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Indiana BMV quick permit practice test 3

12 questions for a quick Indiana permit test review, picked from the full tests and based on the Indiana Driver's Manual. They come mostly from Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation (6), Chapter 6: Traffic Signs and Signals (3), and Chapter 8: Accidents and Emergency Situations (2). You begin with: "What's the maximum speed on a rural state divided highway in Indiana, unless posted otherwise?" Each answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
Indiana Driver's Manual

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Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

What's the maximum speed on a rural state divided highway in Indiana, unless posted otherwise?

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What this test covers

Every question comes from one of these sections of the Indiana Driver's Manual.

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Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  1. Question 1: What's the maximum speed on a rural state divided highway in Indiana, unless posted otherwise?

    • A. 60 mph
    • B. 55 mph
    • C. 70 mph
    • D. 65 mph

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation

  2. Question 2: What does a yield sign require you to do?

    • A. Stop completely every single time, even when no one else is coming
    • B. Sound the horn before you enter the intersection
    • C. Slow down and be ready to stop for traffic with the right of way
    • D. Speed up so you can merge ahead of the other traffic

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Signs and Signals

  3. Question 3: In which direction does traffic move in a roundabout?

    • A. Counterclockwise, entering with a left turn
    • B. Clockwise, with drivers entering and exiting by left turns
    • C. Counterclockwise, entering and exiting with right turns
    • D. Either way, depending on the exit you want

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation

  4. Question 4: When does a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at a crosswalk flash?

    • A. Only between sunset and sunrise
    • B. All day long while school is in session
    • C. Only when a pedestrian activates it
    • D. Whenever a train is approaching

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Signs and Signals

  5. Question 5: You're in a multi-lane roundabout next to a tractor-trailer. What must you do?

    • A. Speed up to get ahead of it before the exit
    • B. Honk so the driver knows you're beside them
    • C. Yield to it, slowing or stopping if needed
    • D. Hold your lane; large vehicles must yield to cars

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation

  6. Question 6: The traffic signal at an intersection isn't working. What should you do?

    • A. Honk before entering so other drivers know you're coming
    • B. Slow down and go through if you have the green direction
    • C. Keep going at the posted speed; cross traffic has to stop
    • D. Stop before entering, then yield and proceed with caution

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Signs and Signals

  7. Question 7: You want to turn right and a bicyclist is coming up on your right. What should you do?

    • A. Let the cyclist go through before you turn
    • B. Honk so the cyclist stops for you
    • C. Speed up and turn before the cyclist arrives
    • D. Turn, since the cyclist has to yield to cars

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation

  8. Question 8: What's the maximum speed on an urban interstate in Indiana, unless posted otherwise?

    • A. 55 mph
    • B. 65 mph
    • C. 45 mph
    • D. 70 mph

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation

  9. Question 9: If you must get out of your car on the shoulder, which side should you use?

    • A. The passenger side, after checking around you
    • B. Either side, as long as your hazards are on
    • C. The driver's side, since that's where the controls are
    • D. The side closest to oncoming traffic

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 8: Accidents and Emergency Situations

  10. Question 10: How long do points stay active on your Indiana driver record?

    • A. Ten years from the conviction date
    • B. Two years from the conviction date
    • C. One year from the conviction date
    • D. Three years from the conviction date

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 5: Points, Suspensions, and Insurance Requirements

  11. Question 11: During a traffic stop, what should you do after pulling over?

    • A. Stay in the car with your hands on the wheel
    • B. Get out and walk back to the officer
    • C. Look for your papers before the officer arrives
    • D. Keep your phone call going so you have a witness

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 8: Accidents and Emergency Situations

  12. Question 12: Fog closes in and visibility drops to near zero. What should you do?

    • A. Follow the taillights of the car ahead closely
    • B. Speed up to get through the fog bank quickly
    • C. Pull off the road as far as possible and stop
    • D. Stop in your lane and turn on your high beams

    Source:Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation

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