55

Question 7 of 16

How should you avoid the glare of oncoming headlights at night?

1. Look straight at the headlights
2. Flash your high beams
3. Look toward the right side of the road

Question 8 of 16

How should you adjust your speed at night?

1. Reduce your normal speed, especially on unfamiliar roads
2. Drive faster to get home sooner
3. Keep your daytime speed

Question 9 of 16

A police car signals you to pull over. What should you do first?

1. Stop immediately in your lane
2. Turn on your right turn signal to acknowledge the officer
3. Get out and walk to the patrol car

Question 10 of 16

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 11 of 16

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 12 of 16

What does signing a traffic ticket mean?

1. You admit guilt
2. You acknowledge receiving it
3. You give up your right to court

Question 13 of 16

On a loose gravel road, what should you do before turns and stops?

1. Brake hard at the last moment
2. Speed up to keep traction
3. Slow down earlier

Question 14 of 16

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 15 of 16

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 16 of 16

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