Indiana Permit Practice Test: Your Car, Signals and Headlights (2026)

Question 1 of 13

When must you use headlights in Indiana?

1. Only after midnight
2. Only when it rains
3. From sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is less than 500 feet

Question 2 of 13

You must switch to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within how many feet?

1. 500
2. 1,000
3. 200

Question 3 of 13

You must use low beams when following another vehicle within how many feet?

1. 100
2. 200
3. 500

Question 4 of 13

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

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

Question 5 of 13

When must you give a proper turn signal?

1. Before turning or changing lanes
2. Only when other cars are near
3. Only on highways

Question 6 of 13

How far should the driver sit from the steering wheel?

1. As close as possible
2. At least 12 inches
3. Exactly 6 inches

Question 7 of 13

Where should a head restraint be positioned?

1. At neck level
2. As low as possible
3. Higher than the top of the head and close to it

Question 8 of 13

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 9 of 13

Where should you find the correct tire pressure for your car?

1. On the tire's sidewall
2. On the sticker in the driver's door jamb or in the owner's manual
3. At any gas station pump

Question 10 of 13

When should you check tire pressure?

1. Right after a long drive
2. While the engine is running
3. When the tires are cold: before driving or at least three hours after

Question 11 of 13

In the penny test, what shows your tread is deep enough?

1. Part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread
2. You can see all of Lincoln's head
3. The penny falls out

Question 12 of 13

How much pressure can tires lose each month?

1. None if they are new
2. Up to 1 psi
3. About 10 psi

Question 13 of 13

Compared with 55 mph, how much more fuel does a car use at 75 mph?

1. About 10 percent more
2. The same
3. About 50 percent more